WHAT IS IT?
Philips latest SpeedPro Max vacuum cleaner has been designed to capture more dust and dirt faster with its 360-degree suction nozzle. It promises to deliver a powerful performance even when lying flat on the floor, and features an LED nozzle. Philips SpeedPro Max vacuum cleaner retails from $699 at major electrical stores, www.philips.com.sg.
THE BASICS
Run time: Up to 65 minutes on the lowest speed and 21 minutes on turbo
Charge time: 5 hours
Power: 25.2 V
Bin Capacity: 0.6 L
Weight: 2.73kg
HOW POWERFUL IS IT?
On the lowest setting (or eco mode), it does a good job of picking up both dust and hair on hard floors and is sufficient for a bit of light cleaning, while normal mode is great for day-to-day cleaning with better pick-up. Turbo mode works best for more efficiently whisking away cobwebs and dust high-up on the ceiling, sucking up the layer of dust on ceiling fan blades or eep-cleaning carpets and deep-pile rugs.
HOW VERSATILE IS IT?
The main nozzle is designed for all floor types and the various accessories like the crevice tool and brush head are sufficient more thorough cleaning from floor to ceiling, including more tricky spaces like window blinds, ceiling corners and the ceiling fan. Without the extension road, the main unit doubles as a useful handheld and there’s a mini turbo brush attachment for upholstery.
IS IT EASY TO USE?
Its streamlined design means you don’t waste time adding or removing attachments as both the brush head and crevice tool are clever integrated into the rod design. A digital display on the handle shows you the percentage of battery life so you know how much juice is left, while LED light on the main nozzle help illuminate dirt in dim areas. Its flexible nozzle joint makes navigating around furniture and hard floors really easily, only requiring a bit more effort on carpets and high pile rugs. However, the canister is a bit bulky and the lid requires some tugging to remove.
OVERALL
For quick, efficient cleaning without having to fiddle with many attachments or tools, the Speedpro Max is thoughtfully designed to optimise convenience and time for cleaning your entire home.
This story was first published on Singapore Women's Weekly.