Cordless Vacuum Choices

OverlyAnxious

Does anyone have a cordless vacuum cleaner to recommend?  I'm guessing many on here will due to health conditions making a conventional one difficult.

As with the mattress thread, I've started looking at these and found an overwhelming amount of choice!

Basically I need something that's light, tall enough to use without bending and doesn't require much effort to push around.  Also needs to have decent run time from each charge.  And needs to clip down a small unit with tubes and brushes suitable for the car.

I'm not looking for anything super cheap, would rather pay a bit more for something better quality.

66Mustang

Dyson do a good range of vacuums but they are expensive.

My parents have one and it is very good.

You can choose how powerful you want the suction and it lasts anywhere from a few mins (if you use the "super" button that makes it suck really powerfully) to an hour depending on how powerful you set it.

Cher_Alumni

I have a Shark one and (in my  humble opinion) it is amazing!! Very lightweight, easy to manoeuvre and it lights up so you can get in dark spots.  The charge does last a long time too.

On the bad side, it was quite hefty a price to pay upfront but a wise investment hopefully.

OverlyAnxious

Bumping this thread up!  We had a separate discussion about this one another thread more recently but I can't find it again!

I decided to go for mains powered instead...  But needs to be upright, lightweight and useable for the car etc.

Anyone got one of these?  Looks like a good spec and a decent price at that offer? 

Buy SHARK DuoClean Powered Lift-Away True Pet Anti Hair Wrap AZ910UKT Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner - Rose Gold | Free Delivery | Currys

OverlyAnxious

Oh!  I didn't realise there were so many different models of the Shark one.  

Maybe this one would be better? NV602UK | Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner | ao.com

Or this one? Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Powered Lift-Away and TruePet NZ801UKT - Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaners favorable buying at our shop (sharkclean.co.uk)

Whats the difference between that and the other one at £199?

chiarieds

Hi, I have a Shark Rocket (HV320UKT), which must have been discontinued. It's a mains powered 'True Pet lightweight vacuum', so I would imagine similar in suction, but instead of a removable hand held option, came with many tools, & a very long lead.

My son bought one online, & said it was so lightweight it would be easy for me to use. He was going to bring his around for me to try, then another one was left for him with a neighbour. So, rather than return it, the decision was made, & I bought the 2nd one!

The suction in mine is the best I've come across, (I haven't ever had a cordless), so I do like my Shark vacuum.

OverlyAnxious

Thanks @chiarieds , I've never used a Shark vacuum but keep seeing positive reviews for them.  The lift away seems ideal for my needs too.

I think I've worked out the best one for the price is the AZ950UKT.  AZ950UKT | Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner | ao.com

Both of the '900' models come with a larger head which hopefully means quicker cleaning.  And the '50' comes with a 1.5 litre collection box rather than the 0.75 litre box on the '10'.  I think that's worth the extra £30.  (Will also get £16 back from Topcashback).  I know the larger capacity will mean it's a little heavier than the cheaper one, but hopefully not by too much.  For comparison, my current Henry has a 9 litre bag.

I'll probably buy that one over the weekend, unless anyone can suggest a good reason not to, or a better alternative for the same price. 

Cher_Alumni

@OverlyAnxious That is an excellent price for a Shark.  Well researched!  Let us know how you get on and prepared to be amazed by its suction power 

Lisatho11987777

I have a shark they are fab vacuums 

wilko

we bee bought one off a shopping channel. And my wife bought a second one refurbished off the internet for half the price of the original one and it got more power. As with all hovers you must keep the filters clean, blown out, I have been lucky until COVID I took my filters to my local Garage and  blew the filters out bia monthly what a difference it made.

OverlyAnxious

Can anyone comment on the weight of the corded Sharks?  I'm reading several reviews about them being quite heavy to manoeuvre and that is the main reason I'm needing to change from the Henry.

I've seen Vax make the lightest corded upright at 5KG (compared to 6.6Kg for the Henry, and 7.6Kg for the large capacity Shark!) but have no idea what they're like...reviews appear good but I'm sceptical at that price?

Vax Air Stretch Pet Max Vacuum Cleaner U85-AS-Pme

OverlyAnxious

Oh!  Scrap that...  You have to get down and unclip the hose from the floor head in order to use any attachments on the Vax.  What an awful design! 

poppy123456

OverlyAnxious said:

Oh!  Scrap that...  You have to get down and unclip the hose from the floor head in order to use any attachments on the Vax.  What an awful design! 

I've had one of the Vax air, which is light but bending down to move the hose can be an issue for some. I believe all vax uprights are the same. Good suction on it though.

Cress

I got a Dyson cordless about a year ago and wouldnt go back.
Its suction is great has a boost option but I've never had to use it 
It's so much more convenient for me to just use as a hand held for spills etc and the easiest thing in the world to empty...I empty it after each use so capacity isn't an issue, just hold it over the bin and pull the lever...obviously in an ideal world you could try each one out but I really love my Dyson!

OverlyAnxious

poppy123456 said:

OverlyAnxious said:

Oh!  Scrap that...  You have to get down and unclip the hose from the floor head in order to use any attachments on the Vax.  What an awful design! 

I've had one of the Vax air, which is light but bending down to move the hose can be an issue for some. I believe all vax uprights are the same. Good suction on it though.

Yeah, I can't really bend or lean due to the stomach problems so that's definitely out.  They seem to have made a hoover less convenient than a long handled dustpan & brush...maybe technology has gone too far lol. 

OverlyAnxious

I've just seen a corded stick vac from Shark...no bending or batteries, looks like it might be the best option for me?

Shark Anti Hair Wrap Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Flexology HZ500UK - Shark Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaners favorable buying at our shop (sharkclean.co.uk)

OverlyAnxious

Must be good as it's out of stock everywhere at the current £179 lol...  Found a bundle on AO with a steam mop as well (not entirely sure of it's use!?) for £199, RRP of £349!   I doubt that'll be in stock for long so link here if anyone else wants one. 

HZ500S1000UK | Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner & Mop Bundle | ao.com

chiarieds

There's one here at the same sale price: https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/home-appliances/floorcare/vacuum-cleaners/shark-anti-hair-wrap-with-flexology-hz500uk-bagless-vacuum-cleaner-charcoal-grey-purple-10214034-pdt.html
Tho it says sale ended last month, it's still advertised. It weighs 3.9 kg (mine is 4.3 kg but find it easy to use)

OverlyAnxious

Yes, I got excited seeing the Currys one but...  It's not available for delivery and there aren't any at my local store to collect so no food to me.  I bought the bundle above anyway.  Could even sell the steam mop if I find I have no use for it. 

chiarieds

 Sorry that wasn't available, but pleased you're trying a Shark.

Lisatho11987777

I have a shark I did mine on an online advert I paid three instalments  but I live my vacuum its not cordless but its light and easy to use and I csn take part of it off and it is like a hand held and I have a left side weakness  suits my needs and it picks up realy good and I havent had any problems with blockage