Top 3 Handheld Cordless Vacuums for Stairs

If you are like many other home owners, you happen to have a lot of stairs in your home, especially if you have a set leading to an upper floor and another set leading down to a recreational area in the basement. In these cases, it is necessary to find a vacuum that is light enough to carry but powerful enough to be able to get the job done. We reviewed the top 3 handheld cordless vacuums for stairs to help you make an informed decision about which one would work best for your needs.

Cordless vacuums are perfect for stairs because they are small, compact and lightweight, making it easy to lug the cleaner up and down stairs. No one vacuums to get a work out, but if you have a heavy vacuum cleaner, then this is exactly what is happening. Many people injure their back wrangling a vacuum and trying to it in place while they work to clean their stairs. Handheld vacs ensure that you don’t have to hang on to a canister or make sure that it fits on the riser.

Black and Decker CHV1410L 16 Volt Cordless Handheld

This little powerhouse is the next generation of the dustbuster, but with far more power and power and utility. It can reach in more places and has a slim nozzle that rotates and targets dirt tucked in out of the way spaces. There is an on board crevice and brush tool so you don’t have to worry about tools being misplaced.

Forget about cords, but also forget about bags with an easy to empty dust cup. The battery is lithium ion and lasts for up to 18 months when you use it for quick clean ups. This type of battery charges as much as five times faster than the NiCd. One added bonus is that there is no “charge memory” meaning that the battery does not charge “up to” where it was previously charged. Tackle stairs quickly and easily with this powerhouse and don’t worry about debris under your feet once you are done.

Dyson V6 Trigger

This little handheld has three times more suction power than any handheld vacuum available for sale. It has a Dyson digital V6 motor that is three times faster than conventional motors and features two tiers of radial cyclones totaling 15. This vacuum fits right into your hand and has a seriously ergonomic design. The center of gravity is near the grip which makes the Dyson handheld easy to use. You can easily get into tight spaces like your stairwells and clean them up in short order.

Hoover Platinum Collection LiNX

This handheld vacuum features an ejectable brush roll which is easy to maintain and pivots 25 degrees for simple movement. There is a triple blade that grabs debris and pet hair from carpeted stairs. The LiNX features fade free power (Lithium-Ion) with twice the running time.

Enjoy freedom of movement without a cord to hold you back. At just five pounds this vacuum is very simple to carry, hold and use for more than a few minutes. Vacuum all of the stairs in your home and still have time left over to sit down and relax with a glass of wine afterwards before company arrives.