Those with carpet will appreciate the Duo Clean PowerFins HairPro twin brushroll system, particularly if they have pets. Dyson is a pioneer in bagless technology, with founder James Dyson having designed and engineered the world's first cyclonic vacuuming system intended for household use. It's also worth noting that most Dyson models currently on offer are available with a multi-surface floorhead and their Fluffy floorhead, which has a soft nylon brushroll to virtually eliminate the chances of creating microscratches on hard surfaces like wood or vinyl. The Shark's bulkiness is somewhat offset by its hinged wand, which makes it significantly easier to clean under most tables and chairssince you won't have to bend too deeply. It won’t win any prizes for sleek looks and streamlined design, though, and emptying the dustbin can be messy.

The lightweight and versatile design incorporates a variety of features designed to make vacuuming quicker and easier. However, we did find that on more than one occasion we had to manually pull some of the dirt out due to tangled hair which stopped it from falling out on its own, which is somewhat annoying. Because we live in a period home with lots of nooks and crannies, it can be difficult to vacuum in certain corners or tight spaces. We also appreciated the headlights on the front of the floorhead, they illuminate dark corners and the areas beneath furniture, making it easier to see what you’re vacuuming. While removing the battery is quick and simple, if you prefer to put the vacuum on a charging dock or plug a cable directly in, this isn’t the vacuum for you.It retains all the versatility of a cordless vacuum though, and this set up works well for overhead cleaning too. Lift-Away technology makes it easy to clean stairs and furniture, and Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology traps over 99. While Shark's self-cleaning heads have become slightly more effective in collecting hair as they've iterated upon the initial design, some strands still tend to get wrapped around the main roller.

And while the vacuum does come disassembled, clipping all the various parts together is straightforward and logical. The UK model comes with a crevice tool, dusting brush, wide upholstery tool, and motorized pet tool. With up to 60 minutes run time and a bagless dirt cup that has ample capacity to clean the whole house, this vacuum is designed to make cleaning effortless. quart capacity, which should be plenty to vacuum an average house without the need to empty it until you’re finished.Nevertheless, the crevice tool is useful for reaching into narrow gaps and the dusting brush means you can utilize the vacuum to rid hard surfaces of dust. The Powered Lift-Away design takes this from an upright into a portable vacuum that can be held in one hand while still using the main floorhead in the other, giving excellent reach under low furniture. Though when we used it for very high cleaning, the wand did start to feel heavy after prolonged use. It takes three hours for the battery to charge, and on a full charge you can get up to 60 minutes of runtime on ECO mode. We cleaned our floorboards with the duster brush tool, and when we needed to get into tight corners we changed the brush Tool into a crevice tool.

Releasing a catch on the back of the wand enables you to fold it forward for compact, freestanding storage, or for cleaning under furniture.Helen likes to keep busy and is always thinking about her next DIY project or digging up the garden. We didn’t really need to refer to the instruction manual, but should you need to, it does clearly indicate how to put the vacuum together. It comes with a unique cleaning head that has two soft brush bars and four 360-degree castors on the bottom, along with an articulating neck that enables it to be steered in any direction. The Shark Vertex features a handheld vacuum that weighs less than three pounds but packs big suction power.

And unlike many cordless vacuums, to charge this one, the battery is removed and placed in the charger. Perhaps the most significant difference in design philosophy between the two brand's offerings is only visible after you've flipped them over. They also both come with secondary floorheads with laser lightsto help you see fine material on hard floors. If you struggle to clean overhead with heavy cordless vacuums, the Shark Vertex Pro Cordless Vacuum one is a good option thanks to the powered-lift away function that means you don’t need to hold the main part of the vacuum up high.Their range of corded models is more fleshed out than Dyson's, so they're the first brand to consider if you'd rather not worry about keeping your vacuum's battery charged. The vacuum’s powerful suction ensures thorough cleaning of carpets and hard floors, while its sleek design and advanced features make it a versatile and convenient cleaning tool. The entry-level vacuums are less powerful and with smaller dust canisters, while as you move through the range the suction improves, as does the capacity and you’ll see the addition of handy tech that ensures the vacuum cleaner can be converted in handheld mode or stops hair getting tangled around the brush bar. The Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Awayis built along the lines of a more conventional upright vacuum, which makes sense from a user perspective.