Adaptive re-use: retrofit architecture & the climate emergency

Here’s our guide to whether vacuuming kill bed bugs, along with tips for choosing the right vac for this job..

While the Shark is above-average for carpet cleaning, it’s brilliant for hard floors.It’s great at picking up dirt on everything from laminate to tiles, making it one of the best cordless options if your home has lots of hard floors..

Adaptive re-use: retrofit architecture & the climate emergency

This performance is largely due to the DuoClean floorhead, as the soft brush bar provides similar benefits to Dyson’s “Soft Roller” without needing to switch heads manually.The vacuum also generates plenty of suction for pulling dirt from between floorboards.. Stairs.Using the motorised pet tool while in handheld mode makes cleaning stairs much more convenient than a corded vacuum.

Adaptive re-use: retrofit architecture & the climate emergency

We also like how easy the wand makes it to clean higher locations, such as ceilings and light fittings.. A minor drawback is that the relatively large bin can sometimes get caught on a step when using the motorised tool.. Pet Hair.The DuoClean floorhead is excellent for picking up pet hair from both carpets and hard floors.

Adaptive re-use: retrofit architecture & the climate emergency

We also think that the motorised pet tool is great for removing embedded pet hair from sofas and car interiors..

If you’re looking for a powerful cordless that can handle pet hair, then the Shark IZ251UKT is definitely an option to consider.. Shark IZ251UKT Price & Value for Money.The Miele Triflex HX1 Cat and Dog comes with a range of accessories and a handy mount for storing them.

Along with two motorised floorheads, there are some useful non-motorised attachments.. Floorheads.The primary Electrobrush floorhead (called the “Electric Brush Multi Floor XXL”) of the HX1 Cat and Dog has an extra-wide 28cm motorised brush bar with LED lights.

It automatically adapts the speed of the brushes to the floor surface you’re on, which we think is a great feature for homes with different floor types.. With the Cat and Dog model, you also get the compact motorised pet tool (called the “Electric Brush Electro Compact.”) The extra-long bristles allow for deep cleaning, making it easy to remove even the most stubborn pet hair.Even if you don’t have pets, this smaller floorhead is useful for all sorts of jobs as it’s easy to get into those hard to reach spaces.. Other Tools and Accessories.