Gtech SW02 Advanced Power Sweepe
Our battery powered floor sweeper
The SW02 battery operated sweeper couldn’t be easier to use. There are no filters to clean or bags to empty, just effortless cleaning performance across all floor types. You don’t need to change any settings or plug sockets, just grab and go…
Quiet & convenient
The Gtech SW02 helps make home cleaning simpler. With a 7.2V motor, our rechargeable floor sweeper is quiet yet effective. This cleaner glides over carpets and hard floors, picking up dust, pet hair and dirt with ease.
Easy to use
We’ve kept this battery powered floor sweeper streamlined and lightweight at just 1.6kg. With a low profile, adjustable handle, you can reach underneath furniture for a more thorough clean. Its straightforward steering system allows you to move freely around your home. Storage is simple, too – just push the handle down, remove the duster and store this compact sweeper away.
Features
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Visible resultsThis cordless floor and carpet cleaner is easy to maintain, with no bags, no filter and no hassle. Dirt is collected in a 1.5L dust tray, which can be removed for disposal. Enjoy seeing the satisfying results of your cleaning session without getting dirty or dusty. | Portable practicalityThis cordless floor and carpet sweeper is suited for use on stairs – forget about balancing a heavy machine on each step. Simply remove the guard and telescopic handle to convert this sweeper into a handheld cleaner for use on stairs and upholstery. | Manoeuverable precisionFitted with a nylon brush bar and edge sweeping brush, this cordless sweeper picks up dirt, dust and pet hair from tight corners. Tackle those hard to reach areas with ease and enjoy peace of mind – and dust free skirting boards…** **Care is needed when cleaning along skirting boards to avoid scuffing. |
| Weight: | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions: | 29.5 x 22 x 7 cm; 1.6 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Gtech |
| Model: | SW02 |
| Colour: | Silver / Grey |
| Colour: | Silver / Grey |
I absolutely love this sweeper. Due to health and mobility problems I cant use even the lightest of vacuums anymore. For me this is super light and so easy to move around so I can do a quick clean up inbetween the proper cleans ups done by my daughter. Its great on all floor types, even great on rugs.
I definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a clean floor but has trouble using standard vacuums.
Cordlees sweepe
We were given an older Gtech and found it worked well, so dicided to buy it bigger brother. What a difference , it acts more like a vaccum cleaner you’ll be amazed with how much it picks up. It’s light and protable which makes it very easy to handle.
and the battery lasts.
ps we bought a replacement battery for the older 5v version. this now sit’s upstairs and in daily ues
Cordlees sweepe
We were given an older Gtech and found it worked well, so dicided to buy it bigger brother. What a difference , it acts more like a vaccum cleaner you’ll be amazed with how much it picks up. It’s light and protable which makes it very easy to handle.
and the battery lasts.
ps we bought a replacement battery for the older 5v version. this now sit’s upstairs and in daily ues
product as described
This product was delivered within the specialised time and well packaged. It is a great product and it does the job as described. My relative for whom I purchased this product is well pleased; she said that she thought her carpets were clean and was amazed at how much was picked up. She showed it to her sister who was horrified when she saw what was picked up and she definitely keeps a clean house. She says she’ll be having one of them as soon as she can.
I bought this as I have a dog and thought it would be very usefull instead of getting my Hoover out and plugging it in. Well I was really impressed,it picked everything up and i then wished I had bought the bigger one. I have taken it to my friends who also thought it was wonderful, and are now buying one themselves.
Buy i
Absolutely fabulous. I have arthritis and am recovering from cancer so cleaning is not only difficult but also fairly low down on my “to do” list. This enables me to keep my house looking emaculate until it gets a big vacuum every two weeks. I do empty it every time it is used but this is because I have a husky, probably needs doing less frequently if you keep a smaller pet or one with less hair! Wholeheartedly recommend it.
Buy i
Absolutely fabulous. I have arthritis and am recovering from cancer so cleaning is not only difficult but also fairly low down on my “to do” list. This enables me to keep my house looking emaculate until it gets a big vacuum every two weeks. I do empty it every time it is used but this is because I have a husky, probably needs doing less frequently if you keep a smaller pet or one with less hair! Wholeheartedly recommend it.
Very good
I bought this on my sister’s recommendation. I think it is a really useful item to have around. Only have to charge it up once a week and it works on keeping the room fairly clean. I don’t think it’s powerful enough to use as the main vacuum cleaner, but it’s far more handy than having to keep getting the Dyson out and plugged in every day. We have 2 large greyhounds and it picks up their hair from the rug easy enough.
Very good
I bought this on my sister’s recommendation. I think it is a really useful item to have around. Only have to charge it up once a week and it works on keeping the room fairly clean. I don’t think it’s powerful enough to use as the main vacuum cleaner, but it’s far more handy than having to keep getting the Dyson out and plugged in every day. We have 2 large greyhounds and it picks up their hair from the rug easy enough.
This is a great little cleaner, extremely light, easy to use, not too noisy, does both carpets & wooden floors. Upon arrival it was easy to assemble & was even partly charged so could try it out straight away. It’s also good as a small hand held cleaner for the stairs when the telescopic handle is removed. I would definitely recommend this & it’s a nice price too.
This is a great little cleaner, extremely light, easy to use, not too noisy, does both carpets & wooden floors. Upon arrival it was easy to assemble & was even partly charged so could try it out straight away. It’s also good as a small hand held cleaner for the stairs when the telescopic handle is removed. I would definitely recommend this & it’s a nice price too.
I purchased this after using an obsolete version for some years (SW05). The G-Tech customer service was excellent (thanks Trish) so I decided to treat myself to this modern version.
I must say I am impressed by the rapid delivery of the item and can only repeat what is being said by the great majority of reviewers in that it is a most effective device.
When you unpack it note that the charger and the sweeper/handle union are in the dust tray of the sweeper. Remove them before you get into a rage about missing bits. When assembling take note of the instruction leaflet and lightly join the handle sections before giving them a final shove together. Charge it up and then you ready to stand up your carpet pile.
Enjoy.
Just what the doctor ordered!
If you need a lightweight, efficient, no nonsense floor cleaner, then look no further. It was well packaged, delivered quickly, and took 10 minutes to put together. The bonus of being fully charged already was a nice surprise. I have used it 4 times in my studio flat and it is still going strong! Charging overnight is simple. The pull out dust tray is so easy to use. The machine is very light but suction is good. All my friends want one! I have ditched my Dyson, much too heavy and cumbersome to use and way overpriced. Gtech is way ahead on quality and innovatio
The sweeper is very good cleaning carpets and hard floors equally well. It is great to use in-between vacuuming days. However, I do not like the collection box. The fluff and dirt does get into the housing as well as the box. I have to clean it out after every use.
The sweeper is very good cleaning carpets and hard floors equally well. It is great to use in-between vacuuming days. However, I do not like the collection box. The fluff and dirt does get into the housing as well as the box. I have to clean it out after every use.
Very good sweepe
Rating: 4.5
These are a great sweeper, over the years we have bought four these, and apart from one of them, they are still going strong today. They are amazingly light and they clear away a lot debris from the floor, the item is small and very easy to store away. Your GTECH will arrive in fairly small box – but they are very easy to set up. I have seen these being used in large offices as well as department stores. I would recommend them without hesitation.
