As with most Henry cleaners, there are multiple wheels so you can steer it in all directions. It’s the floorhead you need to manoeuvre, and the extender pipes and long hose make this a painless task. With the extra features you also get a little bit of extra weight compared to the original Henry with the Xtra weighing 8kg (vs Henry original’s 7.5kg). The accessories that come with the Henry really enhance your vacuum cleaning experience. You get 3 tools with the Henry model and they each serve a particular purposes quite effectively: There’s also a number of different Henry versions, including the popular Henry Xtra, Henry Allergy, Henry Pet, Henry Eco and Henry Micro. There’s even now a Henry Cordless option too.

First introduced more than four decades ago, the range has evolved considerably, and although the distinctive red Henry is perhaps the most recognisable member of the expanding family, he’s far from the only option. With varying collection chamber sizes, attachments, motors and tool sets, it’s not always obvious which is the best for your needs. Upholstery Tool: This thing is simply amazing. Designed to get rid of dust and other debris on upholstery we actually find it most useful on the stairs where it gets the carpet looking refreshed every single time. You have the option of using a brush end or just the plastic fitting and both do an excellent job.

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If you're looking for a bagged cylinder vac to take care of pet hair on a budget, then the Henry Pet won't disappoint. After using this vacuum for a number of weeks, Jen was sure that this could easily become her family vac, and loved the simplicity of cleanly disposing of the dust bag rather than being met by a cloud of debris when it came to emptying the tank. A good bagged, canister vacuum can be hard to find, especially if you don't want to spend a fortune, and the 10-metre cleaning range and attachments definitely go far enough here to make this vac worth your while. When it comes to cleaning on stairs, there is a clear and stark difference between Henry and Shark upright models.

The Harry is the best in the range for cleaning up pet hair. It comes with a special brush attachment meant to lift hair and an activated charcoal filter which will draw out dirt and neutralize foul smelling pet pongs. Where do Henry Vacuums come from? The EcoBrush came in handy during testing for giving upholstery and stairs a once over, according to our vacuum expert Jen. Another standout feature is the impressive suction that works well on carpet and hard floors, part in thanks to the universal floorhead. Henry have a vacuum cleaner for everyone! You need the Henry Micro. This nifty little number uses a MicroTex Filtration System to ensure that even the smallest particles are whipped out of the fibres of your flooring. I want a Henry vacuum that does everything… is there one? Henry Allergy comes with a British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval with the manufacturer noting that ‘Henry Allergy is scientifically proven to reduce exposure to dust and pet-related allergens’.However, if you don’t mind recharging the battery every time you finish hoovering (assuming you don’t also need to vacuum for longer) then the Henry Cordless is a good lighter option than the original Henry. Most of these machines have only one or two controls. An off/on switch and the cord winder. They may have a high/low setting (like the traditional Henry) and they may have a wet/dry setting (like the George). Finally, the Xtra can switch between hard floors and carpets as a special feature. Storage