The best Black Friday cleaning deals LIVE – the budget buys we use in our own homes, chosen by experts

Hi everyone, Dan here, Homes & Gardens' Home Tech Editor (responsible for all things cleaning, smart home, sound and air treatment across the Solved section on the website). I'm kicking things off on our Black Friday cleaning deals LIVE page with a great Dyson deal.

5 stars on test

Dyson V15 Absolute | was $749.99, now $549.99 at Dyson

This is one of the best vacuum cleaners our expert team has ever tested. The green laser highlights dust that the naked eye can't see, and it excels across all floor types, picking up all dust, debris and hair in a single pass. You can now save $200 in Dyson's Black Friday sale event.

You can find out more information in our Dyson V15 Absolute review.

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Looking for a quick and easy way to remove odors in your home? Now it's winter, the increase in musty, damp smells is only on the increase (especially as we're not opening our windows as often), and these handy little charcoal bags can be placed all over the home to help target unwanted odors.

Non-toxic and fragrance free

Activated Charcoal Odor Absorber | Was 29.99, now $17.08 at Amazon

These odor absorbers effectively eliminate odors and damp, and purify air, which is why using them is one of the things people with a nice smelling closet always do. They're also rechargeable – simply place them in the sun to release trapped moisture and they're good for reuse for up to two years.

We explore more ways you can use activated charcoal in your home in our dedicated feature.

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Hello! Punteha here. I'm Head of Solved at Homes & Gardens, and I write and edit in excess of 1500 articles a year on cleaning and organizing. Here are the top tips I've taken from the brilliant professional cleaners I've spoken to in 2024.

There are many natural cleaning products you can use to get your home spic and span, that also double up as pantry essentials, meaning none of it will go to waste. Clean with white vinegar to tackle limescale, mold, odors and to freshen up musty laundry. The smell evaporates as it dries but you can bulk-buy lavender-scented cleaning white vinegar on Amazon instead, currently on offer from Amazon for Black Friday.

Cleaning with baking soda is the other pantry staple that's turned out to be my favorite tip from cleaning experts this year. I've used it to deodorize smelly spills on the sofa, freshen up tired shoes and neutralize whiffs in our busy fridge. Amazon's Black Friday deal on aluminum-free baking soda is worth snapping up, and you can use it in cooking too! I also found it was a brilliant, gentle abrasive cleaning agent on stubborn scorch marks on my glass stovetop.

I've also militantly swapped out any paper towel usage for long-lasting microfiber cloths. I buy them in bulk and wash them without laundry softener to help maintain their absorbency. A colorful multiple of Mr. Siga microfiber cloths from Amazon, is now on sale with 43% off. P.S pick a color for each room's cleaning to avoid cross-contamination in your home.

Hi everyone – Dan again, before I log off for the night, I wanted to leave you with one last deal from Bissell (but don't worry, I'll be back again tomorrow to bring you even more Black Friday cleaning deals).

Best vacuum-mop combo

Bissell Crosswave Hydrosteam | was $319.99, now $239.99 at Bissell (save $80)

More than just a vacuum, the Bissell Crosswave Hydrosteam is a hard floor cleaner that vacuums, mops and steams for a deep, complete clean. I use a similar model at home and it works wonders.

This deal is also available at Amazon and Kohl's, but if you buy direct from Bissell you'll get an exclusive bundle with extra brushrolls and cleaning solutions.

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Hi everyone, Dan here. We're now one day away from Black Friday and the sales are in full swing. I'm kicking off today with an early-morning deal on Shark's latest and greatest cordless vacuum, the Cordless PowerDetect, that has a cool new feature of being able to bend to reach under furniture. We tested it a few weeks ago and loved its incredible cleaning power, how easy it is to use, and how it detects what's on your floors to stay at the right suction.

Best cordless

Shark Cordless PowerDetect | was $429.99, now $299.99 at Shark (save $130)

Shark's latest cordless vacuum excels compared to almost all other cordless models we've tested. It's the brand's most powerful cordless yet, and it has a new handy feature of being able to bend at the wand, to easily reach under furniture without straining your back.

You can also get this vacuum with a Clean & Empty System that stores, charges, empties and cleans the vacuum for you, with a $150 discount from Shark, and it comes with a free Vacmop to cover the rest of your hard floor cleaning. That's a pretty comprehensive set at such an affordable price.

Read more in our full Shark Cordless PowerDetect review.

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Dan again – here with an exciting offer on an air purifier I use in my own bedroom. Molekule's premium purifiers are among the best in the world (they're the only ones FDA-approved as Class II medical devices!) as they have a third layer of filtration. While most purifiers will have a tight mesh filter for particles (like a HEPA filter) and an activated carbon filter for gases, Molekule's purifiers use PECO technology to actually destroy the harmful pollutants at the molecular level. And now, the small and stylish Molekule Air Mini+ is now at its lowest price ever for Black Friday.