Very good sweepe
Rating: 4.5
These are a great sweeper, over the years we have bought four these, and apart from one of them, they are still going strong today. They are amazingly light and they clear away a lot debris from the floor, the item is small and very easy to store away. Your GTECH will arrive in fairly small box – but they are very easy to set up. I have seen these being used in large offices as well as department stores. I would recommend them without hesitation.
So, so handy
I have a bedstead not a divan and normal vacuums didn’t fit under it without fiddling with hoses and attachments. This one does, it’s great. I did 2 bedrooms (right underneath beds), the bathroom, 2 flights of stairs and landings, kitchen, dining-room and lounge all on one charge. Brilliant. It’s so light and controllable that the job is done in no time. Plus I have a very hairy collie dog to contend with as well.
I would strongly recommend it to anyone.
Excellent Produc
The main reason I purchased this product was to enable me to quickly and easily hoover up my cats litter after he had been using it. The litter also has a knack of getting into his paws so I would get a long trail of litter across the room. Using my main hoover every time to hoover the litter up was becoming ridiculous.
After reading all the reviews I decided to go for the GTECH Cordless Sweeper 7.2v NiMH SW02, it come next day and even had charge already in it.
The unit comes in a really small box and is so easy to put together within seconds.
Some people have mentioned that the sweeper is noisy, well I don’t think it’s that bad, it’s certainly way quieter than my heavy duty hoover.
As to the performance, it certainly does a great job of hoovering up the litter, it’s very little and very manoeuvrable. I can quickly hoover all the upstairs carpets to a good standard in a few minutes and the charge seems to last well. I have only just recharged the unit after 2 weeks of quick use.
Not as sturdy as the previous two ...
Quality seems to have gone down a bit since we bought this product a couple of years ago. But the sweeper does a reasonable job of picking up crumbs etc. when people have left our Reception room. Obviously does not replace a vacuum cleaner and shouldn’t be expected to. Will see whether the batteries continue to be rechargeable longer than the two we had before…
Not as sturdy as the previous two ...
Quality seems to have gone down a bit since we bought this product a couple of years ago. But the sweeper does a reasonable job of picking up crumbs etc. when people have left our Reception room. Obviously does not replace a vacuum cleaner and shouldn’t be expected to. Will see whether the batteries continue to be rechargeable longer than the two we had before…
Any vacuum cleaner is only as good as your motivation to use it – and in my case, vacuuming is a job I can very happily overlook. At least this used to be the case until I bought this little GTECH sweeper…
We have a very efficient ‘Henry’ vacuum cleaner which does an excellent job – or it would if I could be bothered to lug it around the house, plug it in, vac a room, lug it to the next, plug it in etc. The reality is that using a conventional vacuum cleaner is a tedious chore and it can take a couple of hours to vac the house. This Gtech has happily put an end to all that.
I keep it in the hall, charge it after each use and then it’s always ready to do a quick sweep up. I can do the entire house in 10-15 minutes and it’s easy. The sweeper is lightweight so no need to lug it around and, best of all, it’s rechargeable so I can use it anywhere, including outside in my motorhome. It might not be quite as effective as industrial-Henry but it picks up fresh fluff from our carpets daily – in fact, it actually picks up so much that I wonder where exactly it has all come from. It’s quick and easy to use, sucks up a surprising (and rather shocking!) amount of dust, hair, fluff, crumbs, grit etc and is a doddle to empty via its slide-out dust tray.
Stairs can be a bit more tricky but I just run it along the length of each step, backwards and forwards – it’s a bit awkward but it does the job. Because it doesn’t have any accessories, it isn’t going to vac upholstery, chairs, curtains or cobwebs off the walls nor will it get into a few very tight spaces reached only via a hose but there has to be a compromise somewhere. The compromise here is that the house is now vacuumed almost daily instead of monthly (at best), the carpets always have that ‘just vac’d’ appearance and vacuuming is no longer a chore.
The design is its best feature – keeping the brush roller and dustpan close together, means it doesn’t need to be a high-powered beast – the dust only has to be swept a few centimetres rather than sucked along a tube and upwards into a higher dustbag. My only quibble is the swivel fitting to the rear of the dustpan. It’s made from plastic, is put under some strain in use, particularly when the sweeper is dragged sideways across a floor, and I fear it might break at some point. I note that replacement parts are readily available – good to know they’re there if needed; not so good to suspect they might be regularly sold.
Minor quibbles aside, I would have no hesitation in buying the same again and if hibernated-Henry ever fails then I’d replace him with the high-power Gtech Air-Ram sweeper rather than another plug-in, lug-around vac. For now, however, I am very happy with my SW02.
Update: May 2020: the drive belt stretched and needed replacement. Alas, the sweeper has since been updated by GTech and now uses a larger belt which doesn’t fit its predecessor. Disappointing but after years of excellent service I happily bought the newer version of the SW02 and would still happily recommend it.
I LOVE this little beauty. As a lifelong vacuum phobic this is such a pleasure to use. With two big dogs bringing in mess from outside, it’s a moment’s trouble to sweep it up and it works great on carpet. In fact, I’d go as far as to say, it’s actually rather enjoyable, as far as it goes, to open the little drawer to empty it and marvel at the amount of dust, grit, dog hair etc gets deposited and it manages to sweep up on a daily basis.
I still have a vacuum cleaner for going round the edges mainly and things you need a good strong vacuum for rather than just the sweeper which doesn’t have vacuum suction, just a rapidly turning brush, but 90% of the time this is quite adequate for me. Battery wise no comments really as I’ve never had it run out before recharging, so I guess it’s pretty good.
I gave one to my mum as well and she and her partner love it. He sweeps woody bits up from in front of the wood burner and enjoys that he can dump the sweepings straight back into it to be burnt.
If you hate hoovering, plugging it in and lugging it around up stairs etc, then you will like this. Did I mention, it also makes doing the stairs carpet an absolute piece of cake?
Stunning
I am a Dyson user, bought mine over to France from the UK when I moved here. But I now have floors which are solid wood or stone, with rugs on them. And my cleaning needs have changed. When my Dyson died on Christmas Eve, I decided to look at alternative cleaning methods. The GTECH Cordless Sweeper 7.2v seemed on paper to tick all the boxes. Read both positive and adverse and ordered one. It only took 3 days to arrive – fantastic. Charged it up and this morning swept through the house. It has lifted dog hair, cat fur, bits and also fluff. I have never seen so much stuff being moved effortlessly and it’s really light and very quiet to use. I used it for over 30 minutes and it still had charge left in it. Absolutely thrilled with it, just what I needed. And the delivery service was amazing.
Impressive little device
I was hoping to find a simple electric sweeper but this one was better than anticipated.
The battery does last long enough for you to clean major rooms of the house.
It’s brush handles very well moving from hard floor to carpet and you can remove the front protection which allows to clean stairs very easily.
Only thing I find can be improved is removal of the telescopic handle.
Like I said, very good to do those fast cleaning duties of every day.
I do recommend this one.
Impressive little device
I was hoping to find a simple electric sweeper but this one was better than anticipated.
The battery does last long enough for you to clean major rooms of the house.
It’s brush handles very well moving from hard floor to carpet and you can remove the front protection which allows to clean stairs very easily.
Only thing I find can be improved is removal of the telescopic handle.
Like I said, very good to do those fast cleaning duties of every day.
