A surprise exclusive
The wonderful world of the Kobold family
In many households, vacuum cleaners are much more than just cleaning appliances: they are thought of as friends or even family members. They acquire a name, a special place to live, and a whole personality. But even so, everyone knows they could never actually come to life. Right? Actually, wrong. In this chapter we hear what the silent onlookers to our lives have to say. Welcome to our own Kobold family chat. It’ll make you smile!
Our vacuum cleaners are witness to the big and small misadventures of our lives. They declare war on dust bunnies, eradicate crumbs and take care of the all-permeating sand that the kids bring in from the playground – and they do it all without a word. Until now. For the first time ever, we have been able to successfully report on a discussion between three members of our Kobold vacuum cleaner family. Yes, you heard that right! A chinwag between the Kobold VM7, VK7 and VR7.
The Kobold VM7
is the newest addition to the Kobold family – and the smallest vacuum cleaner. This makes it perfect for quick ad hoc cleaning jobs – great in the car or on the sofa. Its favourite snack: marble cake crumbs.
The Kobold VK7
is the DEFINITIVE cordless vacuum cleaner, and it knows it. Long runtime, full power, various suction levels.. its impressive qualities go on and on. Plus it is downright obsessed with an immaculate look – for your home and for itself.
The Kobold VR7
prefers to do its own thing. This robot vacuum is a lone wolf who likes nothing more than hunting for dust at night. And it keeps its memory sharp with brain training exercises while it charges.
Find out what our three clean living characters
talk about when there’s no one else around.
VM7: Hi you two. Have you saved anyone’s day today? I took on the drama and chaos in the cutlery drawer – breadcrumbs and cornflakes all over the place. It’s no problem, I can get to work anywhere.
VK7: One drawer, huh? Cool. I cleaned 100 square metres of carpet and hard floor today – very quietly, powerfully and with no cable spaghetti on the side. It’s what I call click & clean. I’m the Kobold king here!
VR7: Blah blah blah.. I just got started automatically while you two were still asleep in the cupboard. I was right under the sofa today.. I’ll never see you two under there.
VM7: The sofa? Fair enough. But I can even get to work outdoors. And I’m amazing in the car. I’d like to see you try and get between the seats, into the vents and cup holders – hah! No chance.
VK7: Well, I’m dancing around chair legs with my 180° handle while your mini nozzle is not even unfolded yet. And you’re just looking on with your stuck-on googly eyes, aren’t you VR7?
VR7: When my stuck-on eyes start wiggling it drives my person’s cat crazy! She zooms around after me like she’s possessed – sometimes she even jumps on and takes a ride. Good job I’ve got two hours of battery life!
VK7: Ugh, I envy you. A gorgeous dog has joined the family now, a ridgeback, but he just ignores me. I’m permitted to pick up his fur from all over the house, but he won’t even look at me [sigh]. I think I love him.
VM7: I know just what you mean. The little girl at my place is a crumb demon. She is always munching on a biscuit or something. It makes me happy to take care of her but she never gives me a single word of affection.
VR7: Don’t let it get you down. I’m sure she’ll grow to appreciate you when she’s older.
VM7: Maybe I’m too small for her?
VK7: No way. You’ve got all that concentrated extra power thanks to your Boost function. Who can keep up with you? You can tackle crumbs in the tightest nooks and crannies.
VM7: You talk a good game, test winner.
VR7: I do. But just you wait – maybe you will get there as well one day.
VK7: Hey, I’ve also been chosen as a winner by Stiftung Warentest! It’s because I’m so smart, and with my EB7 electric brush I recognise and can adapt to any floor type – carpet or hard floors.
VM7: Show-off!
VR7: I have high intelligence too, and can navigate through rooms flawlessly. In fact I can recognise up to five different floor plans.
VK7: Well good for you
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VM7: I don’t have to dispose of my dirt myself. The magic words are “suction station”. 60 days of peace.
VM7: I’m not giving anyone dirty hands either, because I’ve got dust emptying at the push of a button.
VK7: Shush now! Let me tell you something.
VM7: What?
VK7: My poor person has had hayfever recently. I’m helping him so he doesn’t suffer so much, at least when he’s at home.
VM7: How do you do that?
VK7: With my Premium FP7 filter bag. I just gobble up allergy-triggering fine dust particles and mould spores without a problem. That’s why TÜV Nord has certified me as “Suitable for allergy sufferers.”
VR7: But admit it, I help you with that when I’m doing the night shift.
VM7: It’s true, we’re a great team.
VM7: We are! Time for me to make tracks. I’m needed – there’s been a coffee powder spillage …
