If you’ve collected a fair bit of fluff and hair then you may need to open the top flap, pull out the cone and give it all a good shake. There are 2 filters in your cleaner, by regularly cleaning them you can keep the product giving you the best suction power possible and picking up efficiently. Now these are really good examples of what your filters shouldn't look like, because they should be kept clean. As I was cleaning, it became apparent that the H-Upright 500 Plus’ suction power pulls loose dust in from the front before the head has gone over it.

Hoover H-UPRIGHT 500 PLUS user manual (English - 9 pages) Hoover H-UPRIGHT 500 PLUS user manual (English - 9 pages)

Filters can be cleaned by dusting them out at least once per month, for best results wash them in warm water but be sure to ensure they are thoroughly dry before popping them back in the cleaner. The combination of brush bar accessory and powerful suction made this model particularly useful when cleaning under the sofa cushions.However, I still found it to be a bit vigorous, with some of the scattering of rice grains being pushed around on the floor.

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The H-UPRIGHT 500 comes with a range of accessories, including a crevice tool, dusting brush, and extension wand, making it easier to clean hard-to-reach areas.

It's mediocre on hard floors, particularly laminate, where it tends to push dirt around rather than remove it. Running the vacuum cleaner along the skirting board, the H-Upright 500 Plus didn’t perform particularly well at the edges. Genuine Hoover bags will have the unique 'Hoover' logo on them for more information take a look at the short video clip. So let's start with bags, it's going to sound obvious, but the first thing to check is if the bag's full because if it is it will be causing a loss of suction, also check for any rips or tears in the bag. You can also turn the brush bar on and off manually, the latter being particularly useful on thick-pile carpets or hard floors.

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Once complete, I had a relatively clean path through the middle; there was a faint line at the sides, however, where just surface-level dirt had been picked up. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. For those with much-loved pets, our upright vacuum cleaners also come in ‘pet editions’, with additional pet brushes – so cleaning up after your dog or cat has never been easier. you can clean a full flight of 13 stairs without having to balance or move the vacuum from the bottom step. It has a multi-cyclonic dust separation technology and it is highly manoeuvrable thanks to the swivel neck.Our upright vacuums also come with push and lift capabilities and instant release wands, allowing portability for all your above-floor cleaning needs, such as sofas and stairs. The net result is that whether you’re cleaning down low or up high, reach won’t be a problem with this cleaner; you’ll rarely need to lift its full 6. This hose is in pretty good condition, but over time the plastic can degrade and rub against parts of the machine and you can end up with something looking like this. There’s a reason that upright vacuum cleaners remain so popular: they’re easy and convenient to use, and quick to get going.