I do recommend this one.
best vac eve
i have dogs and have spent thousands over the years trying to get a good vac. ive had all the usual makes including orek, but none have really been suitable for me. either to cumbersome, to heavy. or left a lot behind after hoovering.
the gtech does everything it claims and is excellent at picking up dog hairs. i have mainly wooden floors and only a small amount of carpet in the hall which i didnt really expect it to pick dog hairs up from, but it looked better afterwards than the other vacs i have used on it.(cant speak for what its like on a fully carpeted place) but for me it works.
its a fantastic machine for disabled people that have limited mobility, its very light and easy to use and YOU CAN GO THROUGH EVERY ROOM WITHOUT HAVING TO BEND DOWN AND STRUGGLE WITH PLUGS, AND ITS SO EASY TO EMPTY.
i was very dubious about it at first and very nearly didnt buy one, but i love it, and its given me that much more independence as i no longer have to rely on others to do the hoovering
Fabulous bit of kit.
I give it a 10. Lightweight, easy to use and an absolute joy. I confess, didn’t wait for it to charge, used it straight out of the box and was amazed at how much fluff and dog hair it picked up. So simple and light, my 5 year old great niece had fun helping me sweep up after Sunday dinner, another added bonus. The amount of dog hair from the carpet upstairs was incredible, given I had just given it the once over with the very heavy cleaner beginning with a V…
Works great on hard floors and carpets, but probably not so great on a longer pile carpet.
Buying another one for upstairs. At this price, why not?
I have pedigree cats who live indoors and I use this to pick up cat litter they drag down the stairs sticking to the carpet. I love it, it last for ages on a charge. Its light and easy to empty, picks up really well ! I have had if for a couple of years with no issues. Would get another if anything happened to this one. Well recommended
I have pedigree cats who live indoors and I use this to pick up cat litter they drag down the stairs sticking to the carpet. I love it, it last for ages on a charge. Its light and easy to empty, picks up really well ! I have had if for a couple of years with no issues. Would get another if anything happened to this one. Well recommended
Swept me of me fee
I bought this little sweeper from home and garden through amazon what a great product, it arrived long before the due date i couldn’t believe how quick,really pleased, it came in a small box and you had four parts of the handle you have to assemble yourself it would be tricky for the elderly with arthritis or other hand problems but if you can get someone to do it it is great ,once put together I tried it it came already charged it was brilliant it picked up everything dog hairs dog biscuit crumbs mud and everyday mess you can even take the guard of the front to sweep your stairs it’s very light weight and you don’t have to lift it to sweep as it’s got a swivel head it’s great for young and old,but if you have any problems with disability or you’ve had an operation and can do only light duties this is the product brilliant you will not be dissapointed 5 star all round from ordering to delivering
So light to handle yet effective
This item had been recommended to me but I did not realize what a good product it was!! After charging it, I used it immediately and was struck by how light it was and how easy to use, yet so effective in picking up bits off the carpet. I would recommend it to anyone who doesn`t want the weight of a heavy hoover and also for its ease to carry from one room to another. Excellent product!
So light to handle yet effective
This item had been recommended to me but I did not realize what a good product it was!! After charging it, I used it immediately and was struck by how light it was and how easy to use, yet so effective in picking up bits off the carpet. I would recommend it to anyone who doesn`t want the weight of a heavy hoover and also for its ease to carry from one room to another. Excellent product!
Great little sweepe
I saw it at a friend’s house. Even put it in my hold luggage on the plane.
This is great – light weight, quick, use on carpets and hard floor surfaces.
advantages
– if you sweep up something by accident you can just find it as you empty it out
– light weight for carrying up stairs, for anyone
– no electric wires when using it so no danger and my daughter at age 2 could already start using it!
– I lent my regular vacuum cleaner to a friend and to be honest I haven’t missed it as I now use this sweeper all the time.
Great price on Amazon and arrived in record time.
Grea
Had a new carpet and didn’t want to suck up all the pile by using a vacuum too often. This little sweeper gets up crumbs, bits of cotton, flower petals and surface dust. It is Very easy to use and lightweight. Being cordless and re-chargeable means no stopping to unplug to move from room to room. My husband was so impressed he had one for his shop. My 6 year old grandson loves cleaning for grandma. Good move yes?
Grea
Had a new carpet and didn’t want to suck up all the pile by using a vacuum too often. This little sweeper gets up crumbs, bits of cotton, flower petals and surface dust. It is Very easy to use and lightweight. Being cordless and re-chargeable means no stopping to unplug to move from room to room. My husband was so impressed he had one for his shop. My 6 year old grandson loves cleaning for grandma. Good move yes?
G tech SW02
Great little lightweight sweeper. Bought this to replace my 3 year old SW02 after I dropped it and broke the end plate. I first tried obtaining a service kit from Gtech to resurrect my old machine. The kit i was assured contained the end plate i needed. Nothing arrived after three weeks. I rang the Gtech helpline and I must say they were very apologetic and assured me another would be sent out that very day. Another three weeks passed and nothing. Repeat step two, another three weeks and still nothing. At this point I gave up on Gtech and ordered a full replacement which duly arrived within three days. Although good, the styling and quality of the handle on the replacement is inferior to the original and not interchangeable. The charger connection too is different but in this case superior to the original.
Footnote: Nearly 4 months later, a parcel arrives, my Gtech service kit! Two days after that another one arrives, neither containing the end plate I required!
I cannot buy a decent sweeper in Italy so ordered this one from the UK as all my British friends have them and rave about them. I was not disappointed.I can sweep all the terracotta, tile and wooden floors in the three story house in one session. No more using a broom and pan. I have no idea why I cannot buy one in Italy as all my neighbours want one now.
I cannot buy a decent sweeper in Italy so ordered this one from the UK as all my British friends have them and rave about them. I was not disappointed.I can sweep all the terracotta, tile and wooden floors in the three story house in one session. No more using a broom and pan. I have no idea why I cannot buy one in Italy as all my neighbours want one now.
Surprising!
Wanted something that was quick for picking up crumbs, dog hair etc without having to break out the Henry every two minutes. Couldn’t believe how much dog hair this little machine brushed out of my carpet – quite disgusting really but I’m delighted with my purchase. Took it to my mothers and showed her my new gadget and an order has just gone in for one for her. With it being so lightweight and easy to handle it’s ideal for her to manoeuvre around. I’ve run round my house 3 times and my mums once and it’s still going strong without a recharge. Very impressed indeed and planning to buy it’s big brother when my Henry goes to hoover heaven.
Got this on a recommendation from a family member, wasn’t sure which model to go for, opted for this one as it was a very reasonable price. I have a small flat which has mostly laminate flooring and one carpeted room (the bedroom), so was looking for something to work on both floor types which was easy to use, didn’t take up much storage and most importantly, did the job effectively. This fits the bill perfectly. On first use on the carpeted room, I was amazed – it picked up brilliantly, but halfway round the room appeared to be throwing some fluff back out. I was a bit worried, until I realised this was only because it had collected SO MUCH dirt already and the tray just needed emptying! Once the tray was emptied and re-inserted, the GTECH went back to work as normal. (Note: my carpet is not a thick shag-pile, but standard pile).
The dirt collector tray is very easy to remove from the sweeper (it just slides out of the side) and quickly empty in the bin, and I find it kind of satisfying to see just how much this little beauty is picking up! It took two empties before the room was done – so this is worth noting if you are going to mind having to empty the tray regularly (it is a small tray, suited to the small size of the GTECH itself) – I don’t mind this, and if I use it regularly as I expect to, hopefully the dust / dirt build up won’t be so great next time (bit gross I know, sorry!)
