If you're in the market for a new vacuum, we never think it's a bad idea to consider snapping one up at a discounted price. Although no dedicated sale periods are happening as we speak – with Prime Day having just ended – rest assured that there are still many vacuum cleaner deals to be had.
The best vacuum cleaners often don't come cheap so when we get a chance to snag some of our favourites from Shark, Vax, Henry, and Beko (just to name a few) on offer, it's always good news. However, with the vacuum cleaner world being so inundated with options, from the best cordless vacuums to robot vacs, and even handheld models, it can make it difficult to know where (and when) to start looking.
Below, we've collated the best vacuum cleaner deals you can shop now to help you secure fantastic discounts on some of the Ideal Home team's favourite tried and tested models.
Best vacuum cleaner deals
Where to shop vacuum cleaner deals
- Amazon: a range of handheld, upright and cordless vacs on sale
- Argos: affordable models from a range of trusted brands
- AO: shop popular models on AO's curated sales page
- Currys: choose from a wide selection of top-rated vacs
- Dyson: shop excellent deals straight from the retailer
- John Lewis: browse cut-price deals at John Lewis
- Robert Dyas: check out the range of branded vacuums at Robert Dyas
Vacuum cleaner shopping advice
While snapping up one of these vacuum deals will make the price tag more palatable, buying a new vacuum cleaner can still be a minefield. That's why you should always do your research and decide what you really want from a vacuum cleaner before whipping out your credit card. In fact, these are the things you should consider when grabbing a vacuum cleaner discount:
Consider the type: Corded, cordless, handheld, robot... which vacuum cleaner type will you choose? Ultimately, you need to consider your needs, your floors, and your home. If you're after a powerful vacuum cleaner for a bigger space that's full of carpet, we'd say that a corded vacuum cleaner will suit you better. However, corded vacuums can suit those who want to whiz around their homes with ease. For the ultimate hands-free experience, choose a robot vacuum that will do the hard work for you.
Consider the bag type: The dirt and debris picked up by the vacuum need to go somewhere, and this actually splits the vacuum cleaner market in two. On the one hand, you have bagged vacuum cleaners, which offer a large capacity bag to completely trap debris. You can then just throw that bag away when it's full. On the other hand, you have bagless vacuum cleaners that offer a dust bin that needs to be manually emptied. Both have their upsides and downsides, so look into which one would suit you better.
Consider the extra features: Of course, any vacuum cleaner will clean your floors. But nowadays, most vacuum cleaners also offer extra features that can impact your buying decision. This includes additional brush, crevice and pet tools, as well as attachments to help you clean your car. Not only that, but some vacuum cleaners also offer power settings that automatically change to suit the floor type. It's also a good idea to look out for vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters.
When to shop vacuum cleaner deals
You'll be happy to know that vacuum cleaner deals are extremely reliable. They normally surface throughout the year, at different peak discount times and then during random retailer sales events.
Below, we've explained more about these major dates, and what this means for the best vacuum cleaner deals.
Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day, the brand's yearly price-slashing event, seems to get bigger and bigger each year. This can result in some unmissable Prime Day vacuum deals.
Prime Day this year ran from the 16th to the 17th of July, featuring a number of discounts on our top-rated vacuums. It is always one of the best sales events to snap up vacuum cleaners as we usually see Prime Day vacuum cleaner deals from big brands such as Shark, Dyson, Miele, and more.
But, that isn't your only opportunity to shop an Amazon deal. In 2023, Amazon treated us all to a second Prime Day from the 10th to the 11th of October, and it was a great time to scoop up some end-of-summer vacuum discounts.
To take advantage of the sale, you can sign up for an Amazon Prime membership so you're all set to shop when Prime Day vacuum deals take place. Generally, you need to be a Prime member to take advantage of the biggest discounts on Prime Day. You can sign up or renew your membership below. Usually, new Prime members can also access a free 30-day membership trial to test out its perks.
Bank holidays
In recent years, bank holiday deals have really made their mark in the consumer discount calendar. As customers have another day off to shop, retailers also give them another chance to save big on electricals and appliances.
This is especially true in July and August when consumer spending increases and people are willing to spend a little more on big-ticket items at a discounted price.
In fact, those who are looking for the best bank holiday vacuum deals should keep an eye out during this time. Vacuum retailers regularly slash the prices of their vacuums in August to catch the last of the summer trade and make way for new stock.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The term 'Black Friday' originated in the US to denote the first day following Thanksgiving when retailers would cut prices to draw holidaymakers to shop their store's sales. Driven by global brands, the price-slashing event soon crossed the pond, and now Black Friday – closely followed by Cyber Monday – has become one of the UK's biggest consumer extravaganzas, rivalling traditional Boxing Day sales.
Often hailed as the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday always falls on the last Friday of November, so the next time it will officially roll around is Friday 29th November 2024.
That said, in recent years, the event has spread to encompass more than just one day, with retailers starting Black Friday discounting earlier and earlier so that a full Black Friday 'week' of discounts isn't uncommon. In fact, in 2022, we saw retailers running Black Friday promotions throughout the whole month of November, and the same happened in 2023. Black 'month' now seems to be a thing.
Whether or not you agree with the rampant consumerism Black Friday has now come to represent, there's no denying it can be a great time for Black Friday vacuum deals and Cyber Monday vacuum deals.
Last year, Black Friday vacuum deals were bigger than we had ever seen them before, with retailers heavily discounting big-name vacuum brands. This year, we expect them to be even bigger and better.
We'll be keeping our eye out for all this year's top Black Friday vacuum deals and Cyber Monday vacuum deals right here, but make sure to bookmark the Ideal Home Black Friday home deals page to get alerts for all the biggest Black Friday homeware sales as they launch.
Boxing Day
While many people are reluctant to spend money after Christmas, there's no denying that the Boxing Day deals are hard to ignore. This is especially true for those looking to pick up a Boxing Day vacuum deal.
This time of year is rife with electrical and appliance discounts, making Boxing Day one of the best times of the year to buy a new vacuum cleaner. This is normally because retailers are trying to get rid of old stock to make space for new models coming out later in the year.
January sales
After the success of the Boxing Day vacuum deals, most retailers choose to keep their prices low. The January vacuum deals are normally just as impressive, and another great chance for customers to pick up an impressive discount.
Of course, there's always a risk in waiting to make the most of January vacuum deals. But as most retailers have a high stock of vacuums (unless they have been discontinued) it's unlikely that they'll sell out.
How we source the top vacuum deals
To learn more about our in-depth testing and selection process, you can visit our how we test page.
To compile this vacuum deals page, we've factored in the team's hands-on experience of using these best-selling vacuum cleaners, both in our dedicated testing facility and in our homes, as well as reviews from our trusted contributors.
If deals aren't currently available on the tried-and-tested favourites that we love so much, then we've used our knowledge and experience to curate a list of the best vacuum deals available today. In all cases, this includes researching technical specifications and reading customer reviews.
FAQs
What are the top 5 best vacuum cleaners?
Our best vacuum cleaner guide has the complete low-down on our top 5 best vacuum cleaners, but there are some brands that we consider to be top-of-the-range.
These are Shark, Dyson, Miele, VAX, and Beko. Notable mentions also include Hoover and Sebo.
What is a good price to spend on a vacuum?
Vacuum cleaners come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. However, most experts suggest budgeting around £250 for a vacuum cleaner that will be powerful enough to clean your home, while also offering perks and additions that make cleaning a breeze.
You can spend less than that, but it's important to note that suction power and features may not be as impressive. Of course, spending more should result in a more efficient vacuum cleaner.
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