Hoover H-FREE 500 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Ultra Lightweight, Compact Design, 3-in-1 Configuration, 40-minute Battery Capacity, and Turbo Boost for Tough Dirt Battery Powered 0.45 Litre Black/Red

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With a depth of 195 mm, a width of 252 mm, and a height of 1179 mm, this vacuum cleaner is compact and easy to maneuver. Last but not least is the floor nozzle so you get the effect of an upright cleaner when all three are attached. Suitable for all types of flooring, H-FREE 100 has no complicated settings to adjust : just squeeze the trigger and off you go. Performance is generally very good, although it can take a few swipes to pick up bigger spills – plus, the process for switching the floor head can be frustrating. Both the standard and Pets model come with two attachments – a crevice tool and a combination dusting brush and furniture tool.

It managed 88% before a few got stuck at the entry point to the collection bin, creating a blockage at the top of the cleaner. It has a drop down lid on the underside which makes it easy to move collected dirt straight into the bin and the entire thing can be removed should you wish to give the filter a thorough clean. The vacuum cleaner I was using before is a Shark, it’s also a cordless model but compared to the H Free 500 it’s much heavier, both the body and the floor unit and takes longer to charge. You can empty the collection bin by opening a door at the bottom, either while it’s still connected to the vacuum or by removing the bin first. As you can see from the chart below, the Hoover HF500 more or less holds its own in terms of suction power.Standard run time is 25 minutes which also isn’t much so you might want to consider an Energy model for that extra battery unless you have a tiny space to clean. There are vents at the front of the floor head – gaps that can draw in and swallow larger items, such as chunky breakfast cereal. Trading Depot advises strongly against booking Tradesmen until after goods are safely received and checked for this exact reason. This provides you with the flexibility to cook multiple dishes simultaneously at different temperatures.

Given that battery life drops with the motorised tool head, if you’re looking for a cordless vacuum cleaner to tackle an average-sized house then you’re better off looking at longer-lasting competition, such as the Dyson V11 or other choices on my list of the best cordless vacuum cleaners. Like rivals, the H-Free 500 offers a modular design so you can use the main unit alone which has a multi-tool on it for dusting and upholstery.If you have cupboard space then you can hang it on the wall using the provided wall mount; if you don’t, the wand can be clipped to the back of the vacuum cleaner, and you can stand it upright on the floor brush. the collection bin is relatively compact for a full-size cordless, so you can be pretty certain that it will need emptying at the end of most significant cleaning jobs. It takes many of the best ideas from more expensive models and has brought them together in a compact and affordable package. In use, I found the battery needed recharging regularly, making the HF500 best suited to small spaces and lighter jobs. This model also comes with a single battery, which can be charge in-situ or removed and charged separately.

That means it’s fairly comfortable to use over the course of a clean, even if you’re lifting it up to get at ceiling corners. There’s a Turbo mode for tough situations but you’ll only get a measly eight minutes of run time before it conks out. Here, you can explore a range of different cordless vacuum cleaner designs with various features and attachments depending on your needs. You can switch off the rotating brush bar if you’re working on delicate floors, but you can’t switch it out for an alternative.However, the battery performed well in its Turbo mode, delivering 13 mins 15 secs of cleaning before giving out. Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. It is normal for re chargeable products to take up to 5 hours, some may take 12 hours to fully charge the battery, especially if the product is new. The combination dusting tool and furniture brush slide onto the main vacuum body where the wand attaches, providing a convenient means of storage. While the G-Tech HyLite is smaller and can fit in a drawer, it isn’t significantly smaller than the Hoover H-Free 500.

The cup needs to be in exactly the right position for it to slide back into place; otherwise, it doesn’t fit straight and won’t seal. If you struggle with heavier machines, the low weight of the H-Free 500 should certainly have grabbed your attention. You’ll need to find somewhere to keep the crevice tool, but the combi tool is pre-attached to the neck of the main vacuuming unit. The roller has three types of brush attached to its single roller: one soft, one stiffer, and a third set of even stiffer fabric fins, similar to those on a Shark IZ300UKT.Browse the full collection of cordless vacuum cleaners at Hoover to find a convenient, powerful vacuum that makes cleaning a breeze. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. There’s also a single washable material filter at the top, and Hoover thoughtfully provides a spare, so you can carry on cleaning without having to wait for one to dry. Turn on the continuous mode for up to 25 minutes of power, with no need to hold your fingers on the trigger the whole time.