It’s horrible having to detangle and cut out all the hair that’s caught in your vacuum brush head, but Shark’s innovative Anti Hair Wrap Technology removes hair so you don’t have to get out the scissors. The unique bristle guard removes long, short and pet hair as you clean – so that’s one less job for you to do. And bright LED headlights help make hidden dust more visible, so you’ll know exactly when your floors are clean.

The canister alone measures 19.3 x 10.2 x 10.2 inches/49 x 26 x 26cm (h x w x d), which is a fairly standard size, with it sufficiently compact to balance on the stairs for cleaning them. At 9lb/ 4.4kg without the hose or floorhead, it’s also light enough for most people to carry with ease. The dust box is easy to clean and features a bottom lid to prevent a dust-up when emptying into the bin. At 1.8 litres, it’s a nice size while keeping the overall profile compact. The Bissell PowerLifter bagless vacuum excels in cleaning pet hair because of its power, but also special attention to details. When you aren’t looking for a lot of bells and whistles and simply want a bagless vacuum that works great, then look no further than the Zanussi AirSpeed Lite. The Stratos ‘DuoClean’ floorhead contains motorised brush rolls which works on both floor and carpet, so you don’t need to keep switching with each room. It also has a slot for anti-odour capsules which keep the dust canister smelling fresh, although it’s more of a neutraliser than a perfumer.

How to choose the best cylinder vacuum cleaner

Vacuum cleaners have become an unexpected specialist subject of mine as a writer on the Telegraph Recommended product review section, and no vacuum has impressed me more than this. The only downside that I can see is that there are some models whose chambers are not the easiest to open and dispose of. But, the same could be said for the bagged vacuums, too. Bagged/bagless: Bagged | Capacity: 4.5 litres | Weight: 7.3 kg | Run time: N/A | Charging time: N/A | Included tools: Hose, tube and floorhead, crevice nozzle, upholstery nozzle, dusting brush, TurboBrush What we like The most obvious benefit is the cost. With no bags to buy your cost to operate the vacuum is minimal. In many cases, the bagless vacuums are also more efficient as they are less likely to get clogged and need more power to maintain suction. This ends up costing less in electricity over time, as well.

I recently bought this one. It is small and light but very powerful. I love it..” Rated by Mumsnetter ApolloandDaphne Our verdict During our research, we vetted each vacuum cleaner, considering the quality, suction cleaning power, weight, manoeuvrability, extra features, material and overall performance to ensure they performed well across the board. About the author It is not energy efficient at 1100 watts, but the suction power is an incredible 220 air watts for airflow. It can handle dirt stains from muddy boots or pets. And excels at removing pet hair. The best part, and the feature American brand Shark is so famous for, is the incredible anti hair wrap technology. Unlike previous Shark models it’s almost 100 per cent effective, and that’s coming from someone with four long-haired cats and two Labradors. I’d choose this over Dyson’s detangling technology. Highly manoeuvrable, it can follow you over the carpet and glide around furniture. Only 4 kg, it is light enough to hold while hoovering the stairs.The humble cylinder vacuum may not be as high tech as its cordless or robot counterparts, but it cleans just as well, if not better. Cylinder vacuums are typically more powerful and have a larger dust capacity, so need emptying less frequently. They also have a larger cleaning radius — the length of the cord — than upright vacuums. That’s why you’ll find the professionals use this type of vacuum cleaner in offices and hotels. Are cylinder vacuums better than upright? Shark is better known for its cordless and upright vacuum cleaners, but here we have something new: the Shark Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner CZ500UKT. Although the old cylinder design is less popular than it once was, the smaller bodies and more flexible heads that happily fit under most furniture make them popular with some (me included).

Bagged/bagless: Bagless | Capacity: 1.6 litres | Weight: 9.44kg | Run time: N/A | Charging time: N/A | Included tools: 3-in-1 tool What we like HEPA filters trap dander, dust mites and other allergens in the vacuum leaving the air clean for allergy sufferers. It works equally well on carpets as it does the floor and includes a carpet height adjuster to work on deep or short pile rugs. It has a B rating for both floor and carpet.While an upright vacuum cleanerhas its advantages, cylinder models are extremely popular with our customers. Suitable for smaller homes, they're perfect for cleaning hard-to-reach areas. Bin capacity: Cylinder vacuum cleaners generally have a larger capacity than the best cordless vacuums. A larger bin capacity means that you can clean for longer but your vacuum may be heavier. A smaller bin may mean a lighter vac, but depending on how much vacuuming you have to do and how often, you may find yourself taking more trips to the dustbin than you’d like. Miele Cat and Dog – 13 years and as good as the day I got it. Endless dogs and animals here and it’s no problem.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user SummerDayWinterEvenings) The easy-to-read LED display makes it really easy to choose between the three power modes and suction settings. The touchscreen is built into the handle so you can switch between Floor Mode, Carpet Mode and Above Floor Mode, as well as change the suction settings, without having to bend or even stop vacuuming. You can also rewind the 9m cord and turn the vacuum on and off using a handy foot pedal.