Cleaning — Vacuum Cleaners (2026)

Pros

• Anti Hair Wrap technology stops hair tangling around the brush roll
• DuoClean floorhead glides between carpets and hard floors
• Powered Lift-Away detaches for stairs and upholstery, with LED headlights

Cons

• Smaller 0.83L dust cup means more frequent emptying

Pros

• Up to 40 minutes cordless run time
• De-tangling Motorbar cleaner head for carpets and hard floors
• Converts to lightweight handheld for stairs and cars

Cons

• Run time drops sharply on Max power mode
• Higher price point

Pros

• Affordable corded upright
• Lightweight at 4.9kg with handheld tool attachments for hair, car and upholstery

Cons

• Heavier to manoeuvre on stairs
• Smaller 1.5L dust capacity than some rivals

Pros

• Iconic, reliable design used by cleaning professionals across the UK
• Huge 6L bag capacity means infrequent bag changes
• 10m cable and wide tool set clean a whole flat without unplugging

Cons

• Bagged design adds an ongoing consumable cost
• Heavier to carry up and down stairs than a cordless stick

Pros

• Anti Hair Wrap technology keeps the brush roll free of tangled hair
• Flexible DuoClean floorhead bends flat to reach under furniture
• Converts to a handheld with LED-lit crevice and upholstery tools

Cons

• 40-minute run time drops quickly on max power for larger homes

Pros

• German-built with a reputation for long service life
• Sealed HEPA filtration suits allergy and asthma sufferers
• Bagged system keeps dust and allergens locked away when emptying

Cons

• Replacement bags and filters are an ongoing cost
• Corded design limits reach without an extension

Pros

• Extended 60-minute run time covers larger homes on a single charge
• Flexible DuoClean floorhead bends flat to clean under low furniture
• Anti Hair Wrap technology keeps the brush roll free of tangled hair

Cons

• Charging dock takes several hours for a full battery top-up

Pros

• Lightweight cordless design suits quick everyday clean-ups
• AllFloor High Power brush head adapts suction to carpets and hard floors
• Compact wall dock keeps it charged and out of the way between uses

Cons

• Smaller dust container than corded upright alternatives

Pros

• Lightweight 3.1kg body suits quick everyday clean-ups
• Motorised Pet Tool lifts pet hair from beds, car boots and upholstery
• Up to 45 minutes runtime on a full charge

Cons

• Standard dust cup needs regular emptying on larger homes

Pros

• Compact 3-in-1 configuration reduces to 69cm for cupboard storage
• Flat&Drive nozzle reclines flat to reach under sofas
• Turbo Boost gives extra suction on demand

Cons

• 0.45L dust capacity means frequent emptying on larger homes

Pros

• Motorised pet tool lifts hair from upholstery, stairs and car interiors
• Flexible DuoClean floorhead bends flat to clean under low furniture
• 60-minute run time suits larger homes without a mid-clean recharge

Cons

• Bulkier handheld unit than the base IZ201UK model

Pros

• German engineering with a reputation for long service life
• Sealed system and HEPA filtration suit allergy sufferers
• 4.5L bag capacity means infrequent bag changes

Cons

• Corded design limits reach compared with a cordless stick vacuum
• Replacement bags and filters add an ongoing cost

Pros

• CleanControl real-time display shows runtime and cleaning mode at a glance
• VersaClean technology adapts pick-up across carpets and hard floors
• Removable ONEPWR battery and mini motorised pet tool included

Cons

• 45-minute runtime is shorter than the higher-spec Blade 5 Dual model

Pros

• Laser illumination reveals microscopic dust invisible to the naked eye
• Piezo sensor counts and sizes dust particles, displayed on the LCD screen
• Powerful suction handles carpets, hard floors and pet hair with ease

Cons

• Premium price point compared with entry-level cordless vacuums

Pros

• Larger 9L bag capacity than the standard Henry means fewer changes
• AiroBrush floor tool adapts suction between carpets and hard floors
• Robust build quality trusted by trade cleaners across the UK

Cons

• Bagged design adds an ongoing consumable cost

Pros

• Clean Sense IQ automatically boosts suction when it detects extra-dirty floors
• Anti Hair Wrap Plus keeps the brush roll free of tangled hair and pet fur
• Removable battery and DuoClean floorhead adapt to carpets and hard floors

Cons

• Higher price than the standard IZ300 series Shark cordless vacuums

Pros

• Self-adjusting cleaner head automatically seals against carpets and hard floors
• Ball technology steers smoothly around furniture and obstacles
• Groom tool removes loose pet hair directly from your pet before it spreads around the home

Cons

• Corded design and larger body are less manoeuvrable than a cordless stick vacuum