Reviewing the best Karcher vacuums in the UK 2024

Kärcher is a family business of long-standing tradition. It was founded in Germany back in 1935 by inventor Alfred Kärcher. He had a lot of groundbreaking ideas regarding heating technology, which he wanted to produce and sell himself.

In 1950, Alfred Kärcher invented the first European hot-water high-pressure cleaner. With this, he laid the foundation for the company to become one of the world leaders in the field of cleaning.

So innovative thinking and inventiveness have been at the forefront at Kärcher from the very beginning. ☝

Since then, the company has continued to develop new cleaning solutions. The aim is to make everyday household tasks faster and easier to manage.

The Kärcher product range

The Kärcher product range is very large. From power tools to irrigation systems, various wet and dry vacuum cleaners and steam cleaners, you can find it all.

However, the range is divided into two large areas: Home & Garden and Professional.

While in the "Home & Garden" category you can find everything you need for daily work in the home and garden as an individual customer, the "Professional" category is aimed at commercial and industrial users. 💁

If you are wondering what exactly a device for cleaning windows is doing in an article about cordless vacuum cleaners - there is a reason for that. Strictly speaking, the Karcher window cleaner is a cordless vacuum too. How, you ask?

It sucks up dirt, detergent and water from window panes and other smooth surfaces. 😃

Window cleaning can be one of the most unpleasant of household chores. However, with the Karcher Window Vac, you can achieve a streak-free cleaning of your windows, mirrors, ceramic hobs, tiles and tables and also vacuum up dirt residues at the same time.

Cleaning with the Kärcher device is also more hygienic, as you don’t have to come into contact with the dirty water.

There are currently three different model lines, each with different functions and package contents. One of the most popular is the WV 6 Premium. 🏆

Cordless hard floor cleaners from Kärcher can also be described as electric mops, and that's exactly how they work.

You’re probably familiar with the suspicion that you’re just moving dirt around the floor when mopping with a normal mop.

The Karcher hard floor cleaner should put an end to this. The cleaning rollers pick up the dirt and direct the dirty water into an extra tank. 😊

Only a very small amount of residual moisture remains on the floor.

Kärcher hard floor cleaners are suitable for both wet and dry dirt.

The premium robot vacuum from Kärcher is a smart device that makes housework so much easier. It has an intelligent camera-laser navigation system for creating a temporary cleaning map. 😸

You can easily control the Karcher RoboCleaner via your smartphone or tablet. You can also find cleaning progress in real-time here.

The dual brush system cleans thoroughly and picks up most of the dirt, on all standard household flooring. Thanks to the infrared and crash sensors, falls and collisions are effectively prevented.

The Karcher device is not exactly what we would call state-of-the-art...

... But, we’ve reviewed several robot vacuums in our tests & comparisons, so you can quickly and easily find the right model.

Of course, a wide range of application and high comfort when vacuuming are by no means everything.

Below, we break down what else you need to look out for if you’ve decided to get yourself a Kärcher. 💁

Pay attention to battery life

Exactly what many people initially love about cordless vacuum cleaners - namely the rechargeable battery, which makes cables unnecessary when vacuuming - can also be their downfall.

Unfortunately, there are still many cordless hoovers that do not last long enough. This means you have to interrupt your cleaning session to recharge the battery.

Kärcher has found a good solution to this problem.

They are now launching hoover models on the market that are supplied with a second battery as standard.

So when the first battery is low on charge, you can easily replace it with the other one. 💃

This way you only have to interrupt your workflow for a few moments and can then contine to clean even larger areas.

Up to 50 minutes of battery life is doubled in no time!

The battery life of the Karcher handheld hoover is also quite impressive. While many models from other brands don’t perform so well in this respect, the Kärcher vacuum cleaner wows us with 68 minutes of runtime on the lowest setting. On the highest setting, you’ll still get 16 minutes out of it.

With the Karcher window vacs, you can get a whole 100 minutes of battery life, depending on which model you choose. 🙌

Weight and manoeuvrability

Even if a hoover is cordless, this does not automatically mean that it is always handy and comfortable to use. If you get a heavy model, it can really strain your arms during the vacuuming process.

Some cordless vacuum cleaners are also much more difficult to use in corners or under furniture because of their shape.

It’s important that devices like Karcher window cleaners in particular are nice and light and feel comfortable to hold. After all, you need to be able to lift it well over your head. The one from Kärcher could be lighter, but its comfortable handling makes up for it somewhat. 🙋

Karcher's cordless hoovers and electric mops are also quite comfortable to use, weighing an average of 2.5 kg.

The Karcher hard floor cleaner is a different story, weighing in at 4.3 kg. When the water tank is full, another 0.4 kg is added to that. However, you have to bear in mind that this device is really only used for cleaning floors. So you don't have to lift it. Then there are the rollers, which give the cleaner a natural forward momentum. So the weight isn’t too much of a problem here either. 🙆

How good is the cleaning performance of Kärcher products?

