Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Buying Guide

Handy and lightweight, handheld vacuum cleaners can be used for anything from removing dust from shelves and upholstery to ridding your couches of crumbs.

They are best considered as a companion to - rather than a replacement for - an upright or barrel vacuum cleaner.

All of the handheld cleaners sold through Appliances Online are bagless, offering strong suction capabilities and easy emptying of the dust receptacle. What's more, they are all cordless - which means no more fussing around with messy wires.

The handheld options available at Appliances Online can be broadly separated into two categories: mini handheld units and upright handhelds.

Mini Handhelds

Mini Handheld vacuums are battery-powered and highly portable, making them ideal for car interiors and awkward spaces. Additionally, they offer quick-draw convenience - saving you the trouble of dragging a large vacuum out of the closet to clean up a small mess.

Getting the grit out of the nooks and crannies around your car-seats or doing a quick run over the couch cushions prior to guests coming over will be easy with a mini handheld vacuum from Appliances Online.

Upright Handhelds

Upright handheld vacuums are lightweight, portable options that offer cordless flexibility - great for smaller spaces such as apartments and when storage space is limited.

Many in our range incorporate a smaller, hand-held vacuum that can be detached from the main unit and used independently.

If you have dogs or cats that shed a lot, models with motorised brushes in the cleaning heads really help to get the pet hair out of your carpet.

Important considerations

Handheld vacuums in general are limited by the relatively small dust containers and short battery lives. They are best suited to spot cleaning and small messes. As a rule, if you are looking for something which can cover a large area, then you should consider a conventional upright or barrel vacuum.

Please feel free to contact our customer service team for any queries on handheld vacuum cleaners. Call us on 1300 000 500.