Small but mighty handheld vacuums for every household
While every household should have a vacuum, sometimes the mess you're looking at doesn't require assembling an entire large unit for a quick and efficient clean.
Handheld vacuums, or 'dustbusters', are an excellent investment if you find you're often struggling with small messes throughout the day. They're excellent in the kitchen to clean small food spills and are also really helpful for cleaning your car interior of any grime buildup.
We've picked out seven efficient units below for you to check out, so have a look and see which handheld vacuum might best suit you.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Our overall top pick:
BLACK+DECKER 18V Lithium-Ion Pivot Dustbuster
Affordable and convenient, this small BLACK+DECKER model has triple action filtration to ensure ultimate productivity when it comes to cleaning up messes. The nozzle pivots up to 200 degrees for easy maneuverability, especially in forgotten and dusty corners. Its 18V lithium-ion battery is a high performer for fade-free power and takes just four hours to charge fully. It also features a modern, sleek design that allows for easy depositing of dust and crumbs through a simple side door on the dustbowl.
Based on ability and price, this is our favourite of the lot. You can trust it will get the job done without causing too much of a dent in your savings.
Best-quality vacuum:
Dyson V7 Cordless Vacuum
While this is a stick vacuum, we've included it given its ability to fold down to a handheld. Dyson is well-loved for their high-quality vacuums, and while some of their most recent models tick toward the $1000 mark in price, the V7 is an older model you can grab for just $400 – without compromising on quality. Buy the V7 if you want one that can do both.
Best budget vacuums:
Fityou Handheld Vacuum Cordless
With a high-power motor and effective suction, this small, durable vacuum is perfect for use in both wet and dry conditions. It can easily clean dust, pet hair, and other forms of small grime, and help you get started cleaning up any food-related messes, too. With a removable and washable stainless steel filter, you can ensure it stays in good condition for years to come. You can buy it now for $45.99.
120W Lightweight Handheld Vacuum
This small handheld vacuum is well-equipped to tackle dust in awkward corners, with a 2500mAh lithium-ion battery, which gives a runtime between 25-35 minutes. And since you'll only be using it for tidying up the corners or cleaning major spills, that's beyond enough to keep it going for some time. Just $56.99, this is an excellent starter handheld vacuum if you want to get a sense of how often you'll use one.
Our other favourites:
VacLife Handheld Vacuum
Lightweight and cordless, this is the perfect handheld vacuum for moving around the house. It has two attachments, a brush for loosening the hair and dust before you hoover it up, and a crevice tool for those hard-to-reach spots. There's also an LED light on the vacuum to illuminate your space, making it easy to see your cleaning progress.
Shark ION Cord-free Handheld Vacuum
With a high-speed, brushless motor, this small but mighty handheld vacuum delivers when it comes to a quick and efficient clean. Weighing just 640 grams, it's easy to maneuver around and move to other rooms or out to the car for an extra hand with cleaning. It has a tapered nozzle to help pick up debris of all sizes, and with the Duster Crevice Tool, there's no tight space it won't be able to get to.
BLACK+DECKER Reviva
Another powerful BLACK+DECKER model, the Reviva makes use of lithium technology for strong suction and extra run time. With the ability to clean up both dry debris and wet dirt, this is the perfect handheld to keep around the house. Costing just $59.99 (and reduced down to $55 on Amazon right now), this is another great option that's easy to use and store.
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