On laminate floors it is great as well – very easy to use for a quick run round, and easy to manoeuvre around and under furniture.
I charged fully for 16 hours before using, and will take a previous reviewer’s great advice to try to let it fully discharge each time before charging up to capacity again, to extend the battery life.
There are bucket loads of reviews about this sweeper, so mine will only add to everyone else’s that loves it.
When there are crumbs an ‘bits’ here and there on both hard and carpeted floor and you can’t be bothered to dig out the Dyson,, (although they’re brilliant), just reach for this little gizmo, whizz it round for a couple of minutes and the job’s done. Every house should have one.
One word of warning though, is: fully charge and then fully discharge the battery if you want it to last for years. That way, you’ll avoid the ‘short memory syndrome’ which all Ni-Cad and NiMh battery packs suffer from. DON’T keep topping it up with the charger, or you will shorten the battery life by 400%!
I have Ni-Cads and NiMh batteries that are 10 years old and still functioning fine, but only because I fully cycle them from full charge to almost dead and then fully re-charge without interuption and without over-charging.
There are bucket loads of reviews about this sweeper, so mine will only add to everyone else’s that loves it.
When there are crumbs an ‘bits’ here and there on both hard and carpeted floor and you can’t be bothered to dig out the Dyson,, (although they’re brilliant), just reach for this little gizmo, whizz it round for a couple of minutes and the job’s done. Every house should have one.
One word of warning though, is: fully charge and then fully discharge the battery if you want it to last for years. That way, you’ll avoid the ‘short memory syndrome’ which all Ni-Cad and NiMh battery packs suffer from. DON’T keep topping it up with the charger, or you will shorten the battery life by 400%!
I have Ni-Cads and NiMh batteries that are 10 years old and still functioning fine, but only because I fully cycle them from full charge to almost dead and then fully re-charge without interuption and without over-charging.
excellent lightweight cleane
very good for all surfaces including deep pile carpet,it picks up crumbs and fluff,ok it does not beat your carpet like a heavy weight sweeper but it leaves a good finish on heavy carpet.Due to having a stroke some years earlier i could not use our heavier cleaner but i can use the GTECH no problem have had it for 3 months now we love it.It is well made and such a clever but simple thing to put together and even easier to use no dusty old bags to empty into the bin and if you pick up something you want to see the dust tray just pulls out for a quick look.I would and have recommended it to friends and family
excellent lightweight cleane
very good for all surfaces including deep pile carpet,it picks up crumbs and fluff,ok it does not beat your carpet like a heavy weight sweeper but it leaves a good finish on heavy carpet.Due to having a stroke some years earlier i could not use our heavier cleaner but i can use the GTECH no problem have had it for 3 months now we love it.It is well made and such a clever but simple thing to put together and even easier to use no dusty old bags to empty into the bin and if you pick up something you want to see the dust tray just pulls out for a quick look.I would and have recommended it to friends and family
A wonderful timesave
This cleaner is so lightweight and easy to use that it is perfect for anybody who finds something like a Dyson too heavy for quick jobs. Is is extremely effective at collecting pet hair, and does a good job on stairs, where the detachable handle is a great advantage. The battery life is adequate, and there seems to be little point in paying extra for a quick recharge.The only quibble is the single-sided edge brush; this requires thought before starting a job to avoid retracing ones path..
Highly recommended, especially if you have back problems!
I first came across the GTECH Cordless Sweeper
when I was helping an elderly friend who had
just undergone a hip replacement operation and
she required a bit of help with daily chores
around the home, I used it to sweep her living
room carpet and was pleasantly surprised at the
results.She has now stated that the GTECH is
easy for her to use, now that she is more active
and doing her own cleaning again, helping her
feel independent.
After buying my own, I find that it works well
on my carpet-tile areas, and on the hard vinyl
kitchen floor. Although only approaching 67 I do
find this GTECH sweeper a lot easier to manoeuvre
than my Sebo Vacuum Cleaner, which I still use
about once per week, but if you just want to have
a quick tidy up and sweep the carpet, I find the
GTECH a boon. Light to carry with a handle that
extends so that taller people do not have to stoop
it is fine. Some reviewers have said that it is no
good on heavy shag-pile carpets, but it definitely
picks up the fluff that I cannot see on my carpet
tiles.
The dust tray always has enough debris in it, to
justify the purchase, and is easily emptied.
Wish I had known about this product much earlier.
For my purposes it was a worthwhile purchase.
Recommended.
exceeding pleased!
My second Roomba has just died, and they want 145 to repair it. So I thought I’d give this little gadget a go. And it’s *wonderful*.
I just whipped through living/dining room and kitchen in under 10 minutes, and didn’t have to tidy away cables, or pick up the cat toys scattered about the place, or box off the rocking chair (which always upset the Roomba),, so it probably took less time in total than the Roomba.
We have four cats and a woodburning stove, so there is always lots to clean up, and this did a great job. No more carting the Dyson up and down stairs either. Yes, it is a little noisy, but it’s going to be remarkably cheap to run and it’s very efficient – highly recommended.
Thiis my second purchase of this model GTECH. I bought it for a good friend who was casting decidly covetous eyes on mine! It is not good on hard floors, it does not have any means of seeing time of charging and the price has gone up by about 15. Why did I buy it? Why have I given it 5 stars? Because it is absolutely brilliant on carpets and rugs. It is lightweight, easy to use and easy to empty. I have lots of longish hair which moults to rival any dog – this little machine gets this up without the bother I have experienced over the years with other machines. When I swipe it round quickly on a floor that doesn’t look dirty I am amazed by how much it has collected. For those of you who like a clean house but loathe housework…I recommend this as a Christmas present to yourself.
Brilliant piece of ki
I expected it to be good as I had read some of the reviews on here, but it performs better than expected. Although it doesn’t completely take the place of a Dyson vacuum cleaner it does an excellent job and cuts down the use of the vacuum to a large extent. It seems to work well on carpets and laminate floors and a quick journey through the house gathered up a full tray of fluff in one go. I chose the 7.2V NiMH version as being a retired radio and electronics engineer I knew these batteries to be a lot more efficient than the old NiCad batteries used in the slightly cheaper 6V version. All you need to remember is to recharge it after use; no rechargeables like to be left in a discharged state as it reduces their life span considerably. Highly Recommended.
I clean my floors so much more now i have this...
… this was a great purchase! I, to be honest, am sick of using a dustpan and brush or sweeping brush constantly and I can’t be bothered with wrestling with a hoover in my dimentionally-challenged house – I really wanted something to replace these things and I found it in this sweeper! It is so light and easy to use.. it just glides across the floors and picks up all debris in it’s path effortlessly. The only thing is that it doesn’t entirely get into the right wee corner or flush along the skirting boards, but it’s definitely good enough and not a put-off. I kept a dustpan and brush and I use it weekly to spruce things up properly, but this is only required now and again to achieve a perfect finish. The charging isn’t inconvinient whatsoever and it seems to last quite a while! Overall, this was a great buy and I’m delighted with the purchase.. I also use the vax S2 steam cleaner and my floors have never looked so great!
Best thing since sliced bread
This little machine is just brilliant. I bought it as after every meal time with my children there are untold crumbs and mess on the floor. It was a lot of work to get out my Dyson after each meal, so I had a brainwave to purchase a cordless sweeper. This one is does the job. I have tiled floors and it clears up the mess in no time at all. I have ceramic floors, not carpet so I can`t say how it is on carpet. Only that on my tiles it is wonderful. No more heavy Dyson and no more bending low with the DustBuster.
