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Out of the 30 compact suction machines weve tested, these eight standouts deserve your consideration.
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This powerful handheld machine also comes with two attachments: a scrubbing brush and a crevice tool.
The crevice tool definitely came in handy when deep cleaning the nooks and crannies of the car seat.
Nothing is worse than halting your cleanup just to empty your vacuums dust bin every few minutes.
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Along with strong suction, one thing we loved most about this Shark cleaner is its large 14.4-ounce bin.
We found it to get stuck on parts of the high chairs material.
However, wed rather have a well-working vacuum cleaner than one with weaker suction power.
Even our photographer in The Lab commented on how much faster this model cleans than our other handheld options.
During testing, this suction powerhouse zipped through tasks, cleaning up crumbs, cereal remnants, and hair.
TheDirt Devil Whole Homehas a nice, comfortable grip and is easy to maneuver.
It shares the same 2.2-pound weight as theShark UltraCyclone Pro, so it feels well-balanced.
Its been a Spruce favorite for years.
It suctions up crumbs and debris smoothly and works exceptionally well on hard surfaceslike underkitchen cabinetsand on hardwood stairs.
We also highly recommend snagging theBrigii Crevice Vacuum M5for a more portable, on-the-go clean.
Its lightweight, easy to store, and also functions as a duster.
Its a great car vacuum cleaner option as well.
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And the best part is, the fur doesnt clog the machine.
Final Verdict
Our overall favorite handheld vacuum is theShark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum.
Also consider theBlack + Decker Dustbuster Blast Cordless Handheld Vacuum, our best design pick.
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In our experience, this vac is extremely lightweight, easy to use, and a great value.
How We Tested the Handheld Vacuums and Dustbusters
We haveextensively testedover 30 dustbusters inThe Laband at home.
The lightest on our list is theBrigii M5 Cordless Crevice Vacuum, which is under a pound.
Our (surprise!)
best built-in attachment mention goes toBlack + Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Hand Vacuumfor its attached crevice tool.
Another Black + Decker model, ourbest designpick, has a built-in flip brush, another handy attached accessory.
Though, there are corded models on the market, too.
can be converted in a matter of seconds.
Why Trust The Spruce?
For this guide, she thoroughly combed through our extensive testing data from The Lab and our home testing.
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The Black+Decker Flex Cordless Handheld Vacuum easily removed hair from car seats.The Spruce
The Black+Decker Flex Cordless Handheld Vacuum easily removed hair from car seats.The Spruce
During testing, we always assess how smoothly each vacuum can be emptied.The Spruce
The Black+Decker dustbuster blast Cordless Handheld Vacuum has a long nozzle with a flip-up attachment for cleaning hair off carpets.The Spruce
We loved how flexible the hose was on this Black+Decker model, which makes it especially great for reaching under furniture.The Spruce
