Photo:People / Dera BurresonA good handheld vacuum is key to keeping your home clean at all times. Rather than having to pull out yourfull-sized vacuumwhenever you need a quick clean-up, these lightweight dustbusters will have things spick and span in no time. Whether you’re dealing with pet hair, dust, or stray Cheerios, these little vacuums easily handle small messes.We’vetested 30 handheld vacuums, and these five out-cleaned the competition. The best models at Amazon include vacuums from Shark, Bissell, and Black + Decker, and prices start at just $41.Best PEOPLE-Tested Handheld Vacuums at AmazonShark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum, $80Shark Wandvac Cordless Handheld Vacuum, $90 (orig. $130)Black + Decker Dustbuster Furbuster Handheld Vacuum, $68 (orig. $100)Bissell AeroSlim Handheld Vacuum, $41Black + Decker Gen11 AdvancedClean+ Dustbuster, $59 (orig. $70)Shark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld VacuumPeople / Dera Burreson$80 at AmazonWhen we tested this vacuum, we were amazed at how quickly it sucked up messes: It uses two internal air streams to create a super powerful suction. It’s so good, in fact, that many reviewers even compare it to Dyson models, withone shopperwriting it “works as well as a Dyson,” and adding that the battery “lasts longer per session” than Dyson models.Shark Wandvac Cordless Handheld VacuumPeople / Dera Burreson$130$90 at AmazonIf you’re looking for a vacuum you’ll actually be excited to use, this is it. We found ourselves reaching for this Shark vacuum multiple times per week, thanks to its lightweight and powerful design. You’ll be just as satisfied with it when it’s left out, too, since its sleek look will make you want to show it off.Black + Decker Dustbuster Furbuster Handheld VacuumPeople / Rachel Marek$100$68 at AmazonIf you’re looking toclean up pet hair, consider this Black + Decker dustbuster. It’s the best handheld vacuum we’ve found for pet hair, thanks to its powerful suction that easily removes fine hairs from many surfaces, including hard floors, carpet, and upholstery. It even sucked up kibble with ease.Bissell AeroSlim Handheld VacuumPeople / Dera Burreson$41 at AmazonThis handheld vacuum from Bissell is perfect for your home’s tiniest nooks and crannies. Its crevice brush attachment is able to suck dirt and debris from hard-to-reach places, which is why it’sideal for your car, couch cushions, and even your computer keyboard.One reviewercalled it the “perfect little vacuum for small daily tasks” since you’ll reach for it again and again, leaving your home tidier between weekend cleans.Black + Decker Gen11 AdvancedClean+ DustbusterPeople / Dera Burreson$70$59 at AmazonThis Black + Decker dustbuster is perfect for homes with messy little ones since it’s able to suck crumbs out of the fluffiest carpeting. When we tested it, we were impressed with its suction power, battery life, and lightweight design. Over 5,000 shoppers just bought this handheld vacuum — join them in a cleaner home and snag one while it’s on sale now.

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Bissell AeroSlim Cordless Handheld Vacuum standing on shiny white floor

