About Goblin
Goblin is a historic British home appliances brand with roots stretching back to the pioneering days of domestic vacuum cleaners. Launched in 1926 by the British Vacuum Cleaner and Engineering Company Ltd (BVC), the Goblin name was chosen following a legendary comment that the cleaner "was goblin' up the dirt" - a playful wordplay that has defined the brand's identity for nearly a century. The story of Goblin's parent company begins even earlier, in 1902, when Hubert Cecil Booth formed The Vacuum Cleaner Co to commercialise his patented innovation - the first mechanically-powered vacuum cleaner. So revolutionary was this invention that the Court Circular of October 1902 recorded Booth demonstrating the vacuum cleaning process to King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at Buckingham Palace, leading to installations at royal palaces throughout Europe. From their factory in Ashtead, Surrey, Goblin expanded beyond vacuum cleaners to produce washing machines and their iconic Teasmade automatic tea-making machines (acquired in 1937). While Hoover and Electrolux dominated the premium market from the 1970s, Goblin established itself firmly in the budget-friendly segment, selling large numbers of affordable cleaners including the popular "Housemaid" and compact "Rio" models. After passing through several owners including BSR (1973), Shop-Vac (1984), and Glen Dimplex (1998), the Goblin brand is now owned by RKW (part of Sutton Venture Group), placing it alongside prestigious names like Tower, Breville, Russell Hobbs, and Swan. Today's Goblin range includes affordable steam irons and cordless handheld vacuums, continuing the brand's heritage of making quality home appliances accessible to budget-conscious British households. Compare Goblin appliance prices across UK retailers on Grocefully to find the best deals on this heritage British brand.

