I find it easy to maneuvre and you can just take the stick part upstairs but I don't find it heavy to take the whole upstairs. Starting life on the consumer PC press back in 1998, David has been at the forefront of technology for the past 20 years. It also has multi-cyclonic technology that separates dust and pushes it away from the filters, helping to extend their lifespan. 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. You can press the brush bar on/off button at the top of the unit when the Floor Sensor function is OFF.

The foot of this vacuum has been engineered with a flexible joint, helping you to navigate around your home and furniture with ease. Here, you can explore our range of popular, lightweight stand up Hoovers, which promise ease of use, convenient additional tools and effective cleaning. Then you can switch them off for hard floors, so you don’t scratch delicate surfaces or flick debris around. 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.

It’s a bagless design that comes with a bin release that can be easily opened for clean and careful emptying. With the auto button and separate brush bar on, we were impressed with how powerfully it picked up dirt and debris and felt it change suction power between the tiled floor in the kitchen, laminate floor in the hallway and carpet in the living room. There’s a reason that upright vacuum cleaners remain so popular: they’re easy and convenient to use, and quick to get going. The H-Upright 500 Plus comes with two washable HEPA filters (one in the top of the bin and one at the front of the cleaner), which is great news for allergy sufferers. Performance System 4 TOP eco+ ensures great performance on all surfaces, even on carpets, with an energy saving: up to 50%* Moreover, thanks to its efficient filtering system, it releases purified air.

However, you need a screwdriver to remove the brush bar for cleaning, which isn’t the easiest method. It struggles on most hard surfaces and is close to useless at getting dust out of gaps between floorboards. The carpet function is brilliant and can be switched on and off depending on what surface you are hoovering. A 2-in-1 crevice and soft dusting brush is also fitted on the body of the machine, which can easily be detached and added to the hose for use on corners and narrow spaces such as bookshelves, as well as on hard surfaces to avoid scratching them.There is a lever on device which allows you to graduate the suction which the manufacturer says may be needed when doing carpets. Additionally, the H-UPRIGHT 500 has a range of onboard tools, including a crevice tool, dusting brush, and upholstery tool.

The long crevice tool is good to see, as most recent vacuums have a shorter version that’s much less useful.By signing up you agree with this and confirm that you are over 13 years of age, or have the consent of a parent or guardian.

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. A relatively powerful vacuum cleaner with neat storage, the Hoover H-Upright 500 Plus offers decent value. The hose attachment is totally separate so you have to plug it into the back of the Hoover each time you want to use it which I found a bit annoying if I wanted to keep switching between upright and hose.Well-respected large-appliance brand Hoover sells a wide range of vacuums including cordless, handheld, upright and cylinder designs. This pet brush has a motorised bristle bar, which is far more effective at lifting embedded pet hair from sofas, stairs and car interiors. The HEPA filter is also a bonus for all things animal-based, as it traps allergens rather than releasing them back into the air.