Ultimate Guide to Floorcare

Three Dyson cordless vacuums on a pink and blue background

(Image credit: Future PLC/Dyson)

Love a spick and span floor? So does our floorcare editor and her team of appliance testers – they spend hours cleaning in real homes to bring you only the very best floorcare buys, from vacuum cleaners to suit every need right through to motorised mops.

Tried-and-trusted vacuum cleaners

Our floorcare editor, Lauren Bradbury has a team of experienced appliance testers who put all the new models through their paces to find the best cordless vacuum cleaner for ease and the best vacuum cleaner for pets to get rid of fluff and dander. She's also tried nearly every Dyson and Shark vacuum cleaner, so she can help you choose which brand is best for you, as well as the best Shark vacuum cleaner to choose.

Best vacuum cleaners 2025

These are the 9 vacuum cleaners Lauren recommends to friends and family after spending over 300 hours testing.

Best cordless vacuum cleaners

Need a for grab-and-go vacuum cleaner? These cordless models can't be beaten for performance and price.

Best vacuum cleaners for pet hair

These vacs make short work of pet hair and dander, so if you love your pet, but what they shed not so much, read on.

Mops that cut through mess, effortlessly

Basic, budget mops can be brilliant, but alongside testing the best mops, Lauren and her team have been busy testing the latest mop innovations to help you clean up your floors effortlessly. They've put the best steam cleaners through their paces, and also been busy testing the best vacuum mops, which are set to be the biggest revolution in floorcare since cordless vacs.

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Beldray Airfinity Cordless Vacuum Cleaner on a pink background

It’s almost impossible to buy a cordless vacuum for under £200 – I tested one that’s just £160, and it’s a hard floor hero

It’s a solid, no-frills cordless vacuum that doesn't cost the earth

Hoover HF6 Turbo Sense Pet Cordless Vacuum on a pink background

I tested Hoover’s new cordless vacuum cleaner – it has ideal features you’ll actually use and a game-changing attachment for pet owners

I put this vacuum through its paces, with the help of my cockapoo puppy, to see if it's worth your money

Shark PowerDetect Clean and Empty cordless vacuum cleaner on Ideal Home style blue background

I've tested the best cordless, corded and robot Shark vacuums – these are my top-rated models (and many are currently on sale!)

Find the best Shark vacuum for every home and budget with our top picks of cordless, upright, and handheld models

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Tried-and-trusted vacuum cleaners

Mops that cut through mess, effortlessly

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It’s almost impossible to buy a cordless vacuum for under £200 – I tested one that’s just £160, and it’s a hard floor hero

I asked floorcare experts how to keep my floors pristine while hosting this Christmas – these are the 4 things they told me to do

Lidl’s £80 robot vacuum will mop your floors, too – I had to do a double-take when I saw the low price

I’ve spent months testing the best mops – these are my top picks, from budget to battery-powered models

I’ve spent over 300 hours testing vacuum cleaners – these are my top-rated models to suit every household

The Dyson PencilVac is here! I tried the ‘world’s slimmest vacuum’ before anyone else, and it’s ideal for grab-go-cleaning

My poor carpets put up with a lot from my three kids – Karcher’s compact new spot cleaner left them looking as good as new

I tested Roomba’s new flagship robot vacuum cleaner – it’s super stylish, and will leave your hard floors sparkling

How to clean wooden floors – expert tips for daily maintenance and deep cleaning, to keep your floors sparkling

This electric mop is my best-kept secret – now I’m lifting the lid on how I keep my floors so clean during the winter months

I tested Hoover’s new cordless vacuum cleaner – it has ideal features you’ll actually use and a game-changing attachment for pet owners

My vacuum (and its tools) are responsible for so much clutter in my home – but this is the game-changing storage solution I'm buying to put an end to it

I’m a floorcare expert but secretly hate cleaning – this is the vacuum hack that’s sliced my cleaning time in half

I never really understood the hype around robot vacuum cleaners – but these 6 models converted me to hands-free cleaning

Shark’s bestselling cordless vacuum has already sold out, but I’ve found a secret stash on Amazon for half price

Best steam cleaners and mops — my 6 tried and tested favourites that I’d recommend for whole-home cleaning

I predict these two floorcare appliances will dominate in 2026 – but this is the one I’d personally choose to invest in

'I love it so much I’ve already bought two more!’ – this £15 Amazon bestseller is a must-have for all homes this winter

I tested this cute and compact spot cleaner in my home – it's the first cleaning gadget that's actually been a hit with my kids!

I’m a vacuum expert, and these are the 3 best Dyson vacuum cleaners that are actually worth the price tag

I've tested the best cordless, corded and robot Shark vacuums – these are my top-rated models (and many are currently on sale!)

