Is Baking Soda Safe For Vacuum Cleaners?

Microscopic photo of baking soda

Can You Use Baking Soda as a Carpet Deodouriser? Using baking soda as a carpet deodouriser has long been used as an easy, cheap and natural way of keeping your carpets smelling fresh and healthy. But is this just an old wive’s tale, is there any evidence that it is effective, are we unknowingly doing …

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Henry vs Dyson (and which one you should buy)

Dyson big ball animal vacuum

Two iconic British brands, both Henry and Dyson vacuums are the cleaning companions for millions of homes both in the UK and throughout the world. You’d be hard pressed to walk into any electronics store and not have the option to buy at least something from both the Henry and Dyson range. But which of …

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Henry Hoover Not Working and How to Fix It

Red Henry Hoover

Quick answer – it’s probably either a faulty motor, a power issue, a blockage or clog an issue with damp. All of these are usually pretty easy to solve.abcde This article may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission from any purchases you make. For more information, click here. The Numatic Henry Hoover …

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What’s the difference between Henry and Hetty?

Pink Hetty hoover

Quick answer – there isn’t any difference, they’re exactly the same apart from the colour. This article may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission from any purchases you make. For more information, click here. Amid the myriad of hoovers available on the market, none are more iconic than Henry and his sister …

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The Complete Guide to Henry Hoover Attachments

Charles' accessories

This article may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission from any purchases you make. For more information, click here. The Henry Hoover is a versatile and iconic vacuum cleaner. The reason he’s so versatile is because of the huge range of attachments you can buy for him – probably more than any …

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Why Does My Henry Hoover Smell? And How to Fix it.

Removing Henry Allergy's filter

Quick Answer – First things first, check the bag. A musty odour probably means it’s full or may have split. It’s also possible you’ve vacuumed up water, causing mould to develop, or maybe the filter is blocked. If it’s a burning smell, it might point to an issue with the motor This article may contain …

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What is the Cheapest Henry Hoover?

Blue James hoover

The cheapest Henry you can buy at the moment is the James. However, it’s possible you might find the Henry or the Hetty at a cheaper price in a sale. We’d recommend waiting out for the Henry or the Hetty, but the James is a great vacuum if that’s all you can get hold of. …

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Can Spiders Survive a Henry Hoover?

House Spider

Quick answer – there’s probably a 50% chance a spider will survive a Henry Hoover. If you change the bag straight away, however, the spider can’t get out and you’ve stopped it being able to come back into your home. This article may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission from any purchases …

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Can a Henry Hoover vacuum water?

Charles' hard floor tool

Quick answer: A regular Henry isn’t designed to vacuum water, and you will damage your vacuum if you use it to suck up spills. However, Henry’s brothers George, Charles or the Henry Wash, are very capable wet vacs, and can be used to suck up water from your floors. This article may contain affiliate links, …

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Are Numatic Hoovers the Same as Henry Hoovers?

Numatic240

Quick answer – Numatic makes the Henry hoover. Numatic also makes commercial versions of Henry that are just branded “Numatic”. They are different in a number of ways, but ultimately are made by the same company in the same factory. This article may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission from any purchases …

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