Best vacuum cleaner.

[TessieVanKendre]

Need a new vacuum cleaner. I've had a Henry, and I didn't really rate him. I currently have a Dyson, which I'm really disappointed in. I'm thinking of a Shark, but would love your opinions. Don't really have a budget as such, but obviously want best value for money. I have a mixture of hard floors and carpet, so needs to be good on all floor types.

I have a Shark Duoclean.

It's alright. I do like it and I love the fact that it is so versatile. It cleans really well, is very, very easy to manoeuvre and can be taken to bits so easily for cleaning or the handle can be separated with the push of a button so it's a small handle for close up cleaning or a long one to reach far.

My last was a Dyson animal ball and super powerful and I do miss it a bit but an older Dyson is so clunky and big.

Out of what's available these days Shark is definitely the best (unless we're talking big money Mieles)

I have the basic Miele - it’s excellent on both hard floors and carpet/rugs. 10 years old and still going strong - super powerful suction.

There’s a basic C1 Miele on special at Currys just now - £114. Also one from £150 at John Lewis with 2 yr guarantee. Or a special deal on the Miele website for a C3 model for £149.

I'm a fan of Miele too. I have the cat and dog one and it cost about £250. Worth every penny. I live in a flat though so don't have to worry about getting it up stairs.

Miele is best one we've had.

Miele, even the least expensive ones are better than the most expensive from other cylinder ranges.

Brands not ranges

I love my Miele vacuum too.