Features

Bagged. 1800W. Variable power. 9854g. Flex length 10.48m. Flexible hose length 2.98m. 2 filters (1 HEPA). Tools: dusting brush, extra long crevice nozzle, turbo brush.

Comments

Carpet cleaning score: 100/100. Floor boards cleaning score: 98/100. Laminate floor cleaning score: 98/100.

Good points: Good pet hair removal: 1 - 2 sweeps. Longest flex. Swivel head gives good manoeuvrability. Can reach 12 stairs. Quietest of all the uprights tested. Excellent filter efficiency.

Drawbacks: Quite bulky, one of the heaviest uprights tested. The door that gives access to the dust bag can be tricky to close.

Stockist: 01235 554 455 www.miele.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Aug 09

Features

Upright, bagless, 120 airwatts, weight: 5400g, bin capacity: 0.85 litres, flex length: 6.1m, 2 lifetime filters, HEPA filtration, motorised brushbar. Tools: Dusting brush, crevice nozzle, upholstery tool. Storage dimensions: H76 x W28 x D33cm.

Comments

Carpet cleaning score: 94/100. Hard floor cleaning score: 99/100. Pet hair removal: excellent. Very good manoeuvrability. Brushbar can be switched on and off depending on floor type. British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval. Compact and easy to store. Instructions brief. Flexible hose not long enough for cleaning full flight of stairs.

Stockist: 0800 279 5127 www.dyson.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Sep 08

Features

Bagless, (200 airwatts), 7247g, flex length 7.6m, flexible hose length 3.4m, 2 filters, HEPA filtration. Tools: Combination dusting brush and crevice nozzle, stair/ upholstery tool.

Comments

Carpet cleaning score: 86/100 Hard floor cleaning score: 98/100 Pet hair removal: 2 - 3 sweeps. Can reach 13 stairs. Very good manoeuvrability. Slim design so easy to store. Very low particle emissions. British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval.

Stockist: 0800 279 5127 www.dyson.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Feb 08

Features

Bagless. 220 airwatts. 7389g. Flex length 7.42m. Flexible hose length 3.12m (not including extended wand). 2 filters (1 HEPA). Tools: dusting brush, crevice nozzle, upholstery tool, turbo brush.

Comments

Carpet cleaning score: 93/100. Floor boards cleaning score: 98/100. Laminate floor cleaning score: 98/100.

Good points: Good manoeuvrability. Average pet hair removal: 2 - 3 sweeps. Excellent filter efficiency. Can reach 13 stairs. The British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval.

Drawbacks: Short flex.

Stockist: 0800 298 0298 www.dyson.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Aug 09

Features

Bagged, 1300W (plus 175W brush motor), variable power, weight 7210g, flex length 9.34m, flexible hose length 2.07m, dust bag change indicator, 3 filters, S class filtration. Tools: crevice nozzle, upholstery tool, turbo brush, parquet nozzle. Cleaning head can be detached, so you can carry the vacuum whilst using flexible hose, making it more portable, reducing weight to 4.7kg.

Comments

Carpet cleaning score: 94/100 Hard floor cleaning score: 96/100. Pet hair removal: excellent.1 sweep. Can reach 7 stairs. Very good manoeuvrability. Adjustable handle height. Very low particle emissions British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval.

Stockist: 01494 465533 www.sebo.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Feb 08