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23 January 2026 at 18:00
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- This pet hair-friendly cordless vacuum is one of the best budget options I've tested
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The Bissell PowerClean FurFinder delivers capable cleaning without the bells and whistles.
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The SwitchBot S20's roller mop is great on hard floors – just don't try to vacuum anything afterwards.
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