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A good handheld vacuum is key to keeping your home clean at all times. Rather than having to pull out yourfull-sized vacuumwhenever you need a quick clean-up, these lightweight dustbusters will have things spick and span in no time. Whether you’re dealing with pet hair, dust, or stray Cheerios, these little vacuums easily handle small messes.We’vetested 30 handheld vacuums, and these five out-cleaned the competition. The best models at Amazon include vacuums from Shark, Bissell, and Black + Decker, and prices start at just $41.Best PEOPLE-Tested Handheld Vacuums at AmazonShark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum, $80Shark Wandvac Cordless Handheld Vacuum, $90 (orig. $130)Black + Decker Dustbuster Furbuster Handheld Vacuum, $68 (orig. $100)Bissell AeroSlim Handheld Vacuum, $41Black + Decker Gen11 AdvancedClean+ Dustbuster, $59 (orig. $70)Shark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld VacuumPeople / Dera Burreson$80 at AmazonWhen we tested this vacuum, we were amazed at how quickly it sucked up messes: It uses two internal air streams to create a super powerful suction. It’s so good, in fact, that many reviewers even compare it to Dyson models, withone shopperwriting it “works as well as a Dyson,” and adding that the battery “lasts longer per session” than Dyson models.Shark Wandvac Cordless Handheld VacuumPeople / Dera Burreson$130$90 at AmazonIf you’re looking for a vacuum you’ll actually be excited to use, this is it. We found ourselves reaching for this Shark vacuum multiple times per week, thanks to its lightweight and powerful design. You’ll be just as satisfied with it when it’s left out, too, since its sleek look will make you want to show it off.Black + Decker Dustbuster Furbuster Handheld VacuumPeople / Rachel Marek$100$68 at AmazonIf you’re looking toclean up pet hair, consider this Black + Decker dustbuster. It’s the best handheld vacuum we’ve found for pet hair, thanks to its powerful suction that easily removes fine hairs from many surfaces, including hard floors, carpet, and upholstery. It even sucked up kibble with ease.Bissell AeroSlim Handheld VacuumPeople / Dera Burreson$41 at AmazonThis handheld vacuum from Bissell is perfect for your home’s tiniest nooks and crannies. Its crevice brush attachment is able to suck dirt and debris from hard-to-reach places, which is why it’sideal for your car, couch cushions, and even your computer keyboard.One reviewercalled it the “perfect little vacuum for small daily tasks” since you’ll reach for it again and again, leaving your home tidier between weekend cleans.Black + Decker Gen11 AdvancedClean+ DustbusterPeople / Dera Burreson$70$59 at AmazonThis Black + Decker dustbuster is perfect for homes with messy little ones since it’s able to suck crumbs out of the fluffiest carpeting. When we tested it, we were impressed with its suction power, battery life, and lightweight design. Over 5,000 shoppers just bought this handheld vacuum — join them in a cleaner home and snag one while it’s on sale now.

A good handheld vacuum is key to keeping your home clean at all times. Rather than having to pull out yourfull-sized vacuumwhenever you need a quick clean-up, these lightweight dustbusters will have things spick and span in no time. Whether you’re dealing with pet hair, dust, or stray Cheerios, these little vacuums easily handle small messes.

We’vetested 30 handheld vacuums, and these five out-cleaned the competition. The best models at Amazon include vacuums from Shark, Bissell, and Black + Decker, and prices start at just $41.

Best PEOPLE-Tested Handheld Vacuums at Amazon

Shark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum

Hand using the Shark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum to clean food from upholstered chair

$80 at Amazon

When we tested this vacuum, we were amazed at how quickly it sucked up messes: It uses two internal air streams to create a super powerful suction. It’s so good, in fact, that many reviewers even compare it to Dyson models, withone shopperwriting it “works as well as a Dyson,” and adding that the battery “lasts longer per session” than Dyson models.

Shark Wandvac Cordless Handheld Vacuum

person cleans mess off rug with Shark WANDVAC Cordless Hand Vac WV201

$130$90 at Amazon

If you’re looking for a vacuum you’ll actually be excited to use, this is it. We found ourselves reaching for this Shark vacuum multiple times per week, thanks to its lightweight and powerful design. You’ll be just as satisfied with it when it’s left out, too, since its sleek look will make you want to show it off.

Black + Decker Dustbuster Furbuster Handheld Vacuum

People / Rachel Marek

Person using the Black+Decker Furbuster Handheld Vacuum for Pets to clean tile floor

$100$68 at Amazon

If you’re looking toclean up pet hair, consider this Black + Decker dustbuster. It’s the best handheld vacuum we’ve found for pet hair, thanks to its powerful suction that easily removes fine hairs from many surfaces, including hard floors, carpet, and upholstery. It even sucked up kibble with ease.

Bissell AeroSlim Handheld Vacuum

A hand using the BISSELL AeroSlim Lithium Ion Cordless Handheld Vacuum to clean cereal from a car floor

$41 at Amazon

This handheld vacuum from Bissell is perfect for your home’s tiniest nooks and crannies. Its crevice brush attachment is able to suck dirt and debris from hard-to-reach places, which is why it’sideal for your car, couch cushions, and even your computer keyboard.One reviewercalled it the “perfect little vacuum for small daily tasks” since you’ll reach for it again and again, leaving your home tidier between weekend cleans.

Black + Decker Gen11 AdvancedClean+ Dustbuster

Person cleaning dust on carpet using Black+Decker Gen11 AdvancedClean+ Dustbuster

$70$59 at Amazon

This Black + Decker dustbuster is perfect for homes with messy little ones since it’s able to suck crumbs out of the fluffiest carpeting. When we tested it, we were impressed with its suction power, battery life, and lightweight design. Over 5,000 shoppers just bought this handheld vacuum — join them in a cleaner home and snag one while it’s on sale now.

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