Features to look for
Features vary from model to model, so check the product page for each one.
- TangleCut brush: on models that have it, blades in the floor head slice through wrapped hair as you go, so you're not cutting it off the roller with scissors.
- Dust-spotting light: picks out fine dust on the floor ahead that's easy to miss.
- Bending wand: folds forward so you can reach under the bed or sofa while standing.
- Display: shows the power mode and the minutes left on the battery.
- Tools: often a soft roller head for wood and tile floors, a motorised mini brush, crevice and combination tools, and a wall mount for storage.
Compare Dreame with other brands in cordless vacuums, or see the whole floorcare range.
Will a cordless stick suit your home?
For flats and most houses, a stick vacuum can be the only one you own. It's light, always ready, and there's no lead to unplug and re-plug as you move between rooms or up the stairs. What you give up is unlimited run time and a large bin: the battery lasts a set time, and the dust cup is smaller than a corded machine's. If you have a big house carpeted throughout, look at upright vacuums as well.
| Tool | Use it for | Good to know |
| Main floor brush | Carpets and rugs, especially where hair collects. | On a TangleCut head, the blades stop hair wrapping. |
| Soft roller | Wood, laminate and tile. | Collects fine dust and larger crumbs together instead of flicking them across the floor. |
| Motorised mini brush | Stairs, sofas, pet beds and car seats. | Fit it straight to the body for handheld cleaning. |
| Crevice tool | Skirting boards, corners and down the sides of cushions. | Handy in the car too. |
| Combination tool | Shelves, curtains and upholstery. | Switches between a brush and a nozzle. |
Take the wand off and it becomes a handheld, which makes the stairs and the car much easier to tackle.
Battery life in practice
Run time changes with the power setting and the head fitted. The lowest setting gives the longest time; full power on deep carpet drains the battery far faster. Look on the product page for the longest run time and the hours needed to recharge.
Making a charge go further
Keep the lower settings for everyday hard floors and save maximum power for rugs and thick pile. If the screen counts down the time left, you can plan to finish a room before it stops. A clean filter and an emptied bin help as well, since the motor doesn't have to strain.
Looking after it
Empty the bin after every session. Wash or replace the filter at the intervals in the manual, and check the brush roll from time to time. Filter care is what keeps the suction strong year after year.
Before you order
- Find a home for the wall mount close to a socket, so it charges while it's put away.
- Think about weight. With a stick vacuum you hold the motor and bin; if lifting is hard for you, compare the weights listed.
- Time a whole-house clean. Compare how long it takes you now with the maximum run time listed.
Seeing Dreame in Rochester
Want to feel the weight in your hand first? Ring 01622 541312 before you travel and we'll tell you whether a Dreame is on display at our showroom.
Buying Dreame from KDH Electrical
Your vacuum carries a full guarantee from the UK manufacturer. Delivery costs nothing on orders over £600 and normally takes 3–7 working days.
Spotted it cheaper at another UK retailer? Just tell us; our price match means we'll make every effort to match it. You can reach us on 01622 541312.
Dreame: your questions answered
Who makes Dreame?
Dreame was founded in 2017 and grew from work on high-speed digital motors. Its range includes robot, cordless and wet and dry vacuums, plus hair dryers.
Does hair wrap around the brush?
Not on models with the TangleCut brush, whose blades chop through long hair and pet hair while you vacuum. The product page names the floor head.
How long does the battery last?
It varies with the setting: you get the most minutes on low power and far fewer on maximum. Check the product page for the longest run time and the charging time.
Can I use it on hard floors?
Yes. A soft roller head, where included, is made for wood, laminate and tiles; use the main brush on carpet.
Does it work as a handheld?
Yes. Remove the wand, then clip on whichever small tool suits the job: mini brush, crevice nozzle or combination brush, for stairs, upholstery and the car.
What's included?
It varies by model, so check the product page. A typical kit has a floor brush, soft roller, mini brush, crevice and combination tools, a charger and a wall mount.