HOOVER Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Powerful 30 min runtime, Anti-Twist Brush, Led lights, 5 YR Warranty, Red [HF9]

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This means there’s no need to lean it against something while you vacuum, which seems like a small point but it’s mighty handy in real world scenarios.

The more expensive models also include the motorised tool I’ve already mentioned, which looks like a miniaturised floor head with its own spinning roller inside. Yes, there are two settings to choose from which allow you to easily regulate the speed of the combi-brush; Hard Floor mode, when the brush bar spins at lower speed to clean delicate surfaces, or Carpet mode, when the brush bar spins at higher speed to lift up dirt from beneath the surface.The first thing I noticed about the HF9 when putting it to the test is that it was noticeably lighter than the Shark Stratos (3. The vacuum has an anti-tangle mechanism that stops hair from getting wrapped around the roller and it works well. You can quickly whip around with it and get those balls of fluff plus crumbs and other daily detritus sucked up in a flash. On 'Mode', the brush bar spins more quickly to drag up dirt from the fibres in your carpet, with a slower speed for hard floors to prevent any potential damage. I already have a Hoover cordless stick vacuum, the H-Upright 300 Pets model, which has given great service over the last couple of years and proves perfect for my downstairs wood floors.

The charging element of the HF9 is simple and means that you don't even need to remove the battery pack from the vacuum unit if you don't want to. This should be enough to clean a house without having to empty part way through, unless your house is particularly large or filthy. It’s a shame because it’s a decent vacuum, but these two problems are enough for me to knock off a couple of stars in our rating.

She's tested a range of cordless vacuums from Dyson, Shark and more, this time turning her attention to the Hoover HF9 to test its suction power and ease of use.