Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

ATTENTION: NATIONAL SPRING CLEANING WEEK 1ST APRIL

ATTENTION: NATIONAL SPRING CLEANING WEEK 1ST APRIL

Put the Sparkle back into Spring Cleaning with Black & Decker®

Spring cleaning is a job few people enjoy. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming - and you do not have to do it alone. Black & Decker® have a comprehensive range of cleaning gadgets designed to make even the most loathed chores that little bit easier.

When it comes to cleaning it can be hard to find willing volunteers, if you need a little helper why not arm yourself with a Dustbuster® Cyclonic cordless handheld vacuum cleaner. The 12, 9.6 and 7.2 volt Black & Decker Dustbuster® vacs utilise innovative Cyclonic Action to provide maximum suction. Larger pieces of debris drop into the dustbowl rather than remaining on the filter surface. This helps keep the filter cleaner for longer and optimises suction power during use. For added suction the Filter Cleaning Wheel shakes dust from the filter back into the dustbowl without users having to touch it; and because the filter stays cleaner for longer, suction performance and battery life is extended, no matter how often you have to use it.

If you’re dreading the thought of tackling those tricky little nooks and crannies take a look at the 12 and 14.4V Dustbuster® Pivot vacuum cleaners. The compact Dustbuster® Pivot vac is a cyclonic cordless hand vac with a pivoting nose that locks into ten different cleaning positions. The cyclonic performance delivers continuous suction so there's no danger of clogging and because it’s cordless you can use it anywhere in the house.

For extra ease of use, all accessories are stored on the actual unit to help you avoid unnecessary trips back and forth. The translucent bowl helps you to see how well the Dustbuster® vac works and when it is time to empty. And finally, because the Dustbuster® Pivot vac boasts such a stylish contemporary look there's no danger of you being mistaken for ‘Mrs Mop’.

Treat your sofa and other soft furnishings to a complete make over with the new handy sized VH800T Corded Hand Vac. The VH800T boasts an array of tools including an upholstery brush which can be run over all soft furnishings to carefully and gently remove all unwanted grime and dust. If the family pet has a favourite seat in the house, simply run the handy turbo brush over it to remove all traces of those pesky hairs. If you’re fearful of tackling the mysterious depths of the sofa, the versatile crevice tool will happily do all the dirty work for you – slip it down to the back of the sofa to eliminate all of those nasty surprises.

To give you an extra boost in the cleaning stakes, Black & Decker® will be giving away the compact but powerful Kitchen Scrubby with any purchase of a Cyclonic Dustbuster® vac. The Kitchen Scrubby will give your pots, pans and work surfaces a new lease of life. With three interchangeable heads – a heavy duty pad, a non stick pad and a multi-purpose brush – the Kitchen Scrubby has an application to budge even the toughest of stains. The non scratch pad is ideal for the more delicate non stick surfaces. The scraper attachment is ideal for shifting the caked on dirt inside the oven, whilst the clever long reach brush is invaluable for bringing a sparkle to your vase collection.

The compact and ergonomic design makes the Kitchen Scrubby effortless and comfortable to use, but it also has the optimum power to give the user maximum control and performance. The Kitchen Scrubby runs off four AA batteries, which means you don’t have to worry about electrical cords around water.

Note to Editors:
BLACK & DECKER® and Dustbuster® vacs are registered trademarks of the Black & Decker Corporation.
The Black & Decker® Cyclonic Dustbuster® vac range is available from Argos, Comet, Currys, John Lewis and all good electrical stores nationwide.
The range is as follows:
CV7205 - 7.2V Cyclonic Dustbuster® vac SSP £42.99
CV9605 – 9.6V Cyclonic Dustbuster® vacSSP £49.99
CV1205 - 12V Cyclonic Dustbuster® vacSSP £54.99
Dustbuster® Pivot Vac 12V PV1205B: SSP: £59.99
Dustbuster® Pivot Vac 14.4V PV1405: SSP: £69.99 – only available at Comet
Corded Hand Vac VH800T SSP £29.99

The S100 Kitchen Scrubby comes with 4 x AA batteries, 1 x heavy duty pad, 1 x non stick pad, 1 x multi-purpose brush. Replacement accessories can be bought for £1.99 for two. The long reach brush is sold separately, costing £1.99.
The S100 Kitchen Scrubby costs £12.99 and is available from independent hardware stores.
The Kitchen Scrubby will be supplied free of charge with the 7.2V, 9.6V and 12V cyclonic Dustbuster® vacs during February to April,

For general enquiries, stockists, service and technical advice, contact 01753 511234.

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