Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner feedback thread - NON testers - chance to win a handheld vac NOW CLOSED

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This is the feedback thread for the 10 Mumsnetters trying the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner.

Non testers - we also have 5 handheld vacuums to be won - simply share on this thread what your least favourite room or place to vac is and you will be entered into a prize draw where 5 non testers will each win their very own Kobold VC100 handheld vacuum cleaner (RRP £129.00)

Back to the test, the team at Kobold say “compact, unbeatably handy and extremely powerful, the Kobold VK200 Upright Vacuum Cleaner is the ideal addition to your household, making life easier and cleaner.
Designed by global German household appliance manufacturer Vorwerk, the Kobold VK200, in combination with two different attachments, takes care of all your floor cleaning needs. Whether it’s carpets or hard floors – the VK200 Homecare System has it covered.
The unique SP530 DuoClean head allows you to mop and vacuum at the same time – a world first! It uses just 100ml of water to cover up to 20 m² of hard floor. And the best part? Simply remove the cleaning cloths when you’ve finished and pop them in the washing machine ready for next time.

“The EB400 brush head meanwhile ensures vacuuming is thorough, gentle and hygienic – driven by its own motor, a special rotating brush scans the floor 16 times per second and removes dirt and dust completely. Even the finest dirt particles do not stand a chance!

“Visit kobold.vorwerk.co.uk to find out more about the Kobold VK200 vacuum cleaner and discover the array of clever additional accessories that turn this machine into the Ultimate Homecare System! Simply click and swap to the attachment you need to expertly deal with upholstery, furniture, mattresses, textiles and anything else you need cleaned. Built to last, the Kobold VK200 is the only vacuum cleaner you’ll ever need”.

Testers - please share below your first impressions (we will add more Qs later on)

~ how did the demo from the Vorwerk rep go? What were you the most keen to try out?
~ how were the instructions in the box?
~ what did the demo cassette bag show after the first use - are you surprised by how much has been picked up?
~ please share a photo!

Testers thanks for sharing your first impressions - after you have used it a few times, please now share the below:

~ Do you think the Kobold VK200 will save you time?
~ Did you think that the vacuum was powerful?
~ Did you think the vacuum was easy to manoeuvre?
~ And do please share a photo!

Finally, testers - now please share the below

~ What are you overall views on the vacuum cleaner?
~ Would you recommend it to other people with similar floors to you?
~ please share a photo and add a review here

Thanks
MNHQ
Standard Insight T&Cs apply

The bedroom especially when it is time to move the bed out

Hate vacuuming the kitchen with the awkward corners

Living/dining room. Maximum use and largest area!

I hate vacuuming the stairs

My least favourite please is the shelves/ceiling of the conservatory. It's high to reach so I always end up leaving it too long and then it's a nightmare!

Least favourite place is the bedrooms I'm shattered just pulling the beds out

The stairs as most vacuum cleaners are so heavy

The worst room to vacuum is the home office because of the dozen or so cables entangled under and behind the desk.

The spare room , also known as my craft room or junk room. There is just no space to do anything in there.

Non tester - My least favorite place to vacuum are the stairs

The stairs

Non tester the stairs is a nightmare

The bathroom.
Its small, the carpet is worn, and the floorboards uneven and covered in rugs.

The stairs! Aaaarrrrgggghhh! It's so awkward trying to balance on one step whilst trying to force the nozzle in an awkward position! Hate it!

My husband's study - the floor is always full of paper clips, elastic bands and scraps of paper I have to read in case they are important.

I used to hate doing the stairs, but I moved to a bungalow, so that's no longer a problem! I hate doing the kids' bedrooms, it takes hours to even find the floor, never mind clean it! :D

I hate doing the stairs as so awkward!

I hate hoovering the stairs. Its such an effort getting all the tools out and I always end up stretching the hose too far and pulling the hoover over. Grrr

The stairs are my worst place to hoover, the cable doesn't allow me to reach up to the top steps so I have to do most of the stairs and then unplug the hoover, cart it upstairs, and do the remaining few steps... so annoying!

Non-tester here - I hate vacuuming the stairs. Also my daughter's bedroom as it's v hard to avoid all the Playmobil and Shopkins

The stairs are a nightmare!

Non tester - I hate hoovering the stairs

I hate the stairways followed by kids room as it filled with little things that need picking up. I'm literally like a hen pecking at it

I absolutely hate doing my daughters room, Im sure she moults, theres more hair on the floor than in her head- probably.