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Andy Shaw

Andy Shaw has been a professional reviewer for 30 years, starting his career critiquing PC games and rapidly expanding his horizons into all types of computer hardware and software. Since then he’s worked for a broad selection of print magazines and websites, as a writer and editor, both on staff and as a freelancer. Nowadays he applies his well-honed critical eye to reviewing a wide range of products, from vacuum cleaners to printers.

Recent articles by Andy Shaw

Samsung Bespoke Jet Pro Extra: No more dust clouds
Vacuum cleaners

An effective and well-made cordless stick, with mess-free emptying and a raft of extras – but it‘s expensive

£849 inc VAT
Gtech HyLite 2: A tiny vacuum that’s big on performance
Vacuum cleaners

Great for smaller spaces, Gtech’s HyLite 2 is a compact cordless stick that’s surprisingly good at cleaning

£150 inc VAT
Vax ONEPWR Blade 5 Dual: New floor head is a game-changer
Vacuum cleaners

Vax’s redesigned dual-purpose floor head does its best work on both hard floors and carpet

£330 inc VAT
Yeedi Vac 2 Pro: A good robot mop for the price
Vacuum cleaners

Great mopping and functional vacuum cleaning, but the Yeedi Vac 2 Pro’s score sheet is marred by a lack of navigation skill

£460 inc VAT
Numatic George review: Vacuum and wash floors in one machine
Vacuum cleaners

The Numatic George is a useful all-in-one that’s great at wet cleaning but lacks the finesse of modern vacuum cleaners

£260 inc VAT
Bissell PowerClean review: Our favourite carpet cleaner
Home appliances

The Bissell PowerClean is an affordable no-fuss carpet upright cleaner that does the job

£160 inc VAT
How to clean a dyson filter - the filter and dust bin of a dyson v12 detect slim absolute cordless vacuum detached from other parts
Dyson V12 Detect Absolute: The latest iteration of a classic
Vacuum cleaners

A new vacuum cleaner that harks back to Dyson’s lighter cordless models, but comes with the latest tools and attachments

£529 inc VAT
Shark Anti Hair Wrap TruePet HZ500UKT review: Battery begone
Vacuum cleaners

The power and longevity of an upright, coupled with the smaller frame of a cordless, give this corded stick vacuum the best bits of both

£270 inc. VAT
Shark Anti Hair Wrap with Flexology: A flexible vacuum
Vacuum cleaners

Effective on both carpet and hard floors, but heavy and awkward to manoeuvre on carpeted floors

£249 inc VAT
Henry Quick review: More than just a friendly face
Vacuum cleaners

An affordable, effective and well-made cordless stick, with disposable bags for mess-free emptying

£300 inc VAT