Carpet vacuuming—it's got to be done. So, best grab a vacuum cleaner that makes the job a good 'un. To that end, Hoover has come out with another in a long line of upright vacuum cleaner belters that really do the business. The HL4 is what you need in your life. Why? It's got incredible functionality, performance and build quality (with free 3-year warranty), plus great reach, good allergy filtering, and impressive capacity.
With all this, it's no wonder the HL4 is the reviewer's darling, being voted Best Upright Vacuum Cleaner by Good Housekeeping 2023. 'Excellent at cleaning', is what the domestic appliance experts said. But it doesn't stop there. Let's plug in and get going.
6 reasons to get the HL4
1. Performance
Hoover = clean carpets. It's not for nothing that Hoover has become identified with vacuum cleaner performance. A long line of revolutionary cleaners bearing the Hoover marque testifies to this prowess, and the latest of the Hoover upright vacuum cleaners, the HL4, lives up to the rep of its forebears.
Multi-cyclonic technology delivers all the cleaning power you need, with no loss of suction as the dust chamber fills. And this power applies to both carpet and hard surfaces - the HL4 can handle it all. Carpet or no-carpet, the floor's yours.
But here's what might be the most exciting feature of the HL4: a bonafide game-changing inbuilt comb that rids the brushbar of tangles from pet hair courtesy of your faithful friend, lengths of cotton and who knows what else.
2. Functionality with minimal weight
Hoover prides itself on the functionality of its appliances, and the HL4 is an excellent representative example, being stuffed to the brim with useful features. Let's start with the crevice-cleaning and dusting tool, that stores handily on board. So, no annoying need to go looking for that tool just when you need it.
At just 5 kg, the HL4 is a breeze to carry around, especially with its special portable mode (activated with an easy push and lift motion). Easy controls also feature with the floor surface toggle and the straightforward power slider control. With fingertip controls and soft handle, the HL4 is an ergonomist's dream.
Two final benefits to mention. Firstly, emptying the HL4 is a positive doddle. And should you be vacuuming a dark corner and need a little light on the subject, you'll be glad of the powerful dual LED headlights on the front of your cleaning companion.
3. Reach
A few years back, The Four Tops put on record how they liked a vacuum cleaner that gave good range. Well, now you too can reach out with the HL4. How far? There's a 1.5-metre hose, plus a 2.5-metre add-on, that's how far. That's not all though. Factor in a 7.6-metre power cord, and you have a reach that goes above and beyond the rest.
4. Allergy care
If you live with allergies, you'll be delighted to learn that the HL4 is an upright vacuum cleaner with a state-of-the-art HEPA filter.
5. Capacity
One of the key features of upright vacuum cleaners is the good dust capacity. The HL4 doesn't disappoint, boasting a whopping 2.5 litres of space. That's a whole heap of dust.
6. Build
A 3-year warranty is a pretty special offering. It tells you all you need to know about how well this upright vacuum cleaner is put together.
Hoover: The name, the legend
There are some brands that have become synonymous with what they do. Hoover's perhaps the best example. Think vacuum cleaner, think Hoover. However, not every vacuum cleaner is a Hoover. Which is a shame for those that aren't. You can make sure there's no such misery in your house, by opting for the real thing.
Such is Hoover's market dominance, particularly in the UK, that you'll probably have memories of Hoover upright vacuum or cylinder vacuum cleaners being used in your house going way back to childhood. This is because Hoover has been a prominent and reassuring constant in this country, ever since their factory in Perivale, Middlesex, started churning out powerfully effective machines in the 1930s, rejoicing over the years in names such as the Dirtsearcher and the Constellation.
Why upright?
You might be thinking - I've gone cordless, thanks. Why would I want to go back to plugging-in? Well, there are lots of reasons, but chief among them is power. You simply can't get the cleaning oomph with a cordless, so, if you mean business, you've got to go corded.
Corded upright vacuum cleaners can handle different flooring types more effectively too, from kitchen to lounge to spare room. So, whether your flooring's tile or twist, an upright should top the list.
Capacity is also better with a corded upright vacuum cleaner, and storage can often be a lot easier, because upright vacuum cleaners will usually stand by themselves. This is certainly the case with Hoover upright vacuum cleaners, so well worth checking out.
Cleaning up with the Hoover HL4
When you have a floor to clean, you want to get the job done well, quickly, and without any kerfuffle. This is how Hoover has made a name for itself, and the HL4 upright vacuum cleaner doesn't disappoint. Take one of these beauties for a spin around your home and you'll be very pleased you did. It's one of those rare instances of something living up to the hype.
And it's not just dust it likes to pick up. It also picks up prizes all over the place, such as Best Vacuum for under £250 (Ideal Home) and Best Simple Upright Vacuum (Telegraph). It has power, great features and will leave your floor spotless. Tidy.
Buy your Hoover HL4 Upright Vacuum Cleaner now.