Lidl shoppers can soon buy a new portable gadget that the supermarket says cleans homes and cars "in next to no time". The Silvercrest Spot Cleaner will be available from Sunday, July 26, as part of the store's Middle Aisle update.
Price and availability
The spot cleaner costs £34.99 for Lidl Plus members, a £5 discount from the full price of £39.99 for non-members.
How it works
A spot cleaner is a lightweight, portable wet-vacuum that sprays water and cleaning solutions onto soft surfaces, scrubs the area, and removes the dirty liquid. It is designed to quickly deal with small spills, remove tough stains, and freshen fabrics.
Lidl says the handheld gadget cleans fabric surfaces "in next to no time", making it suitable for textiles, upholstery, carpets, and car seats. It has a built-in battery for portability, a spray function, and two brush attachments: a rotating roller brush for "particularly stubborn stains" and a flat brush for "light staining".
Features and specifications
The device has two power settings and an LED light to make stains more visible. Its Li-Ion battery (11.1V/2,200mAh) charges via USB cable, taking four to five hours for a full charge. Once charged, users get at least 25 minutes of use at power setting one. The clean water tank capacity is 170ml, and the dirty water tank maximum is 250ml. The cleaner comes with a three-year warranty.
Other cleaning device
Also launching Sunday is the Beldray Compact Spotbuster for £49.99. It can spray, scrub, and vacuum up common spills and stains. Beldray says it is perfect for cleaning carpets, rugs, furniture, stairs, and car interiors, removing pet messes, muddy paw prints, and drink stains. Lidl says: "This spot cleaner from Beldray tackles everyday stains and spills. Multi-purpose cleaning - refreshes sofas, carpets and rugs. Removable dual tank system: separate clean and dirty water tanks so you never need to clean with dirty water again. Integrated scrub brush and upholstery nozzle - dislodges and lifts stubborn dirt for a thorough clean."
