'I have a huge dog and four kids and this vacuum cleaner outperformed Dyson - and is less than £90'

The Vax Air Stretch Pet Max Vacuum Cleaner is currently reduced to £89 at Amazon, down from £119.99, and has been hailed by shoppers as a 'must have' for homes with pets and kids

Finding a quality vacuum cleaner at a reasonable price can be a tough task, particularly if you're in need of a robust model that can easily tackle pet hair. Issues such as suction loss, short power cords, and difficult manoeuvrability are common with budget options.

However, this isn't the case with the Vax Air Stretch Pet Max Vacuum Cleaner, currently available for just £89 on Amazon, reduced from £119.99. The non-pet version is also discounted to £79, but the enhanced cleaning capabilities of the Pet Max make it a worthy consideration even for those without pets at home.

With over 17m of reach due to its long power cord and extendable hose, this bagless vacuum cleaner can effortlessly access every nook and cranny of your home. Weighing just 5kg, it's light enough for easy transportation between floors. Vax guarantees no suction loss, even when the cylinder is full, and the included pet tool makes removing shed fur from carpets a breeze. Its turbo tool is also excellent for intense spot cleaning, easily extracting embedded dirt.

The majority of Amazon customers have been highly satisfied with this Vax model, giving it an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 9,400 reviews. One customer described it as a "Must have for a house with kids and dogs," adding: "It has amazing suction. I have a huge dog and four kids and this has outperformed my Dyson. Only thing is that the 'bag' is smaller but it just means I clear it out more frequently. Carpets look so much cleaner.", reports the Daily Record.

One customer hailed it as "absolutely fantastic", sharing: "Suction power, best I've ever had, unbelievable how much came off the carpets and transitions well to wood floor. My old [vacuum] would blow the dog hair, lint etc around, but this [vacuum] picks everything up. Fantastic edge cleaning, picks up well to the skirting boards. Excellent value for money."

Another satisfied buyer chimed in, "Great product," praising its lengthy cord despite a minor issue: "It has a long cable that does tend to get tangled a little, but that's okay due to the great suction power. I haven't used the stretch hose yet but overall it's a really good cleaner. I've always had cylinder cleaners before and struggled to get fluff out of a deep pile rug, but this did it with ease."

Meanwhile, another noted the vacuum's superior power compared to their previous model: "Good value. Actually bought to replace an older model Vax Blade, which was a bit underpowered. I like the long cable and telescopic hoses which come in useful when vacuuming my car interior. Useful storage of hoses and tools. Easy to empty."

Yet, not everyone agreed on the suction prowess. "Not as much suction as my old Vax, struggled to pick up dirt at times," one review pointed out. A different user also mentioned the "long cable that does tend to get tangled a little". If you're willing to splash out a bit more, the Gtech AirRAM 3 Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum is available for £399.99 from Lakeland. Alternatively, the Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum priced at £349.99 is a fantastic choice, particularly if your home is plagued by long hair that typically gets tangled around rotary brushes.