Vacuum Cleaner Buying Guide
Not sure what vacuum is right for you? Well, our guide will help you identify the right vacuum for you with your wellbeing at the for front of your decision.
1. Types of vacuums



If you’re looking for an automatic vacuum to work smarter, instead of harder, you’re sure to find the perfect model in our range. Our robot vacuum cleaners can be controlled from anywhere via smartphone, with a range of intuitive features that make keeping your home clean and hygienic easier than ever.

Also known as barrell vacuums, our range of canister vacuum cleaners come in either bagged or bagless designs, meaning you can choose the right system for your home’s needs. Our cylinder vacuum cleaners have a large capacity and corded power source, meaning you can do a full home clean without interruptions.
2. Corded Vs Cordless
A big part of choosing the right vacuum for your needs is deciding what kind of power you want. Whether you’re looking for a wall-powered vacuum or a rechargeable battery-powered vacuum cleaner, we have a solution that will suit your home.

Corded
A corded vacuum is one that requires to unit to be plugged into a powerpoint in order to work. These are often referred to as cannister vacuums and generally have better suction power than cordless vacuums.

Cordless
Cordless vacuum cleaners are often lighter than corded vacuums and offer greater flexibility in terms of storage and ease of use. They're great for quick cleaning sessions rather than a full home clean.
3. Bagged vs bagless
Are you trying to decide between a bagged or bagless vacuum? Bagged vacuum cleaners are designed with a bag that is to be changed and disposed of when full, whereas bagless vacuum cleaners contain dirt and dust within a canister that can be emptied when full and reused.

Bagless Vacuum Cleaners
A bagless vacuum cleaner captures dirt and dust particles in a chamber that can then be emptied. Our 2-step dust emptying makes it easy to clean ensuring no spills.
4. Vacuum filters
Cleaning and replacing your vacuum filters are much more important then you believe.
Your filters get clogged with bacteria, dust, smoke, mould and other particles. These can all affect the air quality in your home as well as the performance of your vacuum’s cleaning abilities, if the filter is clogged you will find the suction and general performance of your vacuum will be minimized.
For optimum performance of your cleaner, it is recommended to change your filters regularly.
5. Vacuum cleaners for pets and allergies
Whether you have a furry friend around the house or specific hygiene needs due to asthma or allergies, we have specially designed vacuums to suit you. A combination of head and filter technologies means pet hair - or allergenic particles - isn’t missed.

Best vacuum for pet owners
Our Well Q7 Pet stick vacuum is designed to deal with pet hair or fur with ease. The BrushRollClean technology in our vacuum cuts the hair and fibers which are sucked into the dust container to maintain performance without manual cleaning.
6. Features to look out for
When searching for the right vacuum cleaner it's always important to ensure the suits your needs. For example, if you have a small apartment, it's best to go for a corded vacuum with advanced filtration like our UltimateHome 900 models. If you have a large space to clean a corded vacuum that doesn't lose suction when cleaning such as our UltimateHome 700 range
7. Top FAQs
Our battery-powered vacuum cleaners combine the power and performance of a traditional vacuum with the versatility and ease of a cordless model, which means you get the highest quality of clean every time.
We recommend cleaning HEPA filters monthly for optimum performance, and replacing them every 6-12 months. With our bagged vacuum cleaners there is no need to replace the filter, as each time you replace a bag you effectively refresh the filtration system.
Our bagged vacuum cleaners are fitted with a CleanLift handle and s-Bag design, meaning that disposing of used bags is simple. If you’re emptying a bagless model, our controlled emptying systems ensure seamless and hygienic dust disposal every time.
Our High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are highly sensitive air filters designed to capture 99.99% of dust, pollen, mould, bacteria and other airborne particles.