So I wouldn't recommend this cleaner for my Granny but myself after three weeks of use my wrist muscles have strengthened up and I don't notice it now. It’s better to have the brush bar turned on for carpets, so the bristles can agitate fibres and pull dirt out. It’s ultra-manoeuvrable, features an on/off brush bar, H13 HEPA filter and Intellicare technology to help protect your carpets. A relatively powerful vacuum cleaner with neat storage, the Hoover H-Upright 500 Plus offers decent value. The Hoover H-UPRIGHT 500 PLUS also comes with a range of attachments, including a crevice tool and a dusting brush, making it suitable for cleaning different surfaces and hard-to-reach areas.

Curious to test suction power further, we scattered lentils on the floor and tried vacuuming them up. Our pet-friendly upright vacuums have impressive power, with specialised brushes to loosen and lift out even the most stubborn pet hair. litre capacity of the Hoover H-Upright 500 Reach is around average, but still larger than the Shark NZ801UKT.The HEPA filter is also a bonus for all things animal-based, as it traps allergens rather than releasing them back into the air. The carpet function is brilliant and can be switched on and off depending on what surface you are hoovering. Shark solves this problem with its Lift-Away range of cleaners, which let you remove the cylinder to push the floor head around on the wand alone. Featuring a large capacity dustbin, this vacuum cleaner minimizes the need for frequent emptying, allowing you to clean for longer periods without interruption.

H-UPRIGHT 500 PLUS is a range of corded bagless upright vacuum cleaners with automatic Floor Sensor Technology for optimal performance on all floor types and with multi-cyclonic dust separation technology for no loss of suction. For something that’s easily portable up the stairs you may want to consider a cordless or cylinder model instead.The Hoover H-Upright 500 Sensor Plus is one of the latest models to join its upright vacuum cleaner collection. Then you can switch them off for hard floors, so you don’t scratch delicate surfaces or flick debris around. The vacuum features a HEPA filter that traps allergens, making it suitable for individuals with allergies or asthma.

The only good point is how simple it is to transition to hard floors from carpets by flicking the switch. Designed with practicality in mind, this vacuum cleaner is equipped with a powerful motor that effectively picks up dirt and debris from various surfaces. Pay in 3 is a form of credit, may not be suitable for everyone and use may affect your credit score.The pet hair brush is largely effective, but at times we found that pet-hair got stuck to the underside of the brush by static charge rather than removed by the vacuum. It's ultra-manoeuvrable, features an on/off brush bar, H13 HEPA filter and Intellicare technology to help protect your carpets.

While the side suction on the head ensured it picked up dirt alongside the corner of the room right up to the skirting boards, it did struggle with larger pieces of debris such as cardboard and paper, however. Starting life on the consumer PC press back in 1998, David has been at the forefront of technology for the past 20 years. The swivel floor nozzle is meant to make it easier to move around furniture, but it actually makes the weight harder to balance. Aside from its wide cleaning radius and option to turn off the brush bar, we don’t think the Hoover H-Upright 500 Reach is a user-friendly vacuum cleaner.The Hoover H-UPRIGHT 500 PLUS is a vacuum cleaner that offers efficient and thorough cleaning for your home. When the brush bar is on it will agitate the carpet fibres so you easily lift out dirt and debris and when you switch it off it will leave your delicate surfaces scratch free. While we found the body to be a little on the bulky side, the agile head makes the machine easy to glide around the room, around and under furniture. Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest.