Hoover HF522BH H Free 500 Cordless 3-in-1 Stick Vacuum, Black & Red

One small niggle
A good light weight cleaner, works well on carpet wooden floors, easily stored in the airing cupboard meaning I no longer have to lug the Sebo up and down stairs. My one niggle is that after every session I have to strip the filters etc to clean them, so I would recommend keeping an old tooth brush handy. The battery usage is not bad, one charge is enough to do stairs, landing, 3 bedrooms and the bathroom. Update another small niggle is small brush and a long haired wife and dog, so a small pair of scissors comes in handy.

Most convenient vacuum cleaner owned so fa
Excellent for everyday maintenance of the house. Having no cord it makes the whole experience easy and fast. It comes with two batteries but even one is enough to clean a spaceous 2-bedroom apartment. Only downside is that if you have long hair, the power brush for carpets needs to be detached and cleaned thoroughly every week or two. Overall very happy with this choice.

Love this hoover!!...far better than a Dyson V7!
I’m not one for writing reviews but this little hoover deserves much more credit than its getting!
I did my research, read reviews and bought a Dyson V7 pet…wow what a let down…it looked beautiful but was heavy, attachments were annoying and most importantly didn’t pick up any larger ‘bits’.
It went straight back after one use and I took a gamble on this.
What a difference!!! Not only was it cheaper than the Dyson, it’s compact, super lightweight, really nice to use. I love how it can be freestanding and some of the attachments are built in so it’s super quick to change to handheld mode.
I have 3 very young kids, 2 cats and a partner who surfs (SAND EVERYWHERE!!!). Playdoh, endless trails of crumbs, pet hair…people hair….this hoover gets rid of the lot, first go, no second sweeps needed.
It won’t completely replace your big vacuum cleaner, mine is a Henry, I love Henry but he’s so heavy!
I needed a vacuum to quickly run round the kitchen and playroom a few times a day and this is perfect for that.
On hard floors it’s battery will do around 20-25 mins. On carpet about 15 min. I don’t have enough time or patience to vacuum for longer than that anyway! This is all in normal mode, I’ve hardly used turbo as it cleans fab without but turbo will drain the battery faster.
You could get the version with two batteries if you want it to run longer but I’ve never run the battery to empty, I put it back on charge after using and it’s ready to go again when I need it…I’ve never waited 6 hours like some people have commented.
The bin is really simple to empty, filters are easy to pull out and clear anything that gets stuck. It’s quite a small bin though, no problem on hard floors, I empty the bin every couple of days on hard floors but on carpet it really picks up fluff so you’ll have to empty after every use.
I’ve got long hair and that gets caught in the roller brush, but I don’t need to clear it that often. It took me literally 2 mins to pop the brush out, cut down the little ridge on the bar, remove hair and pop it back on. I think all roller bars on hoovers get clogged like this and its really easy to clear this one.
Also loved the LED light on the front, the battery and mode indicator lights are fab and unlike the Dyson you don’t have to keep your finger on the button to make it work.
If you’re looking for something to replace your main hoover, this won’t do it and you’re going to have to spend a lot more money. But I think this is fantastic value, a great design and has made my life a lot easier…and crumb free!

Excellent vacuum cleaner.
This is a great cordless Hoover for every household job we’ve had. The price is fair and makes it good value when compared to the similar quality makes of cordless vacuum cleaner.

From 1 charge it’s good for 1 very thorough clean of our large 2 bed flat, and enough got 2/3 light uses.

It does fill up quickly but the trade off is it’s really light. Charging could easily be done overnight.

The suction doesn’t seem to worsen as it fills at all. The controls are easy to manage and it packs away neatly. The “turbo” mode does improve suction and volume but even on heavily dirtied carpet it hasn’t been actually needed.

The accessories are great but haven’t seen a huge amount of use.
The vacuum is easy to empty and looks smart.

We have had this a couple of months at the time of the review.

Get 3 of these for the price of 1 Dyso
Great wee Hoover by Hoover . Lightweight & easy to use. Instant detatch of the brush head for corners & high spots. So much better than anything else we’ve had before. Also 3 times cheaper than the Dyson Pet cordless.

