The Henry Vacuum Family The Henry range of vacuum cleaners are renowned as well-built machines that will last for years (and even decades), providing no-nonsense vacuuming for people who want a machine that will perform well, consistently, with little maintenance, and for a price that doesn’t break the bank. Whether you are a professional cleaner, … Read more

I am a cat owner and like many cats, Scamp has his favourite spots around the house where he likes to take his cat naps. These are obvious to anyone, by the circular patch of black hair that clings to the upholstery and carpet. Over time, it is really quite difficult to remove his hair … Read more

Britain is a nation of pet lovers. It may be a cliche, but it is also true, with 57% of us owning a pet of one kind or another (but mostly cats and dogs). It is perhaps not surprising then, that Numatic have released out a few different variants of their iconic Henry vacuum, specifically … Read more

Our Review of the Henry XL Plus Vacuum If you have ever hired a decorator, carpenter, carpet fitter, electrician or builder, there is a very good chance that they brought one of the vacuum’s from the Henry range with them. And there is a good reason for this, because all of the machines in this … Read more

The stick vacuum is a relevantly recent invention, first introduced by Dyson with their impressive and innovative DC16 in 2006. They managed to carve out a significant share of the vacuum cleaner market by serving a purpose that traditional, heavier vacuums were not really up to. This purpose is to perform quick, light cleans on … Read more

We moved into our current house in May 2018. Two months later, I was on a hiking trip with a group of friends in the Brecon Beacons when I received a distressing phone call from my partner, informing me that the mains water pipe in the upstairs bedroom had burst and we had a torrent … Read more

An Honest Review of the Hetty Vacuum Our household is a family of four with two young children who like to snack constantly, so our carpets need vacuuming every day if we want to maintain some sort of grasp on cleanliness. For the past two years, we have owned a cordless stick vacuum that lived … Read more

If you were to visit my home, it would not be immediately obvious that there is a pet living in the house. However, eagle-eyed visitors will notice the scratched-up sofa and the home-made cat flaps in our stair gates. Due to an unfortunate squeeze of a tail and a retaliatory whack on the head between … Read more

Our Review of the Henry Vacuum In the spring of 2023, the rotating brush bar in my Vax cordless stick vacuum started working only intermittently, which left me having to perform contortionist tricks while trying to figure out the angle at which I would have to use it in order to make it work properly. … Read more

It is thought that approximately 30% of UK households have no access to off-street parking and although my family and I are not amongst this number, I was recently reminded of what a limitation it is to be forced to park a great distance from your front door, on a trip to Center Parcs. You … Read more