She loves collecting and salvaging unique items (much to her other half’s despair) but sniffing out stylish home bargains is her one true love. When she has a spare minute, she loves to do a spot of crafting, having studied textiles at Uni – although she hardly gets the chance with a toddler who keeps her permanently on her toes. Even if you have a large home, I would recommend you buy it as a secondary vacuum to grab when a quick mess happens and speed and convenience are of priority. The Shark Cordless Handheld Vacuum WV200UK is super convenient to store away in a cupboard or just leave out to constantly charge on the bench. Shark does state it is designed to be displayed and with its low profile dock, slick design, and streamlined look, it’s easy to see why. Cleaning the filters is also really well thought out – there’s guidance on the vacuum itself so there’s no need to keep consulting the manual to remove.
Otherwise, it’s an all-round excellent performer, making it our top choice. The Wandvac is great for cleaning loose debris out of the narrow slot of a sliding window, quickly and easily sucking up all of the oats. It also has a decent reach, cleaning 13″ into a 3″ tall slot, which is quite far for these products, and 4″ into a 1.25″ space. It struggled a bit more at removing crushed-up oats from the same type of carpet or a couch cushion. The Wandvac kept sucking down to the couch cushion and left plenty of oat fragments and dust behind. It also left plenty of oats behind on the carpet, even flinging some to the side while cleaning, creating a bigger mess.
Upright vacuums are what most people envision when they think of a vacuum cleaner. The motor, vacuum head, and dustbin are contained in a single unit that plugs into your wall. Upright vacuums tend to have strong suction and a removable hose for getting hard-to-reach messes. While none of the uprights in our guides are discounted for Prime Day, the Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet Reach is similar to the budget pick in our best pet vacuum guide.
Comes with a crevice tool for hard-to-reach places and a scrubbing brush for removal of stuck-on dirt. It includes a lithium-ion battery for lasting power and performance and a washable filter, all at only 2.2 Lb. In addition, we gathered insights on how well shark robotic vacuums each pick transitioned from smooth floors to a carpet, while testing its maneuverability in our living room-inspired obstacle course. Our testers tested the ease of emptying the dust bins, noting if the process was messy, as expected, or thrillingly simple.
There’s a reason Shark vacuums are a top buy—the brand’s offerings come with powerful suction, fully-sealed HEPA filtration systems, and comprehensive warranties, all at affordable prices. Plus, in recent years, the brand has come toe-to-toe with its more expensive rival, Dyson, to release innovative designs for robot vacuums and handheld models. To determine the best handheld vacuums, we filtered models based on their Overall shark robotic vacuums Score, which is based on our rigorous lab tests. In our ratings of handheld vacuums, you can find more details about how each model scored for cleaning ability, noise, and other criteria, as well as how other models fared. The best handheld vacuums Consumer Reports has tested excel at cleaning up small messes, like the Cheerios strewn under and around a high chair or the mess that accumulates in the back seat of your SUV.
While it offers an easier way to mop floors, keep in mind that you’ll need to hold the power button down to trigger the vacuum function of this wet-dry vac. It’s also easy to spray cleaning solution onto your floor, thanks to a well-placed button on the handle, but you may also need to refill the solution often if you’re cleaning a larger space frequently. However, the light on the floor head allows you to see into the nooks and crannies of your home and catch debris hiding under furniture. Overall, this vacuum mop combination is an affordable and easy-to-use option for apartment dwellers or busy households that need a quick cleaning tool for daily use. The iRobot H1 is a good handheld vacuum, but we don’t think it’s worth its full price of $180 at this writing.
Its three-year warranty is one of the strongest among the vacuums we tested. While the Navigator series is now one of Shark’s more basic lines in terms of advanced features, this model still has a removable dust bin and plenty of cord length for cleaning average-sized rooms. An 11-foot-long extension hose also makes it easy to clean drapes or steps without lugging the entire unit with you.