Light, mobile, sturdy and performs well.
Very light weight and convenient. Easy storage and good suction on high power mode. The extra battery is helpful as this is not designed for long periods of use, but it’s fantastic for regular quick cleans and it’s lightweight but sturdy. The collection drum is quite small, but regular emptying and cleaning is pretty easy. Really pleased with this. Used to have a Henry hoover, and that was big, bulky and heavy. This doesn’t have the overall suction power of a Henry, but i found this hoover to actually be better on carpets because of the rotating brush. And you don’t have cables dragging around!

The freedom and ease of use a cordless vacuum gives
This is my first cordless vacuum and I really like the freedom it gives. I like that it will stand upright and that was one of the reasons I purchased it. If I see any bits on my kitchen floor I just get my Hoover and Hoover them up, so easy. There were two batteries included, which is great. One to charge and one to use. It is not as sturdy looking as a Dyson and although the weight is supposed to be the same , the Hoover seems lighter. Emptying the dust container can be a bit fiddly unless you remove it from the body of the vacuum, which needs doing frequently because the filter needs cleaning.
Overall I am pleased and don’t regret my purchase.

Lightweight and versatile, bit limited on powe
Purchased this as an alternative to a larger corded vacuum. So far it has been good but I’ve noticed a few drawbacks.

Pro’s:
– Lightweight, I was surprised it came in a small flat box, more like a laptop box than for a vacuum cleaner! But kudos to Hoover for not wasting packaging as they managed to fit lots in
– The carpet setting utilises the led lights which is really useful, I turn it on even when using it on flat surfaces
– Quiet, well a lot quieter than a Dyson anyway
– No cables
– Good selection of tools
– Easy to store, it comes apart in sections which then fit together to be stowed in a cupboard or on the wall with the included wall attachment
– Two batteries included (which were pretty much fully charged upon receiving
– Charging time, around 6 hours

Con’s:
– The batteries don’t last as long as I’d have expected, infact in turbo mode you barely get any time our of them, better sticking with normal mode
– Suction, whilst on the whole it’s not bad, if you have some built in dirt you have to use turbo mode, it’s just not got the continuous super suction as a corded, larger vacuum, it’s not terrible though, adequate for general cleaning
– The waste recepticle/hopper, whatever you want to call it, it’s not big, infact it’s quite small and tricky to clean as it curves around inside so can’t get a utensil in to pull dirt ou

Not recommended
I wanted to revisit my review. The item really doesn’t work at all well after my purchase last October. I was initially impressed as it’s a cordless item. It’s got a small collection chamber that gets full quickly and gets blocked by pet hairs. The item is supposed to pull apart into smaller bits for various functions and this would help also to clear the blocked tubes unfortunately these have now ceased up completely. The vacuum has significantly reduced in its functioning rendering it useless. I can’t see the value of this item at all and it will rapidly deteriorate in its function and can’t cope with a 3 bedroomed home in the longer term.

Fantastic
I needed something light and manoeuvrable and it definitely is. Certainly has much more power on the turbo mode though as everyone says the battery doesn’t last as long as I’d ideally like though for daily quick pick ups, even on pet hair, it has been great so far. I’m not remotely bothered that the collection box is fiddly – small price to pay for having something so light and easy.

So glad I got this!
I am very glad I got this vacuum cleaner. I got H-FREE 500 Energy version and I was impressed on how well it worked. At only 33 I suffer from sciatica and manoeuvring the traditional vacuums was getting difficult and painful. I researched a little and found this to be a good compromise between all the features I wanted vs the price I was able to afford. The machine itself is feels expensive and sturdy, all the extras work well and my version came with two batteries that do last as long as the description says they do (in the normal mode). It is super easy to manoeuvre it and the best part is that it lays flat, allowing you to clean under the bed! Like other have said, I too was surprised about how much the little LEDs are useful while your cleaning. I could only find 2 downsides (one of them is a minor observation). 1- The power button is too near the handle, causing you to sometimes turn it off by mistake, it doesn’t happen that often but it would be good to fix this on a later model. 2- because the way the cylindrical brush is made to turn on itself during carpet mode, a lot of strings and hairs will get stuck, you will have to manually cut them out. It is not a major inconvenience, but I know some brands have a little blade you activate by pressing a little pedal and up go the hairs and strings. As a suggestion, it would be nice if the unit came with a place where I could keep the smaller extras.

