Those of us of a certain age will know that Hoover is actually a brand name, rather than just a generic word for 'vacuum cleaner'. Hoover was completely dominant for a long time, after all, and basically renamed the whole category of cleaners. The good news is that Hoover is still operating, and in fact makes better cleaners than ever before, with great mid-range machines.
The perfect example is offered by the excellent Hoover HL4 Upright Vacuum Cleaner , which is reduced by a fabulous 38% on Amazon right now. That means it costs just £149 instead of £239.99, which is price matched at Argos and 99p cheaper than John Lewis .
Even better, Hoover says that the HL4 is its most powerful upright vacuum cleaner ever, which is quite the boast. READ MORE: Steam mop for stubborn stains that's 'light enough for an 80-year-old' £33 off in sale READ MORE: Kärcher pressure washer will quickly spruce up your patio for summer - and it's now 31% off That price means that it's significantly cheaper than one of Dyson's most affordable upright cleaners right now - the Dyson Ball Animal Origin . That vacuum is currently £229.
99 direct from Dyson (reduced from £329.99), which is still a heck of a price to pay. The key thing to know about the Hoover HL4 is that it's not a battery-powered vacuum cleaner - it's got a power cable like a traditional cleaner.
This means it's slightly less adaptable than some alternatives, but it also ensures that it has huge power to crank out in terms of suction.