This will also result in a much worse suction power and ultimately decrease the lifespan of the machine. Another relative newcomer to the Henry Hoover family, the Henry Allergy has been built to reduce exposure to dust and pet related allergens. She also found that, like the Henry HVR160, cleaning the stairs is not simple due to the hefty design. Like nearly all Henry vacuums the traditional Henry Hoover is corded and requires bags, so that’s something to bear in mind as he’ll need to be plugged in and have his bag changed from time to time. When it comes to battery life, the Henry HVB is equipped with two batteries that have 30 minutes of charge respectively.

So that he can continue to deliver as a vacuum, Henry has had a number of iterations over the years as Numatic have made tweaks to ensure he remains very good at what he does best. Famous for his red colour and smiling face, the Henry Hoover has been a mainstay in UK households and workplaces ever since it first arrived back in 1981, nearly 40 years ago.

But in terms of performance there is no noticeable difference with the same motor size as Henry and Hetty; it’s once again a very capable machine built by Numatic International. In addition to the AiroBrush, the Xtra comes with a separate hard floor brush that you’ve guessed it, is great for cleaning those harder surfaces.

For people with pets in their homes both the Henry Pet and Harry would be better options than the original Henry, whilst George and Charles are also more favourable than Henry if you want a wet and dry vacuum. The added accessories do make the Henry Xtra an attractive vacuum, especially for those with pets and hard and soft flooring.It also comes with a handy EcoBrush which easily picks up stubborn dust, dirt, and pet hairs from carpets and stairs. Green in colour, Harry comes with an additional Hairo brush which is perfect for picking up pet hair from both floors and upholstery. Some of the vacuum cleaners within the range are very similar, but others do have some key differences.