In general use I found the Hoover manoeuvrable and able to reach reasonably far under low furniture, and front-mounted LED lighting helps you see where problem areas lurk, even if they’re well shaded. The only complaint I have is the control buttons are down on the main unit, which left me having to reach down awkwardly to switch between carpet and hard floor modes and to turn the vacuum on or off.

The HL500PT is built with high performance and ease of use in mind. There is no loss of suction on all floor types allowing you to deep clean carpets with high performance. The push & lift feature makes the HL500PT versatile and portable enabling you to easily take the vacuum anywhere around the house for all your cleaning needs, such as sofas and stairs, even the car. Add the HL500PT Upright Vacuum Cleaner to your home and enjoy all it has to offer. Built in a stylish blue & yellow colourway, the HL500PT is not only aesthetically pleasing but it makes keeping your house clean easier than ever.The Hoover Upright Pet Vacuum Cleaner with Anti-Twist & Push&Lift HL5 is an impressive upright vacuum but it isn’t perfect. It isn’t particularly good at collecting large particles from hard floor.

This model features Anti-Twist technology. An integrated comb prevents hair from wrapping around the brushbar. Specially developed bristles clean deeply on all floors and the robust comb actively untangles hairs and pet hairs while cleaning. At least the dust collection bin is easy to remove and empty. A handle and thumb button on the top release it from the main unit, while a second button near the base opens a trap door to let the contents drop out. Plus, all the filters can be rinsed in clean running water. Hoover HL5 review: How well does it clean? Bagless vacuum cleaners are fantastically convenient. Everything they gather up is stored inside an internal compartment that you simply empty into the bin. This does away with the hassle of removing and attaching bags, helping to keep everything clean and tidy. Where it can’t compete is against the battery power of the Shark cordless upright. This has much stronger suction in its most powerful setting. It converts into its various functions easily and feels very well built. The main unit is easy to lift away from the floor head with the help of your foot, and the 2m extension hose isn’t as tight and cumbersome as I’ve found on some other rivals, particularly the Dyson Ball Animal.One other thing to note is that the turbine-drive doesn’t have the same anti-tangle system as the floor head. As a result, I found it started collecting hair almost immediately. And it’s a bit fiddly to clean out, too, because removing the brush bar involves freeing it from its belt drive. The collection bin can hold 1.4L of dust and debris. That’s slightly less than the 1.8L of the Dyson Ball Animal but still beats the capacity of most cordless models, including the Shark ICZ300UKT cordless upright, which only holds 0.6 litres. The Hoover HL500HM doesn’t just perform brilliantly – it looks great too. The grey and red finish help it look stylish and high-tech, great for people who love appliances with a modern look. Weighing just 6.4kg, it is easy to manoeuvre around your home. The vacuum can operate in a number of modes. There’s the basic upright mode, with the floor head, vacuum unit, wand and handle all connected together. Alternatively, each element can be detached and used interchangeably. However, in our other tests it performed exceptionally well, proving itself exemplary at carpet cleaning and gathering smaller particles from hard floor. Hoover could have been slightly more generous with the attachments, and more easily accessible controls would be high on my wishlist of improvements. However, it’s good value for money for what you get.