With the likes of the Hetty Vacuum model, the capacity of the bag is higher than the capacity of the vacuum. It comes with a wide range of fittings including a combination floor nozzle, hose and brush which means it can step up to deal with just about any job you throw at him. The long 10m cable meant I could vacuum a couple of rooms at a time before I needed to unplug and find a new socket. This is something that might get easier over time as they wear in, but at first they seem to get wedged and need some brute force to be pulled apart.

Since the Xtra relies on the same cyclone technology as most ‘normal’ vacuum cleaners now use, it doesn’t have the dual motors.

The bag itself acts as a further filter, which means there are no little fiddly filters that need regular washing. He first appeared way back in the 80s and despite all the new technologies we see remains one of the best-selling vacuums in the country. It comes with all the same tools as Hetty, but you also get an additional hard floor tool and an Airobrush tool, which is designed to give carpets a deeper clean. Every part of the machine is designed to be water-friendly and it has an impressive 9-litre storage capacity, so just attack the spillage and watch it disappear.

Since its original launch in the 1980s, the Henry vacuum range has been a staple of homes and offices. The largest of the Henry vacuums is the George, which is a 4-in-1… although the Charles comes close. After completing a Home Economics degree, Helen went on to work for the Good Housekeeping Institute and has been reviewing home appliances ever since. And although there aren’t multiple suction levels to choose from, you can control the suction somewhat by twisting the air flow regulator on the top tube. hour charge time and built-to-last 36V lithium-ion battery, Henry Cordless is raring to go again in no time at all.We found the combi floor head sometimes struggles to pick up larger debris though – especially on hard floors – so you might need to lift up the floorhead to get it all.

They may have a high/low setting (like the traditional Henry) and they may have a wet/dry setting (like the George). As with the other Henrys in this range it provides unbeatable suction power which will not deteriorate in the same way as other cyclone vacuum cleaners. In the light of recent European legislation, though, Numatic have released a less powerful 620w model, but they’ve put in a huge effort to tune this up so despite the power drop you still get excellent performance – capable of meeting any job.The carry handle is useful and strong, but this isn’t a compact or lightweight vacuum by any stretch. He offers a combination of a highly efficient Twin-flo bypass vacuum motor and a Powerflo pump system which delivers professional cleaning standards anywhere and at any time. While we don’t think there’s anything wrong with Hetty’s tools, the lack of a pet turbo tool makes the vacuum less effective for cleaning upholstery, car interiors, and stairs. Having reviewed hundreds of appliances for over 10 years, James is experienced at helping you choose the right model for your home.