6 Best Window Vac 2024 UK; tried and tested
WINDOWS no longer need loads of elbow grease to sparkle as window vacs have made keeping them clean a total breeze.
The best window vacs suck up soapy water and remove dirt – and as we found in our tried and tested reviews, they leave your glass streak-free.
They’re also lightweight and easy to use so no need to read up on loads of instructions; generally there’s an on/off switch and that’s about it.
Plug in to charge and they’re good to go. Some window vacs are even suitable for kitchen spills, so they make a great all-round addition to your cleaning arsenal.
Read on for our tried and tested reviews of the best window vacs available to buy in 2024.
Best window vacs at a glance:
- Best overall window vac:
- Best budget window vac:
- Best window vac for condensation:
- Best small window vac:
Karcher WV
Pros: includes an extra suction nozzle (narrow) for smaller areas, 35-minute run time each charge, soaks up spills, easy to empty tank, no drips, good for cleaning condensation
Cons: Heavy, price
Rating: 5/5
Karcher's window vac is one of the most popular models and is certainly the tool to use to get sparkling, clean windows.
While it's slightly heavier than others with a 35-minute run time, it did a great job leaving windows, tiles, worktops and mirrors sparkling.
I tested this on my balcony window and it mopped up a lot of excess moisture, making it way quicker than using a microfibre cloth.
Plus, it's one of the best tools for cleaning up condensation and is especially useful on the inside of car windscreens.
It can also soak up liquid spills, the tank was easy to empty and it didn't drip like some of the cheaper models.
I love the versatility of it, and while it's pricey, it would be useful if you regularly clean windows and small spills as it significantly cuts down cleaning time.
Read our Karcher Window Vac review.
Review by Lynsey Hope & Joel Watson.
Capacity: 100ml, Power: 10W, Run time: 35 minutes
Vileda Windowmatic Power Vac
Pros: 40-minute run time each charge, turbo boost function, flexible neck, easy to empty tank
Cons: Noisy
Rating: 5/5
The Vildea window vac is about half the weight of the Karcher and the only vac I tested with an additional turbo power level.
If you switch to max mode, you get a 50% power boost which was a real help when cleaning especially grubby surfaces.
It has a flexible neck which is useful for hard-to-reach places, the tank is easy to empty and can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
The battery runtime is 40 minutes - better than most - and it promises to clean 120 square metres on a single charge.
It's a bit noisy but otherwise a real powerhouse for the price. My favourite.
Capacity: 100ml, Weight: 640g, Power: 10W, Run time: 40 minutes
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