BoschUnlimited 7 Aqua BCS71HYGGB Cordless Vacuum cleaner with additional 2in1 Vacuum and Mop head, Flex Tube, Interchangeable 18 V Battery, 40 minutes run time - White

The corded Miele died precisely on its 5th birthday (motor started smoking and then died). Rather annoyed as it was fairly pricey (and still is) but, hey-ho. I had been eying the cordless stick vacs for a while (have had a couple of Dyson handhelds over the years) but wasn't too sure whether they'd manage the daily punishment. Having had, and still own, a number of Bosh/Siemens appliances I decided to take advantage of an offer on this vacuum cleaner which made it a bargain (half of the cost to replace the Miele); even in the event that I didn't like it too much and decided to give it to one of the kids. To cut to the chase: It's quite excellent. Great suction, aided by the power brush, and even on 'eco' setting is more than adequate for daily cleaning. In this mode it will cover 8 medium/large rooms (mix of wood/tiles and carpet) and still have 2 bars of the battery left (obviously the bars are just indicative and will 'cliff-edge' flip between charge levels). I initially tried 'auto' (which seems to alternate between 'eco' and 'turbo' settings, depending on the surface friction) and this ran out in the 10th area. The components are easily interchangeable and the bin/receptacle is easy enough to empty (I think this procedure could be slightly improved - but it's fine once you get the hang of it). Suction-wise (to return to the important bit) I am very impressed - it's at least as good as its corded, powerful, predecessor - probably better. It is also quieter and far more manoeuvrable. It comes with two 18v 3Amp batteries and a fast charger (40 mins or so from empty). When connected to the docking station (see pic) it trickle charges - and this will take, let's say, overnight to charge an empty battery (I haven't bothered checking- it's full in the morning) - to top up from the daily clean it takes about 3 hours to trickle-fill from two bars.In summary - I'm very pleased with this new bit of domestic equipment. It's well-designed and of good (Bosh) quality. I have bought the Mini Turbo Nozzle just for the convenience of doing the stairs and furniture, but it does come with a nice array of accessories.

I bought this vacuum cleaner a month ago, I was very, very impressed with its quality, very good considering the price.Very easy to use, lightweight, super easy to assemble and change parts. Also great in terms of noise, You can choose between 3 different suction levels, the Eco is so smooth, for the first time I vacuum without getting irritated by the noise, very good. I can finally listen to music while I'm vacuuming. And I love how easy it is to clean it. The LED on the brush is very useful for seeing hidden dirt or dust.Great material, very good quality.The only downside is the short battery life, a bit disappointing (40 min) really especially if you want to clean the house in one go, but I got a promotional gift: a second battery for free, which is perfect and solve my problem.If you have a family and a dog or cat, I recommend the other version, with the part for pet hair and a longer battery life. It is worth it.I probably would have chosen this one if I hadn't received the second battery as a gift. Overall great!

I’m so delighted with this cleaner. It’s so simple to use. It’s powerful and glides over surfaces but still cleans thoroughly. My only concern is that the battery charge doesn’t last long on auto and on the eco setting the machine is quite a bit less powerful - good thing it has two batteries! It’s very well made and I’m hoping it lasts forever.

Works really well and is nice and light and easy to move around. Good value for money. You do need the attachments for getting into corners, but that is the same for most vacuum cleaners.

Love this good battery life as you get a spare on, great suction, noise level is ok and is a great cordless we used to have another brand beginning with D and this is so much better, it has a swivel head and the you can touch a button which enables it to go under cupboard and makes it easier to clean.

I recently purchased the Bosch Unlimited 7 Aqua Vacuum & Mop, hoping it would simplify my cleaning routine, but unfortunately, it hasn’t lived up to expectations.First off, the suction power is underwhelming. While it does an okay job on hard floors, it struggles with carpets, leaving debris behind even after multiple passes. For a product at this price point, I expected better performance.The mop function is another major disappointment. The water tank is small, requiring frequent refills, and the mop attachment doesn’t scrub effectively. It feels more like it spreads the dirt around rather than cleaning it thoroughly. The combination of vacuuming and mopping sounds great in theory, but in practice, it feels like a half-hearted attempt at both.The battery life is another pain point. On the highest setting, it barely lasts 10-15 minutes, which isn’t enough to clean my entire home. The charging time, on the other hand, is long, so I often have to wait hours just to finish a single cleaning session.Lastly, the device feels bulky and cumbersome to maneuver. While it’s marketed as lightweight, I found it awkward to handle, especially in tighter spaces or when trying to clean under furniture.Overall, the Bosch Unlimited 7 Aqua didn’t meet my expectations, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient vacuum/mop combo. It feels overpriced for what it delivers, and I regret not exploring other options.