Setting up the vacuum for hard floor cleaning is similar to shampooing, although you’ll need to attach the hard floor tool. Once attached, you can use the trigger to spray the solution over the hard floor, then agitate it with the hard floor brush. If anything, the hard floor cleaning device is even worse. It’s a brush on one side, and a squeegee with a vacuum on the other. Rotating between the two when it’s on the end of the extension wand requires some dexterity. Numatic Charles CVC370-2 – For those who want a wet vacuum only with no pump for carpet and upholstery cleaning. Henry Extra – Dry Vacuum (hoover) only. However, when it comes to wet cleaning, George comes into its own. It still doesn’t have the carpet agitation you’ll find on carpet cleaners from Vax and Bissell, but in our tests the George proved itself to be something of a wet-cleaning hero. Carpet and upholstery shampooing. Unlike most wet and dry vacuums, the George includes a special nozzle for shampooing carpets. It also has a smaller nozzle for shampooing upholstery, stairs or car interiors.

Please note: This review is of the GVE 370-2 model. When we refer to the “Numatic George,” we are specifically talking about this version of the vacuum. There may be differences in features and design between this model and other versions. Overview of the Numatic George GVE 370-2’s Features Whatever the task, George GVE 370-2 is there to make those difficult jobs nice and easy. The combination of the industrial Twinflo motor and powerflo pump system ensures professional cleaning standards.In particular, we like that the George has a separate crevice tool. Many modern vacuums have a 2-in-1 combi brush, which leads to smaller crevice tools. The George’s reasonably long crevice tool is great for cleaning in awkward places, like down the side of your fridge freezer or around furniture. George GVE370-2 is a domestic “All in One” cleaning machine derived from Numatic’s on-going success in the commercial market. Based entirely on the design of the Cleantec professional machines, this machine is totally at home as a normal vacuum cleaner, wet vacuum or carpet and upholstery wet extractor/ cleaner. The classic 'all in one' machine - perfect for wet vacuuming, dry vacuuming, floor scrubbing & carpet cleaning

The George isn’t the most convenient vacuum though. Switching to carpet shampooing mode, in particular, can be a fiddly process. If you’re not planning to use the hard floor or carpet cleaning functions on a regular basis, then the Henry is lighter, quieter, and easier to use. When in dry mode, the George is a bagged vacuum cleaner. Bags aren’t as convenient as bagless canisters, but they allow George to hold huge quantities of dirt and dust. We also like that they are also easy to remove and empty without letting dust escape, which is particularly important for people with allergies. If you’re looking for a machine that can be a dry vacuum, wet vacuum, and carpet shampooer, then the Numatic George is probably the best on the market. It’s one of the most versatile vacs we’ve reviewed, plus it also has excellent durability, a large capacity, and a variety of tools. For wet cleaning, the George has the Dual Scrub Floor Tool. This is the dual-sided brush we mentioned earlier, with the squeegee side providing excellent wet vacuuming performance. Other Tools and Accessories When it comes to dry vacuuming you have big filters, use of Hepaflo dust bags, and you have a superb combination floor nozzle. In the wet mode, a simple exchange of the dry filter for the safety float valve allows any number of wet tasks to be achieved.A multi-functional vacuum cleaner that’s capable of dry vacuuming, wet vacuuming, floor washing, and carpet/upholstery shampooing In terms of design, the George shares many features with other Numatic vacuums we’ve reviewed. Similarities include a cylinder design, four wheels, and the recognisable smiley face. It also has a 9-litre wet capacity, huge 15-litre dry capacity, and 6-litre extraction capacity, so you can clean for a long time without needing to empty it.