Handheld vacuum cleaners: five of the best
Handy vacuum cleaners to get to those hard to reach areas with prices from £43 to £200
1. Hoover HH710M H-Handy 700
Simple to use, this has a two-in-one crevice tool to help you reach awkward spots, and an ultra-bright light at the end of the nozzle. At 660g it is very light; it has a 0.15l bin capacity and a 12-minute running time.
2. Gtech Multi MK2 K9
This is a more powerful version of Gtech’s Multi MK2, and is designed to pick up pet hair and mud. Lightweight (1.5kg) and compact, it has a 0.4l bin capacity and runs for 20 minutes.
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3. Vonhaus 350W Handheld UV Bed Vacuum
Designed to deep clean mattresses, this UV vacuum promises to kill and remove dust mites and suck up dead skin cells. It weighs 1.83kg and has a 0.3l bin capacity. It is not cordless, but its cable is very long, at four metres.
4. Roidmi Nano P1 Pro
Sleek and compact, this vacuum has brilliant suction. Weighing just 610g, it is one of the lightest vacuums here, and charges quickly with a USB-C cable to give 24 minutes of power. On the downside, its bin capacity is 0.1l, making it best for smaller jobs.
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5. Flymo SimpliVac
Although Flymo’s vacuum is intended for outside use, it is ideal for quick clean-ups indoors too. Versatile and powerful, the Power Plus Motor gives excellent suction. The vacuum weighs 1.3kg and can run for 20 minutes on a single charge, with a 0.7l bin capacity.
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