The 4 Best Handheld Vacuums of 2024, Tested and Reviewed [Video]

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When you have a small mess in a hard-to-reach spot or simply can’t be bothered to haul out a full-size vacuum for a quick clean-up, reaching for a lightweight handheld vacuum is definitely the move. Among the best vacuums, a good handheld vacuum cleaner can quickly and easily clean crevices, countertops, car interiors, and the various nooks and crannies of your home as well as high-up spots for reaching cobwebs and more — just a few spots where robot vacuums can’t go and more portable than cordless sticks vacuums.  

We tested 10 portable handheld vacuums to see how they cleaned up Cheerios, flour, coffee grounds, cat litter, and dog and cat hair on hardwood floors, carpeting, and in a car. The best handheld vacuum overall and the most affordable, too, is the Black+Decker Dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum. …