Henry Numatic 912061 XL Plus Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner, 15L Capacity, 510mm x 360mm x 370mm, Red

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Another factor that allows James to be smaller is the cable tidy that can be found on the top of his head, which means you can manually wind the cable by hand. Where James stands out over the rest of the Henry Hoover range is the unique caddy tray that can also be found on the top of his head, providing a great storage place for his attachments that includes the crevice tool and the upholstery brush. The head of the family, Henry is certainly the most well known cleaner from the range. First introduced in 1981, Henry’s smiling face has been helping people to clean their homes ever since. Traditionalists will tell you this is the best Henry you can get, and if you’re looking for a reliable and affordable vacuum it’s hard to argue with this view. There’s actually two main models of this Henry, the Henry Hoover 160-11 and the Henry Hoover 200-11. The main difference between the two is the 160-11 has a bag capacity of six litres, whilst the 200-11 has a larger capacity at 9 litres. 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). If you have a big home, messy occupants, or want to save time, this is the Henry model to go for in our opinion. Its design features will keep you cleaning without pause, and it’ll cope admirably with all the dust, debris, and fur you need to remove from your home or car. 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.

This Henry vac has a HEPA filter to trap common allergens, such as pollen, pet dander, and dust mites. The three-stage filtration system stops them from escaping from the machine, and it’s approved by the British Allergy Foundation. The HepaFlo bags also have a self-seal tab, keeping dust in when the machine’s emptied. The cleaner comes with a combination floor head — put brushes down for hard floors, and lift them for carpet — and includes a special hard floor tool as well.

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With Shark upright vacuum models on the other hand you get a small fraction of the cleaning capacity when compared to Henry, with the Shark NZ690UKT for example bringing you 1.1L in comparison. This is not only restricted to the NZ690UKT as most of the Shark upright models have similar capacities with 1.1L actually being on the high-end. What you do get with the Shark though is a bagless cleaning solution meaning you don’t have to buy replacement bags or fiddle around with changing them out. Only one of the included attachments is designed for cleaning up hair. The rest are normal Henry attachments. Only one of the included attachments is designed for cleaning up hair. The rest are normal Henry attachments. These cleaners are similar in style, but the super-sizing of the XL Plus makes it more suited to bigger jobs, instead of the domestic duties of the original Henry. This Shark vacuum cleaner has a ton of powerful suction and you’d be worried of it being overbearing but you have the opportunity to adjust the settings depending on the floor type with a switch to go from carpet to hard floors as you need. Crevice Tool: This is a tube with a thin end that helps to get into those tight spaces such as in between sofas and underneath the fridge where crumbs can fall and be forgotten. It is very handy as well in the car as well as the corners of stairs and near the skirting boards.

The hoses only give an extra metre or two in terms of extra reach. However, the cord winds out for up to 26 metres, which is the average length a Henry vacuum cleaner can stretch to. If you own a flat, the Henry will be able to clean the whole place without you having to unplug and move. Energy Efficiency By selecting the correct size bag for your vacuum, it will ensure that the bag stays on correctly and it will use the full dry capacity of your vacuum. Henry round belly and 6.6kg of weight mean that it best to remain either at the bottom or top of the stairs whilst you clean. With the upholstery brush or crevice tools (my tools of choice for the stairs), we can typically cover 7 – 8 steps before having to move the Henry either to the top or bottom of the stairs. When it comes to battery life, the Henry HVB is equipped with two batteries that have 30 minutes of charge respectively. Sarah found that those 60 minutes of cleaning time were more than enough for dealing with all of the messes her home threw at her.You would expect him to be cheaper than a regular Henry. Does extra storage space make up the extra in cost?