So glad I got this!
I am very glad I got this vacuum cleaner. I got H-FREE 500 Energy version and I was impressed on how well it worked. At only 33 I suffer from sciatica and manoeuvring the traditional vacuums was getting difficult and painful. I researched a little and found this to be a good compromise between all the features I wanted vs the price I was able to afford. The machine itself is feels expensive and sturdy, all the extras work well and my version came with two batteries that do last as long as the description says they do (in the normal mode). It is super easy to manoeuvre it and the best part is that it lays flat, allowing you to clean under the bed! Like other have said, I too was surprised about how much the little LEDs are useful while your cleaning. I could only find 2 downsides (one of them is a minor observation). 1- The power button is too near the handle, causing you to sometimes turn it off by mistake, it doesn’t happen that often but it would be good to fix this on a later model. 2- because the way the cylindrical brush is made to turn on itself during carpet mode, a lot of strings and hairs will get stuck, you will have to manually cut them out. It is not a major inconvenience, but I know some brands have a little blade you activate by pressing a little pedal and up go the hairs and strings. As a suggestion, it would be nice if the unit came with a place where I could keep the smaller extras.

Lovely vacuum, so far.
Vacuum just arrived. I tried it out with what power was left in the battery. Really easy to use the machine and very easy to assemble. It seemed to pick up my dog’s short hairs very easily. Hopefully, this will be the cleaner for me. I have tried several and this is the best so far.

Great lightweight and very efficient hoove
The two batteries supply more than enough power and are easily charged. I have a three bedroom house and 2 flights of stairs and can clean whole house twice on one charge. It’s very lightweight and can be stored easily when reduced to 69cms tall thanks to clever design The rubbish storage unit can be easily emptied and cleaned. It can also stand alone when not in use, a real plus Great value for money. Thoroughly recommended

I'm lovin' i
I’ve been using this for the past month and I would recommend this product if you live in a small place. It has good suction power, it can get increased with the power button but the battery doesn’t last that long if you do so. It is easy to move around, gets in small corners easily, it’s very light and fun to use! My only downside is the battery, it doesn’t last that long, but it covers my 2 bedroom flat with one charge (unless you go on full power all the way). It also has great tools to remove dust from frames/curtains/high ceilings.

Highly recommended!

Brillia
Got to be one of the best hoovers i have used, light weight, easy to manoeuvre , picks up well. one thing i always hated with the cordless cleaners was emptying as having dogs they always get full very quick and have to get something to scrape out as hairs get stuck . with this model being a smaller tank i have to empty more often . BUT when last used i discovered that if you unscrew the tank / tube waste ect . take out filter which just pulls out and filter , then empty, very easy and takes seconds. use this method all the time now. really happy with this hoover. highly recommend.

Lightweight decent vac, but some drawbacks
When this arrived, it was hard to imagine the vacuum actually was inside because the box was so small, but this is testament to its space saving ability. If you are tight on space, this is a key feature for sure! To summarise, it is a pretty decent vacuum for the cost, lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, but it isn’t ideal on hard floors and when the turbo mode is engaged, you don’t get long before the battery dies. Below I’ve gone into more of the pros and cons:

Pros:
– Very light and flexible. No issues with using it up and down the stairs or in handheld mode to reach up high. It can also go completely flat which is handy.
– 2 batteries means you can have one charging ready for replacing when your other one dies part way through cleaning.
– The brush head isn’t bulky so I can get it part way under the bed, under the doors of the fitted wardrobes and under the radiators with ease.
– All of the tools and parts clip in and out easily, including the parts of the brush bar so you can cut the hair out of it.
– The light on the brush bar is handy.

Cons:
– The cylinder is an absolute nightmare to empty. This was my biggest gripe – I think because it is so slimline, the contents do not just drop out when you release the catch. You have to get in there and dig it all out. I had to open it from the top and take it apart to properly empty it. The dust went everywhere – on me, the outside of the vac – very inconvenient.
– Hardwood floor cleaning was less than impressive. I ended up having to remove the brush bar and just use the stick to suck up crumbs, cat litter and leaves.
– Turbo mode really drains the battery – I have a 3 bed house which is not huge and I needed 3 batteries worth of power to do all of the floors (not counting skirting, ceiling, upholstery or any other dusting). I didn’t find it powerful enough without turbo mode on.
– I wish there was a thin flexible attachment like I’ve seen on other vacs that can fit down the side of dishwashers or under the fridge to get hard to reach crumbs – there are only 3 tools included for upholstery, pet hair and dusting.
– The position of the power button near the handle meant I frequently accidentally turned it off during cleaning, which isn’t a huge deal, but also when I was removing the cylinder, I’d turn it on, which gave me a fright and spread dust back around.

