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As dirt and debris are sucked into the dust bin, they are spun in a cyclonic motion to help separate the dirt and debris before being filtered. It struggled a bit more at removing shark robotic vacuums 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 had great pick-up across all our tests and floor types, whether lifting dust, pet hair, or crumbs. It also scored top marks for its car cleaning abilities and our testers were impressed with the way it easily cleaned up liquids, leaving our flooring dry to the touch. The Shark Pet Perfect 2 handheld vacuum is built shark dustbuster in a tubular shape with a simple purple and black aesthetic. At the nose of the vacuum is a slot where one of three cleaning tools (crevice tool, pet hair tool, dusting brush) can be inserted for a more specific cleaning style. A good stick vacuum should be lightweight, but not necessarily light-duty.
Each model went through rigorous testing for setup, maneuverability, noise level, effectiveness, and ease of emptying. We then compared all of the Shark vacuums to provide a variety—including handheld, stick, upright, and robot options—that will perform well in any home. Scroll on if you have dogs or cats, as this vac struggled to pick up pet hair.
Shark UltraCyclone® has two ultra-powerful cyclonic air streams for incredible suction. He has been featured in Fast Company, Reader’s Digest, Business Insider, Realtor.com, She Knows, and other major publications. Derek has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University. Hales has been testing and reviewing products for the home since 2014.
These compact machines make light work of sofas and car interiors, while their cordless design makes them easy to grab for emergency pre-hosting touch-ups. Some even suck up liquid spills, meaning no more crying over spilt milk. Our Good Housekeeping Institute experts have rigorously tested every vacuum on this list across four different floor types (long- and short-piled carpet, laminate and floorboards). Scroll on to read their findings, and to learn more about how we test vacuum cleaners. All cordless handheld vacuum reviews on Modern Castle are put through a standard assessment of battery size, run time, life, and replacement cost.
If you’re looking for the powerful suction of an upright vacuum but the convenience of a cordless stick vacuum, this is the one for you. And with such a long battery life, you could vacuum your apartment multiple times or clean an entire two-story house before having to charge it. For all of these reasons, plus the easy three-minute assembly time, this is our top pick. Clean tight spaces and in the car with the Duster Crevice Tool and use the Multi-Surface Tool for upholstery, carpets, and pet hair. And when cleaning is complete, one-touch debris emptying means you won’t have to get your hands dirty.
Keep the inside of your car spick and span with this affordable handheld vac that’s comfortable to use while cleaning. The crevice tool is the only included attachment, and it wasn’t long enough for our liking, but this does make it a doddle to store. I know how impressive this vacuum looked when it was on QVC, but I still didn’t expect it to be THIS good! It works great for pet hair, getting into nooks and crannies, cleaning the keyboard of my computer, and just about anywhere I need it to go. Aside from this flaw, the Pet Perfect 2 is one of the most well-rounded handheld vacuums we have tested to date.