25.3.2020

I have been looking for a Cordless vacuum with strong suction for a while now and i needed one which was especially good at picking up pet hairs. I am currently a cat owner, unfortunately my cat moults all the time so I am in constant battle with finding hair everywhere.I was recently asked to review the new Hoover H-Free 200 Pets cordless vacuum at home in return of my honest and if need be, opinionated review The first thing i noticed unpacking the vacuum was how many attachments that came inside the box, i was mainly interested with testing out the general motorised roller attachment and the motorised pet hair attachement.The vacuum all clicked together with ease and I must say looks pretty nice.After reading the instructions i put it on charge and left it for about 3-4 hrs, on the battery there is a small LED light but I couldn't tell from it whether the battery was fully charged or not. The Hoover is quite light to carry so makes it easy to reach hard places such as the top of curtains or into corners. Switching on the vacuum is easy to do as it is simply a trigger button but there is also a small lever located just above the trigger that when pressed turns the vacuum on in permanent mode which is handy when cleaning for an extended period but I found myself keep catching this switch whenever i tried to hoover and after a while it really started to annoy me. This is either a really bad design flaw from Hoover or I just have fat finger syndrome. I also currently own another cordless vacuum which does not have this problem so i think Hoover should re think the design of it. Because of this I deducted a star from the vacuums rating.Suction power of the vacuum is excellent, in fact it is actually better than most plug in vacuums I have ever owned and my current other cordless one.It was then time to try out the pet hair attachment. The roller bar attachment was easily removed by pressing a small button at the bottom of the extension tube, the pet hair attachment then simply clicked into place and was ready to use. My cat has his own cushion on my sofa, every day he moults the equivalent of a small golf ball of hair so to really test the pet hair attachment I left his cushion untouched for a few days. The pet hair attachment is motorised so made the job real easy to de-fur. After only a few passes with the pet hair attachement the cushion was completely clear and free of hair, amazing and so easy. All the hair was collected into the hoover's round clear bin located at the base of the vacuum. Emptying it was even easier, you simply hold the main part of the Hoover over your bin and then press another small button that releases its contents, simple! Another minor fault i have found with the vacuum however is the size of the bin, it's only 0.7 litres so i made probably 2 visits to my bin to empty it whilst cleaning the whole house, i think most other cordless vacuums these days are a similar size but this again could be improved.The vacuum has 2 power modes, a normal power one which only uses the hoover's suction, the other is Auto mode which adapts to whatever type of floor you are cleaning. Switching power modes is easy via a small button on top of the main base, the low power mode will extend the battery running time by approx 15 minutes if used correctly and i actually found this mode was adequate to pick up most debris although i did need to switch to Auto mode for a few minutes whilst i vacuumed up some cat litter.Manoeuvring the vacuum is a breeze as you can switch between 90° and 180° angles with a flick of the wrist, this helps with cleaning around objects and into corners. The roller bar has 3 LED lights that are permanently turned on whilst the vacuum is in operation and they came in really handy whilst i cleaned under my furniture or any dark areas that need illuminating.I unfortunately haven't been able to fully test the Battery in terms of running time yet, the instructions advise that it will last for up to 40 minutes continuous use when in low power mode and 25 minutes when in Auto mode, either way the vacuum is adequate to clean both upstairs and downstairs of a standard sized house.The Hoover H-Free 200 Pets cordless vacuum is a really good vacuum, especially if you are a pet owner and i would have awarded it 5 Stars if the awkward switch above the trigger was moved and the size of the waste bin was increased.

