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North Wales Live
27-05-2025
- North Wales Live
'I tried Hoover's £109 cordless vacuum cleaner that beats out Shark's £250 model'
One of the major perks of this job is the chance to test out a variety of gadgets and gizmos, particularly when they're as essential to the household as a vacuum cleaner. I've been trialling the Hoover HF9 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner With Anti Hair Wrap, which has just seen its price slashed from £249 to £109 with the discount code POWERFUL. This 56% reduction makes it £34 cheaper than Amazon's listed price (£143) and a whopping £140.99 less than Shark's Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum (£249.99). Hoover claims that the HF9 provides the 'perfect balance of suction power and effective run time for the whole house'. The company touts 'double the suction power' compared to some 'popular competitors', and the device features Anti-Twist technology, which – much like Shark's Anti Hair Wrap – automatically removes hair from the brush bar during cleaning. This made it the perfect choice for our home, given our little dog's constant shedding necessitates daily vacuuming. The Hoover comes with three modes – Hard Floor, Carpet and Turbo – which adjust the suction power according to different surfaces. The Carpet and Turbo modes are quite noisy, but this is to be expected given the increased suction power and is a small price to pay considering the ability to remove dirt embedded in the carpet. I've come across some customer reviews describing the HF9 as too heavy – I'd characterise it as sturdy. It certainly carries some heft, but this is more than compensated for by its ease of manoeuvrability, reports the Mirror. It sails smoothly over our laminate flooring, and the flexible brush head allows for easy cleaning in various directions, be it around table legs, along skirting boards or into corners. However, those who find lifting heavy items challenging might strain if using it for extended periods. The vacuum's battery can endure for 30 minutes – ample time for a comprehensive clean of our modest three-bedroom house – with the LED display indicating the remaining battery life in minutes to prevent any surprises. I managed to clean the house from top to bottom with plenty of battery to spare and found no missed debris during a quick post-hoover inspection, so it certainly scores points there. For me, though, the standout feature of the Hoover HF9 is the LED lights on the brush head. Considering myself rather neat and tidy, I was taken aback when the lights revealed all the dust and dog hair that had escaped my old Dyson. This revelation allowed me to revisit and thoroughly clean all the hidden spots, transforming it into a handheld vacuum with the included crevice tool to tackle tricky areas like cabinet sides or stair cracks. I'm comparing this vacuum to our Dyson Cyclone V10, which boasts double the Hoover's runtime, but at £299.99, it's nearly triple the price. Our reliable old Dyson served us well, but we had to retire it when it started scratching the floor, resorting back to a traditional broom. The Hoover, with its rubber wheels, has thankfully allowed me to abandon the broom and save considerable time by quickly running it around the house each day. The freestanding 'Park and Go' feature is another clever addition I didn't realise I needed; it's incredibly convenient to be able to leave the vacuum standing on its own while moving obstacles – like the dog bed or a line of trainers. Ultimately, the Hoover HF9 may not outshine premium competitors like Shark and Dyson, but it's certainly just as effective and therefore the obvious choice considering its significantly lower price. Many of its features seem designed for simplicity – in a positive sense. It's incredibly easy to assemble within seconds, simply slot the three parts together and off you go. Emptying the dustbin is equally uncomplicated, accomplished literally at the push of a button. Given the substantial price difference compared to its main rivals, the vacuum HF9 more than meets the mark for cleaning dust, dirt and – crucially for our household – dog hair. So much so that it raises the question, why spend hundreds on a Shark or Dyson when this £109 vacuum does the job perfectly well?
Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Daily Record
'My new Hoover vacuum is £190 cheaper than Dyson with feature I can't live without'
The Hoover HF9 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner With Anti Hair Wrap is more than half price, beating rival deals from Amazon and Shark One of the major perks of this job is the chance to test various gadgets and gizmos, particularly when they're household essentials like a vacuum cleaner. I've been using the Hoover HF9 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner With Anti Hair Wrap, which has just seen a price drop from £249 to £109 with the discount code POWERFUL. This 56% discount makes it £35.99 cheaper than Amazon 's asking price (£144.99) and £138.49 less than Shark's Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum (£247.49). Hoover claims that the HF9 provides the 'perfect balance of suction power and effective run time for the whole house'. It's said to have 'double the suction power' compared to some 'popular competitors' and features Anti-Twist technology, which – much like Shark's Anti Hair Wrap – automatically removes hair from the brush bar as it cleans. This made it the perfect choice for our home, given our little dog is constantly shedding to the point where we need to vacuum daily. The vacuum comes with three modes – Hard Floor, Carpet and Turbo – which adjust the suction power for different surfaces. The Carpet and Turbo modes are quite loud but that's not surprising considering the extra suction power and is worth it given the ability to remove dirt embedded in the carpet. I've read some reviews from customers who found the HF9 too heavy – I'd describe it as robust. It certainly carries some weight, but this is more than compensated for by how easy it is to manoeuvre, reports the Mirror. It glides effortlessly over our laminate floors and the flexible brush head means it's easy to clean in different directions, whether that's around table legs, along skirting boards or into corners. However, those who struggle with lifting heavy objects may find themselves straining if using it for extended periods. The Hoover's battery can last for 30 minutes – more than enough for a thorough clean of our modest three-bed house – with the LED display showing how much battery life is left in minutes so you're not caught short. I cleaned the house from top to bottom with plenty of battery remaining and couldn't find any bits of debris I'd missed when performing a little post-Hoover inspection, so it's a winner on that front. But for me, the standout feature of the Hoover HF9 is the LED lights in the brush head. I consider myself pretty clean and tidy, so I was shocked when the lights illuminated all the dust and dog hair I'd missed when using our old Dyson. This allowed me to go back and really get into all the nooks-and-crannies for a more thorough, deep clean, converting it into a handled vacuum with the included crevice tool to tackle tricky areas like the sides of cabinets or cracks of the stairs. I'm comparing the vacuum to our Dyson Cyclone V10, which offers double the runtime of the Hoover, but at £299.99 it's almost three times the cost. Our once-reliable Dyson had a good innings, but we had to stop using it when it started scratching the floor and revert to an old-fashioned broom. The Hoover has rubbery wheels, so I've finally been able to ditch the broom and now save so much time by giving it a quick run around the house each day. The free-standing 'Park and Go' feature is another clever feature I now can't live without; it's incredibly handy being able to leave the vacuum standing unaided when moving objects out of the way – such as the dog bed or a row of trainers. Ultimately, the Hoover HF9 may not stand head-and-shoulders above premium rivals like Shark and Dyson, but it's easily just as good and therefore the clear winner considering it's so much cheaper. Many of its features appear to be designed for simplicity – in a good way. It's incredibly simple to assemble within seconds, simply slot the three parts together and away you go. Emptying the dustbin is equally straightforward and done literally at the press of a button. Given the huge price difference compared to its biggest rivals, the Hoover HF9 is more than adequate for cleaning dust, dirt and – most importantly for our house – dog hair. So much so that it begs the question, why fork out hundreds on a Shark or Dyson when this £109 vacuum does the job perfectly well?
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Hoover cordless vacuum easily as good as Dyson but £190 cheaper
I compared Hoover's HF9 cordless vacuum cleaner to my Dyson V10 and there was one clear winner that's just had a £140 discount The opportunity to try out various gadgets and gizmos is a major perk of this job, especially when they're a household essential like a vacuum cleaner. I've been using the Hoover HF9 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner With Anti Hair Wrap, which has just been reduced from £249 to £109 with the discount code POWERFUL. This 56% discount is £34 cheaper than Amazon 's asking price (£143) and £140.99 less than Shark's Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum (£249.99). Hoover says the HF9 offers the 'perfect balance of suction power and effective run time for the whole house'. It's said to boast 'double the suction power' compared to some 'popular competitors' and features Anti-Twist technology, which – similarly to Shark's Anti Hair Wrap – automatically removes hair from the brush bar as it cleans. This made it the ideal choice for our house, as our little dog is constantly shedding to the point that we have to vacuum every day. The Hoover has three modes – Hard Floor, Carpet and Turbo – which adjust the suction power for different surfaces. The Carpet and Turbo modes are fairly loud but that's not surprising given the extra suction power and is worth it considering the ability to remove dirt embedded in the carpet. I've read some reviews from customers who found the HF9 too heavy – I'd describe it as