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
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Daughters bedroom, 9yrs old always beads and art stuff everywhere! Minefield to enter!

The stairs - we have two flights of stairs and a very heavy upright vacuum that is incredibly awkward to use on the stairs

My least favourite room to vacuum is the bathroom; as it get frequently hairy and it too small to fit me and the hoover in!

Non tester.
My least favourite place to vacuum is our stairs. The vac always falls over as I try in via to reach the middle step..too far from the bottom and too far from the top four the nozzle!!

Non Tester - my least favourite place to hoover is my daughter's bedroom - firstly because it usually takes a good six weeks of nagging for me to even be able to SEE the floor in there, and secondly because there are always unidentified objects I can hear disappearing up the hose from this supposed clean floor, that no doubt will be absolutely necessary in the following days.....

The stairs carrying a heavy hoover up which never quite reaches the top. Then having to change adapter to get un the corners.

My least favourite place is the stairs. Corners of rooms are so awkward but there are only 4 corners per room. The stairs has 2 corners per step! Annoying. Plus you have to hold the bulky hoover which doesn't help.

What are you overall views on the vacuum cleaner?

Absolutely PHENOMENAL. I never thought a domestic appliance could change my life but I am now evangelical about my Kobold. Honestly, it is incredible. We are trying to sell the house at the moment and running it round the wooden floors not only cleans them super quickly but also leaves the lovely pine scent in the air. I wouldn't be without it now.

~ Would you recommend it to other people with similar floors to you?

A million times yes, it does a great job on every floor type and is so easy to use. I can't recommend it highly enough.

~ please share a photo and add a review here

The stairs! Hate hate hate vacuuming the stairs.

Non-tester, my least favourite place to vacuum is my car! Its just so much trouble with organising extensions and access to the car and is usually either raining or cold.

Thanks for all the feedback - am pleased to say the following MNers all win a handheld vac: redbook, LadyFuchsiaGroan, lionheart, WatcherIsInYourNightamares and OctopusHairband