A smashing little cleane
I bought this sweeper in August 2010 and use it almost daily. It’s absolutely great for dog hairs! The battery has proved to be long lasting, I probably charge it up about once a week – not an inconvenience. We inherited dark green carpets with this house which show all the bits, so it’s very handy for a quick ‘run round’ before visitors and is also easy to use on the stairs (my least favourite job) which saves lugging the main vacuum cleaner out every time. I’ve recommended it to friends and they’ve been equally pleased.
A smashing little cleane
I bought this sweeper in August 2010 and use it almost daily. It’s absolutely great for dog hairs! The battery has proved to be long lasting, I probably charge it up about once a week – not an inconvenience. We inherited dark green carpets with this house which show all the bits, so it’s very handy for a quick ‘run round’ before visitors and is also easy to use on the stairs (my least favourite job) which saves lugging the main vacuum cleaner out every time. I’ve recommended it to friends and they’ve been equally pleased.
Great product and gives my Dyson a run for it's money!
I have never been a big fan of vacuuming (who is?!) so anything that means I vacuum less often gets my vote!
I bought this originally because I saw a friend using one- I didn’t even know electric sweepers like this existed!
The plus point are:
It is lightweight (I can easily dangle it on my little finger and I am a small woman)
it is cordless in use so is easily transported between floors
it picks up loads, even dog hair when I have looked after my sister’s ever moulting pooch.
I am always amazed at the volume of dust and debris it collects in its little tray! As an experiment I only used the sweeper for a month and I then used the Dyson, expecting the Dyson to fill up with dust the sweeper has missed, but no, it hardly picked up anything extra, just round the edges where the sweeper can’t reach,although it does have a spinning edge brush this is only on one side of the sweeper so there are some limitations.
The sweeper bends round corners and flattens so it can clean under my bed/drawers etc
It is so convenient I use it several times a day usually (whereas I only used to vacuum a couple of times a week as the Dyson is so cumbersome) and now only use the Dyson when the edges need a really good going over approximately fortnightly. I have a cordless hand held Dyson to supplement my sweeper too.
Downsides are:
Not great for stairs (use my hand held Dyson) or edges
Sometimes dust spits out but maybe this is when full up or when I tilt it incorrectly
Light doesn’t tell you when fully charged
Despite some negatives , it is worth every penny to me as saves me so much time so I give it 5 stars and a big thumbs up!
I bought two of these in rapid succession based on a recommendation from a distance relative. I assembled them (very easy) and gave one to my wife and one to my mother (for birthdays). Although I was initially tempted by a special direct price offer by Gtech, I eventually bought both via Amazon as slightly cheaper and quicker delivery.
Both my mother and my wife had previously complained about the weight of their normal vacuum cleaners (one has a Hoover upright and one a Henry) so both were amazed at the low weight of the GTech !
Even so, both were still sceptical about the likely dirt pick-up and both were nervous about the fact that no bags and that the dust collection is in an easy to remove tray.
However, after using one, both were amazed at how much was picked up by the GTech (even after previously using the Hoover upright) and both are happy about the ease of emptying. So both are completely sold on GTechs and both have now recommended it to their friends.
So overall, we can’t really fault this piece of equipment other than expressing our disappointment that although designed in the UK, it is manufactured in China ! Pity not made here too !
Super Sweepe
Wanted to purchase a carpet sweeper to keep handy instead of having to vacuum carpets after “messy” meals and children. The GTECH Cordless Sweeper SW02 is proving to be absolutely ideal for this purpose, and it works extremely well. The GTECH was easy and quick to assemble and its very easy to empty and clean the dust catcher. Real bonus is that the sweeper picks up the cat’s hair. It’s easy to charge the battery but this does take quite a long time. Having now used a cordless sweeper I would not go back to a conventional carpet sweeper. Very pleased to have bought this product.
GTECH Cordless Sweeper SW02
I have had one of these battery powered sweepers for about a month now and I have found it excellent. When I first had it the battery ran down very quickly, but after several long charges it lasted a bit longer each time and now I can run it round my flat 3 times before it needs charging again.
Even though it is only a sweeper it is amazing what it picks up, especially when you have a furry pet!! I have used it on all my carpets and in the kitchen and bathroom and on my furniture and it has never failed to impress. It is very light and compact. Not having to trail a wire around with you makes the job so much easier and quicker, and it leaves the carpets looking fresh. I have even used it on my small astro-turf lawn and it picks up all the bits that have fallen off the trees and leaves the lawn looking good. Amazing!!
It’s only minor draw back is that sometimes some of the fluff collects in the space above the brush and needs to be cleaned out, but in most cases the majority of what it picks up ends up in the tray which is very easy to pull out and empty.
The instructions say that it should be charged for at least 16 hours and not more than 16 hours. This is a bit rigid and I guess few people keep to it. I always run it down before I charge it again as in the past with other equipment I have found battery life lasts longer when you do this. The instructions do not really make it clear what charging routine you should take. Three times round my flat runs the battery right down and then I leave it on a long charge overnight and it is ready for another three days . So far this has been fine.. I would recommend this machine and may even get a second one. This will mean I always have one charged up.
GTECH Cordless Sweeper SW02
I have had one of these battery powered sweepers for about a month now and I have found it excellent. When I first had it the battery ran down very quickly, but after several long charges it lasted a bit longer each time and now I can run it round my flat 3 times before it needs charging again.
Even though it is only a sweeper it is amazing what it picks up, especially when you have a furry pet!! I have used it on all my carpets and in the kitchen and bathroom and on my furniture and it has never failed to impress. It is very light and compact. Not having to trail a wire around with you makes the job so much easier and quicker, and it leaves the carpets looking fresh. I have even used it on my small astro-turf lawn and it picks up all the bits that have fallen off the trees and leaves the lawn looking good. Amazing!!
It’s only minor draw back is that sometimes some of the fluff collects in the space above the brush and needs to be cleaned out, but in most cases the majority of what it picks up ends up in the tray which is very easy to pull out and empty.
The instructions say that it should be charged for at least 16 hours and not more than 16 hours. This is a bit rigid and I guess few people keep to it. I always run it down before I charge it again as in the past with other equipment I have found battery life lasts longer when you do this. The instructions do not really make it clear what charging routine you should take. Three times round my flat runs the battery right down and then I leave it on a long charge overnight and it is ready for another three days . So far this has been fine.. I would recommend this machine and may even get a second one. This will mean I always have one charged up.
Brilliant for quick clean up but don't throw away your hoove
This is lightweight and really easy to use – it gives you the convenience of a broom (but without the hassle of getting a brush and pan to pick up what you’ve swept up) combined with the convenience of a vacuum cleaner (but without the hassle of its weight and cord). You’ll still need to use your vacuum cleaner for a thorough clean, but for a quick clean before visitors arrive, this is perfect. I use it practically every day and I have to add that it works brilliantly on the stairs. The stairs can look presentable in about one minute (it’s wine red and shows up EVERYTHING!). So all in all, a good buy
Lightweight and time saving
I love my little GTECH sweeper, its so light and easy to grab when you want to just spruce the place up quickly, for instance when someone phones to say they’re on their way over! It does pick up my cat’s fur too which I’m pleased about, although this takes a few tries sometimes as the sweeper makes it fly away a bit. I also love to take the handle off and use it on the stairs carpet where you get that just brushed look. The only negatives I find are that I often have to unravel my hair from the brushes as it stops it picking up as well, and its quite noisy!
