Vacuum cleaners: How to buy the best vacuum cleaner Handheld vacuum cleaners
Handheld vacuum cleaners are compact and convenient
Handheld vacuum cleaners can help to keep car interiors clean and quickly pick up crumbs and mess, getting into the gaps that a larger, heavier vac can't access. But are they a good investment?
Handheld vacuum cleaners explained
Handheld vacuum cleaners are all about convenience - they're usually (though not always) cordless and rechargeable, making them handy for vacuuming cars. A handheld can also save you the hassle of finding the correct attachment on your main vacuum cleaner to suck up crumbs from sofas, cushions and upholstery.
Handheld vacuum checklist
Some useful questions to ask when you're choosing a handheld vacuum cleaner:
- How long does it take to recharge, and how long is its battery life before you have to charge it again?
- Does the vac have a light that tells you when it's fully charged?
- How light is it? Remember you could be holding your handheld vac for several minutes at a time.
- What attachments does it come with?
- Does it have a guarantee?
We've got first look reviews for 10 different handheld vacs, including the Dyson DC35 and the Black and Decker Dustbuster Flexi. Take a look to see how they performed in our handheld vacs review.