12.11.2019

This is the first rechargeable vacuum cleaner I've had in many years; previous rechargeable vacuum cleaners have been for cars and not particularly effective. I'm pleased to say that my experience with this rechargeable vacuum cleaner is the opposite. Out-of-the-box you get the main motor unit, a docking station which can be used for charging and storage of two of the accessories, an "Allfloor" Power Brush, a flexible crevice novice, the XXL upholstery brush, a mattress nozzle, two 18V 2.5AH Batteries (which apparently are compatible with Bosch Power Tools and garden appliances) and finally a batterycharger. This is simple to assemble and use out-of-the-box.As I wanted to begin to use it immediately I did so without the docking station. The charger plugs into a 13 Amp socket and there is a lead with a plug on it which plugs into the underside of the main motor unit. After Inserting one of the batteries into the motor unit, which again is very simple, I started the charging process which is indicated by a flashing white light on the handle until charged when it becomes a steady white light. I put the all floor power brush onto the motor unit and again it simply clicks together. I was surprised with this combination how light the unit is. The great thing about the power brush is that it is powered by a separate motor using power from the rechargeable battery. My first test was to use the vacuum cleaner on "turbo mode" which really sucks to the carpet (almost) like a conventional corded vacuum cleaner. But I soon found that battery life is limited on turbo and matches the manual runtime of about eight minutes. When the battery gets down to about 20% the display begins to flash red. The other nozzles provided work well on upholstered furniture and also for hoovering up the odd cobwebs. On further occasions, I found that turbo mode isn't always necessary on carpets and can be judiciously applied when necessary. The manual quotes various runtimes of up to 30 minutes with non-electrical accessories, I.e. the passive nozzles, up to 25 minutes with the All Floor power brush without turbo mode and up to 8 minutes When in turbo mode. The battery runtimes in the manual are realistic. Like most rotary brushes in cleaning heads the All Floor power brush Is no different in that from time to time It needs cleaning. This is easily done by removing it without the necessity for any tools. It simply pushes out.Of course, the dust container isn't as big as on a standard vacuum cleaner, but like most things with this portable vacuum cleaner when it needs emptying it's very easy to do so. I haven't really used the docking station yet as we are in the process of refurbishing our utility room. However, I have tested it and will be using it in the future as it has the benefit of storage and charging at the same time. My early scepticism about the efficiency of having a rechargeable vacuum cleaner has completely disappeared. This Bosch model is well made and has a good feel about all of the components. I'm sure it will last. I think the benefit is that it is quick and easy to get out and to use. No trundling around of a heavier vacuum cleaner and having to reel out all of the cable and plug it in before using it. This has the benefit that this unit can be used very quickly and easily on a daily basis without much effort. It almost encourages use! The power brush works well on carpets and the kitchen tiled floor. Is there anything that I don't like about it? The simple answer is no. It's a rechargeable vacuum cleaner which functions very well. The power brush really is an asset. I am required to say something, but before I do so, I just like to say that this is an honest review and in a previous life I was an auditor where I was required to be independent and impartial as I have been with this review.The Reviewer was part of a manufacturer appointed, independent review panel. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

23.10.2019

I last used a non mains vacuum cleaner around 9 years ago. It was supplied in a holiday let property and it was awful. No suction, took ages to charge and ran out of oomph very quickly. I’ve looked at many since, and although tempted by the positives (light weight, ease of use, improved suction) I’ve never been convinced.So I was pleased to have the chance to try out this Bosch cordless. I tend to have confidence in German developed and produced products. They are noted for their high standards and in this case, it’s backed with a 2 year warranty. It’s not the cheapest available, but ultimately it’s a question of cost v performance. I’m happy to pay a reasonable price for something that does all it claims.First impressions are excellent.The tubing is light as it’s aluminium and everything feels like it’s good quality. I unpacked all the bits and then followed the largely graphic line drawings to both put the unit to charge and build. There’s a real plus with this cleaner; it’s supplied with two batteries, so there’s a good chance if both are charged that any job undertaken can be completed without having to wait hours for a recharge. And the Bosch system is universal, so if you have other items like drills, screwdrivers etc in the Bosch rechargeable range, the battery pack is compatible. That’s a big bonus.Charging was fast. I,plugged it in and there’s a clear white flashing light on the unit showing it’s charging. The flashing stops when it’s complete, which took just on 2 hours. There are different power settings and although I didn’t use the power zapping turbo for more than a couple of minutes, the unit performed well over some 20 minutes of use on carpet, solid floor and handheld for ceilings and furniture.The main fitment for floors works very well on tiled floor and carpet. The head is very manoeuvrable and it’s incredibly light to work with. Because it was so easy, I almost thought it wasn’t really doing the job. I was wrong. It picks up animal hairs, general rubbish etc and even seems to lift the pile a bit on a short pile carpet.Changing heads is a really simple twist and connect. Even with some grip issues, I found it easy. The brush head on the floor attachment can easily be removed with a simple click. I haven’t had a problem, but if the brush clogs with hair, it’s easy to remove and there’s even a thin slit along the length of the brush which allows a blade to be inserted to cut any collection of tangled hair. First time I’ve seen that feature; Bosch seem to have thought of everything.The thin crevice tool is brilliant. Mostly, they’re made from rigid plastic. This is constructed from a strong but pliable ridged rubber. It bends, so you can not only get down the back of things, you can then angle it under to really awkward corners. Best I’ve used in some 30 years of different vacuum cleaners. It makes cleaning down the side and under car seats an absolute doddle.The dust collector isn’t the largest...but if this is used regularly, there’s no need and emptying the device is amazingly dust free. I hate tipping the content into a bin and having to hold my breath to ensure I don’t breathe in clouds of dust. That didn’t happen with this; it’s sort of compressed and clean to dispose of. No need to buy filters or bags, so no additional ongoing expense.And the greatest delight? It’s almost weightless. Cleaning ceilings and above body height is almost a joy. The handheld unit is so light, there are no trailing leads to manage and it’s really effective. I have limited mobility and this is the lightest and easiest to use cleaner ever. I’ve had Henry’s, Hoovers, Dysons, Vax, Bissell and others over many years. This beats them all and then some. Worth every penny and I’m a cordless convert.

