In large, beautifully designed homes, it’s often the most mundane tasks that feel the most time-consuming. Vacuuming and washing floors can take hours, and when your home spans multiple living zones, it’s no wonder these jobs are frequently put off or delegated. But whether you employ a cleaner or prefer to manage your home yourself, there’s a new standard in home care that makes floor cleaning not just faster, but genuinely effortless. From the makers of Thermomix, the way the kitchen product transformed the way we cook, the new Kobold VK7 Cleaning System brings the same level of innovation, precision and intelligent design to cleaning and redefining what’s possible in modern home maintenance.
With over 90 years of German engineering excellence, the Kobold VK7 is a testament to thoughtful design and enduring quality, making it probably the most exceptional floor cleaning machine on the market in Australia today.
Time is the ultimate luxury, and the VK7 delivers it in abundance. Thanks to its innovative 2-in-1 vacuum mop, floors can be vacuumed and mopped simultaneously… no more vacuuming, putting the vacuum away, then getting the mop out and washing the floors… this machine does it at the same time dramatically reducing cleaning time without sacrificing results one bit. Instead of spending hours maintaining your home, the VK7 allows you to reclaim that time for family, entertaining, or simply enjoying the space you’ve worked so hard to create. It’s a practical luxury that enhances daily life in a very real way.
There are many more features that the Kobold has to offer, but first understanding why it is so good is important, the history of the company. What began as a modest, family-operated carpet factory has evolved into one of the world’s most respected names in household innovation. Vorwerk’s journey started in Germany in 1847, when brothers Carl and Adolf Vorwerk established a business specialising in the production of premium carpets and upholstery fabrics.
In the years following the First World War, the company expanded beyond textiles, diversifying into the manufacture of electric motors for gramophones. However, as radios gained popularity and gramophone sales declined, Vorwerk was forced to rethink its direction. This pivotal shift led to a defining moment in the company’s history — the creation of the original Kobold upright vacuum cleaner in 1929. Ingeniously developed from a gramophone motor, the Kobold was revolutionary for its time, delivering powerful suction within a remarkably compact design.
For several decades thereafter, and well into the late 1960s, Vorwerk concentrated on the manufacture and sale of vacuum cleaners, carpets and upholstery fabrics. From that point onward, the company continued to broaden its scope, initially moving into the services sector and steadily expanding its portfolio of household solutions. This spirit of innovation gave rise to some of Vorwerk’s most iconic products, including the launch of the Thermomix food processor in 1971. The company reached another significant milestone in 1997 when the Kobold 130 became the first Vorwerk product to receive TÜV NORD certification, recognising its German-engineered allergy vacuum filter system and hygienic filter bags, designed to minimise contact with collected dust and eliminate airborne dust clouds.
Innovation continued into the modern era with the introduction of the first 2-in-1 hard floor vacuum mop attachment in 2013, followed by the development of a robot vacuum that was the first of its kind to be fully operated via smartphone. This legacy of forward-thinking design culminated most recently in 2023, with the launch of the Kobold VK7 Cleaning System in Australia and New Zealand – a contemporary expression of more than 175 years of engineering excellence.
Back to the VK7 features, it impresses with its 4 suction power modes which you can adjust yourself as needed, with an additional special performance mode for bigger items on the floor (dropped cookie!) resulting in remarkable cleaning results. Dust, fine particles and everyday debris are removed with ease, delivering a visibly cleaner finish across all surfaces. The Kobold VK7’s intuitive, user-friendly design makes it simple to operate, with effortless switching between cleaning modes and adjustable settings that respond to your home’s needs from carpet to hard floor without having to change heads or adjust anything.
Designed with longevity in mind, the VK7 stands apart from typical cordless vacuums thanks to its interchangeable lithium-ion battery. Rather than being treated as a disposable appliance, it’s built to deliver consistent performance well into the future.
The VK7 Cleaning System is designed to adapt seamlessly to the way you live. Its versatile range of attachments allows for precise cleaning across different floor types, upholstery and hard-to-reach areas. From expansive living spaces to intimate corners, every surface is covered with efficiency and care. One of the heads on the VK7 is so clever it will know when you come the corner of a wall and turns itself around it without the effort of you needing to move.
This modular, customisable system ensures your home can be cleaned thoroughly from top to bottom, using the right tool for every task without compromise. With the Kobold Cordless Vacuum VK7 Upholstery Brush as a handheld attachment, this is designed to gently clean upholstered surfaces including sofas, car seats and even mattresses. With the flick of a switch, choose from two powered, rotating brushes to loosen and vacuum dust, dirt and pet hair from fabric surfaces or the suction tip for all those hard to reach crevices and grooves.
A truly luxurious home isn’t just visually beautiful — it’s healthy. The VK7’s advanced filtration system captures 99.99% of fine dust and allergens, earning Sensitive Choice™ accreditation and making it ideal for households with allergy sensitivities. Cleaner floors and cleaner air combine to create a healthier indoor environment, offering peace of mind for families.
Designed with comfort in mind, the Kobold VK7 cleaning system operates with minimal noise, allowing cleaning to take place without disrupting daily life. Whether children are napping, pets are nearby, or you simply value a calm, serene environment, the VK7 delivers powerful performance without the intrusive sound of traditional vacuums.
Weighing just 2.3kg, it is the lightest and quietest option in its class, offering exceptional manoeuvrability and portability throughout the home. Cordless, self-standing and featuring convenient stop-and-start functionality on the handle where you’re holding it, it’s always ready to use, slipping into modern living.
With five cleaning modes, including a powerful boost function, minimal recharge times, long battery life and unmatched silence, the VK7 is more than a cleaning appliance — it’s a refined home solution designed for those who expect the very best. In homes where quality, efficiency and design matter, the Kobold VK7 Cleaning System proves that even the most everyday tasks can be elevated to something extraordinary.
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