The best... handheld vacuum cleaners

Henry Quick This 2-in-1 cordless transforms into a decent handheld vacuum. It has a simple 1-litre disposable bag system and runs for up to 70 minutes. At 3.2kg, it is relatively heavy, even in handheld mode. You can buy scent pods (£8) that sit under the motor if you want to add fragrance to your vacuuming (£300; myhenry.com).

Shark Classic Handheld Pet Vacuum The Classic’s battery only lasts for ten minutes, but it is “amazing” at dusting. The 0.45-litre bin is very easy to empty, and it weighs just 1.39kg. It comes with three accessories, including a pet tool, and a docking station (£80; sharkclean. co.uk).

Ryobi 18V One+ Great for a workshop or garage, this has a rechargeable battery that is compatible with 200 other Ryobi power tools. It is simple to use, has decent suction and an easy to empty 0.6-litre bin. It weighs 1.4kg and has a Hepa filter, but the battery only lasts 12 minutes (£100; uk.ryobitools.eu).

Gtech ProLite

Lightweight (0.97kg) and powerful, with two suction settings, this has a rotating brush head attachment for carpets and a light to illuminate the area you’re vacuuming. On the downside, the chunky shape is a bit awkward to hold, and the battery only lasts 20 minutes (£130; gtech.co.uk).

Eufy HomeVac H20 “Super powerful” yet lightweight (0.6kg), this is perfect for the car. It comes with a handy extension hose for hardto-reach areas, plus a carcharging kit and a little torch. The bin holds 0.09 litres, and the battery lasts for 30 minutes (£100; amazon.co.uk).