Blestan Handheld Vacuum

For most small jobs, yes, but not every unit. The Blestan LT-114 is strong enough for crumbs, dust and pet hair in quick cleanups, while a couple of units barely pick anything up. Try it on a real mess as soon as it arrives, so a weak one can go back early.

For short, light jobs, several days of light cleaning per charge. Blestan rates it at up to 35 minutes, but a longer job can outlast it: in one case the charge faded before a staircase was finished. It's a spot cleaner, so leave the full staircase to a bigger vacuum.

Yes. It gets used on car seats and floors, including after a shedding dog has been along for the ride, and it handles that well. At 1.5 lb with a crevice tool and a dust brush, the LT-114 reaches into seat gaps and cup holders without much effort.

A dust brush, a crevice tool and an extension hose. They make the Blestan LT-114 useful well beyond flat surfaces: corners, drawers, upholstery and other tight spots. The hose is the one to reach for in ceiling corners and behind furniture, where the body itself won't fit.

The dust bin is detachable and simple to empty and clean after each use. It holds 0.35 liters, and the HEPA filter can be rinsed and reused.