Any recommendations for a cordless vacuum cleaner?

[SpanglySpaniels]

I feel like the world’s most boring woman even asking that question. But I’m sick of dragging our clunky old Henry about.

We need a cordless vacuum that can:

Pick up swathes of Labrador and cat hair
Be used by reluctant, clumsy teens.
Be easily carried about.
Not scare our lovely cleaner with its space age complexity.
Work on hard floors, carpets, sofas, cobwebby Tudor beams and (in desperation) behind disgusting teen beds.

Any recommendations welcome (and I’m secretly excited to get a new hoover!)

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MNHQ Update
If you’re short of time, here’s a quick summary of some great cordless vacuum brand recommendations from this thread and elsewhere on Mumsnet:

Bosch Unlimited 7 Pro Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Miele Cordless Vacuum range
Henry Quick Pet
Dyson Animal
Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Samsung Jet 60 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

For a deeper dive into the different types of cordless vacuum cleaners as recommended by experts and tried and tested by Mumsnetters, check out our dedicated guide to the best cordless vacuum cleaners of 2024. We hope this is helpful!

I have a Shark and it's great. I also have a corded Sebo which languishes under the stairs

I hate my shark, it's shite.

However, I'm staying in a holiday let and there's a Bosch cordless here that seems very good (only used once tho)

Oh no! Controversial split opinions already. Dyson is so expensive but perhaps it’s the way forward?

Miele - superb - although ££££s

Oh god, the only Miele items in in our house was there when we moved in. All ancient and still working great.

Well, yes, if you divide as cost per use they’re probably very cost effective, if you’ve got the money upfront they are worth it tbh.

I don’t think cordless are powerful enough for what you need. I went back to a corded

I have a Henry quick. I love it. It's a bit heavier than the dyson it replaced but it's worth it for the efficiency. I don't have a dog though, so can't vouch for it with pets.

We’ve had a cordless Dyson, Shark and Vax, the Dyson and Vax are really good but the Shark was shocking after about a year and kept getting clogged, no suction at all.
if you have carpets and pets I think you need a corded and cordless. Our corded Shark is amazing, lasts years and has twice the suction power of any cordless. But we get it out once a week for a thorough hoover or for the car etc. the cordless is used daily for hard floors, kitchen, hallway etc and gets under areas such as the table that the corded can’t as very bulky

(For price of a new model cordless Dyson you could get a corded Shark and a cordless Vax or similar)

Another vote for the Bosch...very powerful

I’m very tempted by the Bosch. Good reviews and not too expensive.

Dyson is crap, go for bosch

We have a cordless Dyson that I bought in a burst of enthusiasm when we bought a house on 3 floors as I was sick of lugging our Miele up and down the stairs.

It is great for a quick nip round, but I'm glad we didn't get rid of our Miele as that is much better for a really thorough hoover round.

GTech - got one for my birthday - its brilliant

Which model of Bosch are you recommended

Samsung- much better than the Dyson

How about a Henry quick?

We got this and its brilliant: https://www.bosch-home.co.uk/product-list/vacuum-cleaners/cordless-vacuum-cleaners/unlimited/BCS71PETGB

I'm watching this thread with interest as need a handheld too. I can't recommend a brand I'm afraid, but if you do get a Miele you get 20% if you have blue light card.

I’ve ordered this from John Lewis and it should arrive tomorrow. I’ve been studiously neglecting the moulting dog fur and cobwebs all over my house in preparation for a satisfying mammoth clean up.
I will report back!

Haha enjoy! Works perfect for cat fur!

Hi @SpanglySpaniels just came across this thread in my research on cordless vac...can I ask how are you finding the Bosch? We have 2 dogs and one of them in particular is a super shredder. I am losing the plot dragging out my corded vacuum every day. I really want a good cordless than I can run around downstairs (hard wood floors) every evening. Thank you!

@Carusa123 I used a Bosch cordless for labrador hair and it was great! Way better than my shark.

It’s okay- great for hair but we still get the Henry out for anything more substantial- after having to dislodge a couple of blockages! I would recommend for a daily clean up though.