BLACK+DECKER 20V Lithium Compact Hand VAC, BDH2000L

I bought our vacuum in January of 2018. I am now purchasing a replacement since the battery seems to be dying. It’s lasted over 5 years which is longer than I would have expected a little handheld vacuum to last. We use it multiple times a week for all kinds of reasons, but usually involving cat hair. The inside of the canister can get kind of gross but it is easy to wash. I also buy generic replacement filters. This was a great purchase.

Its a bit loud (nothing too unbearable), but it cleans damn amazing, when I emptied the bowl (I have 6 dogs, chihuahuas), it was almost a pillow of dog hair & dust (I have hardwood floor). Im not in the states (I bring it to another country, because the ones that sells here kinda sucks), so I had to buy a power adapter for 110 to 220 & it works so good! Its a must buy, its easy to clean, has great suction power, easy to reach unreachable areas, comfy to use & charges pretty fast!

Just like all reviewers say, very powerful, easy to empty, but loud. But I was tired of wasting my money on quiet little vacuums that had no power.

Bought it for the car, however it great for spiders and insects that you can catch and release outside

Ive always had a Dustbuster and they usually last for years. I use mine every day, particularly to pick up dog hair. The only reason this gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because it is so unbelievably loud. Maybe it will get less noisy as time goes on but its really annoying to listen to while using it. Also, the description says that it can be wall mounted, like all the other ones Ive had, but thats not the case with this one. It sits on a round charging station which Ive had to place on a shelf instead of the wall. Not a big deal in my situation but others might not have the space for it.

Its very handy, I wish the charged battery life last longer....

Purchased this to clean up window sills, corners, stairs, pet food spills, auto carpet, kitchen spills. Its powerful and easy to charge, easy to use. Its just really loud!

UPDATE: It is now 2019(!), and I have been using this vacuum for 6 years now. It still functions, and I am still using the original filter. Nothing has changed from my original review, there are still things I would like to change about this product (specifically the way the top locks - or doesnt lock - into place consistently) but the fact that I have gotten 6 years of use out of a handheld vacuum is unprecedented so far for me so I am happy to overlook that flaw. No broken parts, battery still holds a decent charge (I get about 20 minutes of uninterrupted vacuuming out of it at this point, which is more than enough for small cleanups), and the vacuum basically functions as it did when I purchased it. This appears to be a solid product with a reasonable price point and proven durability, so it still gets 5 stars from me. ______________________________________ Original review below: ______________________________________ After several negative experiences with other vacuums, I wanted to wait to do a long-term review of this product because, for me, how a vacuum cleaner holds up to prolonged use is more important than my first impressions. I have now been using this vacuum for 2 years, so I feel pretty confident in giving this product 5 stars (i.e. I love it, with a few minor nitpicks). Why I bought this vacuum: I wanted something to quickly pick up small amounts of debris without having to haul out the much heavier and more cumbersome upright vacuum. I keep it plugged into its dock in the main living area, so I can quickly grab it whenever needed. Things I love: After buying this vacuum, I got golden retriever puppy, so its safe to say that about 90% of what Im vacuuming up nowadays has some amount of dog hair in it. Even though I didnt buy this for handling pet hair, this vacuum handles it flawlessly. In fact, I frequently use it to grab up the stray tumbleweeds of dog hair that often migrate into the various corners of the house (pet people youve probably dealt with this before). Youll need something much more powerful to get the pet hair out of carpets and furniture, but for hardwood floors, tile and other hard surfaces, it works great. For those who dont have pets, theres still plenty of uses for this thing. I use it to grab stray crumbs on the kitchen floor in between deep cleanings. Its great at picking up small leaves and dirt that get tracked in near the doorways. During the Christmas season, this vacuum is my go-to for picking up the Christmas tree needles which inevitably end up scattered everywhere (much like the dog hair!) So, in summary, Id say that the vacuum is absolutely great for cleaning small to moderate amounts of debris off of pretty much any type of hard surface. I wouldnt recommend using it to clean pet hair or debris out of carpets or upholstery, although it can do so, provided its not embedded very deeply. Cleaning: The vacuum is bagless and can be disassembled into 5 pieces for cleaning which you can see in the photo. Its a pretty straightforward process since most of the pieces are plastic. Theres a cloth filter which can also be cleaned or replaced, as needed. The filter pops out and can be emptied into a trash bin, the full disassembly is only required if you want to clean all the parts (I tend to do this after 2-3 times of just emptying the cartridge). After cleaning, I like to put a couple of drops of essential oils (peppermint, etc) on the filter, which gives the room a nice smell while vacuuming. So far the filter and all internal parts have held up well with only cosmetic damage from scuffs, etc. Cons: Theres not much to mention here, but a couple small things worth noting: 1. The top of the vacuum cleaner is one solid piece that has to be clipped into the rest of the body of the vacuum. It can sometimes seem like it is locked in but, if you do not do this correctly, the end will fall off during vacuuming. This can be annoying, as you have to stop and re-attach it again. Id recommend future models include a better locking mechanism, or at least something that holds together a bit better. 2. Battery life is good; however after 2 years of moderate to heavy use, I get about 10 minutes of solid vacuuming before the battery dies out. Id say this represents an overall degradation of about 50%, given that, when new, the vacuum could handle about 20 minutes before needing a recharge. This is, of course, a rough estimation, and I havent compared performance to other vacuum models, just something to be aware of. It doesnt bother me much given that I only use it for small amounts of debris and not for vacuuming the entire house at once. Who would I recommend this for? -Anyone who has hard floors or surfaces they want to clean, without the hassle of a full-size vacuum. -Dorm use -Studio apartments -People with pets who want a quick way to get hair out of their (non-carpeted) surfaces

I love how it cleans everything I want it to clean (debrief, dust, etc) but battery life is short. I think it charges fast though

Good suction…gets the job done…the plug in charger is a bit different. It almost looks like a steamer lol