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Electrolux 4-in-1 Ergorapido Bed Pro Power Animal, $549
The Basics
Runtime: 48 minutes on normal, 16 minutes on Boost
Charge time: 4 hours
Power: 18 V
Bin capacity: 0.5L
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: $549
How powerful is it? On normal mode, this upright vacuum cleaner does a pretty good job getting rid of dust, pet hair and dirt, requiring Boost mode for more effectively getting rid of embedded debris on soft furnishings like rugs and carpets. Switching to the motorised pet nozzle works well for really stubborn pet fuzz, although you then compromise on battery life.
How versatile is it?
While there’s only one floor cleaning head, the handheld is easy to detach from the main body and can be used with six different attachments for cleaning above-the-floor surfaces. This includes the motorised pet nozzle and unique nozzle with UV light specially for bed linens. The latter works to pick up both dust and allergens on bedsheets, pillow and blankets, which is great for those with more sensitive noses.
Is it easy to use?
As an upright vacuum cleaner, the weight is concentrated at the base so it feels lighter than the others and easier to move about the floors and underneath furniture, except very low or deep ones because of its slightly bulkier body. It is easy to operate with just two buttons for power and strength selection, and the row of headlights on the roller head is perfect for shining into dim areas. We especially like that you can just step on a pedal on the main cleaning head to cut through hair and fibres tangles around the brush for easy cleaning.
Overall
While it is a bit bulkier than the handspike vacuums, the Ergorapido is very lightweight and great for cleaning a variety of surfaces from the bed to the carpet with added value for pet owners or those with allergies.
This story was first published by Singapore Women’s Weekly.