My elderly Hoover gave up last. Week and our cleaning lady suggested a Henry Hoover, it's the type used by professional cleaners in offices etc, it's excellent and very energy efficient and so quiet, it picks up everything inc long cat hairs and reaches right into corners. I got it for £99 pounds at John Lewis with free next day delivery and a free 2 yr warranty It's an excellent cleaner without any gimmicks etc the cute little face which you can remove if you want but I think it's very cute.
I'm glad I resisted the dyson hype because none of the professional cleaners I've employed have recommended them