robust. It certainly has some weight to it, but this is more than offset by how easy it is to manoeuvre. It glides effortlessly over our laminate floors and the flexible brush head means it's easy to clean in different directions, whether that's around table legs, along skirting boards or into corners. Having said that, someone who struggles lifting heavy objects may find themselves straining if using it for longer periods. The vacuum's battery can last for 30 minutes – more than enough for a thorough clean of our little three-bed house – with the LED display showing how much battery life is left in minutes so you're not caught short. I cleaned the house from top to bottom with plenty of battery remaining and couldn't find any bits of debris I'd missed when performing a little post-Hoover inspection, so it's a winner on that front. But for me, the standout feature of the Hoover HF9 is the LED lights in the brush head. I consider myself pretty clean and tidy, so I was shocked when the lights illuminated all the dust and dog hair I'd missed when using our old Dyson. This allowed me to go back and really get into all the nooks-and-crannies for a more thorough, deep clean, converting it into a handled vacuum with the included crevice tool to tackle tricky areas like the sides of cabinets or cracks of the stairs. I'm comparing the Hoover to our Dyson Cyclone V10, which offers double the runtime of the Hoover, but at £299.99 it's almost three times the cost. Our trusty old Dyson has had a good run, but we had to stop using it when it began scratching the floor and revert to an old-school broom. The Hoover has rubbery wheels, so thankfully I've been able to ditch the broom and now save so much time by giving it a quick run around the house each day. The free-standing 'Park and Go' feature is another nifty feature I never knew I needed; it's incredibly handy being able to leave the Hoover standing unaided when moving objects out of the way – such as the dog bed or a row of trainers. Ultimately, the Hoover HF9 may not stand head-and-shoulders above premium rivals like Shark and Dyson, but it's easily just as good and therefore the clear winner considering it's so much cheaper. Many of its features appear to be designed for simplicity – in a good way. It's incredibly simple to assemble within seconds, simply slot the three parts together and away you go. Emptying the dustbin is equally straightforward and done literally at the press of a button. Give the huge price difference compared to its biggest rivals, the Hoover HF9 is more than adequate for cleaning dust, dirt and – most importantly for our house – dog hair. So much so that it begs the question, why fork out hundreds on a Shark or Dyson when this £109 Hoover does the job perfectly well?
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Seniors swear by this easy-on-the-hands jar opener: It's down to $12 for a few hours
In a world full of affordable gadgets and gizmos, only a select few are truly excellent at solving life's most annoying problems. Take, for example, the EZ Off Jar Opener. Developed for seniors and those with arthritis or weak hands, the tool does exactly what you'd expect: opens your jars easily so you don't have to struggle. Just install it under a cabinet and twist off all the lids your heart desires. Sounds like a kitchen lifesaver, right? Well get this — it's also a money saver, seeing as it's down to just $12 (from $20) at Amazon. But hurry! This limited-time lightning deal is going fast. It's fair to say anything this helpful that costs just $12 is a worthy investment. But beyond the low price, you're saving so much energy with this gizmo. Instead of attempting to open a vacuum-sealed jar for what feels like forever and breaking a sweat, you're buying back that time. At 40% off, this is as low as we've seen it in months, but the deal will end once it's 100% claimed, so add it to your cart, stat. The EZ Off Jar Opener works like an extra-strong, extra-sharp vice grip. Just insert a jar until it's caught on the metal teeth. With both hands, twist to pop off the lid. That's it! You'll need to install it with three included screws, and it comes with adhesive so it'll stay put while you're doing the job. When placed underneath a cabinet, it'll take up very little space. You'll hardly notice it. Amazon customers are seriously obsessed with the EZ Off Jar Opener — more than 22,000 gave it a flawless five-star rating. "I got so tired of the twist things you find in the kitchen sections of stores," explained one shopper. "My 90-year-old father has arthritis and couldn't open anything that wasn't easy to twist off. This item is genius! It will open even the tightest jar, bottle, etc. Love it!" "I installed this without my wife knowing it," wrote a sneaky spouse, "so when she saw me using it, she asked, 'What are you doing?' and then came over and said, 'Oh, that's cool.' It installed under the counter easily ... and is not noticeable, even when sitting down, but works really, really well." "Works great for this senior," raved a third fan. "Easily installed under my kitchen counter. It isn't visible and works great, even opens stuck Mason jars! Great gift for any senior or anyone with wrist or finger mobility issues like arthritis. I really didn't expect it to work so great, but this does the job perfectly." "This is one of the best jar openers I've seen in my lifetime," gushed a generally pleased user. "I work with the elderly and highly recommend it for them as well. If it's a holiday or birthday, I'll buy it for my clients and install it for them. One little twist and [the] lid opens. [The] only problem would be if you try to open a really big jar, and you have to lift it up to the jar opener and you're not strong enough to hold the jar." "I love that this thing is hidden under my cabinet," said a final buyer. "I can now open jars that used to be impossible. [The] only problem is that it can chew up a metal lid. Small price to pay for reliable access!" And when it comes to cans... If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
