If you have a clunky upright vacuum, or a model that is too heavy and awkward for the stairs, this also makes a great companion.

Handheld, it is comfortable to hold for the duration of the clean – especially since it is very lightweight. The large, bagless dust container has a 1.2 litre capacity to you can clean your house numerous times before it needs to be emptied. It is not ideal for homes with pets, as it was not designed to deal with large quantities of fur, and so a Dyson V6 Animal would be the better choice in situations such as that. Brilliantly versatile, you can alternate between the useful brush tools and you can easily adjust its size to suit your needs. The beldray vac lite promises to deliver excellent suction and a fantastic level of power and usability.The vacuum is perfect for multi-surface cleaning, whether its hard floors, carpets, walls or ceilings it gives you a great finish. This vacuum is perfect for those who want something small and lightweight, but are also in need of something that is easy to store away.

If you are looking for something with a large canister capacity, then this is not the model for you. It is only small and cannot hold a great deal at a time. The large dust container has a 600 ml capacity to you can clean your house numerous times before it needs to be emptied.

However, when compared with this model, we see that the price for the Beldray BEL0427 is far lower and it offers almost all of the same features, it just can’t quite deal with chunks of dog and cat fluff. However, this model is also highly affordable so it is ideal for those who are on a budget and don’t wish to spend a great deal on a new machine. Its compact size means it doesn’t take up much room when not used, so is great for those in flats or without much storage, or even to keep as an “upstairs vacuum cleaner” if you’ve got a heavy upright one downstairs. It would make a great gift for someone who’s just moved into their first home or maybe a student in their halls of residence.