27.10.2019

Unpacking and assemblyAll the parts were easy to identify and fit together. They clicked into place with a positive feel and were just as easy to remove.Instructions for useAlthough these were very detailed, they were necessary to read through first to familiarize ourselves with the various stages. The pictures were very useful, particularly the section on cleaning the filters.ChargingIt took over 5 hours to charge both batteries, as they came with less than 20% charge from new.Connecting and using non-electrical attachmentsWith the exception of the flexible crevice tool, these attached by simply pushing onto the end of either the motor unit or the extension tool, the trick being not to force them on too tight,because that made it awkward to remove them, but if fitted too loosely, they tended to fall off! Using the long crevice tool fixed to the extension, it was easy to reach ceiling corners for cobwebs. In the car, the upholstery nozzle and the flexible extension nozzle were ideal for cleaning the seats, boot area and under the seats particularly.Using floor nozzleIt was easy to clip together. It seemed to pick up more than our usual vacuum cleaner (which is a powerful one, but without the rotating brush head). We have been renovating our kitchen and there seems to be sawdust everywhere! The floor nozzle on turbo mode made very short work of successfully removing sawdust from our track mats, a job which usually takes twice as long and leaves small bits trapped in the carpet weave.Run timesThis was fairly short with the floor nozzle on turbo power and it needed both batteries to nearly finish the carpets on the ground floor. This meant a three-hour wait before one battery was recharged. Having no separate charging unit meant that the vacuum cleaner was out of action while the batteries recharged. Therefore I think that a separate charging unit would really need to be purchased. The two batteries included in the box were 2.5Ah, but batteries of 4Ah would probably be a little more useful, but they do come at a fairly hefty price.Cleaning base unitIt was easy to unclip the filter and clean, but a little bit messy – best to do it outside! Putting it back together again was simple.Cleaning floor nozzle roller brushReleasing the roller was slightly fiddly, but once removed, was easy to clean and replace.ProsVery efficient at cleaning, particularly on turbo power.Very lightweight, so it’s easy to use one-handed, reaching high places and on the stairs.All the components feel like they are made of good quality plastic, and they clip together firmly.ConsThe filter fills up very quickly, so has to be emptied frequently, and cleaning the filter is a little messy.This would be good as a second vacuum cleaner, as it’s capacity and battery-life is somewhat limited.A separate battery charger was not included, I think it should be.SummaryOverall, this stick cleaner was very efficient at doing it’s job, albeit with a shorter run time. It is sturdily made and hopefully should last with no problems, provided spare parts are easily available.This review is by "Beaker", and is his personal view on this product.Dated 27 October 2019

