Although they can be heavy and bulky to use, bagged vacuum cleaners have been around for a long time and nowadays offer many features and innovations.

People who suffer from allergies, often prefer a bagged vacuum cleaner as most offer a high-efficiency particulate air filter, or a HEPA filter, and once the bag is full, it’s removed and put in the trash without the person having to touch its dusty contents. However if the house is large and there are a few cats and dogs, frequent bag replacement may become a costly exercise and quite wasteful.

Bagless vacuum cleaners tend to be lighter and easier to use which makes the chore less of a hassle. Although the upfront cost (in the case of cordless models) is often more than a bagged model, and emptying the machine may cause some dust to escape, the performance is similar if not superior in some models. You’ll also save time and money because you won’t need to buy replacement bags.

The robot vacuum is a brilliant innovation that offers a hassle-free way to do quick surface cleaning on a daily basis. Whilst robotic vacuums don't offer the deep clean of a stick vacuum, the daily cleans may reduce the frequency of deeper cleans. These vacuums are best in rooms with bare floors, minimal clutter and low-pile rugs. They are also perfect for cleaning those dust bunnies under furniture that’s usually hard to access with upright vacuum cleaners.

Cordless vacuums on the other hand, are no longer the small handheld machines that offer very little suction and running time. Nowadays, leading vacuum brands like Miele, LG, Samsung and Beko offer a powerful clean and come with innovations that sanitize such as HEPA filters and specialised cleaning for pet owners. With a max charge of around 60 minutes, the cordless vacuum cleaner is light and easy to use.