Anyone with a furry friend in their lives will understand how important it is to have a vacuum cleaner that isn’t just good at extracting hair off carpet, but can tackle hard floor, furniture and car interiors, too.

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So, this vacuum cleaner’s full name is: ‘Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Plus Pet Pro Cordless Vacuum (Single Battery)’. It’s worth noting that it's a bit cumbersome; it’s got a large charging station that works best mounted on a wall and testers found it quite heavy as a handheld vacuum. Despite this, it’s very manoeuvrable when used as a stick vacuum and the power boost button does the business, particularly when it comes to pet hair. That’s far less than best steam mops, but unless you’re cleaning on an industrial scale, it’s perfect. If you take a more room-by-room approach and don’t mind having to empty the canister or recharge your batteries more frequently, then there’s little reason why a stick vacuum wouldn’t suit your home just as well as a corded one, if not better.The crevice tool and 2-in-1 combi tool helps to make the job easier, but it still feels a little bit too bulky as a handheld.

Henry Quick Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, HEN.100, Up to 60

However one word of warning - do not attempt to vacuum up Cheerios from a laminate floor with the brush head.However, you have the option here to manually switch off the motorized brush, but more on that later. However, if you’re seeking powerful suction and are done with being on the receiving end of a face full of dust every time you empty, the Henry Quick is your vacuum of choice. The Henry brand, owned by Numatic, has long been recognised for its no-nonsense bagged vacuums, beloved by commercial and domestic cleaners alike.