‘My dad’s Henry is 40 years old and still going strong’: Inside the great vacuum cleaner debate

From the indestructible Henry to the controversial Dyson, Telegraph readers chime in on their appliance of choice

The world of vacuum cleaners, it seems, is a tribal one, particularly among Telegraph readers, where brand loyalty is key.

Whether it’s a battle-hardened Henry dragged from job to job, a durable, German-engineered machine or a high-tech Dyson , each choice reflects a different philosophy of cleaning and often says as much about your priorities as it does about your floors.

When we recently updated our guide to the best vacuums , the comments were full of varying opinions and recommendations. So, here’s the advice worth considering next time you’re in the market for a new one.

The people’s champion: Henry

Unpretentious, nostalgic and found everywhere from tradesmen’s vans to family homes, Henry is by far the most highly-rated vacuum cleaner among our readers, and for good reason.…