We're a team of cleaning enthusiasts helping Australian families make informed decisions
Vacuum Cleaner Australia was born out of frustration. Back in 2024, our founder Sarah Mitchell spent weeks researching vacuum cleaners for her growing family's home in Melbourne. With two dogs, a cat, and three children under ten, she needed something powerful enough to handle pet hair on carpet, gentle enough for hardwood floors, and robust enough to survive the chaos of family life.
What she found was an overwhelming maze of marketing jargon, conflicting reviews, and specifications that meant nothing to the average Australian homeowner. Terms like "cyclonic separation," "air watts," and "Pascal suction" were thrown around without explanation. International review sites recommended vacuums that weren't even available in Australia, or quoted prices in currencies that didn't reflect local retail realities.
Sarah knew there had to be a better way. She connected with other cleaning enthusiasts across Australia - from professional cleaners in Sydney to appliance technicians in Perth - and together they created what would become Vacuum Cleaner Australia. Our mission was simple: provide honest, practical advice specifically tailored for Australian homes, budgets, and retail availability.
Today, our team has grown to include professional cleaners with decades of experience tackling everything from dusty outback homesteads to high-rise apartments in Brisbane. We have appliance repair technicians who have seen the insides of thousands of vacuums and know exactly what separates a well-built machine from one destined for the repair shop. We have parents, pet owners, allergy sufferers, and apartment dwellers - real people testing vacuums in real Australian homes.
We don't accept payment from manufacturers for positive reviews. We buy our test units from regular Australian retailers, just like you would. When we recommend a product, it's because our team genuinely believes it offers value for Australian consumers. When we point out flaws, we do so because we want you to make an informed decision, not because we have an agenda.
Every guide we publish goes through multiple rounds of editing and fact-checking. We regularly update our content to reflect new products, price changes, and feedback from our readers. Because the vacuum cleaner that was perfect two years ago might not be the best choice today, and we owe it to you to keep our recommendations current.
We tell you the truth about products, even when it's not what manufacturers want to hear. No sugar-coating, no hidden agendas.
All our recommendations consider Australian prices, availability, warranty support, and the unique challenges of Australian homes.
We believe informed consumers make better decisions. That's why we invest heavily in educational content, not just product listings.
The vacuum market changes constantly. We regularly update our guides to ensure you're getting the latest information.
Our team brings together decades of experience in home cleaning, appliance repair, and consumer advocacy. Each member contributes unique expertise that helps us provide comprehensive, trustworthy advice.
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
A Melbourne mum of three with a background in consumer journalism. Sarah leads our editorial team and ensures every piece of content meets our quality standards.
Technical Expert
With 15 years as an appliance repair technician in Sydney, James provides the technical know-how that powers our maintenance guides and durability assessments.
Professional Cleaner & Reviewer
Emma has been running her professional cleaning business in Brisbane for over a decade. She tests vacuums in real-world conditions daily.
Product Researcher
Michael tracks the Australian vacuum market obsessively, monitoring price changes, new releases, and warranty updates to keep our recommendations current.
Unlike many review sites, we don't rely on manufacturer-provided units or sponsored content. Here's our testing process:
Our goal is to give you the same information we'd want if we were buying a vacuum for our own homes.