Hoover H-FREE 500 Pets Energy 3in1 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleane
he premise to any good vacuum cleaner is it has to suck(pun intended) and shouldnt take your more time to clean than the floor you are vacuuming. This device ticks all those boxes and has its pro’s and cons.
Disclaimer: I received this as part of a campaign in exchange for an unbiased review and I intend to do so.
Pro’s:
The device is light and doesnt make you feel like you are a twist away from an injury.
It comes with 2 batteries included which makes it easier to continue without running out of juice partway.
has a turbo mode which can help with that stubborn bit of dust.
its got excellent maneuverability.
comes with a pet hair tool for the furniture

Con’s:
small dust bin, means you will be making more trips to clear it
the bin is difficult to empty
lighter means compromises, and its suction power is not as great as some other devices.
no stair tool

Overall a handy device and certainly has its merits, if you are looking for your first portable device its a good one to get and if you are ok with the few compromises then its easy to recommend

Don't be fooled by the size and weight of the box
I was in all honesty sceptical about this product having been a die-hard Dyson fan for a considerable time, even the size and weight of the box made me think this wouldn’t measure up. HOWEVER……the agility of this hoover meant I could get under radiators without banging and bumping the skirting and pipes; I could hoover under the sofa and other bits of furniture because the head and hose tilted to allow it and the head can even turn to a 90 degree angle so that I could get up alongside the kickboards in the kitchen – the upright Dyson was simply too bulky to get into these places.

The hoover is so lightweight by comparison to my old hoover it almost felt insubstantial. I have however found immediate benefits, it can be easily carried around the house, and with no cord trailing, it was picked up and used by my 13 yr old daughter to hoover her own room (she was very impressed). I can definitely see this being a big bonus for anyone that lacks upper body strength, whether due to age or other physical limitation.

The additional small rotary head, which I think they intended to get pet hair of furniture, serves that purpose but it is also fantastic when the top hand held section is detached from the main body and used on the stairs.

The bin is quite small and did prove a little difficult to empty because the pet hair, girl hair and general fluff seemed to lodge around the cyclone part. It was however easy to take the whole bin off and open the filter section so that the filter could be cleared. I personally didn’t mind this but could see how it might annoy some people and when I have looked at other stick style hoovers they are equally limited on bin size.

I have tested the hoover on tile, laminate, carpet and rugs and have found all to be well cleaned. It was as easy as a press of a button to switch between hard floors and carpet modes. The turbo button is also good on problem areas. I did think the standard of hoovering was better generally once I had fitted the window wiper looking gliders that come in the box.

Battery life was fine especially as an extra(separate) battery comes with this model. Its so inconspicuous I haven’t hidden it away in a cupboard although I can see how much less space it will take up and will probably think about using the wall mount in our understairs cupboard.

I have been surprised at how good this hoover works and absolutely love how agile and user friendly it is. I would have given a 5* rating if I did not have doubts about its suction power by comparison with my current hoover. Overall I think with time I might come to prefer it because of the additional features which make it easier to use and increase the ways in which it can be used. I’m a bit of a saddo and I’m looking forward to giving the handheld a go in my car, the upholstery accessory will help to get those sneaky commute snack-crumbs out of the cracks in my seats 😉

when you get it its brillia
I bought this vacuum as a surprise for my wife, it came as Amazon arranged, but it was faulty , rang Hoover who were very helpful, said it was a circuit board problem, Sent it back after contacting Amazon, another was sent but did not arrive , even though it stated handed to resident on tracking , not us it was’nt ,or any of our neighbours. Contacted Amazon again who kindly refunded our purchase which we did not want, we wanted another Hoover vac . Few days later we ordered it again and it arrived . Amazon seem to get lot of bad press but with us they were brilliant. This Hoover vacuum is very impressive, powerful ,lightweight, it stands up on its own and we would totally recommend. The twin battery is excellent, we manage to do our 3 bed twice with one charge. It stores easy and the tools are part of the machine. Why 4 stars, to be picky there no crevice tool and the dust canister is a little small and tapers towards the exit and can be a slight performance removing the debris but not enough to be annoying. For the money its brilliant , having had 2 others of well known makes, this is easily the best. Family and friends have seen it and want one.

