BLACK+DECKER 20V Max Handheld Vacuum, Cordless, Grey (BDH2000PL)

I have waffle mats under the cat litter boxes to capture litter. This device does a fabulous job of vacuuming up the bits of litter out of the waffles. I dont dump the suctioned-up litter back in the box as Im using the vacuum for so much more...kitchen, stairs... It is easy to empty the container and about once a week, I take it apart and clean the filters. Note, the plastic filter cup does tend to get the bits of litter stuck in the little holes. I have a wire brush which I use to scrub out those particles. So easy.

It’s been a while since I bought a small vac, so maybe I missed the revolution, but this thing is so powerful. You get it within an inch of dirt, it’s going in. I was hypnotized staring at the dirt and seeing it fly in from distance. And it’s very easy to use and feels well built. Very glad I spent a little extra versus those at a lower price point. If you need a versatile, powerful small vac, I highly recommend this one.

Oh my gosh - best purchase ever! Powerful, easy to charge. Quick clean-up for inside drawers, bathroom floor around blow dry area. My car. Little dust and items that you dont need a full vacuum for. Love it!

Works and empties very well but is VERY loud.

Very powerful and must addition to your kitchen.

This hand held vacuum seems to work well. Love it for small jobs in the house so much faster than dragging out the big vacuum or broom. My only concern is that I dont think it holds the charge as long as inthink it should. It is compact which is great but I have noticed that even if I only use it for a very short period of time ( a coule of minutes), the light goes on for it to charge.

WE love this so much that we ordered a second one in within 1 week of getting the first one and seeing how it performed.

Ive only had this handvac for about two months (bought July 2014) and I hope it lasts forever! I dont know how I ever lived without it. It replaces a floor vac that worked through a hand vac, and my main reason for replacing it was that it held almost nothing and was a pain to empty. Boy, did I get more than I expected. The suction on this vacuum is super -- far greater than the hand vac that was supposed to be a floor vac as well. And yes, it picks up kibbles. And cat hair. (Id joke that it would probably pick up the cat, but someone would think I might consider such a thing...) And the crumbs that fall past the toaster crumb tray. And the flour on the kneading counter. And spilled sugar. It picks up incidental cat hair well too, though as the house is completely blanketed in cat hair I dont use the hand vac specifically for it. The round barrel you see is for dirt. The whole end is the lid -- just pull the latch (grey inset above) and dump the barrel into a wastebasket or a bag. So far the lid seals tight when shut (just close it -- not like all the fiddling around with the Dyson). The filter is easy to clean and so simple to remove I have to look at the manual because I dont believe it could be that simple. The little brush tucked under the nozzle gets the last grain of sugar, the last crumb. I still have to remember to angle the nozzle so it can do its stuff. The brush is fairly soft -- wouldnt be afraid to use it on any surface whatever. Press lightly and pull another bit of nozzle out for more reach and bit more slenderness. It locks with a few friction bumps when pulled out all the way, but stays out well enough for a quick slurp when not locked. The pivot is easy to work -- a press to release a latch and presto! Its been harder to remember that I can angle the nozzle to get at the grooves in the sliding windows and other awkward places. Its so easy to stand the vac in the charging stand I have a hard time remembering that too. Just set it down. The vacuum stands in the cradle so vacuum in charger takes up almost no more room than the vacuum alone. It needs about 7 inches from back to front and with the nozzle straight up its about 16 inches high. It comes with screws for mounting to a wall, if one had an appropriate wall. The vacuum goes in the charger sideways, kind of -- handle to the side-- and theres a nice display of a row of blinking blue lights while it charges. Ive never run the battery out yet -- may have an update if I can ever face cleaning my car. Possible cons, for some people: it may make too much noise to suit some, and its kind of high pitched compared to say, the Shop Vac. Kind of goes with the territory, I guess -- never had a decent vacuum that wasnt pretty loud. I dont use the vac for long at a time so it hasnt bothered me. The vacuum blows a strong stream of air (what goes in must come out--) in my face at certain rather unusual angles. It seems to be very clean air, doesnt make me sneeze and sniffle, but its kind of a shock. It does take a bit to rev up -- say one eyeblink. Its ready before I am so so what. It has some weight to it but its well balanced. The question these days is always durability. Will it work for another two months? Two years? Five? Will the BDJ2000PL you buy in December 2014 have already deteriorated from the one I bought in July? Lets hope not.

This is an update to my original concern with charging. I contacted Black and Decker Customer Service, and, with much professionalism and courtesy, they listened to my concerns, agreed to send a replacement immediately, and I received it within five days. The best customer service Ive had ever in dealing with returns/replacements. I have always been pleased with any Black and Decker items Ive purchased and am extremely happy that I have the cordless handheld vacuum working again. Thank you.

I love this little vac. It has great suction & can get into smaller spaces. I used it for the carpet on my stairs & it gets right to the edges. It is lightweight & easy to use. Highly recommend!!