is a cultural icon, and you're not just blinded by nostalgia if you rank him among the best vacuum cleaners. Renowned for having some of the best suction power around and with a simple no-frills design, there are few better friends to keep in your utility cupboard.

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Along with everything you'd expect from a standard Henry, the Xtra version comes with a unique Airobrush that looks after carpet fibres while pulling up pet hairs with ease. The hard floor brush is perfect for hard surfaces too, preventing scratches and smears whilst pulling up every little crumb. Henry features a 10m cable that should minimise the need to switch sockets while you work, and his 9L drum capacity means you won't need to replace the bag too often either.

With an average rating of , Henry's been living up to his reputation. "Excellent quality, highly recommended," said one five-star review. "Good value too. These vacuums last for years and are fraction of the price of the likes of Dyson and work better."

"I was recommended this hoover and was very pleased I took the jump and bought it," said another happy customer. "Uncomplicated, effective and excellent value for money. You can tell Henry is built to last." Another said: "This is a powerful machine. Picks up all debris including dog hairs easily. Highly recommended."

However, some weren't quite so enamoured. "Many raving reviews about Henry, but he must have lost his puff as I find it rather underwhelming," said one review. Others have lamented that Henry's bulk can make storage a challenge: "It takes up quite a bit of space," said another review.

If you're looking for something that's specially-designed for lifting pet hair - and people hair - this that prevents the rotary brush from getting caked in hair. For tighter budgets, is a solid pick.