Don’t forget Henry Eco — tough on mess, high on energy efficiency — or Henry Cordless, whose whole-house runtime will never let you down. It comes with that large 9L capacity dustbin, fantastic reach, and has multiple attachments included. George comes in blue or black, Charles in blue, Hetty in pink… besides the traditional red/orange colour of the regular Henry, you have a veritable colour wheel of choice. However, after testing the Henry Allergy just before this one, Sarah did note that this one is not as powerful.

Henry Xtra HVX200 - Numatic International

Then there’s the hard floor tool, it’s designed with brushes on the underside to delicately vacuum hard floors that might be more susceptible to scratches. Like Henry, the Xtra is red and black and has a smiling face that is synonymous with vacuums from the Numatic range. That’s no surprise: according to manufacturer Numatic, every Henry is “designed, tested and engineered to last a whopping 25 years”.Perhaps most interesting, though, is the Flexi Crevice Tool, which bends when pressed against hard surfaces to simplify the task of reaching otherwise obscured corners. Without doubt the stand-out Xtra is the unique Airobrush, which is great with pet hair and also helps to provide a pristine clean on soft surfaces like carpets. In terms of performance, Linda found that the Henry Pet aced the tests she set out for it, whether that was taking care of spilt flour or getting behind her radiators to banish dust.

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The onboard tools mean there’s no need to go back to the cupboard to get what you need for every job. The largest of the Henry vacuums is the George, which is a 4-in-1… although the Charles comes close. With a large 9 litre capacity and a motor that is the same as the Henry, the Henry Pet really is a great pet vacuum when you factor in the additional tools. The three-stage filtration system stops them from escaping from the machine, and it’s approved by the British Allergy Foundation.Our experience with each of the products we test is then shared with you, our Real Homes readers, to help you find the perfect vacuum cleaner.

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It comes with a versatile set of tools, including the combi floor tool, with its switch for hard or carpeted surfaces, and a specialist AiroBrush 140 tool for improved pick-up on a wide variety of floor types. The latest model is the Henry Xtra HVX200-11, and whilst there’s not much difference between models, it’s important to check which one you’re getting to avoid disappointment. First introduced in 1981, Henry’s smiling face has been helping people to clean their homes ever since. There are some notable differences between the standard Henry vacuum cleaner and the commercial version.She is a big fan of Henry vacs, and thinks they make the perfect reliable and robust appliance for cleaning at home.

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If this is something you require, then you’d be better off going for George, but if it’s something you don’t feel you need, then Charles is the man for you as he’s generally cheaper than George and lighter. With seven times the capacity of many bagless vacuums and a large 10m cable, there’s less need to stop and empty the vacuum, which also lends itself well to reducing the chances of allergens spreading. The bags themselves are the new HepaFlo bags, which are really strong and not made from paper like the older-style bags. The brush of choice if you want a powerful carpet cleaner, the AiroBrush picks up stubborn dust, dirt and pet hairs from carpet fibres.The suction pipe is stainless steel so there's no risk of cracking or nreaking it as with some other materials. There’s a simple on/ off switch next to a light that illuminates all the time it’s plugged in and has power. Another standout feature is the impressive suction that works well on carpet and hard floors, part in thanks to the universal floorhead. But if you’re after a very capable hoover that comes complete with a feminine appearance, Hetty the Hoover should be perfect for you. In our review Lindsey gave it top marks for cleaning power and versatility, but bear in mind that it's heavy to lug up the stairs.