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The X series white filter sleeves do wash up quite well. Probably not recommended of course, but it can be done if you find yourself in a pinch. I once soaked mine in a warm solution of biological washing powder - no agitation needed - rinsed it out, and it came up looking like new. Bought me a...

Really like the looks of this one, seems they've taken some of the best features of both the Professional G and BS series and combined them into one, with a couple of new twists for good measure. Hopefully this will make it into the UK lineup at some point, because it's exactly what I've been...

This is what I always imagined Hyacinth using. Would be right up her alley (pic courtesy of Ozhoover). "For heaven's sake Richard, do mind the skirting boards!!!"

My mum has the standard Air and she thinks it's great. For the price paid I wasn't expecting too much, but having tried it for myself I was very pleasantly surprised. It cleans well, has more than adequate suction, and doesn't have a high pitched screaming motor. The tools are indeed craptastic...

Let's not forget the vast price difference between a Vax and a Dyson. The Dyson can cost four times as much, but the customer isn't getting four times the longevity, build quality or dust pickup. Cost and value are two entirely separate things, and people confuse them all the time.   Oddly...

No! Do not use a steam mop, it will cause the wood to swell and warp. This method should only be used on wooden floors that are sealed (i.e. polyurethane varnish), and even then you still have to use caution and be careful not to overdo it. Personally I would only ever use one on tile, but...

Fingers crossed they may be able to help. At the time they were rather expensive cleaners - £380+ if I remember correctly - and for that sort of price I personally would have very high expectations of the dealer continuing to provide parts and support.   Saw another one of these on eBay as...

Ah, now I see. In the case of wheel tracks, the only solution would be to start at the furthest corner of your room and work back towards the door, vacuuming your way out. That way as each section of carpet is vacuumed, the last thing to touch it is the brushroll, not the wheels.   As for...

£130 really doesn't sound too bad considering it comes with the full size floor turbo brush. That's what you'd pay buying them separately anyway, so in real terms there is no upcharge for the limited edition status. In fact I'd say they were a pretty good buy, because you're getting the very...

WANT! But I can't justify it seeing as I already have a perfectly good Sebo cylinder and not enough storage space. Really pleased to see how the latest update to Henry has turned out, and hope to see similar from other manufacturers as the new legislation comes into force. Imagine being able to...

Track lines are a must for me, and back when I cleaned houses for a living they were one of my signature touches. Clients loved it! But they can't just be any old random tracks, they have to be neat as demonstrated in this pic I found on The Google:

Exactly. James Dyson did say in his autobiography (a mildly interesting read for what it is, provided you are given a copy for free and keep a sceptical mind in places) that he eschewed gadgets such as height adjustment knobs and so on because they made the cleaner more complicated, and provided...

Most likely from the very early 2000s if I recall correctly, but other members will probably be able to give you a more precise idea when it comes to dates. Numatic tend to make small, incremental changes over time instead of drastically redesigning their machines every so often. It's slightly...

While I agree a circuit board shouldn't be necessary for a task as simple as cleaning a carpet, Dyson aren't the only ones guilty of it. Even the well-respected brands, who many feel can do no wrong, are using them. Filter Queen has one under the dome, which initially came as a surprise to me...

Baglessball, It's a long shot, but you may want to try contacting Solution UK Ltd (link below). They are a supplier of commercial carpet cleaning equipment and chemicals, and a few years ago they were importing a 230 volt metal Royal upright into the UK. As of now they no longer seem to offer...

Looks great, and equipped with an electric power nozzle to boot. I know some love them while others hate them, but it's always good to see more choices in that particular category. The machine itself seems rather quiet too, especially for a bagless, and that removable chassis is genius. What...

Great job on the restore, these cleaners are so easy to take apart and service with that removable centre bulkhead. As long as the motor works there isn't much that can go wrong on them. Really I didn't think they were bad machines at all, it's just Hoover's choice in floor heads over the years...

British Gas Standard Gas with Energysmart: 1169.21 kWh of gas @ 4.22p, plus a standing charge of 24.77p per day. Total for February was £58.56 including 5% VAT. British Gas Standard Electricity with Energysmart: 123 kWh @ 11.69p, plus a standing charge of 24.77p per day. Total for February was...

For the most part, few if any vacuum cleaner manufacturers are still in the business of making their own motors. They are generally outsourced to a third party company, each of whom offer a vast selection of models with varying specifications. It will be they who redesign motors to suit the...

FWIW, I have a Sebo D2 with the same mini turbo brush, and find it worthless for getting cat hair off the sofa. Just moves it around without actually picking it up. The standard upholstery tool stowed in the back of the vac, however, gets it all up in one swipe. You'd think the opposite would be...