Upright Vacuum Cleaner Recommendations.

Bosch cordless. No complaints, but I’ve nothing to compare it with.

Shark every time

Grannybags

Shark every time for me. Not cheap but well worth money and so much better than Dyson

Just that.

I’ve just bought the Miele one recommended by Which. It’s expensive but has delivered so far. I had a Dyson previously and the dirt knew one has picked up is unbelievable! The Dyson still worked it’s just my husband has taken it, I am glad I had to buy a new one!

GTech Pro and Halo Capsule. Both lightweight and a reasonable price as well as being very efficient on carpets and hard floors.

I am very happy with my Shark. It goes under the bed and cupboards nicely and you don't need to be a genius to use it, which suits me nicely.

G tech cordless, had it years, mine is pink, I love it xx

Shark. Excellent machine and outstanding customer service.

I've just checked the Which.com "Best Buys for various types of vacuums and Shark come out on top for both normal and lightweight cleaners. The cordless recommendation was an expensive Miele or (for a mid-range priced cleaner) Samsung. The "Best Value" option was given as a Vax Pace Pet CLSV-VPKAI at £149.
I have had Dysons too in the past but never found them very good, the filters needed replacing too often.

Shark
We always had a Dyson but they were getting into "silly money" territory so I decided to go for the Shark.
Absolutely love it. The amount of dirt/dust it picked up the first time I vacuumed was amazing (I put it down to the Dyson being on it's last legs) but subsequently still picks up loads more than the Dyson ever did.
As you can see super happy with it (and it came with two batteries which is brilliant) and certainly will never go back to Dyson

I have a Vax cordless has 2 batteries so that’s handy easy to manoeuvre and easy to empty
I got through 2 Dyson uprights both useless and a waste of money they just keep cutting out and lose battery life quick Vax has been brilliant so far

I also have a corded Shark. It is a great vacuum but, as others have said, it can be hard to push depending on the surface you are vacuuming. It does have three options - hard floor, medium pile and long pile - which does help a bit.

I also have a cordless Dyson but I mainly use that on hard surfaces. I occasionally use it on the carpet if I can't be bothered to get the 'big' hoover out.

I have had Dysons in the past but the current Shark is superior.

NormaF Me too - we had a cordless Dyson and without fail the battery would die before I finished cleaning. The Shark has fantastic suction, a light on the front to show up those annoying wisps of pet hair against the skirting board, and because it is corded it is ready to use and works for as long as I need. It is quite heavy, but the lift off section is light and easy to use on stairs, or anywhere else. Best price was direct from 'Shark'.

I'd like to add a vote for a Shark. We've recently bought one (directly from Shark) and we're really happy with it.

I have the new Henry hoover stick cordless vacuum, I bought it in August and still haven't had to replace the disposable dust bag, it is a bit heavy compared to the Dyson stick but looking back at all that emptying and dust flying about this is a breeze, bit pricey at £300, maybe I should update when I have its first emptying, lol

My daughters have had cordless for years, but I loved my old one and said I would never have one. Last year there was a special offer of a cordless from Argos so I relented and thought I'd give it a try.
WOW!!! I love it and should have had a cordless years earlier.
It doesn't have to be an expensive one either.
This is the one I bought and I'm thrilled with it. On offer again at the moment too.

www.argos.co.uk/product/9205899?clickPR=plp:2:18

I’ve got a shark but I pick it because of it’s weight I’ve arthritis in my hands but I think I’m going for Henry next one of my daughter inlaws had same has me but her cleaner brought Henry with her because she says it’s better at cleaning and my daughter inlaw saw a big difference so she also brought one. Having seen how good they are. Shark is good but not great I’d say Henry

Gtech ….all day long ….wonderful vacuum

My Dyson packed up and I wanted a truly lightweight hoover to replace it. This one had good reviews. Only had it a week, but so far delighted. It actually is lightweight!

Eureka H11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner . I bought it off Amazon at a special price of around £113.

I had a gtech when they first came out. It was more like an electrified carpet sweeper than a vac, and definitely couldn't cope with dog hair, so it's put me off trying again.

Have just taken delivery of a Hoover stick vac in amazon's black Friday sale. It looks good so far but it's not out of its box yet. 🙂

Switched from a Dyson to a Shark. Best thing ever! Light, easy to manoeuvre, great suction. Really impressed.

Gtech…..many parts/ accessories can be bought and easily replaced after the warranty runs out…..can’t recommend highly enough.

I have shark cordless downstairs where I have carpet and quarry tiles and gtech ram upstairs, mainly carpet. Both are really good and lightweight. Have had the gtech 8 years and still going strong!

Halo is brilliant! I chose it because it came top in the Which tests, and I’ve been delighted with it.

GTech air ram has revolutionised hoovering for me. So light and manoevreable and powerful. It easily copes with the fur cast by our long haired cats. So glad I took advice from this site and bought one. Thanks Grans.