28.3.2020

We have pale carpets throughout our home and a black cat, which isn’t the best of combinations! As a result, regularly vacuuming is a priority for me and I frequently find myself having to undertake this task on a daily basis due to our cat losing so many of her long black hairs. I was getting fed up with having to continually go downstairs to collect the Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner in order to vacuum upstairs so we made the decision to purchase an additional product.Luck was on our side as I had the opportunity to receive the Hoover H-Free 200 in return for my honest feedback. The product was well packaged on arrival and was accompanied by an 8 page instruction manual.I initially felt quite overwhelmed due to there being so many different parts, but they were easily assembled with minimal effort.It was a little disappointing to read that the initial charge should be for at least 24 hours, particularly as I was eager to try it out. I waited approximately 26 hours and the vacuum clear was fully charged which is indicated by the red charging light turning white.The weight is very similar to our Dyson cordless vacuum at 1.5 kg, so it’s not back breaking to transport from room to room. The vacuum cleaner has two modes, with the one mode enabling the brush bar section to adapt to the flooring type and the other being the normal mode.I found the “on” trigger switch to be a little awkward, particularly as you can either keep your finger pressed on it whilst you’re vacuuming or you can click another switch which will leave it permanently on. However, the location of the permanent switch is a real negative for me as I constantly found myself bumping it whilst I was vacuuming and I initially couldn’t work out why the cleaner kept stopping. This is a bad designer fault which Hoover needs to address.Whilst the brush section makes close contact with the carpet/flooring, the section isn’t as powerful as I had expected and I found myself having to re-vacuum some areas of flooring to pick up bits such as stray lengths of cotton. However, this is sometimes an issue I experience with Dyson as some hairs can often become buried in the carpet pile.The motorised pet hair attachment is easily clicked into place and most certainly lives up to its name as it made light work of collecting all of the loose fur. Manoeuvring around objects is effortless as the vacuum has two angles of 90° and 180°.A feature I love with this product, which Dyson has omitted, is that there are three LED lights on the brush section, so you can clearly see the area you are vacuuming. Another feature that I find most favourable is that it is much quieter than any other vacuum cleaner that I’ve owned so I don’t feel so guilty when vacuuming when my husband is still fast asleep in bed!Whilst my intentions for the vacuum cleaner are for it to be used and stored upstairs, in order to fully try it out and test it for the purpose of this review, I vacuumed my entire three bedroom house with no issues with the battery failing.The transparent dust cup holds a fair amount and is easily emptied and reattached. The vacuum cleaner can be wall mounted if required and the appropriate parts are included in the box.Due to the issue with the trigger switch to leave the vacuum cleaner in the on position, it loses a star, but otherwise a good product which comes with my recommendation.

9.9.2019

I am pretty 'Old School' when it comes to vacuuming and vacuum cleaners but this one has astounded me! So many accessories! Even a spare filter! A spare battery would of been great though but still...you get a lot! It took getting used to at first as it feels a bit heavy when having to carry the motor and battery about in your hand while 'Hoovering'. But after a while, it doesn't feel like it's there anymore and seems to glide back and forth as you vacuum. The suction even seems to pull the hammer-head attachment forward.The light on the hammer-head attachment is quite handy as it shows up a lot of dirt in your path that you may have missed. Especially in the not-so-well-lit/Shadowy areas of your home.One of the niggly bits that I picked up though, is that you tend to focus on what is in the lit up area but you but kind of miss the surroundings that aren't in the lit path. However, this didn't happen too often.It's amazing the amount of dirt and dust this powerful vacuum picks up!! My Gosh...(for a cordless vacuum and all)... Pity it doesn't seem to suck anything up on the sides of the hammer-head attachment and one definitely needs to use the long nozzle attachment to suck up the dirt there... Which means extra work and possibly running out of battery charge. But I guess that's why the hammer-head attachment is so good at sucking up dirt as it seems to be vacuum-sealed to the floor/carpet for that extra strength suction. I haven't yet had the chance to use the rest of the other attachments but I want to try them out in our car and that's where most of the attachments will come in handy. I think with all the car's 'nooks and crannies' it would be ideal. I'm looking forward to that.It is best to hoover on the lower standard setting though as the higher power definitely doesn't give you enough charged-time to vacuum your entire place (unless you have a studio flat) - we have a 1-bedroom flat. It takes quite a long while for the battery to charge with it taking more than 2 and a half hours to charge up. So definitely you would need a spare charged battery ready and waiting to keep things moving. When using the hammer-head attachment, it seems to grab hold and pull in some awkward parts the loose mat/carpet if you have one, as a few times I had to switch it off and pull out the corner bit of the hall-way carpet runner but then again I suppose it is just down to how strong this attachment sucks!It isn't very noisy and although it looks really smart in terms of the look and design - will it be able to 'stand the test of time' and take 'the daily knocks' of one bumping it against furniture, doors and walls?... We all do it! It just seems so precious and a bit fragile. This is something I'm less confident about but then again it is a Hoover so maybe it will survive... I'm interested to find out.