13.11.2019

This is the first cordless vacuum cleaner that I’ve tried; I have to say that overall, I’m really impressed.The loss of a cord is a great feature, though for the first couple of weeks I was forever stepping over the non-existent cord… Now I’m used it, the lack of a cord is very liberating. It makes a real difference to the time it takes to clean my house and the ease with which the task is completed.There were lots of things I liked about the Ultime 6 and a couple of things that I wasn’t so keen on.For me, the pros were:It is so quiet when using, a gentle hum rather than the ear-splitting noise I’m used to.It was lightweight and flexible. The head pivots,which means that it gets into corners and spaces with ease.The time to charge was not over-long, I would estimate that it was less than an hour. Used in normal, rather than boost mode, the batteries last about 30 mins each. With this model, the 2 batteries are a boon as it means I can clean the whole house without charging part-way through.The suction didn’t feel so hard that rugs and loose mats were sucked up, but it was more than capable of thoroughly cleaning and picking bits up – e.g. shreds of cotton following a dressmaking session. My corded vacuum struggles with those but the Ultime 6 picked them up with ease. An added bonus is the ‘boost’ function which gives a bit more oomph when needed. I must say that I’ve hardly used that in the house, but it was great when I cleaned my car.The brush roller on the main head slides out in one easy action and has a groove each side so that any hair etc that has wrapped around the roller can be cut easily with scissors. It was so quick and easy to clean.The crevice tool is slightly longer than normal and is flexible. This was great for cleaning behind radiators and was an absolute boon in the car – it slid into all those normally inaccessible places and made cleaning under and between seats a breeze. It took me a little while to adapt to the flexibility and bendiness, but once I got used to not pressing so hard, it was a great tool to use.The cons were:There were 3 tools included with the unit, but the wall hanger fitment only has holders for 2 attachments. That means that I have find somewhere to store the third tool and spare battery and remember where I’ve put them!I wish that one of the spare tools was a round brush, so that I can more easily clean my skirting boards and picture rails, I wouldn’t mind doing without the mattress tool and having one of those instead. I’ve check online and at the moment can’t purchase this as an extra, but hopefully there’ll be one online soon.All-in-all though, the Bosch Ultime 6 cleans really well and has converted me to cordless cleaners; I would find it hard to go back to using a corded version. The Reviewer was part of a manufacturer appointed, independent review panel. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

12.11.2019

This is the first cordless vacuum cleaner that I’ve tried; I have to say that overall, I’m really impressed.The loss of a cord is liberating, though for the first couple of weeks I was forever stepping over the non-existent cord… Now I’m used it, the lack of a cord is very liberating. It makes a real difference to the time it takes to clean my house and the ease with which the task is completed.There were lots of things I liked about the Ultime 6 and a couple of things that I wasn’t so keen on.For me, the pros were:It is so quiet when using, a gentle hum rather than the ear-splitting noise I’m used to.It was lightweight and flexible. The head pivots which means that it gets into corners and spaces with ease.The time to charge was not over-long,I would estimate that it was less than an hour. Used in normal, rather than boost mode, the batteries last about 30 mins each. With this model, the 2 batteries are a boon as it means I can clean the whole house without charging part-way through.The suction didn’t feel so hard that rugs and loose mats were sucked up, but it was more than capable of thoroughly cleaning and picking bits up – e.g. shreds of cotton following a dressmaking session. My corded vacuum struggles with those but the Ultime 6 picked them up with ease. An added bonus is the ‘boost’ function which gives a bit more oomph when needed. I must say that I’ve hardly used that in the house, but it was great when I cleaned my car.The brush roller on the main head slides out in one easy action and has a groove each side so that any hair etc that has wrapped around the roller can be cut easily with scissors. It was so quick and easy to clean.The crevice tool is slightly longer than normal and is flexible. This was great for cleaning behind radiators and was an absolute boon in the car – it slid into all those normally inaccessible places and made cleaning under and between seats a breeze. It took me a little while to adapt to the flexibility and bendiness, but once I got used to not pressing so hard, it was a great tool to use.The cons were:There were 3 tools included with the unit, but the wall hanger fitment only has holders for 2 attachments. That means that I have find somewhere to store the third tool and spare battery and remember where I’ve put them!I wish that one of the spare tools was a round brush, so that I can more easily clean my skirting boards and picture rails, I wouldn’t mind doing without the mattress tool and having one of those instead. I’ve check online and at the moment can’t purchase this as an extra, but hopefully there’ll be one online soon.All-in-all though, the Bosch Ultime 6 cleans really well and has converted me to cordless cleaners; I would find it hard to go back to using a corded version. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

14.11.2019

This is the first time I have used a stick vacuum, and this Bocsh unlimited serie 6 looks well built.It comes with 2 lithium batteries and 3 push on attachments which I will talk about in a bit.The main vacuum fits nicely in the hand and it is a nice weight and well balanced.I used it first on a new thick pile carpet , which it handled with no problem, the motor is quiet and you feel it is not doing much as it glides over the carpet, but when you look at the dust container (see photo) you realise it is doing a very good job.I have a small dog and it picks up the dog hair very well.The on/off switch,

24.10.2019

For an expensive cordless vacuum cleaner it has some gaping flaws that don't warrant it's high price.For a start, despite having two battery packs, you actually have to attach them to the cleaner and the docking station in order to charge them! What's that all about - surely a separate charger could have been supplied to charge the spare battery pack whist the other is in use? Seeing as they big-up the versatility of the battery pack and say that it can be used for many of their other cordless products, it's ridiculous that if you want to charge the pack for a hedge trimmer or other garden tool, you have to attach it to the vacuum cleaner!!!If you don't have space near a plug for the docking station,

20.10.2019

A wide range of options now exist for cordless handheld vacuum cleaners, and there are good and bad points for each model. Overall this Bosch is very usable, with some standout features many may like, but a few points others will not be so enamoured with.The good points start with the ease of use and performance on both hard and soft flooring. The latching power button, which is pulled to turn on and pulled again to turn off, will be a key benefit to those who struggle to keep a trigger held down on competitors’ models. If you have a larger house or sustained cleaning to do, the ability to swap over to another battery will be appreciated.