Sorry, cordless vacuums! Shark’s powerful corded model has won me over – it's big, bold and seriously impressive

I’m a vacuum expert, and these are the best cordless vacuum cleaners you can buy for grab-and-go cleaning

This mistake is drastically draining your vacuum’s battery – and experts say we’re all guilty of doing it

I didn't expect Lakeland's £99 cordless vacuum to impress me – but it’s the best budget-friendly model I’ve tested so far

I’ve tested dozens of Shark and Dyson vacuum cleaners – this is the brand I’d choose if I could only pick one

Whatever you do this autumn, don’t use a steam mop to clean this type of flooring

I’ve found the best (and cheapest) way to deep clean my carpets – and no, it’s not with a vacuum cleaner!

I tested Shark's powerful steam mop in my busy family home – it proved that my regular mop wasn't actually cleaning my floors

I tested the world’s smallest robot vacuum cleaner – it’s powerful, practical and perfect for cosier homes

Floorcare

Tried-and-trusted vacuum cleaners

Mops that cut through mess, effortlessly

Floorcare

It’s almost impossible to buy a cordless vacuum for under £200 – I tested one that’s just £160, and it’s a hard floor hero

I asked floorcare experts how to keep my floors pristine while hosting this Christmas – these are the 4 things they told me to do

Lidl’s £80 robot vacuum will mop your floors, too – I had to do a double-take when I saw the low price

I’ve spent months testing the best mops – these are my top picks, from budget to battery-powered models

I’ve spent over 300 hours testing vacuum cleaners – these are my top-rated models to suit every household

The Dyson PencilVac is here! I tried the ‘world’s slimmest vacuum’ before anyone else, and it’s ideal for grab-go-cleaning

My poor carpets put up with a lot from my three kids – Karcher’s compact new spot cleaner left them looking as good as new

I tested Roomba’s new flagship robot vacuum cleaner – it’s super stylish, and will leave your hard floors sparkling

How to clean wooden floors – expert tips for daily maintenance and deep cleaning, to keep your floors sparkling

This electric mop is my best-kept secret – now I’m lifting the lid on how I keep my floors so clean during the winter months

I tested Hoover’s new cordless vacuum cleaner – it has ideal features you’ll *actually* use and a game-changing attachment for pet owners

My vacuum (and its tools) are responsible for so much clutter in my home – but this is the game-changing storage solution I'm buying to put an end to it

I’m a floorcare expert but secretly hate cleaning – this is the vacuum hack that’s sliced my cleaning time in half

I never really understood the hype around robot vacuum cleaners – but these 6 models converted me to hands-free cleaning

Shark’s bestselling cordless vacuum has already sold out, but I’ve found a secret stash on Amazon for half price

Best steam cleaners and mops — my 6 tried and tested favourites that I’d recommend for whole-home cleaning

I predict these two floorcare appliances will dominate in 2026 – but this is the one I’d personally choose to invest in

'I love it so much I’ve already bought two more!’ – this £15 Amazon bestseller is a must-have for all homes this winter

I tested this cute and compact spot cleaner in my home – it's the first cleaning gadget that's actually been a hit with my kids!

I’m a vacuum expert, and these are the 3 best Dyson vacuum cleaners that are *actually* worth the price tag

I've tested the best cordless, corded and robot Shark vacuums – these are my top-rated models (and many are currently on sale!)

Sorry, cordless vacuums! Shark’s powerful corded model has won me over – it's big, bold and seriously impressive

I’m a vacuum expert, and these are the best cordless vacuum cleaners you can buy for grab-and-go cleaning

This mistake is drastically draining your vacuum’s battery – and experts say we’re all guilty of doing it

I didn't expect Lakeland's £99 cordless vacuum to impress me – but it’s the best budget-friendly model I’ve tested so far

I’ve tested dozens of Shark and Dyson vacuum cleaners – this is the brand I’d choose if I could only pick one

Whatever you do this autumn, don’t use a steam mop to clean this type of flooring

I’ve found the best (and cheapest) way to deep clean my carpets – and no, it’s not with a vacuum cleaner!

I tested Shark's powerful steam mop in my busy family home – it proved that my regular mop wasn't *actually* cleaning my floors

I tested the world’s smallest robot vacuum cleaner – it’s powerful, practical and perfect for cosier homes

I tested Hoover’s new cordless vacuum cleaner – it has ideal features you’ll actually use and a game-changing attachment for pet owners

I’m a vacuum expert, and these are the 3 best Dyson vacuum cleaners that are actually worth the price tag

I tested Shark's powerful steam mop in my busy family home – it proved that my regular mop wasn't actually cleaning my floors