I know I like my brands - but my brands are expensive. I research a lot of models that are available in the UK and will go with what looks like and feels like good value, even if its a brand that I have never really dabbled with.
My latest purchase is the Black and Decker Autoselect FSM1600 steam mop. Over the month and a half ownership I've had two passing through my hands. The handle continually breaks and the swivel doesn't go in the direction I want to. Money refunded, having bought B&D products in the past, I was very disappointed. Not exactly a vacuum cleaner, but a similar appliance all the same.
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