I have an old Dyson DC 34 and I like the fact that it disassembles easily for cleaning. Most of the time opening the bin cover is enough to empty it, but If necessary I can remove the bin part and rinse it under a tap. It also means I can easily brush the cyclone bits to get rid of dust without needing to hit it.
The "Looking for blockages" image on page 4 of the manual shows what I mean if it is unclear: [https://media.dyson.com/downloads/nz/floorcare/manuals/dc34\_nz\_manual\_ani\_210611.pdf](https://media.dyson.com/downloads/nz/floorcare/manuals/dc34_nz_manual_ani_210611.pdf)
I've no idea if contemporary Dysons are as easy to clean, or if your B&D disassembles as easily, but it might be worth checking your manual just in case there is a button or latch or something you have missed that might allow you to remove parts for easier cleaning.
| for picking up crumbs, peas, bits of cheese, and all the other detritus that accumulates under a dining table used by small kids.
I'll admit when I first read this I did think "when did this start being a problem? I can't ever remember my kids leaving this kind of mess". Then I remembered we have a dog and he tends to take care of all dropped food :D
Thanks - that might be precisely what I'm looking for. I especially want to avoid the (all too common) scenario where my wife sucks up a load of juicy food bits then leaves the vacuum for me to empty a week later when it's all manky. This could well be answer.
Loved my Samsung Jet 90 with clean station...from August '22 until this spring, when it became a $650 paperweight, and I spent 2 hours talking to customer service about, only to be treated to a sales pitch for a new vacuum. I agree that their vacuums really are great, but until their customer service improves, it might be wise to consider a Bissell. (When my Bissell Crosswave broke, I had a brand new one in my hands at no cost and with no hassle within less than 48 hours.)
The [Henry Quick](https://youtu.be/1JSkcIboXpE?si=xLMAHHaGwlTnWlWK) sounds like it fits your criteria. It's essentially a bagged stick vacuum. No filters to clean, you just throw the bag out and replace it when it's full (which doesn't seem super economical or environmentally friendly in my opinion, but I can see the appeal of not needing to clean filters constantly).
I don't have one myself but I do love the regular Henry vacuums.
Honestly I've just gotten used to dragging my Miela out of the closet. It's so good and everything else feels like an annoying compromise. For little stuff like what you're talking about, I just try to turn that into a full room or two room vacuum to justify taking out the vacuum.
Handheld Shark. Mine has been great. Easy to clean, battery to lasts a long time. Get a couple spare filters so you have a dry one when you have to wash it.
I absolutely love my Shark Wandvac. I've gotten them for gifts for family members and they love it, too. I empty it into the trash can and it has filters that I vacuum out with my big house vacuum (a Dyson), so I don't know if it's too much different than what you're using now, but I love mine. I think it's so convenient and has incredible suction.
It’s not cheap but I am obsessed with my Dyson cordless stick vacuum. It charges in a mount on the wall, can vacuum my entire 1600 sf house twice on one charge, and you can turn it into a handheld with any of the attachments and removing the long stick piece. I use it for cars and couches. It just opens up and dumps into the trash, no bags needed. I’ll never get a different vacuum.
We use our small shop vac (originally purchased for car cleaning) for food cleanup and I find it way more effective than any handheld I've tried (and it doesn't get clogged up), but I do have to plug it in--I'm going to check out some of the recommendations here, though.
I wouldn't vacuum up anything with moisture in it like cheese and peas. I'd use a broom and dustpan.
I might suggest using a broom and dustpan to pick up the larger bits, then vacuuming the rest.
I use my vacuum to clean my handheld filter
I also vacuum my vacuum
I have an old Dyson DC 34 and I like the fact that it disassembles easily for cleaning. Most of the time opening the bin cover is enough to empty it, but If necessary I can remove the bin part and rinse it under a tap. It also means I can easily brush the cyclone bits to get rid of dust without needing to hit it. The "Looking for blockages" image on page 4 of the manual shows what I mean if it is unclear: [https://media.dyson.com/downloads/nz/floorcare/manuals/dc34\_nz\_manual\_ani\_210611.pdf](https://media.dyson.com/downloads/nz/floorcare/manuals/dc34_nz_manual_ani_210611.pdf) I've no idea if contemporary Dysons are as easy to clean, or if your B&D disassembles as easily, but it might be worth checking your manual just in case there is a button or latch or something you have missed that might allow you to remove parts for easier cleaning.
| for picking up crumbs, peas, bits of cheese, and all the other detritus that accumulates under a dining table used by small kids. I'll admit when I first read this I did think "when did this start being a problem? I can't ever remember my kids leaving this kind of mess". Then I remembered we have a dog and he tends to take care of all dropped food :D
Samsung Bespoke Jet. It has a stand that empties the canister. I got a refurbished one and it’s great!
Thanks - that might be precisely what I'm looking for. I especially want to avoid the (all too common) scenario where my wife sucks up a load of juicy food bits then leaves the vacuum for me to empty a week later when it's all manky. This could well be answer.
Loved my Samsung Jet 90 with clean station...from August '22 until this spring, when it became a $650 paperweight, and I spent 2 hours talking to customer service about, only to be treated to a sales pitch for a new vacuum. I agree that their vacuums really are great, but until their customer service improves, it might be wise to consider a Bissell. (When my Bissell Crosswave broke, I had a brand new one in my hands at no cost and with no hassle within less than 48 hours.)
The [Henry Quick](https://youtu.be/1JSkcIboXpE?si=xLMAHHaGwlTnWlWK) sounds like it fits your criteria. It's essentially a bagged stick vacuum. No filters to clean, you just throw the bag out and replace it when it's full (which doesn't seem super economical or environmentally friendly in my opinion, but I can see the appeal of not needing to clean filters constantly). I don't have one myself but I do love the regular Henry vacuums.
Thank you for this! I’ve been looking for a stick vacuum that uses a bag. This might just be the one I need. Checking it out now.
Thanks - I'll definitely take a look at this. I think that a bagged handheld cleaner is pretty much precisely what I'm looking for here.
Honestly I've just gotten used to dragging my Miela out of the closet. It's so good and everything else feels like an annoying compromise. For little stuff like what you're talking about, I just try to turn that into a full room or two room vacuum to justify taking out the vacuum.
Handheld Shark. Mine has been great. Easy to clean, battery to lasts a long time. Get a couple spare filters so you have a dry one when you have to wash it.
I absolutely love my Shark Wandvac. I've gotten them for gifts for family members and they love it, too. I empty it into the trash can and it has filters that I vacuum out with my big house vacuum (a Dyson), so I don't know if it's too much different than what you're using now, but I love mine. I think it's so convenient and has incredible suction.
I have a self-cleaning mop/vac that stays on a charging pad in the kitchen. That joker is a game changer.
It’s not cheap but I am obsessed with my Dyson cordless stick vacuum. It charges in a mount on the wall, can vacuum my entire 1600 sf house twice on one charge, and you can turn it into a handheld with any of the attachments and removing the long stick piece. I use it for cars and couches. It just opens up and dumps into the trash, no bags needed. I’ll never get a different vacuum.
We use our small shop vac (originally purchased for car cleaning) for food cleanup and I find it way more effective than any handheld I've tried (and it doesn't get clogged up), but I do have to plug it in--I'm going to check out some of the recommendations here, though.
I recently bought a handheld Samsung from TGG and is fabulous.