Never enjoyed cleaning so much!
I bought the GTech SW02 as a friend of mine had a similar model and she raved about how useful it was. I have a Henry for main duty vacuuming, but I was finding it too heavy and too much work to get it out for the odd little bit of dried mud etc. I also wanted a lightweight solution for upstairs. It is so light and easy to use – I’m never out of breath after having used it, even on the stairs. I think it is a brilliant addition to your regular vacuum cleaner and can’t recommend it highly enough. It is also really easy to empty, but you need to be a bit careful taking the guard off the front to do the stairs. My only issue was with the delivery people, who just lobbed it over the side gate, so I was pleased to find out the rough treatment hadn’t done it any damage!
A useful, light-weight sweepe
The G-Tech Cordless Sweeper 7.2v NiMH SW02 is a lovely little carpet-sweeper, which holds its charge extremely well.
I like it particularly since it weighs so little and is correspondingly easy to manoeuvre. As the handle allows a slight swivel action and the sweeper-head is low-built, the machine is surprisingly versatile. It is also very easy to empty.
I am delighted with this purchase and can recommend it highly.
A useful, light-weight sweepe
The G-Tech Cordless Sweeper 7.2v NiMH SW02 is a lovely little carpet-sweeper, which holds its charge extremely well.
I like it particularly since it weighs so little and is correspondingly easy to manoeuvre. As the handle allows a slight swivel action and the sweeper-head is low-built, the machine is surprisingly versatile. It is also very easy to empty.
I am delighted with this purchase and can recommend it highly.
just love this little sweepe
I used to have a sweeper of another type and when it broke, I decided to get a Gtech as my friend has one and is thrilled with it. So am I. I does exactly what I want -picks up pet hairs and all the bits carpets collect, goes right up to the edge (on one side only though) and is easy to empty and store.
Took a few days to get to grips with turning the handle for storage and I wish the charging light changed colour when fully charged, but apart from those small niggles, it is just what I wanted and I can highly recommend this product.
One thing -anyone buying one, be sure to get the stronger voltage item as you need the power to pick up properly. Mine is 7.2v and I know there is a model that is weaker. Get the strongest one!
Great product at great price!
My husband had seen these sweepers on a late night TV channel and was so impressed he wanted one. I was a little more sceptical. However I decided to give one a try and ordered this, which was the next model up to the one on TV.
To put it mildly I am flabbergasted at just how efficient this little sweeper is! We use an Oreck normally, and that is fantastic, but it is also on the expensive side at +400. I wasn’t expecting miracles, but even now 10 days after receiving it, I am still pleasantly surprised each day when I go to empty after sweeping the whole of downstairs in one go – that is – large hall, living room, downstairs cloak, dining room, kitchen, back porch and hall and utiliity room at how much it picks up without using any suction! We have a cat and a dog and the amount of animal hair it picks up is amazing. Would I recommend this sweeper? A resounding yes! I now only use my Oreck about once a week, and I really don’t think that it is any better at picking up animal hairs. My husband does the stairs – two full flights and two large landings and he will only use this now as it is so light and easy to use.
Was looking for a light hoover for two reasons:
1. My mum’s got arthritis so needs a light one
2. Want to get my kids (aged 5+) involved in helping out with the housework!
Works very well. Suprised at how good it is at picking cleaning.
Now just do a “proper hoover” with a Miele hoover once a week.
Kids love it too.
Only downside is that the handle attachment to the product is plastic and so has broken off when my toddler nephew played around with it. Just something to watch out for – I should probably have realised and put it away. I’ve sellotaped it back on for now.
Excellent!
This is the second of these sweepers I have bought, the first one having lasted many years but I think the motor eventually gave out. However the length of time the new one kept sweeping was not as stated, so I rang G-Tech and they have sent me a new battery as it’s stilll under warranty – let’s hope this one’s better. Overall performance is first class though – I have a dog and can whip around very quickly without getting the vaccuum cleaner out every day. Good on carpet and hard floors.
very powerful for a sweeper, nearly as good as a hoove
his is a very good sweeper, it is very powerful and cleans well. I bought it to replace a red earlier model, it is noisier than the old one but works much better. I had to contact the manufactures as part of the metal handle section was damaged but I just had to send them a copy of my receipt and they sent a replacement. I do a lot less hoovering now as it cleans so well and helps me to keep my floors cleaner. it is portable as the handle is telescopic and it is very lightweight and easy to use. I would recommend this sweeper.
very powerful for a sweeper, nearly as good as a hoove
his is a very good sweeper, it is very powerful and cleans well. I bought it to replace a red earlier model, it is noisier than the old one but works much better. I had to contact the manufactures as part of the metal handle section was damaged but I just had to send them a copy of my receipt and they sent a replacement. I do a lot less hoovering now as it cleans so well and helps me to keep my floors cleaner. it is portable as the handle is telescopic and it is very lightweight and easy to use. I would recommend this sweeper.
I really wanted to adore this cleaner after all the positive reviews, but for all it’s greatness it has one annoying feature.
First the great points: It is very light, good build quality, so far excellent charge capacity, brilliant at picking up solid bits on laminate floors and carpets alike, small spinning corner brush for getting right up against skirting boards, easy removal tray. Makes mincemeat of picking up rice crispies and cheerios off floor after kids breakfast.
Annoying point – reluctance to pick up small fluff on laminate floors. It works great on carpets I think because theres more friction between the fluff, carpet and brushes.
Note to designers for future models to make this a truly outstanding product – charge led changes colour to signify full charge, charge socket moved to handle area, charge plug changed to simple round jack plug (no need to be shaped for one way only), rotating brush redesigned to incorporate channels or fins to produce a slight vaccum to aid light fluff suction. It would then be worth five stars.
This sweeper has made my life so much easier. I have trouble with a regular hoover due to health probelms. However with the GTECH I can sweep when ever I like because it is extremely light but very durable. The GTECH is a keen dust catcher it has great suction and an easy to empty tray. It works just as well on tiled floors, laminate and carpet. It was good value for money. I can’t praise it enough. Even my husband aproves of its ease of use!
This sweeper has made my life so much easier. I have trouble with a regular hoover due to health probelms. However with the GTECH I can sweep when ever I like because it is extremely light but very durable. The GTECH is a keen dust catcher it has great suction and an easy to empty tray. It works just as well on tiled floors, laminate and carpet. It was good value for money. I can’t praise it enough. Even my husband aproves of its ease of use!
Love My GTech!
My husband takes the mickey out of me cause I love my Gtech so much! We have 2 hairy dogs and it’s such a drag getting an electric and heavy hoover out regularly. With the Gtech we can just do a quick zoom round every day, empty the container, pull out any dog hairs from the wheels, and we’re ready to go the next day. It’s really light and effective. Watch it if you have light rugs though cause it’ll eat them up! I use it for the settee as well and the stairs. In fact since I bought it (4 weeks a go), the main vacuum cleaner’s stayed in the cupboard.
