Bosch Athlet Slim Cordless Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner

This vaccuum is incredible. No need to have a conventional one, as this cordless is as good if not better.

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I can't put into words how pleased I am with my BOSCH ATHLET Vacuum. It's such a well designed product. Cordless - so no messing about with leads. Easy as pie emptying it. Three settings to suit all surfaces. Easy manoeuvability. I love it

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5 out of 5 stars

My new best friend

Review by Karin L. on 25 May 2018

Verified Owner

Makes life sooooo much easier

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Not sure why vacuum cleaners are one of the most difficult things to buy. You almost cannot find a good review on any of them (unless prepared to pay an arm and leg for something you never use yourself). So far the Athlet is behaving well, really light and easy to use, powerful and not too noisy. So ask me again in a year...

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Expensive, but absolutely worth every cent!

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I bought this vacuum cleaner a few months ago. Every week I love it more than the previous week. It is so easy to move around. It is a very powerful machine and it cleans very well.

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Light. Easy to handle. Great mobility. Not noisy. I only charge once whole house has been done. Has never powered down while I'm still cleaning - so battery seems big enough. The opposite of bulky - easy to store out of the way. Stands upright on its own without falling over or having to lean on something.

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Just love this vacuum! Not having to deal with plugging and unplugging a lead as I make my way through the house is just fantastic! There are 3 power levels but the suction is so good I mainly operate on the first 2 levels - 1 for tiles and 2 for carpets. Was concerned about the battery life but it is not a problem at all. Emptying it could also not be easier. Just love it!

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Just love this vacuum cleaner! Amazing.

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5 out of 5 stars

Don't hesitate, buy this

Review by Diane F. on 21 September 2017

Verified Owner

It is an absolute delight, that works better than my Big Green Clean Machine! I'm absolutely thrilled with this purchase.

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Definitely worth the money! Holds the charge for about a week, so versatile. Able to get under counters and cabinets. And this machine SUCKS, it truly does. I would recommend this product!

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I have been wanting a cordless vacuum for YEARS... But the good ones (Dyson) are way too expennie and the cheaper ones don't work !! This one is pricey - I have to say I was skeptical it would not work so well on rugs... I treated myself to an early Xmas present (with all intentions of returning - IF it did not do what the advert promised) but I am happy to report it cleans amazingly well and is worth every cent! After vacuuming over a 'clean to the eye rug' I was shocked at how much extra dog hair and dirt was still picked up. I have 6 rescues, so dog hair is always a problem. I use this on rugs, mats & screed floors.. It sucks better than my 2000W corded vacuum. I am pretty OCD on floor dirt - but at the same time too lazy to take out the corded vacuum more than once a week, so I've always had dust pans in every room. I am beyond happy - this is a game changer!! It is light, easy to manoeuvre, looks great, powerful and just the best thing I ever purchased! Read more

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For a small home with little storage space, tiled floors, loose carpets and fluffy kittens, this is perfect! Light, upright and easy to clean and store.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome !

Review by Dr Elena P. on 10 December 2017

Verified Owner

Surprisingly powerful & convenient to use. Love it !

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This vacuum gets the job done and is a 1000 times easier than a corded machine. Power is good.

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We absolutely love our vacuum cleaner. It's got great power and on the turbo setting, is able to clean our shaggy carpet. We have a very hairy dog and his hair isn't clogging up the vacuum. Reason why it didn't get 5 stars was because it didn't come with any attachments, these have to be bought separately.

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5 out of 5 stars

So far, so good

Review by Ashley S. on 24 January 2018

Verified Owner

Having had a few Dysons in the past, I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised at how good this was initially when taking the price difference into account. Only had it a week or so, so ask me again in three months time!

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I am in love with my vacuum cleaner! It works brilliantly. On the lowest setting it cleans beautifully, carpet or tile. And no cable to worry about. The only drawback is that it comes with no attachments at all, so cleaning the couch or awkward corners is not possible.

