Shop-Vac Rechargeable Cordless Stick Vac

For most homes, yes. Suction is strong for a stick vacuum on most accounts. A few units were weak, clogged easily or didn't work at all, so try the Shop-Vac on carpet and a bare floor soon after it arrives, and clear the sponge filter and intake if pickup drops.

Yes. At 5 lb it's light and easy on the back, and that comes up again and again. The telescoping wand adjusts so you can reach low under furniture and high spots without much bending or stretching, which makes the Shop-Vac handy for quick pickups around the house.

Yes, in most homes with pets. The Shop-Vac keeps up with shedding dogs and cats and picks up stray cat litter, so it works as a daily pet-hair vacuum. The tank holds 0.5 L, so plan on emptying it more than once on a heavy-shedding day.

To match the floor. The three speeds make it easy to drop power on hardwood, step up for rugs and go to full power for heavier dirt. Runtime runs from 15 minutes at the top speed to 55 at the lowest, so the Shop-Vac lasts longest when top speed is saved for the dirty spots.

Mostly, yes. One charge covers most of the house, and recharging doesn't take long, 2 to 3 hours by the maker's figure. Higher speeds shorten the run, so the Shop-Vac stretches furthest on the lower settings, and a bigger home may need a top-up before the last rooms.

A sponge filter. Shop-Vac doesn't list a HEPA option for this model.