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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

Vax Blade 3: Affordable and effective
Vacuum cleaners

One of the most affordable stick vacuum cleaners around, the Vax Blade 3 is a great budget buy

£180 inc VAT
Dyson Small Ball Allergy: Powerful AND effective
Vacuum cleaners

The Dyson Small Ball Allergy is a powerful corded upright vacuum cleaner that’s ideal for those with allergies

£199 inc VAT
Inomi SE8 review: A robot vacuum and mop that’s lost its way
Robot vacuum cleaners

The price of the Inomi SE8 looks attractive but its navigation falls well short of expectations

£216 inc VAT
Lupe Pure Cordless: A powerful blend
Vacuum cleaners

The Lupe Pure Cordless combines the best bits of cordless stick and upright vacuums

£699 inc VAT
Bissell HydroWave: Feature-packed and easy to use
Cleaning

The Bissell HydroWave packs up small for storage and provides options for deep and express cleaning

£250 inc VAT
Vax Blade 4 Pet & Car review: A vacuum with all the extras
Vacuum cleaners

One of the best-value cordless vacuums around, bundled with every attachment you could think of

£299 inc VAT
Proscenic 850T: A vacuum and mop in one
Robot vacuum cleaners

The Proscenic 850T looks affordable but it cuts too many corners to provide a thorough clean

£229 inc VAT
AEG RX9.2 review: A robot vacuum that cleans like a dream
Robot vacuum cleaners

The AEG RX9.2 will keep your floor clean, even in the corners, thanks to its unique triangular design

£649 inc. VAT
iRobot Roomba i3+ review: this robot leaves floors spotless
Vacuum cleaners

The iRobot Roomba i3+ bounces around your home looking permanently lost, but never judge a robot vacuum cleaner by its cleaning path

£699 inc. VAT
Shark DuoClean NV702UK: A superb corded vacuum cleaner
Vacuum cleaners

The Shark DuoClean with Lift-Away is a corded upright vacuum cleaner designed to break the back of your cleaning work

£199 inc VAT