Handheld Vacuum Brands and Links

Handheld vacuum tips

In March 2009, Electrolux recalled approximately 320,000 units of various models of the 2-in-1 Stick and Hand Vac. For more information about the recall, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website.

To confirm whether a cordless handheld vacuum's battery charger meets the U.S. government's energy-efficiency guidelines, visit the Energy Star website.

Pennsylvania-based Ristenbatt Vacuum has a useful guide to handheld vacuums, including a discussion of corded versus cordless models.

Sarah Aguirre, About.com's guide to housekeeping, lists a few buying considerations for handheld vacuums. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

The Housekeeping Channel offers expert advice on cleaning pet hair.

The following manufacturer websites can be a good source of detailed information and product specifications for handheld vacuums:

Alessi offers one model of rechargeable hand vacuum.

Bissell makes three models of hand vacuums -- none are cordless.

Black & Decker makes about 20 models of handheld vacuum cleaners, mostly under the Dustbuster cordless brand. Some of the cordless vacuums have an Energy Star-qualified charging system, which means they use less energy.

Dirt Devil's more than 20 models represent the most extensive line of handheld vacuums.

Dyson's handheld vacuum costs more than $200.

Electrolux makes several models of 2-in-1 stick and hand vacs.

Eureka makes one hand vac and several combination stick-and-hand vacs.

FilterStream makes two models of DirtTamer cordless handheld vacuums with HEPA filters.

Hoover makes two models of cordless handheld vacuums and two handheld wet/dry vacs.

Oreck makes two models of handheld vacuums that cost $100 or more.

Shark makes two cordless handheld vacuums, both with a detachable motorized brush for removing pet hair and ground-in dirt.