The company we used got the product here in super fast time as well. Overall, a great purchase 🙂
GTech cordless sweepe
Brilliant piece of equipment. Does an excellent job of keeping both carpets and hard flooring clean. Not as powerful and heavy as a big vacuum-cleaner but for interim cleaning…. just the job! Very light to carry around. The only thing to be careful of is that when lifting it from the floor, make sure the handle is in a vertical (Straight up) position. This machine is a little treasure, I wish I had bought one before now. I have a very house-proud sister-in-law who says she wouldn’t be without it. It picks up EVERYTHING in it’s wake!!!!
GTech cordless sweepe
Brilliant piece of equipment. Does an excellent job of keeping both carpets and hard flooring clean. Not as powerful and heavy as a big vacuum-cleaner but for interim cleaning…. just the job! Very light to carry around. The only thing to be careful of is that when lifting it from the floor, make sure the handle is in a vertical (Straight up) position. This machine is a little treasure, I wish I had bought one before now. I have a very house-proud sister-in-law who says she wouldn’t be without it. It picks up EVERYTHING in it’s wake!!!!
handy little item
So far I have found this little sweeper to be very good. I keep it upstairs so it is handy to just quickly vac the carpets daily which takes no time at all and saves me struggling up the stairs with my big vac. I have used it downstairs on the odd occasion and have found it even picks up white cat hairs off my plain brown carpet in the conservatory. I have given it 4 stars as the only down-side I can find is that the handle once assembled will not dismantle, I was going to take it to a friends house but it meant carrying the handle seperate which wasn’t convenient. Overall a good buy.
GTECH SW02 Cordless sweepe
Just to confirm how much I like this very useful sweeper, I have just purchased a second one as a christmas present for another member of my family.
It does its job very well, picks up ok and will fit under most low furniture and very easy to empty. I recharge this sweeper about once a week, but I suppose it depends on how much you use it. I , like a lot of our older generation,suffer poly arthritis, having this light and handy sweeper saves all the energy and effort in getting out the BIG VAC . Does what it say`s…..
GTECH SW02 Cordless sweepe
Just to confirm how much I like this very useful sweeper, I have just purchased a second one as a christmas present for another member of my family.
It does its job very well, picks up ok and will fit under most low furniture and very easy to empty. I recharge this sweeper about once a week, but I suppose it depends on how much you use it. I , like a lot of our older generation,suffer poly arthritis, having this light and handy sweeper saves all the energy and effort in getting out the BIG VAC . Does what it say`s…..
Thats the way to do it!
This is a really excellent alternative to dragging a large vacuum cleaner around every day, and does pick up a lot of dust, pieces of paper, pet hairs etc. It is quite interesting to empty it after every use to see quite how much is there. Although it says a complete charge takes seven hours, I find that if I charge it for an hour daily (after the initial charging) it does everything I need. It is very light to use, and equally efficient on carpets and hard floors, and very easy for stairs.
This would be really useful for anyone who is elderly or infirm, and makes cleaning easier for all of us.
I love this – I would even not mind receiving one as a pressie!
Don’t judge a book by it’s cover ? Maybe, we should.
The first thing that’s gonna floor you is the packing.
The box, style and quality is truly exceptional.
My netbook didn’t come with such good packing.
Anyways, One of the most irritating thing with vacs are the cables.
I’ve an morphy richard one. It’s quite good. The only problem is I’m lazy.
Getting it out of closet, plugging into and then managing the cables!!!.
I lose my interest just thinking about it.
Read some good reviews about this sweeper and bought this.
The good thing about this is, it’s compact and extremely mobile.
For a lazy guy like me, it’s just plug and play. Well, actually, “no plug, just play”.
I shed more hairs than a dog 😀
Parked the sweeper right in the bathroom where It picks up the hairs nice and easy.
Does a decent job on the carpet. The only thing I miss is an handheld “sucker”. heheheh.
Wish the designer could find a small portable handheld attachment. But even without, it’s
an excellent sweeper. Perfect. Couldn’t be any happier.
Having had a very painful back problem for the past year which makes vacuuming nothing short of torture, but being burdened with a dark green carpet which shows absolutely every little speck and fleck, I’ve been looking for something to help me keep tyhe house clean. It’s early days, but after trying it out I’m impressed with this.
1: It arrived within 36 hours even though I chose super saver delivery.
2: It’s packed very compactly, but the assembly instructions are clear (and in clear English!) and it only took a few minutes to assemble.
3: The directions for use are also clear, with helpful diagrams.
4: I was able to run it over the whole house, including the stairs, very easily, and it’s light and easy to remove the telescopic handle and front visor to do the stairs.
5: The dust collector is a tray that simply pulls out and is easy to empty.
6: The telescopic handle, fully extended, is long enough to make it easy to clean a large area of floor without having to move around too much. GTECH Cordless Sweeper 7.2v NiMH SW02
If I had a small criticism to make, it would be that it would be helpful if the red charging light either turned green or switched off when the battery’s charged, since there are warnings about not overcharging the battery.
light and easy to use
I am really pleased with this purchase. It’s great for cleaning when you don’t want to be bothered with plugging in a regular cleaner, and is really lightweight and easy to use. I’ve used it on solid floors, stair carpet and rugs and found it picked up well and was easy to empty. When charging, make sure the cleaner is switched off and that a red light is displayed when connected to the charger. I didn’t bother to read the instructions properly and tried to charge it when it was switched on (I did not realise the switch was ‘on’ as the battery is shipped with no power in it). There was no red light showing, and I had a dud battery when I tried to use the cleaner the next morning! Silly me!
Graet Little Sweepe
We live in a an appt with mainly wooden floors but have several large rugs & a long hallway outside our appt which my conventional vacuum doesn’t “stretch” to. This little “gadget” is just the ticket. It’s light weight & does well on the wood floors & the rugs. Think it could possibly struggle a bit on any longer pile carpets.It’s so easy to use & emptying the dirt tray is a doddle. It’s very flexible & gets under sofas/beds etc with ease. Everyone should have one of these. Absolutely great value for money. Only criticism is that the charging light does not change colour or go off when the vac is fully charged
Great Sweepe
Took delivery of this yesterday. Excellent service Amazon and great price! I have a large 4 bed house so wanted one that had a bit of oomph, therefore bought the 7.2 volt with 60 minute operation on one charge. After charging for 16 hours as recommended, did carpets in my large lounge, dining room, hall & stairs and the vinyl in the kitchen. Was very impressed with the pick up even though this is not a vacuum.
So light to use (almost effortless) and slides under my sofas (unlike my Dyson where I have to stop & fit one of the tools). Will use this regularly and only get my Dyson out for occasional deep cleans (and to do round base of door lintels etc., which can only be done with a crevice tool). Spare batteries are available for when the one supplied no longer holds charge. I would think it is ideal for people with limited mobility (could easily be operated from a wheelchair) or the elderly.
One refinement I would like to see would be a beep to let you know when the charging time was up. I used my mobile phone alarm to alert me when the charging was complete, as the instructions say not to overcharge.
Would highly recommend.
carpet sweepe
he carpet sweeper is good for a quick tidy up or any spills it does what it say’s on the tin a good product, with no plug to plug in it’s easy to use and saves taking the big hover out very useful I keep mine in the kitchen and charge it up after our tea so its always available to use I used the carpet sweeper nearly every day. I am disabled, and it’s so lightweight I can lift it up stairs for a quick clean up also easy to empty holds quite a lot in the dust pan I also have 2 dogs and it tackle’s the dog hairs with ease. I would recommend this product to my friends & family.
How did I live without it?