25.3.2020

I was in two minds about whether to buy this vacuum, I have four very hairy pets and so keeping my house pet-hair free is an absolute chore! I was using a Harry (Pet version of a Henry) but I really wanted to try a cordless - so I went for this!I am really in love to be honest. It is super stylish and very small - and man does it pack a punch! It lifts more hair from my carpets than my Harry ever did, and is much quicker and much easier to use. The cordless aspect is just amazing, it saves so much time having to faff about plugging in - with this I just grab it off its very handy wall mount (which is included, very easy to put up, and holds two accessories)

2.4.2020

This Hoover is absolutely brilliant and overall very well thought out and designed. It's extremely flexible and agile, making it easy to get into corners and around furniture. Excellent purchase.Pros:Super lightweight.After slipping a disc a corded normal vacuum is way too difficult and heavy for me. This vacuum is so light and smooth I have no issues carrying it around the house, using it on the staircase etc.The tools.All the attachments are really easy to remove and reattach during cleaning. The upholstery attachment is fantastic for shedding carpets and cat fur. The brush on the main is removable as well which is an absolute GAMECHANGER. I'm not sure why the others don't do this,

19.3.2020

We still have a Dyson animal cylinder and a Dyson handheld cordless. Due to our age and back problems we wanted to replace it with a lightweight cordless stick but didn’t fancy paying huge amounts for a Dyson. We have a big long haired dog and need to vacuum the floors daily. We wanted something we could use quickly and easily that didn't cost the earth and after reading loads of reviews on different cordless vacs decided on the Hoover. So far, we have been very pleasantly surprised. It has great suction, 2 motorised heads and good battery life. It has 2 speeds giving different levels of suction. It just effortless glides over the carpet, mats and hard floors. It also comes with 3 attachments and a spare filter.

10.9.2019

I took delivery of the H-Free 200 Pet on Friday so have been using it instead of my usual cordless cleaner over the weekend and some things it does very well, although there are some things that I'm not so impressed with. Let's start with the positives, it's very light weight and easily manoeuvres around and under furniture and those hard to reach places, it picks up incredibly well on hard floors and despite initially wondering "why" I actually like the light which makes it easy to see if you've missed something, it's easy to empty and unlike some other stick cleaners has a continuous button so you don't have to keep you figure on the trigger while you're vacuuming and it's also well balanced so stands up on it's own if for example you need to move something to clean behind it.

6.9.2019

Used my H-Free 200 for the first time and very impressed. The amount of dust and debris it has picked up from first use has made me feel ashamed! I have a 5 month old little boy and hes starting to crawl so need my carpets to be really clean. I also have a challenge as my hair is super long and I seem to shed loads! When he crawls he is picking up my hair in his hands so hoping over the coming month this hoover eradicates the issue. It picked up a very large volume of my hair. I then used it for a second and third time and its still finding my hair and picking it up. The ease of removing the brush and cleaning it also means my trapped hair can be removed instead of clogging the vac up.