If you opt for a newer vacuum model from a good brand, you’re actually on the safe side these days. You generally don't have to worry about it keeping up with classic corded hoovers in terms of performance.

For example, the Kärcher VC6 models offer a motorised brush roller that makes it possible to reliably pick up the majority of all coarse and fine particles. 😺

The fact that Karcher vacuums have different suction modes also contributes to a more effective cleaning performance. This way, you can adjust the mode to the current cleaning requirements. Most of the time, the standard mode is completely sufficient, and the boost mode is only necessary for stubborn dirt.

Karcher cordless vacuum cleaners are generally very popular and praised for their suction power. The Karcher window vacuum cleaner in particular has many enthusiastic fans. It manages to suck up liquid immediately and thus prevent streaks. 😸

In contrast to many competing products, the Karcher window vac offers many different attachments.

Package contents for Kärcher products: What’s in the box?

What you get with your Karcher vacuum cleaner depends, of course, on which model you choose.

There are some competing brands out there who include more accessories in your order than Kärcher. However, Kärcher’s accessories are also impressive. The cordless vacuums come with various attachments, such a floor head and crevice nozzle, battery chargers, wall mounts and an instruction manual.

Overall, the absolute essentials for efficient cleaning are included in your order.

How loud are Karcher vacuums?

Quiet hoovers are what we look out for. Devices from Kärcher do quite well here. They are among the quietest devices on the market. 😎

This applies to both the Karcher window cleaners and the cordless vacuum cleaners.

The noise level of Karcher cordless hoovers ranges from approx. 70 to 75 dB.

In general, the noise produced by Kärcher vacuums is more pleasant than that of many other comparable devices. Even at the highest power level, the noise level is still tolerable.

Overall, the ratio between suction power and volume of Karcher cordless vacuum cleaners is quite impressive.

The Karcher hard floor cleaner is also not too loud at 70 decibels and even seems surprisingly quiet during use.

Karcher cordless vacuums are the right choice for you if you are looking for an affordable cordless vacuum cleaner. Even if you are simply looking for a vacuum cleaner that can clean all areas and various surfaces of your home, you will be satisfied with a Kärcher.

Is vacuuming once a week not enough in your home? Then you will be thrilled with the quickly replaceable spare battery. So no need for waiting ages if you forget to recharge it after vacuuming. 💃

Karcher's cordless vacuum cleaners range from the medium to the higher price range - depending on which model you choose.

It must also be said that Krcher is a well-known and popular brand in Germany that can afford to charge somewhat higher prices for its devices.

After all, when you consider the performance the company offers in return, you’re really getting a good deal. ✌

The Karcher product lines themselves are divided again into different models, which also have different prices. There is usually the standard model and additionally a premium or plus edition.

Premium models offer more accessories and features than the standard models.

Roughly speaking, Karcher cordless vacuum cleaners can be divided into the following price ranges:

• Cordless vacuums: £250 to £350
• Hard floor cleaner: £200 to £500
• Karcher Window Vac: £50 to £120
• Electric mops: around £200

It goes without saying, of course, that prices will fluctuate with the release of new models - the latest flagship model will generally bring the higher end of the price range up but can also often bring about price reductions for other models.

Maintenance of Kärcher devices is generally self-explanatory and takes very little time. Of course, this varies from device to device.

Cordless hoovers from Kärcher, for example, are bagless.

When the dust and dirt containers are full, they can be emptied relatively easily and quickly.

Some appliances already come with a self-cleaning function, such as the FC7 (the hard floor cleaner).

Kärcher's self-cleaning mode ensures that the system automatically starts to rinse the rollers.

This means that you then only have to empty out the dirt that has been extracted. From time to time, the dirt container should also be washed out with water.

The Karcher window vacuums have a removable water tank that can be easily rinsed out. The attachments can also be removed and cleaned. The microfibre mop cover can be machine washed at 60 °C.

Machine washing at 60 °C is also possible for the rollers of the hard floor cleaner. Otherwise, it can simply be placed in the cleaning station. 👏

There is also a cleaning station for the dirty water tank.

So you see: Kärcher has thought of everything! 💃

What you expect from a cleaning device in the first place is good cleaning performance, a pleasant volume and easy handling. It should also offer as wide a range of uses as possible.

Cordless vacuums from Kärcher have all these things.

Another great feature of Karcher's cordless vacuum cleaners is that they have powerful lithium-ion batteries and different suction levels. This allows you to adjust the cleaning power to the current requirements. 💃

Karcher cordless vacuum cleaners are also good value for money. Their solid performance at affordable prices means you can keep a cleaner home without breaking the bank.

The hard floor cleaner is an interesting product and can definitely replace normal manual mopping. Due to the high price, however, it’s worth weighing up the other options out there to make sure it’s the right choice for you.

The automatic cleaning system and the filter cleaning tool are features that show Kärcher has paid a lot of attention to the finer details. This makes the filter cleaning process much easier and you barely come into contact with any of the dirt that has been cleaned up.

The Karcher window vacs are leaders on the market - and much cheaper than paying a human window cleaner! 💵