There’s always a frugal member of the family and James is it. Bright blue in colour he’s efficient to run and offers a different approach to storage and attachments. Everyone struggling with storage space needs to consider size limitations before they buy from the Henry vacuum cleaner range. The smaller models will work best for smaller homes – but come with less dust bin capacity. We recommend the Henry Micro for smaller homes. The largest of the Henry vacuums is the George, which is a 4-in-1… although the Charles comes close. Colour & Style You would expect him to be cheaper than a regular Henry. Does extra storage space make up the extra in cost? Up your cleaning game with the Henry Pro Accessory Kit. Three innovative, versatile and durable tools for taking your carpet and hard floor cleaning to the next level. Charles is designed to shine in the wet – and this is indeed where it has the edge over the competition. Having a vacuum which can clean up spillages is a major bonus. If you’ve ever had a big spill in your home or even had a problem with the plumbing you know exactly how difficult it can be to clean it up. Not with a Charles in the house.

Henry is the stalwart of this range: tough, durable and easy to use. There may be lighter and sleeker models available, but it is by no means too cumbersome and its impressive storage capacity, means you’ll have plenty of time before you need to change the bags. The vacuum comes with a power button on the front rather than the usual trigger. This means you have to press it to activate the vacuum but, unlike other Dysons, you don’t have to maintain a rigid grip on a trigger button to maintain the power. Henry Hoovers are so popular because of their reliability and affordability. Manufacturer Numatic has been making Henry’s since 1981, and to this day you know with a Henry you’ll get reliable performance and a very capable vacuum cleaner. Henry is also an affordable vacuum cleaner, often priced at cheaper than most comparable vacuums on the market. Henry is also hugely practical. The 2.3m long flexible hose is perfect for reaching awkward places, and should see you vacuuming up and down your stairs with minimal effort. The Omni-glide doesn’t have the capacity, the suction or the features to be the main vacuum in a multi-surfaced household but if your living space is suitable this is the perfect hard floor vacuum cleaner.The cherry on top is that it is an energy class A. Plus the Airobrush and the extra attachment for hard floors.

If you’re looking for a straightforward cylinder vacuum that won’t let you down, the Henry is a great choice for carpets and hard floors. While it can be unwieldy to use on stairs and doesn’t have many advanced features, it has excellent filtration, strong suction power and provides great value. The Heapaflo bags that are contained inside the cavity of this machine are extremely tough. I actually tested their strength by trying to rip one with my hands and was unable to make even the smallest tear. Things like this are a testament to how well built the Henry vacuum range are and make you realise why these machines have a great reputation for longevity. Autosave It comes with that large 9L capacity dustbin, fantastic reach, and has multiple attachments included.Henry Hoovers are not good on carpets. While they may help efficiently clean non-fluffy carpets, the vacuums can damage light or thin carpets. The system’s powerful suction and tapered bristles are the main culprits—capable of ripping through carpets’ padding without warning. On the top, there is a carrying handle for lifting up the machine and take it up the stairs. A set of front and rear wheels let you manoeuvre the vacuum and make it follow you around the house. Detailed below are what you should look for – or what you should ask yourself – before you buy your Henry vacuum cleaner. Dust Bin Capacity Once it is full, replacing it is a straightforward process: just remove a pair of clips on the side of the motor unit, lift it off, and remove the bag that is under the filter. Today’s vacuum cleaner market is very different from how it used to be in the 80s when Henry Hoovers first made waves. So, it’s expected that there’ll be a few questions about how well the product will perform in contemporary homes. After all, it’s pretty common to have floor finishes these days—and smooth wooden flooring can be hard to clean.