If you’ve ever tried an old-style cordless vacuum cleaner, prepare for a surprise with the Athlet. Even from the sound of the motor on full power, you can tell this is a cleaner that means business, and the suction power through the floor head is enough to generate quite a bit of ground suction. This means a firm hand is required to push and pull the cleaner around on full power. From types of vacuum, to models for special cleaning needs, to the machine's runtime: find out the what counts when selecting a cordless vacuum cleaner. See more Attaching the flexible hose requires removing the main floor head by firmly pressing a robust plastic clip and lifting the main unit away from the head. It’s a three-handed job, so we had to place a foot on the head. Turn the chore of cleaning into a pleasure with the Bosch Athlet cordless vacuum cleaner. This incredibly lightweight and slim model offers excellent handling and versatility, allowing you to take the Athlet upstairs and downstairs with ease. It even cleans when laid flat to reach hidden corners under sofas, cupboards and cabinets. And, because it's cordless, there's no cable to hinder you. Shhhh. Blaring music. Traffic. Loud (albeit friendly) neighbours. If you are sensitive to noise – or have napping children at home – the ultra quiet Athlet ProSilence quietly gets the job done. Without compromising on performance.

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However, the ability to use full power even on hard floors when in this mode meant collecting loose pet hair and cleaning hard floors was relatively easy. Should I buy the Bosch Athlet BCH625KTGB?Highly efficient bagless technology and HighPower AllFloor Brush gives thorough cleaning results. And now, it keeps on cleaning for longer with a runtime of up to 75 minutes** thanks to improved battery technology. Accessories available separately. The cordless design and compact sizes make the Athlet extremely versatile and easy to move around, particularly as it weighs in at a featherweight 3.3kg with the floor head attached. Remove the floor head and you can attach a clip-on hose and a selection of tools for reaching more inaccessible places while you carry the main unit on a shoulder strap. The bagless design has a dust bin with a compact 0.9-litre capacity and a warning light to indicate when the washable filter needs a clean. Those deep, dark corners under the bed? Easily clean all kinds of hard-to-reach places using the extra long hose. Your favourite sofa? Twist on the upholstery nozzle to effectively remove dust and other bits. Even take on your car – thanks to the practical shoulder strap that lets you carry your Athlet. For the stronger user, the Athlet’s easy-to-handle 3.3kg weight with the main floor head attached actually means you can carry it up the stairs, cleaning each step as you go. Practically, though, the idea with this is that you swap the floor head for the hose, attach the strap, sling the cleaner over your shoulder and use the hose tools provided. That’s not as simple as it sounds, however, as the push-clip to detach the head (and latterly the hose) requires a very firm push whilst trying to pull two sections apart at the same time. So we find this next part a little odd. The Athlet range comes with a shoulder strap and has been designed so that you can throw it over your shoulder and carry it round with you. You can then remove the standard head and replace it with one of the hosed attachments. We tried this, and you can't help but feel like a Ghostbuster.

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As mentioned, you get a shoulder strap for carrying the cleaner around, with the end of the hose and the upholstery and crevice nozzles within easy reach. This portable nature means the hose is very short, but with the superlight weight and no mains cable to trip over, the Athlet is excellent at reaching places other cleaners struggle to reach. Bosch Athlet BCH625KTGB: How does it clean carpets and hard floors? This Bosch model comes with a range of accessories included to suit your cleaning requirements. The kit includes a shoulder strap, flexible hose, upholstery and crevice nozzles. Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shown It's a little more than that though, as the Bosch will monitor the amount of air that is passing through the vacuum. If the level of air flow is too low the vacuum will show that. This is actually more useful than it may sound, as you could have a small bit of dust or hair preventing airflow, and thus suction, but you'd have no idea and continue vacuuming your entire home. Bosch have worked hard to keep the Athlet a quiet vacuum. Slim and manoeuvrable, the Athlet has superb power and, combined with the innovative SmartSensor technology, achieves the same cleaning result as a corded vacuum cleaner.*Simply tying the strap on was fine for our test, and the Bosch worked as described – assuming you’re comfortable with having a machine over your shoulder. The main hose tool was OK for stair cleaning, although, as ever, tools without a rotating brush are always going to have limited efficiency on carpeted stairs. Care must also be taken when putting the vacuum cleaner down in this mode, as there’s no obvious way to place it on the floor. It would be easy to put it down ‘end-first’, crushing the hose. At Bosch we are always striving to improve our products and services and value your opinion. Can you help us by answering this brief survey?