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Handheld Vacuum Cleaners

andheld vacuums are ideal for tackling small to moderate messes in the kitchen. The best models we tested prioritized portability and convenience without sacrificing suction power or efficiency. We were able to maneuver streamlined, relatively narrow machines more easily in tight confines, and their crevice attachments added length when necessary. We also liked vacuums with roomy, easy-to-empty collection bins. Large, cup-shaped filters allowed lots of airflow and were less prone to clogging. Extra attachments that we could store either on the vacuums’ charging stations or on the machines themselves were easy to access and less likely to get lost. Our

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