Best cylinder vacuum cleaner for tidying your home

With 890 watts of power, the Miele Complete C3 Cat and Dog Bagged Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner has a strong suction to make light work of household dust and dirt. It’s especially good at cleaning pet hair as it has a turbo brush that is designed to get deep into carpet fibres and a clear air filter that will make sure those pet fumes are neutralised when you suck up the pet dander.

The 12m long cable ensures you have a large cleaning radius and as the length of the hose stretches up to 2.2m, you're able to clean those hard-to-reach spots, such as cobwebs in the corner of your ceiling without straining yourself.

The customer reviews give us assurance that Miele is a brand you can trust as many customers have purchased this vacuum after their original Miele from as much as 20 years ago had finally stopped working. One reviewer found that the brush head could do a better job at not getting hair tangled around it, but their dog does shed a lot of hair and the Miele does a good job of suctioning it all up.

As there are over 15 million Henry’s made, we think you’d struggle to find a vacuum cleaner more iconic than the Henry.

As it’s a bagged cylinder vacuum, there’s no mess when it comes to emptying after cleaning up as you can simply dispose of the bag in the bin when it’s full and replace it with a new one. With the capacity of the dustbag being six litres, it’ll be a while before you need to empty it anyway. The 10m power cord also means you’ll be able to get around your home with ease and, depending on the size of your room, you should be able to suck up dust and debris from every nook and cranny before unplugging it to reach a different spot.

On Argos, it has an average rating of 4.9 stars with 98% of customers recommending the product. Customers rated it for being robust and reliable and found that the vacuum itself is built to last. Some customers thought the Henry struggled on thicker carpets but the suction overall was fantastic.

If your canine companion or feline friend is forever leaving a trail of hair behind them wherever they walk or lay, the TurboTool on the Vax Air Stretch Pet Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner will be able to clean it all up with no problems. It’s designed to really get stuck in on those more stubborn spots that need de-fluffing, such as sofas and bedding.

In addition to this, the hose has an impressive 12m reach to help you clean under your sofas, the sides of your stairs and the ceilings too. And when it comes to carrying it around to those harder-to-reach spaces, it’s quite compact so you won’t have to worry about lugging a heavy piece of equipment around your house with you.

Some customers found that you have to take apart the vacuum to clear blockages and the blocks can affect the suction power but once it’s been thoroughly cleaned, it goes back to full performance again. Customers were also impressed with the quality of the tools provided, which are the TurboTool that we’ve mentioned above and the soft dusting brush, which is fab for getting your skirting boards and bannisters dust-free.

Weighing 3.51kg, if you’re looking for a cylinder vacuum that you can move around your home and up and down your stairs with ease, consider the Russell Hobbs RHCV1611 Compact XS Cylinder Vacuum. As it’s lightweight, it’s a great option for those with more limited mobility and strength in their arms.

If you suffer with allergies, it has a triple dust-lock filtration system that is designed to trap 99.5% of dust particles inside the HEPA filter and prevent it from being released back into your home to stop them from causing havoc with your allergies. Another feature that comes at a big advantage to allergy sufferers is the lift-and-lock bin system that makes emptying more convenient so you can simply empty straight into your bin without worrying that a big cloud of dust is going to come out with it.

Customers think this is a great little vacuum for the money. They’ve found it to be compact, which is makes it a great option for homes that don’t have a lot of storage size. The main negatives that a few customers have mentioned in their reviews are that the power cord isn’t as long as they would have liked and the capacity could be better, however, this wouldn’t be so much of a problem for those in smaller houses and flats.

Retailing for under £100, the Hoover Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner offers a lot for its money, that’s why it’s our top budget cylinder vacuum pick. Compared to the other bagless cylinder vacuums on our list, this one has a fairly large capacity of two litres. When it’s full, you can just simply empty it straight into the bin without needing to buy separate bags.

When it comes to putting the vacuum away after cleaning up, it’s got an automatic cord rewind where you just have to pull the cord back and it’ll neatly go back inside so you can say goodbye to tangled power cords.

Customers who can’t lift heavy things have said this vacuum is a great lightweight option. They also like how easy it is to manoeuvre too. While many have said the compact size is a good thing, some reviewers wished the hose was longer.

Reaching up high or down low to get rid of dust and debris won’t be a problem anymore with the Hoover H-POWER 300 Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner with Allergy Care. This model offers a reach of up to 12 metres, with a 6.5m power cord for distance and a 1.5m hose that has a 2.5m stretch so you can whip around rooms with ease.

Its standout feature is the HEPA filter, with the brand claiming that the filter retains 99.98 per cent of fine dust inside the bin itself. With the filter doing the hard work, it means the allergens are trapped which helps to purify the air in your home as only quality, filtered air is re-emitted while vacuuming.

A super powerful suction and a sleek design have been reported by reviewers on the Hoover UK site, however the opinions are mixed on the weight of the Hoover. Some reviewers felt it was heavy while others have found it to be lightweight, with one reviewer stating how good it would be for pensioners because of how easy it is to move around.

Described as an ‘agile all-rounder’ by the brand, the Bosch Series 4 ProEco Corded Bagged Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner is made to make light work of dust and debris on all kinds of surfaces.

This vacuum includes an impressive amount of extra tools and nozzles, with four included. The combination floor nozzle is designed to move from hardwood to carpets with ease. The mattress nozzle will suck up all the hidden dust and dander hiding within it. The upholstery nozzle is perfect for giving your sofas a good tidy while the crevice nozzle is designed to help you get into all those nooks and crannies.

Reviewers have sung its praises over the vacuum's excellent performance in cleaning up general dust and dirt as well as dog hair, although one reviewer felt the suction lacked on settings other than the highest one.