The main aspects that I considered were the quality of the clean, usability and whether I could notice a difference in my son's allergies. Virtually undetectable, these unwelcome guests easily escape even the most powerful of household vacuums, triggering allergies. Accessories: FreeFlo tool for hard floors; Crevice tool for nooks and crannies; Dusting tool takes care of delicate surfaces – shelves, ornaments and picture frames; Upholstery tool is ideal for smaller and soft surfaces, such as the stairs, sofa and car seats.

My only gripe was there is no indication of when the bag is full other than the Henry stops working as efficiently. Best vacuum cleaners sail through every task, but our expert tests found plenty that come unstuck on even the simplest cleaning jobs. Rhoda is a highly experienced editor and journalist and has worked on many women's lifestyle media brands throughout her career. I had to go over the same area more times on the carpet than the laminate flooring, as you might expect, but nothing was left behind and nor did the floorhead push debris around rather than suck it up. Both my partner and my eldest son suffer from pollen and dust allergies so I’m keen to know if this machine might relieve their symptoms.Luckily there is a twisty vent in the tube, near where you hold it, which allows you to reduce the power enough to vacuum smoothly, while still getting great results.

They may be a little old-fashioned compared to some of the smart vacuums now available, but they are reliable and resilient, and they do a fantastic job of cleaning. This is slightly lower than average and, without the whirr of a motorised brushhead, meant the noise levels didn’t hurt a hangover or become annoying when vacuuming for longer periods.There are allergen-prone areas all over your home, such as your rugs, upholstery, mattresses, and more.

This means that pet, dust mite and pollen allergens are removed from household surfaces more effectively.Some very heavy or large products require specific non-mechanizable transport treatment, and cannot be treated as standard deliveries. Those looking for a different type of cleaner should check out my guide to the best vacuum cleaners. For our hair and fibre tests we comb real cat and dog hair into wilton carpet and then time how long it takes for each vacuum cleaner to suck it all up, the best can do it in less than 30 seconds, the worst take more than three minutes. While the assembly process doesn’t really warrant explaining, it was worth a look to discover that there are two ways to connect the main nozzle pipes according to your height. Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest.

For allergy sufferers, one of the biggest pros is that dust disposal is super simple - just self-seal the bag and drop into the refuse bin - no escaping dust clouds!Take a look at our catering design services and discover how our specialists in interior refurbishment work could help you realise your catering business aspirations with a full turnkey design solution. In such cases, charges for 'special deliveries' and carriers concerned will be clearly indicated in the associated product information.