I was a vacuum reviewer for two years — these are the 6 sub-£250 models I’d recommend in a heartbeat

Vacuuming isn’t especially fun, and having to shell out your hard-earned cash for a vacuum cleaner might be even more painful. I was in charge of TechRadar’s vacuum cleaner coverage for two full years, during which time I tested out all kinds of vacuums at all kinds of prices. I’ve put together this article to help out anyone who’s in need of a new vacuum for their spring cleaning kick, but doesn’t want to pay over the over the odds for it.

Most of these picks come in just under £250 (although deals crop up on all of these models fairly regularly), which is generally enough to get you a very capable cleaner. My top recommendation is probably the Dreame R20, which is perhaps the best cordless vacuum cleaner I’ve tested all-round, serving up good vacuuming, a lightweight build and some advanced special features for that affordable price.