5.11.2019

First off it’s a Bosch so a good pedigree as all this brand items I have brought in the past, none have let me down. It comes in a sensible sized box instead of some manufacturers keen to have their minute sized item in a big box. Once out the box, a cursory look over the instructions - being Bosch they are clear and precise - then check to see if all the bits are there, and yep - full house then!. Being what it is, it’s light very and practicable with three attachments that fit well as in ‘snug as bug in a rug’ as opposed to some being sloppy in fit but not here. The long pole or the longest part I should say gives this vacuum a lot of scope in being able to get into corners without having to move the furniture about.

30.10.2019

Cleaner was easy to assemble and dismantle. Instruction leaflet clearly showed operations and actions to do. Initial charge of battery was made using the power lead directly plugged into the main head of the cleaner. Wall mounting bracket arrived in a disassembled state as the clip was not attached to the unit.Had to find correct screws and rawlplugs to use as none provided - a dimension of the hole centres needed would have been helpful. When charging, the white led indicator seemed very bright and when flashing caused a distraction to the eye.Unit is light and initial impression was that it was not man enough for the job. However, when assembled and used on a carpet and tiled floor the cleaning power was clearly demonstrated.

21.11.2019

I was lucky enough to be selected to test the Bosch cordless hoover - previously I had used my parents Electric sweeper and wasn't overly impressed - to be honest I thought that cordless vacuums were all hype and money was better invested in a high power corded model. However with Bosch's reputation I thought why not try it out - there's nothing to lose. Firstly I was really impressed with the unit - electronically powered brush bar for carpets, the incredible flexible corner/gap attachment (can't believe never come across this before) and the wall charging/ storage unit works well with storage for those 2 main accessories. I have both a dog and an African grey parrot in the house,

24.10.2019

An expensive alternative to the cordless vacuum range. The price stunned me when I first came across this model. I thought it must be good then..How Does it Perform?Lightweight, slides across our stone floors and wool carpets with ease. Though there is a bit more than it can chew on our wool, which always sheds. The unit manoeuvres around tight corners well and picks up embedded fluff and pet hair superbly.Critique:Of course, being a cordless vacuum, i often find that the dirt canister is too small and will fill quickly. Personally, this is the perfect sidekick to my main unit as it quickly and effortlessly does away with an array of accidents, kids' mess and 'tumble-weeding'

9.11.2019

Of all the vacuum cleaners we have tried over the years this model is the best yet. Why? Simply because unlike other cordless models we’ve had it is a lot less of a slog to use (easy in fact). It is noticeably more lightweight to use than others and yet is no less effective. Suction is good and the accessories work well (particularly the very useful feel edible crevice tool). It’s also noticeably quieter than previous models we’ve had (not that the dog has seemed to notice!).Handily it comes with two batteries (which are also compatible with other Bosch products) and they are easily fitted and removed. The whole unit needs to be plugged in to charge,

6.11.2019

This nice looking cordless vacuum has a lot of good points and one or two bad ones.The Good:Being lightweight it is a joy to use, especially on hard floors and normal carpetsThe Bad:On long pile carpets it becomes more 'heavy' to useThe Good:It comes with two batteriesThe Bad:But to charge them they need to be in the machine and not in a separate charger - strange thatThe Good:Nice balance when holding and using the full length pipeThe Bad:When using the unit without the long pipe, such as on the stairs, after a shot time it becomes a strain to hold and becomes uncomfortable in the handThe Good:Small dust holder that is easy to emptyThe Bad:Small dust holder - doing a relatively clean room still needs the dust holder to be emptied at least twiceOK that's all the bad and some good,

15.11.2019

The packaging is robust and the product arrived in pristine condition. I am very pleased to see that the majority of the materials used in the packaging can be recycled.My initial thoughts when looking at the handstick is that the styling of the product was based on the Stormtroopers from Starwars!The product feels premium. It is lightweight, easy to operative and the main brush, (AllFloor PowerBrush), has excellent manoeuvrability.When using the vacuum I found that more often than not I used the boost button as this appeared collect the most dirt but that the boost was too aggressive for my laminate flooring in the kitchen therefore I had to The click lock mechanism for the tools makes the product feel premium so was disappointed to see that not all tools have this feature.

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