Eureka Blaze Stick Vacuum Cleaner, 3-in-1 Small Vacuum for Home, Aqua Blue

Yes, for its size. The Blaze picks up crumbs, cat litter and dust in one pass, and its suction is often called strong for such a small corded stick. It's rated at 240 W, so treat it as a quick daily cleaner rather than a machine for deep carpet.

Yes. At 2.8 lb the Blaze is easy to carry between rooms or up a flight of stairs, and it tends to become the one you grab instead of hauling out a full-size vacuum. It also stands up on its own when assembled, so it can sit in a corner with no wall mount.

Often. Emptying the 0.7-liter cup is simple, but hair and dust cling to the thin foam filter, so it needs frequent hand cleaning and the cup fills fast. Eureka also says to clear hair and dirt from the Blaze's roller brush and belt every two weeks.

It's best on hard floors and low rugs. On carpet the Blaze can leave embedded hair behind, and a few find the head has to sit flat before it picks much up. For a home that's mostly hardwood, tile or thin rugs it does the job, but thick carpet is a weaker fit.

It depends on the home. Some find the cord long enough to cover several rooms from one outlet, while others call it on the short side but fine for an apartment. The listing doesn't give a length for the Blaze, and the cord wraps around hooks on the back when you put it away.

Yes. It's a handheld out of the box and converts to a stick vacuum when you attach the pole handle and floor nozzle. Eureka pitches it for stairs and car cleaning, and a crevice tool is included.