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Advice on crumb pistons

A handheld vacuum might not sound exciting, but it's very useful. You don't have to use the regular vacuum for every crumb. With a handheld vacuum, you can easily vacuum the bread crumbs off the table. In this article, we'll tell you what the advantages, disadvantages, and properties of a handheld vacuum are.

How does a handheld vacuum work?

How does a handheld vacuum work?

A handheld vacuum is a cordless vacuum to clean small surfaces. This can be the countertop, the windowsill, or the table after a nice dinner. Handheld vacuums work with a battery. You can charge it via a charging dock. Place the handheld vacuum in the dock after use, so it has a full battery again when you need it. Most handheld vacuum work with a dust collector. Empty it in the trash can when it's full.

The pros and cons

Pros

  • Handy and compact
  • Cordless
  • Time-saving

Disadvantages

  • Small dust collector
  • Short battery life
  • Nozzle leaves scratches

Battery type

Type of battery handheld vacuums

Handheld vacuums have different types of batteries. The better the battery, the longer the battery life. Looking for the best handheld vacuum with the longest battery life? Choose a Lithium Ion battery. This battery is the most powerful, so it's also the most expensive. The NimH battery is a different type. That's a good middle choice, but the downside is that the capacity of the battery reduces faster. A Ni-Cad battery is the weakest battery.

Attachments

Attachments of handheld vacuums

In some situations, a handheld vacuum with attachments is useful. A turbo brush is useful if you have pets, for example. The rotating brush easily gathers the dog hairs and cat hairs. Or choose an upholstery tool attachment. This allows you to easily remove crumbs from your couch. With a crevice tool, you can also vacuum the dust from the corners of the windowsill.

Special functions

Special functions handheld vacuum

Some handheld vacuums can vacuum dry and wet dirt. That's useful if you spill a drink. You can easily throw away the dry or wet dirt you vacuumed. A different function that some handheld vacuums have is the connection option for the car. This allows you to vacuum the car seats and a short battery life is no problem.

User-friendliness

Ease of use handheld vacuums

Some handheld vacuums are more user-friendly than others. With some models, you have to press and hold a button while you vacuum. With other models, you flip a switch to turn it one. There are more things that determine the user-friendliness. If you can't easily reach everything at home, it's smart to choose a handheld vacuum with an extension rod. You can click it onto the suction brush of the handheld vacuum.

Iza
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Iza Vacuum Expert.
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