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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Before removing the battery it should be completely discharged by running the cleaner until it is flat. There are plenty of features, but is let down a tad by short battery life and a small dustbin so won’t be so good for those with larger homes.

Tech Advisor's Reviews Editor, Chris has been reviewing all kinds of tech for over 10 years and specialises in audio. 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. The H-Lab Brushless Compact Motor provides consistent power output with outstanding suction to pick up all fine dust, larger debris, hair and pet hair. And in doing so, the company appears to have considered where rival cleaners excel, and where they fall short, tweaking its model to make its users’ lives simpler. What’s more frustrating is that despite being less powerful than rivals, the H-Free somehow manages to be louder.The machine did come with a wall fitting but I tend to just tuck it behind the kitchen door and charge the battery elsewhere as this works well for us. But that latch is a bit too quick, and the bin lid tends to violently swing open, spreading dust as it goes. If you struggle with heavier machines, the low weight of the H-Free 500 should certainly have grabbed your attention. The H-Free 500 is the lightest and most compact cordless stick of Hoover’s range and we’ve given it the full review treatment. H-FREE 100 is not just for floors, it can be changed to handheld mode in an instant : great for cleaning kitchen worktops or inside your car.

Incredibly lightweight, this vacuum wins when it comes to convenience as it’s ideal for quick touch ups and moves around the floor easily, getting into corners and tight spots – the lights on the brush also made it easy to spot any pesky areas we might have otherwise missed. And, as such, it’s important to invest in a vacuum cleaner that can help you clean up after your four-legged friends. That second colour is used for a few accents on the handle, but is most notable on the main shaft, which comes entirely in one colour or the other. As usual, the main unit is where you’ll find the dustbin, along with lights that indicate the battery status and what cleaning mode you’re in. If you want to go down the Dyson route, we’d suggest saving up a bit more and opting for the V12 Detect Slim or V15 Detect instead.H-FREE 100 is the convenient and easy-to-use cordless vacuum cleaner from Hoover, designed to tackle cleaning tasks all over your home and in your car. For those who feel the HF500 is a little light on accessories, the Eufy HomeVac S11 Infinity is worth a look. Rotary dials are often used to control cooking functions and temperature, while the touch interface allows for precise settings and control. Once I’d charged the battery up and assembled the hoover I did a quick spin around the downstairs of our house and realised I had nothing to worry about.

Hoover also does an Energy version of the vacuum cleaner, available for the regular and Pets edition, which comes with two batteries. Hoover cordless vacuum cleaners are a must for homeowners looking for convenience and flexibility in their cleaning routines. Hoover has done a nice job with the H-Free 500, offering a really compact vacuum cleaner which is easy to use and versatile. We also really enjoyed using the crevice attachment, which is excellent for dusting skirting boards and cleaning up any cat litter that inevitably gets kicked out of the litter box. This system uses steam to help remove grease and food residues, making the cleaning process more efficient and convenient.You can lock the H-Free 500 upright into it, which is handy when cleaning a home, as you don’t have to try to lean the vacuum against a wall as you do with Dyson’s cordless models. Remove any debris, hair and threads from around the brush, you may need to use scissors to carefully cut away any thing tangled up. As a result, it collected 96% of the Cheerios, with only the odd one or two hitting the brush bar at the wrong angle and being fired out of reach as a result. 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.

To protect the cleaner from possible damage due to overheating a thermal cut out will switch off the electrical supply if the motor gets too warm.If you’re looking for a small and lightweight vacuum cleaner, the Hoover H-Free 500 could well be for you. Ultimately, we think this model is best-suited to smaller households or as an extra to a powerful plug-in appliance – especially if you have a pet that sheds a lot. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Before doing this make sure the continuous running switch has been switched off to make sure the product is safe to work on.