Best Mini Vacuum Cleaners
Top 10 Rated Mini Vacuum Cleaners 2025
Mini hand-held vacuum cleaners are a convenient tool for cleaning up crumbs, stains, and pet hair quickly without lugging out the full-size vacuum. We chose 10 mini vacuums on the basis of the following traits:
1. Lightweight and easy to maneuver
2. Easy to clean out the bag/dust container and filters
3. Powerful suction and thorough cleaning
4. Relatively quiet operation
5. Long power cord or a long battery life
6. Onboard attachments like a crevice tool and brush
Hand-held vacuum with 5.5 amps |
A heavy-duty mini vacuum, the Eureka 71B cleans deep into carpets and upholstery, picking up dust particles and pet hair with ease…
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Hand-held vacuum with 18 volts |
Black & Decker updated their previous hand-held vacuum, giving it more suction power, cup capacity, and quieter performance…
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Energy Star rated |
A powerful hand-held vacuum that’s also energy efficient, this Dirt Devil model has 15.6 volts of power. It’s effective at cleaning deep into carpets and upholstery…
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Hand-held corded vacuum for pet hair |
A convenient tool for any pet owner, the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser effectively removes long and short pet hair from hardwoods, carpets, upholstery, and cars…
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Cordless wet/dry handheld vacuum |
A handy, convenient performer, the Black & Decker CWV9610 will make cleaning up wet and dry messes a breeze. Handheld and cordless, this wet/dry vacuum weighs only three and a half pounds…
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2.5-gallon wet/dry vacuum |
For a compact, affordable wet/dry vac, the Vacmaster VP205 is a powerful performer! Its 1.75 HP motor gives it enough power to suck up wet and dry debris, making it ideal for cleaning up cars, patios…
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Portable carpet cleaner |
For getting out tough carpet stains, you’ll be happy with the Bissell 5207A, a portable deep cleaner with 3 amps of power. This cleaner has two water tanks on the sides which pop out easily for emptying…
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110 volts |
Computer vents, keyboards, and printers have lots of crevices that like to collect dirt and dust bunnies. The Metro Vacuum MDV-1BA is specially designed…
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Energy Star rated |
A powerful hand-held cordless vacuum, this 15.6-volt Black & Decker model features a long nozzle that lets you reach more areas without having to stretch or bend over…
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600-watt motor |
If you’re looking for an inexpensive handheld vacuum that nevertheless delivers great performance, then you’ll be pleased with the Fuller Brush Mini Maid Hand Vac, which is available for $29.95. This handheld vac…
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Mini Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide
Buying a Mini Hand-Held Vacuum: Cordless vs. Corded
A hand-held vacuum cleaner is a convenient alternative to lugging out a heavy full-size vacuum when you have just a few spots to clean. Hand vacs also come in lightweight, easily portable models, allowing you to use them in the car, and on stairs, windowsills, and upholstery. You’ll see both corded and cordless hand-held vacuums; each kind cleans well but also has specific advantages and disadvantages.
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