Even companies that are traditionally seen as British, such as Vax and Hoover, now build all of their vacuums abroad.. Let’s take a closer look at which vacuums are made in the UK, which companies have headquarters here, and European alternatives to consider..

The Duronic VC7020 comes with both a washable foam filter and a HEPA filter, which is the gold-standard for home cleaning appliances.HEPA filters trap 99.97% of dust and other allergenic particles (of greater than 0.3 microns in size), so far fewer allergens are released into the air.. You’ll need to clean the washable filter regularly to maintain the vacuum’s suction (at least once per month.)

Duronic also sell spare filters.Unfortunately, the washable filter is quite difficult to remove, which is a shame.. Emptying & Cleaning.Like most low-budget bagless vacuums, emptying the dust canister simply involves unclipping it and pouring dirt into a bin..

This is a simple and quick process, but we found the lack of an internal collar to push out stubborn dirt means you may need to pull clumps out by hand.The emptying process also allows allergens to escape into the air, so make sure you do it outside.. VIEW PRICE.

Tools & Accessories.

Tools Rating: 3/5.A HEPA filter is the cream of the crop for efficient filtration, so we’d instead recommend this type for allergies.. Emptying and Cleaning.

The H10 is simple to empty, but harder to clean..The dust cup is emptied while still attached to the main body of the vac.

The lack of dismantling makes it a quick process, but you’ll need to hold the whole vacuum over a bin and then press a button to release the dirt.It can be hard to get the right aim with this system, so it’s best to empty the H10 into an outdoor bin..