Cordless vacuums have come way over the past couple of years and whether you're looking for a second cleaner for those light jobs or just the one cordless device for your whole home,

Rivalling many of the features of the latest Dyson - but without the high price - this Shark cordless vacuum is a great deal at .

Normally retailing for £249.99, the Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum with Flexology is a versatile cleaning tool. First of all there's that anti hair wrap technology, designed to ensure that the brush doesn't get clogged up with hair, while the Flexology part of name means that this vacuum can bend.

The advantage of the bending wand is that you can get under tables or furniture without having to get down on the floor - you can just press the button on the wand, allowing it to bend to get into those hard-to-reach places.

Flexology has another advantage, which is that you can basically fold it in half to store it. That's something that shoppers have highlighted when reviewing this flexible cleaner: "The greatest asset is the way it folds down for storage and takes up minimal space," said one owner, while another commented "Folds to take up much less space than my previous hoover."

There is a downside to wand vacuums, however, and that's the weight. With the battery and the motor in the unit at the top, it does mean it's a little more top heavy than a conventional cleaner that rests on the floor. "Whilst I have no problems using it, my wife finds it a bit top-heavy as the battery is at the top end of the stick," said one buyer.

The battery will give it a 40-minute run time, while the switch at the top will allow you to change between hard floor and carpeted floor cleaning. One of the great features is that there are LED lights down at the business end, so when you're cleaning under furniture in dark places you can see what you're doing.

Lakeland's deal on this cleaner is if you'd rather buy it direct. If you don't fancy the Shark, then you can snap up the .