Just love this sweeper. I ordered the edge the edge model to use on the laminate flooring in my kitchen. It’s quick efficient and soooo convenient to use. I also use it on upholstery, carpets and tiles. It certainly beats getting out my heavy vacuum cleaner to pick up small bits from the floor. The only thing I would change would be that the handle could be collapsed further so I can store it in my under-stairs cupboard. Another bonus is that it’s British made – great stuff!
How did I live without it?
Just love this sweeper. I ordered the edge the edge model to use on the laminate flooring in my kitchen. It’s quick efficient and soooo convenient to use. I also use it on upholstery, carpets and tiles. It certainly beats getting out my heavy vacuum cleaner to pick up small bits from the floor. The only thing I would change would be that the handle could be collapsed further so I can store it in my under-stairs cupboard. Another bonus is that it’s British made – great stuff!
Gtech Cordless Sweepe
This is the 2nd Gtech cordless sweeper I have bought. The first was several years ago when they first came out. It was good but the new one is better. Gtech have improved it a lot. It is much quieter and although it takes a long time to charge it lasts a lot longer. I charged this when I received it about two weeks ago and have not had to recharge again yet. Brilliant I would highly recommend it, really useful when you don’t want to get the big hoover out for just a few crumbs or bits of fluff on the carpet and is excellent on hard floors. Wonderful !!!!
Does exactly what it says on the "Tin"
Purchased this sweeper for my disabled mother after she insisted on trying to clean up the new dogs’ hairs. It is brilliant. She has limited mobility,and as there is no effort involved,it makes the cleaning light work.Only needs charging approximately every 10 days. The dirt collection box does need emptying on every clean but it is a simple job. Better on carpets than hard floors. Am now considering one for myself for those times when I cant be bothered to get the hoover out.
Does exactly what it says on the "Tin"
Purchased this sweeper for my disabled mother after she insisted on trying to clean up the new dogs’ hairs. It is brilliant. She has limited mobility,and as there is no effort involved,it makes the cleaning light work.Only needs charging approximately every 10 days. The dirt collection box does need emptying on every clean but it is a simple job. Better on carpets than hard floors. Am now considering one for myself for those times when I cant be bothered to get the hoover out.
Great little cleaner!
This is a superb little cleaner. Works well on carpets and rugs as well as hard floors. Really light and perfect on stairs. I was a bit sceptical when I first got it as it seemed small and plasticky. But it really works a treat! A great alternative to dragging out the big vac. Just did my whole house and whereas I’d normally be red faced and perspiring, it was so light and easy to use that I feel I haven’t exerted myself at all! Highly recommended.
Great little cleaner!
This is a superb little cleaner. Works well on carpets and rugs as well as hard floors. Really light and perfect on stairs. I was a bit sceptical when I first got it as it seemed small and plasticky. But it really works a treat! A great alternative to dragging out the big vac. Just did my whole house and whereas I’d normally be red faced and perspiring, it was so light and easy to use that I feel I haven’t exerted myself at all! Highly recommended.
No, it won’t give the ‘deep down’ clean you get from the vacuum cleaner and it doesn’t pretend to, but for the daily dash around tidy up, this thing is marvellous. It copes well with the copious amounts of long, blond, fur which my golden retriever moults everywhere. Its light, manoeuverable and easy to empty and the brush is simple to remove for cleaning. One charge lasts ages and with its removable handle, using it to clean stairs is a doddle. The only thing you do have to do is empty it very regularly, otherwise it regurgitates what it has just collected. One charge lasts several cleans and its just effortless. I’ve now bought four; one for me, one for my best friend and one each for my 76 year old mother in law – who keeps it upstairs and uses it instead of lugging the hoover up and down – and her best friend who says its a wonderful device.
quick and simple
Since it arrived 2 weeks ago we haven’t got out either of our Miele Cat n Dog or our Morphy Richards Allergy cleaners.
So much less fuss and bother on our mixture of fitted pile carpets and oak flooring, although we will need to get ’em out to do into the corners and skirtings soon.
The light weight is a boon and we have had visitors and our grandchildren clamoring for a go. It’s been great for Christmas crumb clearing.
The downside is that some dust gets loose and can be seen on the top of the Gtech casing so it must be in the air as well. We’ve been shocked at the amount of fluff and debris needing to be emptied out of the collection tray after just one pass through the house but then we do have an elderly Persian cat so maybe I’ll now build a kennel in the garden!
Excellent.
Enables me to keep floors free of dust and bits very easily between vacuuming. Especially good in the kitchen, utility room and hall laminate floor, and so quick and easy to use.
We keep ours behind an internal door which is open all day and fortunately has an electrical socket in place, so it can’t be seen yet is handy at all times.
True, you still need a vacuum cleaner to keep carpet pile properly clean, but for inbetween vacuum cleaning it’s perfect.
Very easy to empty and keep clean – only one point ..it would be better with a small rotating brush to get up to the edges on both sides instead of just one.
For the cost it’s very good value.
Got a pet or bad back ... buy one!!!!
Been using my Gtech SW02 carpet sweeper for a month now … it is superb! I have back problems, and a hairy moggie for good measure!! This little vacuum is a God send! Recommending it all over the place and buying one for my sister who cannot manage the heavier type. I do not think it will replace my heavy duty vacuum but no matter .. that only comes out once a week now! Tickled purple with this product!
Got a pet or bad back ... buy one!!!!
Been using my Gtech SW02 carpet sweeper for a month now … it is superb! I have back problems, and a hairy moggie for good measure!! This little vacuum is a God send! Recommending it all over the place and buying one for my sister who cannot manage the heavier type. I do not think it will replace my heavy duty vacuum but no matter .. that only comes out once a week now! Tickled purple with this product!
Gtech SW02 carpet sweeper
What is the saying? “So good I bought the company?” I wish I could.
I took a chance on this because I am so fed up with buying expensive vacuum cleaners to cope with the cat hair that my Himalayan Persian leaves in her wake! (I love her to bits though). This sweeper did what no other hoover has been able to do – it picks up all the hair and a lot more besides! I am ashamed to say it took 4 goes on one rug alone and still kept bringing up engrained cat hair and other bits and pieces – and I thought the rug was clean! (We also have a dyson) I was so engrossed I went from one carpet to the other. Honestly you will not be disappointed and no I don’t work for the company! I am buying one for my parents as it is light, easy to push around and store – there is not much effort involved at all. The fact that it is cordless is also good from a safety issue + you don’t have to keep looking for sockets to plug into. Well done to this company. This will sell through word of mouth alone!
Why four stars not five?
I took one for the fact that I have a feeling that some of the previous reviews gave it one just for the fact that the product is British. Yes it’s great, but it does not matter really where it was produced. Anyway.
I would take another star off, as it ALMOST does what it says it does on carpets, but it’s being rescued by the way it works on hardfloors :
On tiles or wooden floor it works it’s magic and deserves 5 stars, no argument.
Problems start you want to clean the carpet. Unless you go around with a dyson once a week and then everyday with the sweeper you will encounter the unpleasant reality of the product being unable to keep the dust in a dustholder and throwing it away quite often (too often to be honest).
The way to remedy this is to add some water to the compartment, but it’s not really watertight so the amount needs to be small, diminishing the positive effect or you’ll need to do a small diy with a colourless kitchen sealant to make it take more water.
That said I would still recommend this product to everyone.
It is feather-light (1.6 kg), cordless, and works better than some of the vacuum cleaners you may find around.