Sealey CC50

Best price: £23.48

With excellent build quality, good, solid hose connectors and sturdy hand grips, the Sealey CC50 was a cut above the rest – its only true competitor was the Rolson. Although its maximum length is 30cm shorter than this rival’s, the 1.7m extension felt more stable and controlled. The softer bristles accessed more of the trickier corners of the bodywork, and the on/off switch controlled water well with no leaks. There’s no variable flow option, though.

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