Cordless Lightweight Stick Vacuum Cleaner

The reason cordless vacuums replaced corded ones in most homes is not suction, it is friction. A vacuum that lives on a wall bracket and comes down in one movement gets used for two minutes after breakfast; one that needs unwinding, plugging in and moving between outlets gets used once a week.

Being lightweight is part of the same argument. A stick unit light enough to carry up a staircase one-handed and lift to a ceiling cornice covers jobs a cylinder machine simply does not get taken to, and the detachable handheld section handles stairs, sofas and car interiors.

Battery run time depends on the power setting, and the highest setting will drain considerably faster than the standard one, so use the boost for spot cleaning rather than the whole house. Empty the bin after each use and clean the filter regularly: a clogged filter is the most common reason a cordless vacuum seems to lose suction. Charge fully before first use.

• Wall-mounted and cable-free: gets used far more often
• Light enough for stairs and high work one-handed
• Detachable handheld unit for sofas, stairs and cars
• Run time varies by power setting; use boost sparingly
• Empty the bin each use and clean the filter regularly