Numatic International - Henry Allergy (HVA160)

Preach. Miele’s turning into Dyson-lite and it’s sad. Check out SEBO K2/K3 or even Numatic Henry Allergy. They're built like tanks, bags are cheap, filters are solid, no Wi-Fi nonsense.

Henry has hepaflo bags. Or look at the “clean air” model. And generally speaking all bagless vacuums are terrible (see: your Dyson that broke). Yes you’ll have the reoccurring cost of bags, but the Henry will last you a couple of decades. So you won’t have to waste money buying a whole new unit every few years like you would with a modern bagless. Also the bags henry uses are massive. I’d be shocked if you used more than 2 a year.

Yep ^ adding a Henry 160 too. And all 3 manufacturers have an additional turbo hand attachment great for upholstery.

Definitely avoid the shark like the plague. Grab a Miele C1 pure suction, Sebo k2 kombi or Henry 160. These will all work exceptionally well on your flooring. I don’t have a good rec for robot vacs though.

What pile are the area rugs and how big? A turbo team is never a bad idea with rugs. But the pure suction is on a great sale right now. You can always add the turbo head later if you want better cleaning performance on rugs. A Sebo k2 kombi or k2 turbo is also worth looking at. Same with a Henry 160 or xtra

I’d get a Henry to be honest.

My understanding is that the the Henrys (except for the Henry Allergy) do not have HEPA filtration. The HEPA-FLO bags that they sell are not actually HEPA filters - they use it as a trademark rather than to indicate it is HEPA filtration which is why I am not too keen on their HEPA claims for the Henry Allergy. Are they sweeping something under the carpet? I otherwise think Henry is an awesome vacuum cleaner except that I used the HEPA FLO bags for a while until I discovered that they were not true HEPA so felt deceived. Are you aware of any third party testing for Henry Allergy?

I went for the green hypoallergenic Henry. Good for pethair

I like Henry but Henry lacks suction speed control. For a plush delicate rug the gentlest cleaning is done with a combo brush, brisles retracted, and you can turn down the suction to the appropriate level. The Miele C1 Pure Suction and Sebo K2 Kombi are 2 canister vacuums that you should look at. Both have tools to clean baseboards and much more. The Miele C1 is a little lighter and quieter. The Sebo K2 is a little more durable and it has a longer cord.

For cordless vacuums I think an effective multi-cyclone system is a must so that the filter doesn't get clogged to quickly. Removable and replaceable batteries are also a must have so that the vacuum isn't a paperweight if the battery wears out or fails. Look for a brand with replacement parts available such as the brushroll, filters, and batteries. I recommend the LG CordZero Kompressor for cordless vacuums and you should add the LG Slim Floor Nozzle with the soft brushroll since you have all hard floors. Overall the LG CordZero is a good cordless vacuum I'd definitely get one of the models with the Kompressor lever because it helps empty the bin without having to stick your fingers in it. LG sells a bunch of different models so I'd look for one with a charging stand, 2 batteries, and the Kompressor lever. One of the Auto-Empty bins would be nice too. Even though the LG is a good cordless vacuum a corded canister vacuum will be the vacuum you want for weekly deep cleans. The Sebo K2 Kombi and Henry Allergy are 2 very powerful but quiet canister vacuums. The hose and tools will be much easier to use for above floor cleaning than holding all the weight of a cordless vacuum. If you walk barefoot, you can feel that a corded vacuum cleans hard floors more thoroughly than any cordless vacuum. So my recommendation is a good cordless vacuum and a good corded canister vacuum. You can get by with just a cordless vacuum but I think you'll really appreciate what a good corded vacuum can add.

A bagged vacuum with Hepa bags or synthetic bags are usually better at filtering air than bagless vacuums. Bagless vacuums have more seals and detachable parts that can get dirty or warped. Most bagless vacuums have a foam filter and a small hepa filter. Most bagged vacuums have a large hepa/synthetic bag and a synthetic or hepa exhaust filter. Henry vacuums all have hepa bags and they are a certified steal in the U.K. The compact Henry and Hetty are currently £129. The Henry Allergy £159 and Henry Clean Air £199 use the hepa bags plus a hepa exhaust filter so they're even better for allergies. They're are also sorts of store specials and sales so check around. Thoughts?

A bagged vacuum with Hepa bags or synthetic bags are usually better at filtering air than bagless vacuums. Bagless vacuums have more seals and detachable parts that can get dirty or warped. Most bagless vacuums have a foam filter and a small hepa filter. Most bagged vacuums have a large hepa/synthetic bag and a synthetic or hepa exhaust filter. Henry vacuums all have hepa bags and they are a certified steal in the U.K. The compact Henry and Hetty are currently £129. The Henry Allergy £159 and Henry Clean Air £199 use the hepa bags plus a hepa exhaust filter so they're even better for allergies. They're are also sorts of store specials and sales so check around. Thoughts?

