Michael Gates

No motorised tool for pet hair.

The VC7020 weighs 4.6kg, which is relatively light for a corded cylinder vacuum.For comparison, the Miele Compact C2 Cat & Dog weighs 6kg, and the Hoover Enigma (a close competitor in terms of price) weighs 4.9kg..

In terms of manoeuvrability, we don’t think the Duronic’s body can match the top cylinder vacuums though.The two large wheels at the back are fixed, so the steering only comes from a single front caster wheel.Of course, this is less of an issue for a cylinder vacuum, as the floorhead is what you’ll be manoeuvring around furniture and other items..

Speaking of moving around the home, there are two carry handles included with the Duronic, which help when carrying upstairs.Duronic has also included clips for storing the hose.. A complaint we have about the VC7020 is the short 5 metre power cord, which is one the shortest we’ve reviewed.

The average for cylinder vacuums is 7-9 metres – and models like the.

have a 10 metre cord.The Shark AZ910UKT is a powerful and versatile cleaner.

The combination of strong suction and a clever floorhead make for an effective vacuum on nearly all surfaces.. As previously mentioned, you can choose between three different settings for various surfaces.The brush roll spins faster for thicker carpets, and decreases as you set it to lower pile carpets or hard floors.. For above floor cleaning, you can either use the hose or detach the wand.

The latter configuration provides a decent reach and makes the vacuum much lighter for tackling cobwebs.The canister also doesn’t fall over when it’s like this, so you don’t need to keep hold of it.. Let’s take a closer look at how the Shark performs at various household cleaning tasks.. Carpets.