22.3.2020

We’ve had the hoover for nearly two weeks now and have a few pros and cons for it.The hoover is easy to manoeuvre and very lightweight, our children love to use it and they are 6 & 3. We’ve used it every day and cleaning the hard floors is much quicker. There is a great assortment of tools which change with ease to clean the stairs and sofas. Also include is a wall mount which we haven’t put up yet, mainly because the hoover stands up on its own without needing to be propped up on a mount. It is really quick to empty and clean out including the roller which does get clogged with hair but takes seconds to clear. After each use we put it back on charge, with one charge we've hoovered 3 rooms,

5.9.2019

Received my hoover and it was really easy to install did not need to use instructions at all. Love that there are so many attachments and a neat little bag to keep them in. I have found the hoover works a lot better on hard floor compared to carpet (there is a carpet button but I never noticed a difference). Picks up a lot of dust which Is shocking how much you can see with the lights on the front. It is ideal for getting under furniture due to being so slim so I could finally reach under my freestanding bath which I have never been able to fully do before. I have used the attachments on the stairs, sofas and curtains and have been happy with my results. Overall a really good product to get into every area of your house,

9.9.2019

Hoover H-FREE 200 PETI'm currently putting this nifty cordless stick vacuum through its paces.It's still early days but my initial views are as follows:-- Packaging is good and the box isn't that heavy so could pick up in Store, Online or Click & Collect.- First and foremost, unpack the battery and set to charge, because you'll be wanting a trial run real soon.- The instruction manual has pictures and a component list, this makes putting it together quite easy.- It's an agile little number and corners well, the light is also a great thing to have. (I always did like the retro Hoover's light)- As for the tools, well there's a few, some doubling in duty, so not too many of them to get to grips with.

6.12.2019

Great light weight cordless vacuum. We purchased this mainly to remove cat hairs from our settees. We had tried a smaller hand held vacuum and gave up on it as it was pretty useless. The best way to clean was with our corded Dyson Animal, but this is heavy and cumbersome although a great vacuum. We wanted something we could use quickly and easily that didn't cost the earth and after reading loads of reviews on different cordless vacs decided on the Hoover. We have been very pleasantly surprised. It has great suction, 2 motorised heads and good battery life. It has 2 speeds giving different levels of suction. We now use the cordless downstairs for a quick vacuum around the house as well as on the settees.

20.3.2020

Very impressed with the Hoovers suction power, I’ve included a video to show how well it picks up. The battery lasts well and the bin is easy to empty- simply push a button and the compartment opens. In the box there are all the usual extra tools and it’s really easy to connect these. The battery requests a 24hr charge before the first use; after that it only takes 2-3 hours, there is an indicative light which is red while being charged and white when complete. The brush is easy to clean, it comes completely apart so all parts can be accessed. The cyclone part however where the dust collects is not to easy. I recently hoovered some major dust from behind a cupboard and some clumps got caught up which were tricky to remove.

22.4.2020

- I love that this is a freestanding hoover, as we have nowhere to hang it on the wall. It does make a horrible clicky noise when you put it in/out the standing mode, which makes it sound like it's breaking, but it isn't.- The suction is great (possible I'm comparing to our last hoover, which was replaced for age and crap suction!), although on the laminate floors I find that it visibly clears dust but when you wipe your finger across it there's still stuff there, so needs washing as well as hoovering. It's fine for what we need it for, but I'm not sure I'd like it if I had kids crawling around the floor.- It's very light and flexible as the complete hoover,

9.9.2019

Once unpacked I found the hoover easy to put together & to charge up. I've only used the hoover once so far on both a living room carpet & kitchen hard tiles: it's very lightweight (this was one of the crucial points for me as it needs to be light enough for my mum to use too) and easy to manoeuvre but I didn't notice much difference between the power/suction when using the 'carpet' button. I did find the mechanism button that will keep the hoover continually on a bit fiddly but I expect that I will get used to that when I've had more practice in using it. I've still to test the attachments (my next task for my mum!) and still to discover whether the actual charge time does match with the advertised time.

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