Editor's choice

Molekule Air Mini+ | was $359.99, now $209.99 at Molekule (save $150)

The Air Mini+ can cover up to 250 square feet, pulling in airborne dust, pollen, dander, viruses and gases, releasing clean, safe, hygienic air back into your home. You can set it to auto mode so that it automatically uses the right fan speed at all times, or keep it on its lowest mode with its barely noticeable noise levels.

Read more in my full Molekule Air Mini+ review.

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Now, buying cleaning goods on Black Friday CAN be exciting if you're bringing a worthy upgrade into your home. Robot vacuums are exactly that: they can save you a tremendous amount of time doing chores around the house, cleaning your floors as often as multiple times a day. They prevent the build up of dirt, dust and pet hair on your floors, so when it is time for a deep clean, there's barely any work to be done.

Not only is iRobot Roomba one of our favorite brands, it's also the oldest name in the robot vacuum world, and they continue to make some of the best-quality robots ever produced. For Black Friday, their three top-of-the-line models are all on sale with $100s' worth of discounts. Take your pick.

Hi, Punteha here again. We are big fans of DIY cleaning solutions and doing things the non-toxic way at H&G and laundry is no exception.

Instead of using synthetic and chemical-laden dryer sheets to remove static and add a pleasant scent to your washing, swap it for this much cheaper essential oil dryer hack I tried and loved.

To a damp clean cloth, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place this in the dryer with your wet clothes. As the machine dries them together, the fragrance of the oils will leave the laundry smelling fabulous. I love that luxury spa smell so I used this laundry dryer hack with 100% pure geranium oi from Amazon, currently discounted for Black Friday.

Whilst we’re at it, citric acid is a great natural grime buster and cleaning agent, just don't use it on porous stone or shiny chrome. There’s a bulk buy of Walmart’s Citric acid, heavily discounted with more than $50 off and free shipping. It’s useful for jam making and canning too if you’re a bit of a baker.

Finally, I tried a lemon juice DIY cleaning spray on stubborn faucet limescale and it lifted the mineral deposits where commercial cleaners had failed. Keep your DIY sprays in lovely amber glass bottles from Amazon so you can use again and again. When you’re done making your spray, pop the lemon halves in the dishwasher for a superior clean.

If you're looking for a new laundry hamper this Black Friday, look no further than this highly-rated Joseph Joseph Tota that Punteha, our H&G Head of Solved absolutely loves.

Lowest price in 30 days

Joseph Joseph Tota 90-liter Laundry Hamper | was $99.99, now $68.99 at Amazon

H&G Solved editor Punteha tested out and loved this high-quality laundry organizer, saving so much time every week as the compartments help organize dirty washing as you go. It's particularly helpful if, like her, you have a sore back or struggle to bend, as the compartments pull out easily and you can transport to the washer with ease (it has handles). It also means you don't have to spend time separating a pile out on the floor. This two-compartment one is on offer right now, and there are four colors and two sizes to consider.

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Hey, Dan here again, this time with some tried-and-tested advice on how to shop for a vacuum cleaner in the sales.

I've covered every major sale event since 2021 and now have all the possible tips and tricks to maximize your savings this Black Friday. For the short version: shop online as in-store prices and stock can be unreliable, use price comparison tools like Honey and Camel to know whether you're getting the best price (or an exaggerated discount), and utilize subscriber promos if it's your first order on a retailer's website.

But above all else: do your research first. Black Friday overwhelms us with flashy deals promising the lowest prices of all time, and if you go in without a clear goal in mind, there's a chance you'll get tempted by something you wouldn't normally buy. We have expert tests on the best cordless vacuums, best upright vacuums and best vacuums for pet hair so you can make your decision before getting stuck in.

Vacuum cleaners come in countless models and variations. Some brands are also famous for filling product pages with confusing terms (looking at you, Shark), so consult our vacuum cleaner jargon buster to get clued up on what it all means. Knowing how to choose the right vacuum cleaner for your home is essential info too, as not all vacuums are designed for every home.

If you're on the hunt for a new vacuum cleaner this Black Friday, I have to recommend the new Shark POWERDETECT, which quickly became the best upright vacuum we've tested. Upright vacuums are the ideal option for busy homes with kids and/or pets, as cordless vacuums just aren't able to match their cleaning power.

Best upright

Shark POWERDETECT | was $399, now $299 at Shark (save $100 with code POWER100)

This is the most powerful and best-performing upright vacuum we've ever tested. It makes light work of all messes on all floor types, and you can lift the main pod out of the heavy carriage for more mobility when vacuuming stairs and cars. It even leaves a fresh scent behind while you clean.

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If you live with pets, you'll be all-too-familiar with how often you have to clean up after them. Our cats and dogs somehow manage to get their fur stuck to everything, and it never quite comes out as easily as you'd hope (unless you have the best vacuum for pet hair, of course).

Our Solved editor Punteha lives with two heavy shedders, the lovely Sparkle and Garfield (pictured above, doing what he does best), and she swears by three simple tools to pull pet hair out of carpets, upholstery, stairs and clothes.