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Absolutely love my recent purchase. Quick clean ups are a breeze. The battery lasts long. I can thoroughly clean my whole 3 bedroom apartment and still have battery power left over. I have two indoor cats. This vacuum deals well with picking up pet hair and cat litter tracking. I read all the reviews on this site and other sites before considering to purchase it. Thank you for all the great and honest reviews. I don't regret spending my money on this awesome appliance. Read more

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5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely First Class

Review by Moira E. on 19 March 2018

Verified Owner

This product is all it claims to be. Super quiet and easy enough to move around. It has a strong suction that picks up all dirt and dog hair in particular. I found the battery charge lasted long enough to vacuum my average size house. Cleaning is so much quicker and easier without having to assemble and disassemble the vacuum and without having any electrical cord to plug in and pull around. My only complaint is that the dirt container needs emptying quiet often which may be due to the large amount of dog hair in my house. Overall, I'm delighted. Read more

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I thought it was a bit expensive, but after a week of using it, it's worth every cent!!! The fact that its cordless makes it so easy to use, it's light & cleans up everything! We are super happy with our purchase and even bought the additional accessory set from Bosch!! Every home needs one of these!!

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Great unit. Suction and roller brush operate well. Battery life is good. Will have to see about durability. Still a bit pricey for what it actually is.

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Better and easier than sweeping. The model I bought does not have any attachments but to me that is no problem.

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3 out of 5 stars

It's okay, here are the pros and cons

Review by Nick P. on 12 December 2018

Verified Owner

I bought this as my previous cheap hoover had given out and thought I'd invest in something of better quality.

The quality is fine. It's nice and light and flexible and relatively easy to clean, though if you have pet hair to vacuum up it can get stuck in the pipe and clog up.

It charged fairly quickly but if you're really wanting it to work effectively on carpets you have to use it at its maximum level and it drains the battery pretty quickly.

It's fairly effective at getting pet hair out of a carpet but won't reach into any corners meaning you'll still need a second vacuum with a nozzle attachment to get to dust along skirting boards or in the corners of the stairs.

Overall, it's fine but it's not a good all-rounder, you'd be better served buying something cheaper or splashing out more and buying something that has more functionality. Read more

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4 out of 5 stars

Very easy to operate

Review by Elena W. on 16 December 2018

Verified Owner

The vacuum is easy to store, it stands upright by itself, no need to support it. It is easy to maneuver around the floor. Thanx to its 3 settings, you can use it on tiles, as well as turbo option if you need to deep clean your carpets. It charges fo about 6 hours and then it can run for almost an hour depending on the setting selected. The only minus is, there are no attachments to clean under the beds (the machine as is doesn't fit under the beds) and if you need to clean the ceiling or vacuum the curtains, or reach in between the furniture that can't move! I have contacted Bosch centre in SA, but they have been quite useless in helping me buy any attachments. Read more

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This vacuum cleaner is powerful, straightforward to use, quiet, easy to empty and puts a smile on my face.

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Excellent so far and it works extremely well. Where can we buy the accessories?

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So pretty I do not need to pack it away!

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The vacuum cleaner switches off for no apparent reason, which is annoying.

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So happy with this product and its super suction! Easy to use, leaving carpets amazingly clean.

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I replaced my Bosch Athlet after 2 years with a Dyson Big Ball and can't be happier. The suction of the Bosch Athlet is poor compared to my new v/c. Also, the Foam Filter lasted only a few months before I had to replace it. It is also very difficult to remove the brushes as you need a lot of strength to push down to pull it out. I would say the Bosch Athlet is only suitable if you live in a flat/apartment or small townhouse, definitely not for a house. I would not recommend it due to the poor suction. Read more

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Made a decision to purchase after reading the other glowing reviews. A really great product and just what was needed with lock down to make cleaning so much easier. Its perfect no bending no dragging cords around. Works well on all surfaces as well as dog hair. its powerful and one can use for quite a while without the battery dying. Indeed very grateful that it was received so swiftly just one day before lock down. Read more

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Convenient, powerful, excellent, light to carry. I ABSOLUTELY love this vacuum cleaner. Easy to clean.

I need another one!

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I got all and more than I was expecting. Positively fly through the floor cleaning - moving with ease from deep pile carpets to ceramic tiles to kitchen flags. What a joy not to spend "hours" cleaning and fighting with cords and plugs. Thanks Bosch

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Great vacuum cleaner and so convenient - I would just like it to have different fitting to clean in the hard to reach places.

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This product is very disappointing and I would not recommend it. It is expensive and very limited in use. It does not accommodate any attachments which means that it cannot vacuum under smaller spaces, nor can it be used for vacuuming upholstered furniture or curtains. Despite claiming that the battery is powerful and durable, the battery on my machine lasted just over a year and it will cost R3000 to replace which is almost as much as what I paid for the machine. Very very disappointing. Read more

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Easy to use. Just wish the battery could last longer.

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