Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. Lowering the suction makes it easier to push the vac around, but reduces the cleaning power (and the vacuum still requires some effort to push on thick carpets. Upon opening I did worry that the dust compartment looks a little small however i have managed to hoover my whole house with ease without changing it. Int his scenario I found that it was better to use the vacuum cleaner with the brush bar turned off.

Good performance, an Automatic mode and neat onboard storage help make this a decent vacuum cleaner – but attaching the hose to use the accessories is super-fiddly.stretch hose is also convenient in that it lets you reach up high to access stairs, ceilings and awkward corners. 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. I love this new Hoover, it picks up great and right up to the skirting, it was the cheapest vacuum I have bought in some time and I like it the best and it also has a nice long hose for stairs etc, it’s the only recent Hoover I’ve had that picks up cat litter pieces without spitting them out again. Equipped with a powerful 550W motor, it delivers strong suction power to remove dust, dirt, and debris from carpets, floors, and upholstery.

The rotating bristles pick up a lot of dust and dirt from the fibres, plus the strong suction is capable of pulling out pet hair. The long reach of this Hoover is enough to cover a whole flight of stairs, so you won’t need to balance the vac on a step. First, I sprinkled a teaspoon of flour on regular carpet, then sweeping backwards and forwards through the mess with the cleaner.We test both modes in a variety of other cleaning scenarios, such as on stairs or in a car, and consider how easy it is to use. There’s a reason upright vacuum cleaners are such a popular choice – this classic style does it all, with a lightweight, easy-to-manoeuvre design and exceptional cleaning power. But I liked the way it was described and the features particularly the 10m cable which stops you having to switch plugs when doing the job. It’s a worthwhile tool if you have pets, but you can still expect to untangle hair from the bristles to keep it in good nick.