Henry Xtra Bagged Cylinder Vacuum, 9 Litre, 620 Watt, Red

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Simply unclip the top, lift out the filter and remove the dust bag, before replacing with a new one. With 50 per cent more room in the tank and some additional tools to boot, we wanted to find out whether 'extra' was a worthy moniker. Courtesy of Henry Xtra’s powerful, long-life cleaning technology, you’re assured of exceptional results in either mode over many years. The additional AiroBrush floor tool is worth its weight in gold and will do a better job at picking up those pesky pet hairs than Henry the Hoover.

I also used poor Henry Xtra to clean up the last bits my broom and dustpan didn't get each day after the builders left. The only people this vacuum wouldn't suit are those with barely any storage space and anyone who would struggle to lift its 8kg weight. In fact, as it is bigger than the six litre tanked Henry HVR I already own, I will probably struggle to remember the last time it was emptied as they hold so much.They show you things like how to put together the attachments, the on-board tool storage, and how to turn the pipes one way or another to get at different angles. I do find it hard to lug around the house, but as it is so affordable I have been able to complement it with a more convenient cordless stick vacuum (the Vax Blade 4). The bags themselves are the new HepaFlo bags, which are really strong and not made from paper like the older-style bags. The cardboard is easily recyclable, but even the low-density polyethylene bags used for the rest of the packaging can be recycled in certain supermarkets.

Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). However, it doesn’t remove other types of allergens so if you need a filter that can, the Xtra wouldn’t be the most suitable choice. You can cut hair off with scissors, and you can access the turbine if that happens to get clogged by opening a flap on the back of the floorhead. Also, if you are like me, you will find these generously sized plastic bags handy for storing things like pillows and other items once Henry is done with them.It does also come with an additional hard floor head, but other than that it’s not much different to the Henry. Henry Xtra also boasts a whopping 9L capacity — seven times more than many bagless vacuums — so forget stopping, replugging and restarting. I swapped the combi tool for the dedicated AiroBrush, which is the other new tool that comes with the Henry Xtra. And, if you're already a Henry Stan, you will be pleased to see the extra floor heads to make it even easier to get every bit of dirt out of carpet and hard flooring, and safely locked in the mess-free HEPAFlo bag.

We love to be fair when it comes to pricing, so if something is really good value for money, we take this into account if it lacks the bells and whistles of the market leaders. While we can't vouch for the longevity of this specific model yet, we know the Henry HVR160 which is very similar is built to last – mine is getting on for a decade old with no signs of stopping, so they are brilliant value for money. If that is a problem, it is time to switch to the hard floor tool – one of Henry Xtra's extra bits of kit. When testing products at Real Homes we consider how that item would fulfil various user needs and also see how it stacks up against similar products.They pivot easily (most of them will turn 360°) so it is really easy to get under furniture, into corners and even reach on top of things like kitchen units. Read more about the condition New other (see details): An item in excellent, new condition with no wear. The instructions give you little guidance on emptying and cleaning the vacuum, beyond a few pictures showing you how to remove the bag and filter. As she was in the process of a kitchen renovation, it has taken Lindsey a while to test this vacuum, but better late than never. I couldn't find any specific claims about noise levels on the Henry other than some sites listing it around 74dB.

The hard floor brush is a bonus when cleaning hard floor surfaces, just one part of the comprehensive accessories included. As it is powered by the suction, it can grind to a halt if you hit a rug edge or block the hose, but it levels up the cleaning capabilities of a regular Henry considerably. Again, the combi-tool does a good job, with its fixed brushes helping to lift fluff and hair from soft floors.This is another beauty of the Henry range — it is very easy to work out what goes where and everything fits together nicely without the need for tools. This unique floor head also comes with the Harry Hoover, and Henry Pet Hoover, Numatic’s specialist pet vacuum cleaners from the Henry Hoover range. The Numatic Henry Xtra comes with an enhanced TriTex filtration system which does a great job of getting rid of dust particles. The other 'control' you have is to lower or raise the brushes on the combi-floor tool if you choose to use that floor head. All mess, allergens and other nasties and well and truly trapped in his added-capacity, high-efficiency HepaFlo bag.