![]() ![]() The dust cup is large and empties from the bottom, but isn't removable, so cleaning it can be a bit cumbersome. All you do is use the hose to reach where you need to. ![]() Our tester called this hand vac "very comfortable to use," giving it perfect scores in six of the seven ease-of-use evaluations, including for handle comfort and for the thoroughness of the owner’s manual.Īlthough it's a little heavier than other handheld vacuums, you don't need to hold the entire vacuum while you are using it, as its boxy shape allows it to stand on its own. ![]() Its 4-foot hose made it easy to reach into tight spaces, especially in the car, and it ran for 23 minutes at standard power on one charge. Though some pet hair clung to the brush tool during use, its pick-up still impressively rivaled that of vacs with rotating brush attachments. It easily picked up all the debris and most of the pet hair we put down in our Lab tests, even without using the max power setting. This portable vacuum from Worx doesn't look like any we've tested before and eked out a win over the Black & Decker by a fraction of a point to snag the highest overall score in our handheld vacuum category test. Since then, we’ve done additional testing, including evaluations for our Cleaning and Organizing Awards Our top picks: We also tested pet hair pickup and rated them for ease of use, cleaning, maneuverability, battery life and noise level. In our latest test of handheld vacuums, we tested 19 models for how well they picked up lightweight and heavy debris on bare floors and low-pile carpets. The Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab has a long history and lots of experience testing all types of vacuum cleaners, from canister vacuums to robot vacuums to the best vacuums for hardwood floors. Many people even have more than one handheld vacuum for convenience: Stash one in the house and one in your car to keep it clean and neat, too. While they can't replace a full-size vacuum for deep cleaning, handheld vacs are, well, handy for sucking up dry spills, tracked-in dirt and pet hair. We reviewed our recommendations in this guide in May 2023 and continue to stand by them.Įven if you already own a great full-size vacuum, a powerful and portable handheld vacuum is a must-have for quickly nabbing small messes and getting into tight spaces. Some links (including all Amazon links) are affiliate links. That’s where you come in: we’d love to hear your recommendations in the comments section! 23 books set in Chicago (The number twenty-three is intentional it’s Michael Jordan’s iconic jersey number.) There are plenty more books set in Chicago-and its suburbs-there’s no way to include them all here. ![]() To send you off on your literary adventure, I’m sharing twenty-three titles that I’ve read and loved or that are on my To Be Read list. Whether these great Chicago reads call to mind memories of your own time in Chicago or you hope to travel there someday, I hope this list will make you even more excited about your next trip or provide an accessible and affordable means of escape via armchair travel. I haven’t visited in person since shortly before the pandemic began, but I’ve returned in my imagination many times in recent years, thanks in no small part to many of the wonderful Chicago books mentioned in this literary tourism list. I’ve spent a lot of happy time in Chicago over the years, including a stint during my college days. As if that’s not enough, there’s a regular bevy of author talks and literary events, like the Printers Row Lit Fest. From the stunning array of independent bookstores to places like The Newberry Library and American Writers Museum, Chicago has bookworms covered. Or maybe it’s the bustling literary scene. When you think of Chicago, what comes to mind first? Perhaps the skyline, the food, or the sports teams. ![]()
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