Before you clean or unclog a vacuum cleaner, it’s vital to unplug it from the electrical socket.

Exhaust air comes out almost horizontally, which can blow away debris you haven’t cleaned yet.Thinking of buying the Hoover H-Handy 700 Express?

Read our in-depth review to find out whether this handheld vacuum is worth buying..The Hoover H-Handy 700 Express is a cordless.handheld vacuum cleaner.

weighing less than 1kg.Designed for quick clean-ups, it has a compact design and an attractive appearance.. During our testing, we found that the 700 Express provides decent performance for quick cleaning tasks, such as spilt crumbs, cat litter, or cereal.

We also liked the docking station, which ensures the vacuum is always charged and ready to use..

However, it lacks the suction power of higher quality handheld vacuums and doesn’t have a motorised brush bar.HEPA filters trap 99.97% of dust and other allergenic particles (of greater than 0.3 microns in size), so far fewer allergens are released into the air.. You’ll need to clean the washable filter regularly to maintain the vacuum’s suction (at least once per month.)

Duronic also sell spare filters.Unfortunately, the washable filter is quite difficult to remove, which is a shame.. Emptying & Cleaning.

Like most low-budget bagless vacuums, emptying the dust canister simply involves unclipping it and pouring dirt into a bin..This is a simple and quick process, but we found the lack of an internal collar to push out stubborn dirt means you may need to pull clumps out by hand.