It offers everything from simple and easy-to-use utensils, like the range of Vileda brooms, Vileda mops and Vileda buckets, to cleaning products with specialist formulas that power through the dirt that would normally have you slaving away for hours. Even so, the excellent suction and convenient design of the Vileda WindoMatic Power vacuum means it’s a budget window vac worth considering. This allows it to clean up to 105 square metres on a single charge – which should be more than enough for most household jobs. We also love that you can charge it via USB using the included micro-USB charger – an increasingly convenient option for drivers.

Vileda Windomatic Power Window Vacuum Cleaner, UK Version

It’s a rechargeable cordless model that provides convenient streak-free cleaning and a long 100-minute run-time from a single battery charge. While useful, these extras are unlikely to perform any better than the stuff you already have in your cleaning cupboard.The finish is about as streak-free as a window vac can achieve, although you may want to give your glass a final buff with a dry kitchen towel. Not only is this method one of the most expensive and wasteful ways, but it’s also one of the least effective.

Vileda WindoMatic Power Window Vacuum Cleaner, Handheld and

This isn’t exactly a must, but if you’re doing an annual, thorough cleaning blitz, it makes a lot of sense, especially if your window dressings are: (a) in the way and (b) likely to be dirtied easily by drips and splashes. The Vileda also has a flexible neck, ideal for hard-to-reach places, and the tank is easy to remove for emptying and sticking in the dishwasher.Suction is strong and efficient right across the nozzle, so you can clean and dry into the silicone seal around your windows. Too much water will cause excessive streaking due to moisture being left behind, while too little will make the cloth act more like a dust cloth. Some products may be delivered straight to your door from one of our suppliers and these products will be labelled within the product description. Despite the excellent suction and performance, the lack of a 2-in-1 spray bottle and cloth means you’ll need to purchase these separately.