Best stick vacuum cleaner for easy tidying around the home

Tackle floors, ceilings, stairs, sofas and much more with this Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner. The flexible wand bends so you don't have to, making it even easier to get rid of dust under low-lying furniture. Perfect for homes with pets, it has anti-hair technology to ensure hair doesn't get clogged around the brush roll, so you can clean your floor free from tangles.

From over 1,400 reviews, this Shark vacuum has earned a super fantastic 4.5/5 average star rating. Yes, an impressive 87% of reviewers recommend this product. Many reviews are pleased with its powerful suction, lightweight design and effective anti-hair wrap feature. Not only that, but it's said to be a breeze to assemble, clean and pop away. An easily foldable design saves us time and storage space. While a few find it slightly heavy, most agree that it's a highly efficient and reliable pick, thanks to its excellent ratings for quality and value. It's said to be great for picking up "hidden dirt" and works on all surfaces. Versatile (!)

Another stick option from Shark, but a corded version. This Shark Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner has a DuoClean floorhead that offers effective cleaning on both hard floors and carpets with LED headlights that illuminate the way and help you see where all the dust and dirt lie. It also includes a Pet Tool, Crevice Tool and Multi-Surface Tool and can be converted into a handheld model to give you more flexibility.

With over 950 reviews at Currys, this Shark vacuum is said to be good value for money - but excels in its performance and ease of use. An average star rating of 4.6/5 isn't bad in the slightest. Shark's vacuum cleaner, customers, are praised for its foldable storage, long flex hose for versatile cleaning and lightweight build. It comes with a handy front light - so you can see what you're scooping up in a quick whip-around of the front room. Though it doesn't stand up properly and many customers would prefer a cordless option, it's an efficient and highly recommended choice.

The Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum Cleaner's advanced filtration system captures dust and seals in 99.99 per cent of microscopic particles as small as 0.3 microns. There are three cleaning tools included; a combination tool for switching between cleaning tasks, a crevice tool to clean surfaces and edges, enabling you to get right into narrow gaps, and a mini motorhead to tackle pet hair on upholstery, stairs, and even in the car.

Thanks to its great ratings from Dyson customers, the V8 has secured a top spot in our round-up. 89% of reviews recommend the Absolute Cordless from Dyson, with a respectable average rating of 4.4/5 stars. Shall we see what all the fuss is about? Well, not only is this appliance kitted out with versatile attachments, but it's super compact and wows with powerful suction. Plus, the emptying mechanism is said to be much better than previous models - which is a bonus. Emptying a vacuum can sometimes go spectacularly wrong. The easier, the better. Despite all the good bits, a few reviews have mixed feedback for the battery life. Perhaps it does not last the full 40 minutes when on full power...

With a lightweight, ergonomic design and a 1.2-litre dust capacity, the Beldray BEL0813NRG Airgility Max is designed for maximum convenience so you can easily move from room to room to clean your whole house. It has powerful suction and a motorised floor brush to glide across the floor with ease, along with a range of attachments, including crevice and brush tools so you can also tackle upholstery and curtains, too.

The Beldray Airgility is well-loved for its capacity and ease of use, according to over 600 global ratings on Amazon. With a solid 4.3/5 average star rating, the stick vacuum is celebrated for its lightweight design and quick charging time, too (!) Whether a daily clean, quick touch-up or tackling pesky pet hair, Beldray's MAX vacuum offers versatility (multiple attachments) and adjustable stick lengths - perfectly equipped for small to medium spaces. However, there are some drawbacks. Some customers say it's not brilliant picking up larger debris and can clog often. So, if you're looking for a deep cleaner, Beldray's MAX may not be the best option. Overall, it's a handy and cost-effective.

Lift stubborn dirt and hair from your carpets, car and upholstery with ease using the Vax Blade 4 Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. It captures up to 99 per cent of dust particles and has antimicrobial protection built in to help protect your bristles from bacterial and fungi growth. It also comes with a motorised pet tool that offers powerful cleaning for those compact and hard-to-reach places. What are the reviews saying?

With an average star rating of 4.3/5, this Vax Blade 4 vacuum has over 4,000 five-star reviews from Amazon customers worldwide. Many customers appreciate the model's strong suction, no matter the floor type - and ease of use, which always helps us out. Many reviews highlight how easy it is to detach the battery for charging and empty. However, opinions on battery life, weight and build are mixed. While some find it a sturdy and budget-friendly addition to your small home-cleaning kit, others find the suction a little lacklustre and experience a lot of clogging.

The Miele Triflex HX2 Cat & Dog Vacuum Cleaner comes with a whole load of additional accessories to help get your house looking spick-and-span again. It has three cleaning modes for flexibility: comfort mode which is ideal for larger spaces, reach modes for those more difficult spots such as under sofas and the corners of your ceiling, and compact mode for quick clean-ups. Let's see what Miele customers say...

Customers rate this Miele highly for its performance, suction and efficiency in removing pet hair. That's exactly what we want from this pick. For homes with pets, this pick is epic - with an impressive landing ability, lightweight design and super-smooth manoeuvrability. However, some find it a little heavy after extended use - so, it will depend on your limits when lifting. Criticisms focus on the small dustbin size, which will require frequent emptying. And, reviews are mixed on how long the battery lasts. It's a very high-quality tool for pet homes - super efficient and convenient.

At under £50, this Tower T513005BLG Pro RXEC20 Corded 3-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner is great value for money. It's got a one-litre dust cap so it stores and collects a large amount of dust, with a quick-release function so you can empty it straight into your bin with no fuss or mess. The cyclonic suction provides consistent airflow so it can effortlessly suck up and break down dirt from all floor types and the pole extends so you can reach dust and cobwebs that collect on ceilings and curtains.

Lightweight and affordable, the Tower stick vacuum cleaner is appealing to many of its customers. Many reviews praise its convenience and effectiveness for quick clean-ups, especially on hard floors. Easy to manoeuvre, it's a great choice for smaller spaces and less intensive tasks. However, some find the dustbin a little small and the cable a little short. Though better for lighter cleaning jobs, it's great value for money.