Everyone knows ‘Henry’, the jolly looking vacuum cleaner
which has since its creation in 1981 grown to iconic proportions with over 7
million of them having been sold. But what is behind the massive popularity of
this much loved vacuum cleaner? Here we take a closer look at Henry and also
introduce you to his equally admired siblings.
Henry was something of a unique character when UK-based Numatic,
founded in 1969 and now one of the world’s most respected vacuum cleaner
brands, introduced him onto the cleaning scene. With his big charming eyes, his
beaming smile and of course his long nose, it was no surprise that within very
little time, everyone would want one.
But good looks are not all that Henry has to offer and,
thanks to regular reviews on the part of Numatic, this vacuum cleaner has been
through numerous upgrades and gone from strength to strength in both the
domestic and commercial vacuum cleaner markets.
Henry & Henry Xtra
Henry
is a powerful chap and HenryXtra even more so with his twinflo 2 stage motor. Both standard and Xtra models
allow you to switch between high and low power, so saving energy when the
vacuuming job is a light one.
Both are also quiet in nature, only producing around 72 dB.
There’s a whopping 10 metre cable including a convenient rewind system, so no
worries about reach in larger properties. There’s also a huge 9 litre bag
capacity and thanks to the Tritex filter system and giant Microflo dust bags,
allergy sufferers are taken care of in a big way. Henry Xtra features a 3-stage
microfresh filter system too which enhances filtration to 98% and also includes
a charcoal membrane for effective odour control, making him perfect for pet
owners.
Henry is well equipped with a variety of accessories for
totally flexible cleaning of a range of surfaces and the Xtra model also comes
with an airo power brush which effortlessly scoops up everything in its path,
including stubborn pet hairs.
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| Henry Xtra |
So, that’s Henry. But what about the rest of the family?
Acknowledgement must of course be made of sister Hetty and brothers James, Charles
and George!
Hetty
Henry’s siblings have made the Numatic family complete and
able to offer a solution for a range of circumstances and uses. Pretty in pink Hetty,
short for Henrietta, has been designed with built-in ECO technology meaning not
only does she deliver unbeatable cleaning, she’s also going to save you money
on energy costs too.
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| Hetty |
James
James is known as the handy member of the family, with his
practical cable tidy, much loved by commercial cleaners who need to shift
around with the cleaner throughout expansive properties. The caddy is also
useful for storing other accessories such as polish and dusters, etc.
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| James |
Charles & George
Charles
and George
are the wet surface experts and accommodating George deals with carpet cleaning
and regular dry vacuuming too. Charles offers a choice of three hose lengths
and two voltage options. George is the perfect ‘all-in-one’ commercial vacuum
cleaner offering as many as five different cleaning options including wet, dry,
scrubbing and drying hard floors, deep cleaning of carpets and upholstery and
even sink unblocking courtesy of a powerful 1200W two stage motor and powerflo
pump system.
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| Charles |
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| George |
Need Specialist Advice on Choosing the Right Numatic Family Member? Contact Anderson Trade!
There is certainly much to choose from amongst the Numatic
family. If you’re not sure whether to adopt a Henry - or one of his equally
charming siblings - you need only get in touch with
Anderson Trade for personalised advice, and of course, competitive prices.
