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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When put together – which is seriously straightforward, simply slot your chosen attachment into a hole at the bottom or the end of the nozzle – we also noticed that the H-Free 300 has the ability to stand up on its own accord, meaning you don’t need to find a piece of furniture to lean against mid-clean. 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. A single sweep through the mess on Turbo mode picked up most of the fur, but left some traces behind – again requiring a further few swipes to get through. 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.

None of these features on their own are revolutionary, but together they make for a compelling product. We find cleaning performance to be very good on the whole, although not quite at the same level as Dyson or Philips. Naturally though, it’s worth considering that the life of the battery is affected depending which setting you use – while you’ll get a full 40 minutes of cleaning time in auto mode, use it on turbo and you’re looking at something closer to 15 minutes max. When it comes to energy efficiency, this oven shines with an A/A rating, meaning it's designed to save energy and reduce your environmental impact while providing excellent cooking performance.As you’d hope, there’s a release latch to open the bin, in theory making it easy to quickly empty over the bin.

The vacuum cleaner utilizes a bagless dust container, eliminating the need for disposable bags and reducing maintenance costs. li>Energy Efficiency: The oven is rated with an energy efficiency classification of A for both ovens. Most of our cordless vacuum cleaners allow up to 30-45 minutes of cleaning time, perfect for tidying up the whole house. This model also comes with a single battery, which can be charge in-situ or removed and charged separately. If you struggle with heavier machines, the low weight of the H-Free 500 should certainly have grabbed your attention.So when we spotted this model, that’s not only affordable but claims to banish all that pesky pet hair with ease, our interest piqued. 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. For example, the Shark IZ300UKT has a standard power setting whose suction sits between its weakest and most powerful settings, designed for everyday cleaning. Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest.

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.The HF500 has only standard and Turbo modes, so its standard suction is only a little better than the Shark model’s lightest, most economical setting. Your cleaner has been fitted with a thermal cut out to protect the vacuum cleaner from damage should it get too hot and overheat. The first thing to know is that there are three basic modes of operation: temporary, always-on, and carpet/turbo. The Shark IZ300UKT was better still with its dual-function brush bar and fluffy roller, picking up more spills overall – even if you don’t count the normally tricky Cheerios on hard floor test. So, we were keen to see how the Hoover H-Free 300 would fare against our seriously furry feline as well as day-today grime.