Information on Hand-Held Vacuum Cleaners
Hand-held vacuums are convenient for cleaning small areas or messes without pulling out your full-size vacuum. There are a variety of types of hand-held models, including rechargeable cordless as well as corded vacuums. Does this Spark an idea?
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Uses
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Hand-held vacuums can be used to clean furniture, stairs, cars and other areas where a full-size vacuum cannot reach.
Power
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Cordless models run for a limited amount of time before they need to be recharged. Corded models are more powerful and can run for as long as you need, but they are less convenient because of the cord.
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Attachments
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Some hand-held vacuums come with accessory attachments, such as a crevice tool to reach into corners, and some have a removable accessory hose.
Cost
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Hand-held vacuums range from about $50 to $200 as of 2010, according to Best Covery.
Best Models
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Some of the vacuum models that have received the best reviews include Eureka 71B, Dirt Devil M08220 Scorpion Quick Flip and Black & Decker 18 Volt Pivot PHV1800, according to Best Covery.
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