The Best Handheld Vacuums for Quick and Easy Cleanup Jobs

"Any parent, pet owner, messy cook, dorm room inhabitant, or regular control freak can understand the necessity of locating the best handheld vacuums on the market. In a life where crushed goldfish dust abounds, sticky baby puffs crunch underfoot, and garlic peels blow like tumbleweeds across the kitchen floor, a person needs a vacuum cleaner that requires little storage space and has powerful suction and extreme ease of use."

"The other great thing about handheld vacuum cleaners is that they're, on average, a quarter of the price of stick vacuums, but not without the bells and whistles. They still boast considerable battery life, rechargeable and portable designs, and bagless construction. And they're far more effective in tight spaces-car seats, upholstery cracks, and other areas with pet hair accumulating in abundance-than your average cordless stick vacuum. Here are five our editors have tested and loved, starting at $16."

"Commerce writer Julia Harrison calls the WandVac "nothing short of life-changing." She reaches for this "tiny workhorse" on the occasions of "too much hair on the bathroom floor, too much hair on the couch, too much hair on my doormat." Its abbreviated run time (not much longer than 15 minutes) is offset by the incredible suction it uses and its seeming inability to clog. Harrison promises she does not go easy on this portable vacuum, which has picked up its fair share of foo"

Compact handheld vacuums combine strong suction, portability, and simplified storage to handle small spills, pet hair, and tight spaces more efficiently than full-size upright or cordless stick vacuums. These devices typically cost far less than stick models while still offering rechargeable, bagless designs and useful battery life. Handhelds excel in car interiors, upholstery cracks, and other hard-to-reach areas where pet hair accumulates. Recommended models include the Shark WandVac for overall use, a Dyson car/boat model for maximum suction, and budget options starting near $16 for basic portable cleaning needs.

Read at Architectural Digest