Simplicity Vacuums Handheld Canister Vacuum

Yes. At 4.5 lb it's light enough to carry around a room on the shoulder strap, which makes it handy for stairs, cars and campers. It's corded, so the Simplicity only goes as far as the outlet allows, but you won't be stopping to recharge halfway through.

Strong. It handles hard floors, carpeted stairs, cobwebs and blinds well. One quirk: the exhaust can blow hard enough to scatter light debris before you reach it, so point the Simplicity's exhaust away from whatever you're about to pick up.

Good on dusting, weaker on storage. The dusting tool does well on blinds and fans, but the onboard hooks don't hold the tools while you work, and some miss a soft brush or clearer instructions. Expect to keep the Simplicity's spare tools in a pocket or bag as you go.

It can. The hose push-fits into the body with no lock, and a recurring complaint is that it works loose or drops out mid-clean. Check that it's seated firmly before each use of the Simplicity, especially when you're carrying it by the strap.

Yes, it's long enough that you change outlets less often. The catch is storage: there's nowhere on the Simplicity to wrap the cord, so it ends up coiled loose in a cupboard or hung on a separate hook, which is a small nuisance on a tool you carry around.