when you get it its brillia
I bought this vacuum as a surprise for my wife, it came as Amazon arranged, but it was faulty , rang Hoover who were very helpful, said it was a circuit board problem, Sent it back after contacting Amazon, another was sent but did not arrive , even though it stated handed to resident on tracking , not us it was’nt ,or any of our neighbours. Contacted Amazon again who kindly refunded our purchase which we did not want, we wanted another Hoover vac . Few days later we ordered it again and it arrived . Amazon seem to get lot of bad press but with us they were brilliant. This Hoover vacuum is very impressive, powerful ,lightweight, it stands up on its own and we would totally recommend. The twin battery is excellent, we manage to do our 3 bed twice with one charge. It stores easy and the tools are part of the machine. Why 4 stars, to be picky there no crevice tool and the dust canister is a little small and tapers towards the exit and can be a slight performance removing the debris but not enough to be annoying. For the money its brilliant , having had 2 others of well known makes, this is easily the best. Family and friends have seen it and want one.

Brilliant!
I have only used it 3 times so far but I am really impressed! I would never expect such a lightweight item would work so well. We live in a 2 bed flat with 2 pets (cat and dog) and this hoover managed to pick up all pet hair not only from the hard floors but especially from carpets. The motorised head for carpets works so well with pet hair that makes the classic, heavy vacuum no point using any more. Also, the motorised head makes it even easier to hoover since it practically moves on it’s own and there is no need to push and rub against the carpet to try for a deep clean.
Battery is decent- it lasted around 15-20 mins on standard and carpet mode (no turbo) and allowed me to hoover 2/3 of the flat. But with spare battery this is not a problem since you just put the other battery on and keep going.

Only negative is the bin is not very easy to empty. It is easy to open it but especially if it is full of hair you need something like a stick to help emptying it. But there are so many positives I still give the product 5 stars.

Great Lightweight Hoove
Pros:- Lightweight and easily maneuverable. Much easier to handle than more expensive models from other manufacturers. Two batteries are a big plus. Decent suction coupled with powered rotating brush in the cleaning head provide good lifting performance.
Cons:- Juts a minor one – dust collection container could do with being bigger.
Overall an excellent hoover. Would recommend.

H500
When I first received the vacuum and looking at the box it seemed a bit too small for a vacuum to be in there, but this shows how space saving it can be Both myself and my wife have been using this hoover for over 6 weeks now, and can say that I am very impressed with it. Both myself and my wife put together some pro and cons for the vacuum so you can see how we liked and disliked it. There are more pro then con for this vacuum. Where the cons are: – Charging time – Hard floor cleaning – Battery life (when using turbo mode) – only two tools. Pro – Two batteries (21.6 V 2500mah – Each) – Brush on the wand pick up hair from carpet very well – Brush has a notch to cut out the wound-up hair – Space saving – Stands by itself – High suction (Only on turbo mode) – Easy empty rubbish – Light weight – Handy light on floor so you when the brush is working – One button start As you can see that there are more pros for them vacuum then cons for the price and features you cannot go wrong. I would have liked a few more tools so I could use it within the car as with the attach tool it can be a bit fiddley. The brush is very easy to clean out just have to unclip the roller and the whole brush pops out. The vacuum glides over floors and is very easy to move around been that it is light weight. Threre are different models you can choose from and you will need to get the one that will suit you home.

H500
When I first received the vacuum and looking at the box it seemed a bit too small for a vacuum to be in there, but this shows how space saving it can be Both myself and my wife have been using this hoover for over 6 weeks now, and can say that I am very impressed with it. Both myself and my wife put together some pro and cons for the vacuum so you can see how we liked and disliked it. There are more pro then con for this vacuum. Where the cons are: – Charging time – Hard floor cleaning – Battery life (when using turbo mode) – only two tools. Pro – Two batteries (21.6 V 2500mah – Each) – Brush on the wand pick up hair from carpet very well – Brush has a notch to cut out the wound-up hair – Space saving – Stands by itself – High suction (Only on turbo mode) – Easy empty rubbish – Light weight – Handy light on floor so you when the brush is working – One button start As you can see that there are more pros for them vacuum then cons for the price and features you cannot go wrong. I would have liked a few more tools so I could use it within the car as with the attach tool it can be a bit fiddley. The brush is very easy to clean out just have to unclip the roller and the whole brush pops out. The vacuum glides over floors and is very easy to move around been that it is light weight. Threre are different models you can choose from and you will need to get the one that will suit you home.