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I had a shark break a few years back. The local vacuum repair shop I took it to told me they can almost never fix sharks because they apparently don't make or sell spare parts. This may have changed but that is my experience with Shark. Answer from Deleted User on reddit.com
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Any STRONG handheld vacuum recommendations?
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Cordless vacuums often suffer with hair because they have narrow diameter brushrolls. Soft brushrolls help cordless vacuums resist tangles on hard floors but they increase the price. Hoover Onepwr Emerge All Terrain $279. This Hoover comes close with a dual brushroll and a relatively low price. Importantly it has a removable/replaceable battery. If you already have Ryobi tools, I'd encourage you to check out the Ryobi versions because buying the tool only will lower the price. Simplicity S60 Spiffy $129. If hard floors and hair and under $200 are your main concerns. The corded Simplicity is a small stick vacuum without a brushroll so it won't get any hairwrap whatsoever. It has a crevice tool but the handheld mode is useless because the handle doesn't come out easily. Thoughts? More on reddit.com
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What is the best value for a handheld under $100?
I would look at the BLACK+DECKER Flex Car Vacuum, 12V Corded (BDH1200FVAV) $39. It's a 12 volt corded vacuum so it runs off of the car's cigarette lighter and it has the advantage of being cheaper than the battery version and no run time limit. The hose makes it super easy to fit in to crevices and it's easier to move the hose back and forth and not the whole unit. Downsides are it's loud, it's not super powerful, and it's corded. If you want a cordless that you can use outside of the car I like Hoover's Onepwr Dust Chaser BH57010 $99 because it has the removable/replaceable Onepwr battery system. More on reddit.com
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Can you recommend one of those handheld vacuum cleaners?
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A handheld vacuum is the smaller, cordless cousin of larger upright vacuums, cordless stick vacuums and shop vacs that you use at home.

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Is a handheld vacuum powerful enough?

A handheld vacuum is going to be less powerful than a canister vacuum or cordless stick vacuum, and their compact canisters mean you’ll need to empty them much more frequently.

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Handheld vacuums have limited run times — usually only 10 to 20 minutes — so they can be impractical for use in large spaces or for long cleaning jobs.

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November 13, 2025 - The best handheld vacuum we've tested is the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+. This compact model excels at clearing away solid debris on bare surfaces like countertops, shelves, tile, and hardwood floors.
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November 6, 2025 - The BCHV001C1 has great suction and the most airflow of any handheld vacuum we tested. (Its suction power is lauded by countless Amazon customers, too.) For more information on vacuums that work well in cars, visit our guide to the best car vacuum.
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r/VacuumCleaners on Reddit: Any STRONG handheld vacuum recommendations?
May 25, 2022 -

Budget - $200

Areas - This is specifically for dog hair removal. 90% of the area is carpet, stairs, edges of the room, hard to reach places. Bonus - being able to clean dog hair in my car.

I am looking for a handheld vacuum recommendation that has a lot of strength for cleaning up dog hair on carpet (on stairs, along the edges, etc). I would like a corded one as they would normally imply a stronger vacuum. It's very tiring carrying my full size vacuum around to use an attachment to clean stairs, edges, etc. I have bought a couple handheld cordless vacuums in the passed and they have all been pretty mediocre, hoping I can break that cycle! Thanks in advance.

The current one I am considering is the Shark CH950UKT.

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I had a shark break a few years back. The local vacuum repair shop I took it to told me they can almost never fix sharks because they apparently don't make or sell spare parts. This may have changed but that is my experience with Shark.
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As far as little handheld vacuum cleaners go, there is nothing amazing on the market, but there are some decent ones like the one for which you are looking. For ones on the market today, the one that you mentioned would do the job fine. Sure, Shark does not have great parts availability or service, but it would just be for getting little jobs here and there. If it breaks, I would assume it is not that huge of a deal. As far as suction and airflow numbers go for that Shark, it is a fairly impressive little thing. The build quality is nothing special, but not worse than any other little Chinese thing. Just make sure you keep the filters clean! Hoover also makes a handheld vacuum cleaner that I like called the ONEPWR Blade MAX "AutoVac" , although there is nothing stating that it cannot be used in a house. It does a lot of the same things as the Shark models, just with a hose that I like a lot and a better battery setup with two batteries. Also, it is more powerful by quite a bit. I would say that the main thing the Shark has over the Hoover is that the Hoover is more bulky, but the Hoover also is able to have a bigger bin with a more effective cyclone setup in it. Like the Shark, the quality is nothing spectacular, but it functions in its designed purpose.
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We put 11 top-rated handheld vacuums ... fur to big cereal pieces, moving around the house to see what each vacuum could actually clean and where its limitations lie. The handheld that performed the best all-around is the Shark Ultracyclone Pet Pro Plus.... If you're tired of dragging out a bulky vacuum for small messes, a handheld vacuum could be the game-changer your cleaning routine needs. These compact...
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r/VacuumCleaners on Reddit: Vacuum recommendation needed from Amazon
June 5, 2023 -

Hi everyone! I’m very overwhelmed by all the vacuum options online and would appreciate if you could steer me in the right direction. I honestly just want an easy to handle cordless vacuum that will mainly be used on hardwood floors. I have a dog who sheds A LOT so ideally this vacuum is good for pet hair and doesn’t get tangled constantly. I’d also prefer one with a detachable head as I will be using it in my car as well. Those are really my main concerns. I’m looking to spend $150-$200. Thank you in advance!

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Cordless vacuums often suffer with hair because they have narrow diameter brushrolls. Soft brushrolls help cordless vacuums resist tangles on hard floors but they increase the price. Hoover Onepwr Emerge All Terrain $279. This Hoover comes close with a dual brushroll and a relatively low price. Importantly it has a removable/replaceable battery. If you already have Ryobi tools, I'd encourage you to check out the Ryobi versions because buying the tool only will lower the price. Simplicity S60 Spiffy $129. If hard floors and hair and under $200 are your main concerns. The corded Simplicity is a small stick vacuum without a brushroll so it won't get any hairwrap whatsoever. It has a crevice tool but the handheld mode is useless because the handle doesn't come out easily. Thoughts?
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November 24, 2025 - The best handheld vacuums from brands like Black+Decker, Dyson, and Shark are quiet and excel at cleaning carpets, bare floors, pet hair, and tight spaces.
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