I haven't tried the new Bissell SpotClean C5, but I know the Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam is quieter than the older SpotClean Pro series. So I think it's reasonable that the Bissell SpotClean C5 is quieter than the old SpotClean Pet/ProHeat series. I have a Henry vacuum and they are very quiet. It's larger than the Bissell spot cleaners but the Numatic Geroge can do carpet cleaning and regular dry vacuuming and it should be a quieter machine. You could vacuum and then spot clean with the same machine with a George.

Samsung stopped making corded vacuums for some time so these are all older vacuums. The picture is of a suction-only vacuum, no carpet powerhead so it's best for hard floors. The cyclone and filter are above average for a bagless vacuum. But it's still a bagless vacuums so that means it's not good for allergies and it requires more maintenance. I wouldn't get a used Samsung bagless vacuum if this is going to be your primary vacuum. Don't buy it unless you're a collector. For regular daily use the Henry Hoover is so much better and brand new prices are pretty cheap if you're in the UK. If you have carpets get a Sebo with a carpet powerhead.

I love Sebo vacuums, they're very durable and then super easy to repair when needed. Sebo doesn't own Karcher but they do make all of their commercial carpet vacuums. As much as I like the longer cords on the Karcher versions none of their upright vacuums have brushroll shutoff so they aren't good for hard floors. So I think you should look at the Sebo Dart. It's a great upright vacuum like your Sebo Felix but without swivel steering and suction control. The Dart will be able to do carpets, it has carpet height adjustment, and brushroll shutoff for the hard floors. The hose and 2 tools will be nice too for getting into crevices when needed. If you wanted one of the Karcher uprights I really like the [Sensor S12](https://www.kaercher.com/us/commercial/vacuum-cleaners/upright/sensor-r-s12-10126150.html) and [Sensor S2 12 Hepa](https://www.kaercher.com/us/commercial/vacuum-cleaners/upright/sensor-r-s2-12-hepa-120v-10120700.html). Both are great for carpets and very durable but both lack brushroll shutoff so I would not use them on any hard floors. I wouldn't want your company to be accused of scratching anyone's hard floors. That means you either need to carry an extension wand and hard floor brush to hook up to the uprights or a separate canister vacuum. My choice would be to have a Karcher Sensor S12 and a Henry 160. It is 2 vacuums but having a separate canister vacuum gives you a much longer hose than any upright for all of the above floor cleaning. I can see going for a Sebo Dart for the simplicity of using just 1 machine.

I agree with the Henry recommendation, they're very durable vacuums with strong suction, but they are surprisingly quiet. Henry 160 is the smallest canister good for homes. I think you should check out the Henry 200 and Henry 240, their bag compartment holds more and the cords are longer. I think your clients will really like his face and you can draw/add some body builder arms on his tub. Henry fits standard 1.25 inch tools so adding a good Wessel Werk hard floor brush is easy. Backpack vacuums are good for covering large areas that are not cramped or confined. I do not like backpacks if you have to bend and move stuff a lot or stop vacuuming frequently.

All of the cheaper cordless vacuums have more battery and motor problems within a year. No matter the price or brand I recommend getting a cordless vacuum with replaceable batteries and replacement parts available. It looks like the Xiaomi G20 does not have a replaceable battery so I would avoid that. If you live in the U.K. I would take advantage of the amazing prices you have on Henrys. The Henry Quick Pet is on sale for £219 and a regular corded Henry is £129. Thoughts?

You want HEPA 13. Most SEBO is HEPA 12 equivalent, but it's called something else. Henry Allergy is the absolute best for your needs.

I bought a small Henry 2-3 years ago after seeing reviews on this sub as well as seeing a clip on YT from a vacuum store that reviews vacuums. It was the one they used to clean their own store. I was sold and I love it. Not being in the UK I paid a higher price, but I think it's worth it.

How much is the Numatic Henry 160 in CAN? I know they are pretty cheap in the UK and marked up by 300% in the US.

Too bad. From what I've seen via product reviews, the Numatic Henry 160 seems to be the best "bang for the buck" canister vacuum-wise if you have a mixture of hard floors and low pile carpet/area rugs and have pets. I'm in the US and just got a 160 Xtra for $420 from QVC. I'm hoping that the reviews are proved right once I get it later this week.

If it's top heavy my answer is, you're using it wrong and probably PULLING the machine vs. the vacuum trailing you. Henry will tip if he's stuck on something and is pulled by the house. The poster above mentioning falling down the stairs - a Miele can't fall down the stairs? Be more careful...

Ok. Get a Henry, quieter, even the 160 is larger at 6L, similar tools with an AS0 kit and significantly more suction (waterlift).

Ok. Get a Henry, quieter, even the 160 is larger at 6L, similar tools with an AS0 kit and significantly more suction (waterlift).

You have a duty to God & country to buy a 🇬🇧Numatic Henry 160.

I would not add Johnny vac or Airstream to that list. Riccar currently they're only a decent product with the S10 . I would add Nilfisk, Numatic,VacuFlo,MD as good vacuums to that list. We all know about the troll that has been recently lurking. I suspect this post is a response to that.