The higher release is for easier emptying of the dust container or attaching one of the included cleaning tools to use the vacuum as a cordless handheld for stairs, sofas or in the car.

The end result wasn’t perfect but 65% of the Cheerios were captured on a single pass, while the rest were caught in front and pushed ahead like a snow plough.If you struggle with mobility or carrying a heavy vacuum around for a long period of time, this might be a big help for you. Thanks to the extra efficient 350W brushless motor, the new Hoover Cordless stick grants continuous power1 with no loss of suction: long enough to effectively clean your entire home2 (according to EN 60312-1 clause 5. With the HF9 sometimes I need to fish the last of the debris out myself which is fine, but could be improved upon.

The vacuum has an anti-tangle mechanism that stops hair from getting wrapped around the roller and it works well.Especially in a poky flat like mine, these features that make storage and use easier are always appreciated. Well, that might soon change with the release of the brand’s new HF9 anti-twist cordless vacuum cleaner. After emptying the bin, we then tried the upholstery tool and the crevice tool on the sofa (plus cushions) and skirting board respectively. Synonymous with vacuum cleaners, Hoover has been in the cleaning business for over a century so they definitely know a thing or two about suction.

Unfortunately this lacks an integrated charging cable, although you can still plug in the vacuum if you want it to recharge when you put the cleaner away.I found it needed a bit of a poke and prod to free some of the collected fluff and compacted hair that got in there on my test cleans but this isn’t particularly unusual in a cordless stick. Other nice features include the fact that this vac can stand upright on its own and the wall mount that is included in the box.

You can easily change between hard floor mode, when the brush bar spins more slowly to clean delicate surfaces, and carpet mode when it spins faster to lift up dirt from deep beneath the surface. Unlike the pared-back Hoover HF500, which came with only a crevice tool, the basic HF9 is better equipped. The first few times it happened I thought the battery had run down, but on plugging it into the mains charger I saw it always had over 70% left, and would only turn on after it had been plugged in a few minutes. She lives in a two-bedroom flat with both carpet and hard floor to allow to her to test the suction power and was allowed to keep this sample for long-term testing, meaning we can revisit our verdict in the coming months in case of any issues or further thoughts.

Yes, you can empty it without removing attachments, but it means fluff and dirt needs to pass through a tight u-bend as it transitions from the upward pipe to the bottom of the collection bin. In the box, you'll also find a charger, a 2-in-1 dusting and an upholstery attachment, a crevice tool, a wall mount and a user manual. It’s worth noting that Hoover recommends you run the battery flat before recharging each time, which is not very helpful if you’re just short of enough power for your regular clean.