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Cleaning is made easy with the Shark cordless vacuum. It comes with a car kit, as well as pet, crevice and multi-service tools for difficult-to-reach places all around your home. One reviewer says, "The attachments are really easy to attach and use. It's easy and effective on stairs. You can pick it up suck up any cobwebs from the ceiling."

The vacuum also has anti-odour and anti-hair wrap technology, which is ideal if you have pets, with bad pet odours being eliminated from inside the vacuum cleaner so that your home stays fresh while you clean. The anti-wrap is great for both long and short-haired animals and means you won't have the unpleasant job of detangling hair and pet fur from the brush rollers after cleaning.

A stand out feature is the Clean Sense IQ technology which will adjust the cleaning power as it automatically detects dirt. A reviewer said, "I like the way it roars when it comes across any dirt (as it has a sensor on it)". They also liked that it's really easy to empty, and that the two batteries mean it's always ready to use - there's one on the vacuum and one on the charger! One thing to be aware of is that this isn't a particularly lightweight vacuum, but it's built to do a jolly good job!

Ideal for small jobs, this Dyson cordless vacuum is great at removing ground-in dirt and pet hair. The motor is nice and quiet too if you have a skittish pet! One reviewer said, "I have 3 dogs and this hand held Dyson is worth the money, I have tried other makes but went back to Dyson. It’s light, easy to use, easy to change heads and easy to empty."

The advanced filtration catches 99.99% of particles, so you can feel good knowing that you're getting a deep clean for all your efforts. One reviewer said, "I bought this a short while ago. It is perfect. I’ve tried others and I've not been happy with them. The difference is in the quality and the power. I’ve had upright Dysons for years and I just haven’t found better." This customer needed a lightweight vacuum cleaner and it didn't disappoint. They said, " I am more than pleased with my V8 stick rechargeable Dyson and actually love vacuuming now. Easy to get out use and put away. Would definitely recommend. Once a Dyson user always a Dyson user."

We love that it comes with a wall-mount to make storage easier, as well as charging the vacuum battery so that it's ready for use when you next need it. It is an expensive vacuum but as one customer points out " I think Dyson products are ridiculously over-priced but they work". They said it wasn't their first and they liked that they can easily connect and disconnect the attachments which they found difficult with previous models. One thing to note is that customers point out the run time is relatively short, with one reviewer saying the battery lasted about 25 minutes.

The Bosch Unlimited 7 comes packed with smart solutions to make life effortless. With this cordless vacuum cleaner you can take the guesswork out of cleaning with the Auto Detect function, and let the Flex Tube do the bending under low furniture. One reviewer says their favourite things about the vacuum is the folding feature. They said, "the vacuum head tube can ‘fold’ so it’s flexible, to fit under sofas and other furniture. It’s so easy to use, you just press the button at the join and you hear it click, then it bends up to 90 degrees". They also said that for a cordless vacuum they found the suction and battery life to be brilliant, and totally agree that it's a powerful corded vacuum. "I absolutely love the flex tube function, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to own another vacuum that doesn’t have this feature!"

A reviewer describes this as the best cleaner they've ever had, saying it's really light to carry and use and that their cat isn't afraid of it. Another reviewer reports that they found it has a 40 minute run time and charges fairly quickly. they point out that as a bonus, it comes with two batteries, which essentially means up to 80 minutes run time! The lights are another feature customers appreciated, but some said they found the bin capacity to be quite small, which may bother you if you don't want to have to regularly empty it.

Read the full Bosch Unlimited 7 review on Yours.co.uk.

Lightweight but with a large capacity, the Henry Quick Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is a must-have cleaning tool for busy households. One reviewer said, "I'm so tired of carrying a large hoover upstairs, but now I have a Henry Quick charging upstairs ready for use when I get the urge (which is far more often than when I had to carry other one upstairs)." They said it feels sturdy but not heavy, and it has good suction. She also shares that it picks up 'sock bits' which always drive her mad in the past, and she found it easy to assemble and is overall very pleased with it! The vacuum also has a motorised brush head and a boost mode which speeds up the cleaning time and picks up stubborn dirt.

The HONITURE S14 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner has a brushless motor, which lowers the noise level and increases its suction and battery life. One reviewer says that they are beyond impressed and that this vacuum has completely transformed their cleaning routine. They said the suction power is "simply outstanding" and that "it effortlessly tackles dust, debris, and even those pesky pet hairs with ease". They also comment on the innovative design that allows them to reach every nook and cranny.

One reviewer points out that while they liked the ease of use, storage and charge holding time, the vacuum does clog up at the entrance to the collection chamber due to a constriction at the bend into the collection chamber. "This is irritating as I have to dismantle it from time to time" they said. This might also account for the weaker suction that others have mentioned in reviews, so if you have bought it and are experiencing suction issues, check this out, it could be an easy fix. An extra unique feature you might like, which helps to freshen up your home, is the filtration system, which releases a lavender fragrance and freshens the room as you clean.

The Samsung Jet 70 Turbo Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is a great device for cleaning cars or other small spaces. The vacuum works well on carpets and it has a low battery indicator and a dust bag indicator to let you know when you need to empty and recharge it. We also like the washable HEPA filters which maintain suction and trap potential allergens.

One reviewer with a two-bedroom bungalow found the battery lasts until they've finished all the rooms, "I just slip the battery off the main body and it charges so quickly" they say. They also liked the fact that it was affordable and lightweight even with all of the tools attached to the main body.

A reviewer reports that one charge lasts about 20 mins on normal setting. Another customer says, "So nice to be able to grab it off the wall and not worry about lugging a heavy base around or plugging it in. Yes the battery doesn’t last that long but it’s more than enough time to go around my one bed flat." Another reviewer says "I manage to hoover the entire house on medium speed (a 3 bedroom house with 2 massive living rooms ) even on low speed is doing the job really well. On high speed is not lasting more than 6 minutes."

If you have furry friends as well as little ones running around the house, the Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 is a must-have because it has antimicrobial protection and a motorised pet tool, as well as DustVault technology which removes and filters dust. The battery life is great too, lasting up to 45 minutes. One reviewer says, "You can keep it in continuous use with two batteries and you never have to worry about waiting for it to charge after use." They also liked that with the light on and the strong suction you don't have to worry about missing anything.

The vacuum is lightweight and easy to store and maintain. This customer says, " it’s easy to maintain and keep clean as it has lots of features to be able to take sections apart and clean easily." Although other users have mentioned that they didn't find it to be that lightweight and that it is quite difficult to detach the head from the main stem.

Suitable for use on multiple surfaces thanks to the HighPower AllFloor brush, the BOSCH Exclusive Series 6 Athlet has up to 45 minutes of runtime and SmartSensor control to monitor the performance on the vacuum. The LED indicator then lights up to tell you when the power is reduced and the filter needs to be changed.

One customer who upgraded from their previous Bosch said the battery life is so much better than before. They found it easy to carry upstairs and move between different floor surfaces, not to mention easy to empty and undo in order to untangle hairs from the brush roll. The only improvements they suggested were to have a second battery included to increase run time when you need it.

Some users have complained that the vacuum is a bit bulky, however, one reviewer points out that because it doesn't hold the battery at the top the vacuum is actually much easier to use, which they said is important if you have a bad back.