Cordless Stick Vacuum

It's not just computers and phones that have gone wireless in the 21st century.  So have vacuums--except they prefer the term "cordless". Cordless (rechargeable) vacuum cleaners should be seen as an alternative to brooms and dustpans, not an alternative to regular vacuum cleaners.  At a 20 to 200 watt range, they just don't have the heavy-duty power for heavy-duty jobs.

However, for smaller, quick jobs, the cordless stick vacuum is far better than their heavy-duty, corded vacs. For a quickie cleaning job, cordless stick vacuums are perfect.  It can be used almost anywhere, without the hassle of getting the vacuum tangled in a wiry mess.

The typical time-limit for a cordless stick vacuum cleaner (sometimes abbreviated as cordless stick vac) on one charge is between five and 20 minutes.  Once you're finished with the cleaning job, you'll need to be sure to put it immediately back on its charger and let it sit there for a few hours.

To get the most cleaning time from your cordless stick vacuum cleaner, believe it or not, you'll need to buy the cheaper $25 to $50 models.  

However, the more expensive cordless stick vacuums, though the charge doesn't last as long, picks up a larger amount of debris than the cheaper model.

One stick vac, which stands out in the crowd, is the Dyson DC16 series.  It's quite powerful for a cordless, and it filters well.  

The trade-off is a run time of only about 6 minutes.  To save battery time, some models in the series have a button that must be pushed continually (making it fast in switching on and off).

Another good model, but one of the pricier in the cordless stick vacuum class, is the Hoover Platinum Collection. It features a lithium ion battery and a motorized power brush, which turns off with just a quick flip of switch, to provide outstanding bare-floor cleaning. If the stick vac isn't for you, feel free to check out the cordless handheld vacuum or other cordless vac models that are also available on the market.