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11 products From £39.99 Free UK delivery over £600
Browse 11 handheld vacuums from Shark, Kärcher, Dyson and Vax, priced from £39.99. They sort out the small stuff in moments: toast crumbs, fur on the armchair, grit in the footwell.
Window vacuums live here too. Rather than dust, they lift water off glass, mirrors and tiles so nothing streaks. Our guide below the products covers both kinds and what separates one model from the next.
Shark
Model BH102UK
The Shark BH102UK PowerBoost Pet is a 181 W cordless handheld vacuum that pairs a Motorised Pet Tool with a Car Cleaning Kit, so one 2-in-1 machine handles hair on…
Shark
Model WV270UK
The Shark WV270UK WandVac cordless handheld vacuum pairs a 160 W high-efficiency motor with a Boost mode, so you can tackle crumbs, pet hair and grit the moment they appear.…
Shark
Model WV200UK
The Shark WV200UK WandVac cordless handheld vacuum uses a 115 W high-efficiency motor to pull up crumbs, dust and pet hair from a slim, wand-shaped body. At under 700 g,…
Vax
Model H85-GA-B10
The VAX H85-GA-B10 Gator 10.8V handheld cordless vacuum picks up crumbs, dust and dry spills with a built-in crevice tool that is always ready to reach into tight gaps. This…
Kärcher
Model 16336350
The Kärcher WV 1 Compact cordless window vac in white uses a 250 mm suction nozzle to draw water straight off windows, mirrors and tiles, leaving the glass streak-free with…
Shark
Model WV361UK
The Shark WV361UK WandVac System is a 0.9 kg, 2-in-1 cordless vacuum in grey, giving up to 16 minutes per charge, whose Anti Hair Wrap floorhead strips hair from the…
Kärcher
Model 16336780
The Kärcher WV 2 Universal Natural Care cordless window vac uses a 280 mm suction blade to lift dirty water off windows, mirrors and tiles as you wipe, leaving smooth…
Kärcher
Model 16336070
The Kärcher WV 1 cordless window vac in white uses a 250 mm suction nozzle to lift water straight off the glass, leaving windows, mirrors and tiles streak-free with no…
Kärcher
Model 16337150
The Kärcher WV 5 Ultra Natural Care cordless window vacuum in White uses its 280 mm suction nozzle to draw dirty water straight off windows, mirrors and tiles, leaving the…
Model CARBOAT
The Dyson Car+Boat cordless handheld vacuum in Silver delivers 115 Air Watts of suction from a Hyperdymium digital motor, and its 15 cyclones keep pulling dirt, dust and hair from…
Shark
Model CH950UKT
The Shark CH950UKT UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ handheld cordless vacuum uses a self-cleaning Motorised Pet Tool to brush pet hair out of sofas, car seats and stairs. Its UltraCyclone technology splits…
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Buying guide
| Type | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday handheld | The kitchen worktop, the desk and quick tidies. | The weight, the way it charges and how cleanly the bin tips out. |
| Pet handheld | Fur on sofas, stairs, pet beds and the back seat. | That a powered pet tool comes in the box, and how the brush avoids clogging with fur. |
| Car and boat | Footwells, seats, boots and caravans. | The run time, and nozzles slim enough for the gaps beside the seats. |
| 2-in-1 | Small flats, and floor sweeps as well as jobs above the floor. | The floor head and wand supplied to make it a floor cleaner. |
| Window vacuum | Windows, mirrors, tiles and shower screens without streaks. | The blade width, the tank and whether a spray bottle comes with it. |
For breakfast crumbs and the occasional spill, a compact model on the worktop does everything you need. The car, the stairs or the dog's favourite chair call for more suction, more battery and the right tools. A slimmer body also reaches into gaps a bulkier one won't.
Handhelds are made for short bursts, and the run time differs a lot between models. Set the maker's figure against what you'll ask of it: valeting a car takes far longer than tidying up after lunch. Check the charging time too, and whether it sits on a stand or plugs into a lead.
Small bins fill quickly, so emptying needs to be easy. A one-press release means your fingers never touch the dirt. A washable filter saves on spares, as long as you let it dry fully before refitting it.
A crevice nozzle gets between seats and along skirting boards. A soft dusting brush is kinder to dashboards, keyboards and shelves, and a pet tool grips fur on fabric. What's supplied varies by model, so check before you choose.
Look first at how wide the blade is, then at the battery and the extras. A wide blade gets through patio doors quickly; a narrow one is better on small panes. Some kits also include a sprayer and microfibre wiper so you can wash the glass beforehand.
Adding a wand and floor head turns some handhelds into a basic floor cleaner, which suits a studio flat, a holiday home or a quick upstairs tidy. In a family house, though, a proper cordless vacuum still cleans floors better, and many of those convert to a handheld anyway.
Our handheld vacuums and window vacs come from Shark, Kärcher, Dyson and Vax. Use the brand filter beside the products to compare them.
Handhelds and window vacs are backed by their maker's UK guarantee. Delivery costs nothing once you spend £600, and normally takes 3–7 working days.
Cheaper at another UK retailer? Let us know and our price match will try to meet it. You can reach us on 01622 541312, or visit our showroom in Rochester after a quick call to see what's on display.
Questions
Quick ones: crumbs, fur on furniture, stair treads and the inside of the car. It saves dragging out the main vacuum for a small mess.
It differs widely, from short bursts on compact models to much longer on those built for cars. The maker's figure is on each product page.
Only if its manual says so; most are for dry mess. For water on glass and tiles, a window vacuum is the right tool.
A rubber blade wipes the surface while gentle suction pulls the water into a small tank, leaving glass, mirrors and tiles dry and free of drips.
Yes. It's a fast way to clear wet windows on a cold morning. Just empty the tank when you've finished.
The car models are. Choose one with a long-lasting battery and a narrow crevice nozzle for footwells and the gaps beside the seats.
Not necessarily. You wash the glass first and the window vac clears the water. A few come with a sprayer and wiper pad; the product page passes on the maker's advice.
Talk to the people who sell them every day. We’ll tell you plainly what suits your home.
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