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Henry Quick Pod Cordless vacuum & steam mop

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spabbygirl Sun 04-Aug-24 10:25:19

I looked back through the archives but couldn't find exactly this question so I hope I'm not duplicating queries. At long last we have decided to update our floor cleaning from our old broom, mop & bucket. Whatever we get needs to be light cos my hands are weak & the Henry Quick Vacuum seems to fit the brief. It's £229 on the Henry website & £299 on John Lewis & they won't price match, I asked. What do other gransnetters think of them are they better or just as good as other cheap cordless vacuum's, like the Vytronix, on Amazon at only £39.99? Or is there a better type?
Also, I've never used a steam mop, how do they work? Does the steam change to water on the floor and leave it all wet? Is there any point in paying more for one? There is one, Bissell Cross Wave, that sucks dirty water back up but it is quite expensive, is that worth it? It does look so heavy! Thanks in advance for your help

MissAdventure Sun 04-Aug-24 10:54:54

The water from a steamer should dry very quickly - ideally, it leaves just a slight dampness.

However, for my floor, that was too much, and I think it would have lifted the floor, eventually.

My neighbour, on the other hand, regularly steams her floor, and it's been fine. (We both have laminate, but hers was much cheaper)

I had a vytronix basic stick vacuum, and I'd say it did a fairly good job at picking up.

Hopefully someone will know more, and pop onto the thread.

spabbygirl Sun 04-Aug-24 18:47:16

Thanks MissAdventure, I think I'll go with the Vytronix, it seems good value & I'll try a steam mop, they're not too much if I go for a cheap one again.

Grannynannywanny Sun 04-Aug-24 20:54:31

spabbygirl I have the Bissell Crosswave you mentioned. I really like it but yes it’s rather heavy. Especially trying to carry it upstairs to wash the bedroom floors.

MissAdventure Sun 04-Aug-24 21:11:22

I had a Shark steamer, if that's any help.
It didn't leak, left no wet patches, and was light.

spabbygirl Sun 04-Aug-24 22:32:28

thanks Grannynannywanny (love your name!) thanks for the info on the crosswave, I do like it but since you've confirmed its heavy I'll go with a shark one as MissAdventure suggests, I know if something is heavy it won't get used.
Thank you both so much for saving me buying something that won't suit.

MissAdventure Mon 05-Aug-24 10:57:23

Got my vacuum out today, and it is a Vytronix!

My last one had the dust bag etc towards the top of it, which meant you were supporting the weight of it.

This one has all that stuff further down the stick, which makes it easier to use, and to balance when it is standing.