This Tiny Vacuum Works Better Than My Stick Vac on Couch Crumbs

I live in a small apartment, which means that my couch isn’t just for lounging on: It’s also my workspace, dining room, craft zone, and so on. This means messes are inevitable. I’ve tried a handful of portable handheld vacuums over the years, but the suction always seemed to diminish after only a few months of regular use. I needed something more powerful to catch every last crumb, paper scrap, craft bead, and strand of hair (I swear I shed more than a dog) stuck in my couch cushions. It also needed to be compact, because I have virtually no storage space to spare. The Shark WANDVAC was exactly that. 

The best part is, you can get $20 off yours with code WELCOME20 now through January 31. 

The Shark WANDVAC is a super-sleek and super-powerful cordless vacuum cleaner that tackles small, hard-to-reach messes in seconds. It comes with three attachments: a scrubbing brush, upholstery tool (which works wonders on pet hair), and a thinner nozzle for tricky crevices. And all the attachments have their place on the vacuum’s charging dock for simple storage. 

And unlike my old handheld vacuum cleaner, the Shark WANDVAC features a high-speed brushless motor that touts twice the suction of competing cleaners. What’s even more impressive is how all this power is packed into such a lightweight machine; the WANDVAC is only 1.4 pounds! So it’s a quick and easy grab that’s comfortable to maneuver anywhere you need it — like a handheld vacuum cleaner ought to be. 

I was initially taken aback by how lightweight the vacuum was, but any skepticism I had about it disappeared once I put it to use. It caught dirt, dust, crumbs, and hair that I honestly had no idea were so deeply embedded in my couch (just look at the photo above of the dust bin!). And because it’s so easy to use, I find myself reaching for it more often than my larger — and, admittedly, more cumbersome — stick vacuum. Another small but important detail is that you don’t have to hold down the power button while you’re using the vacuum — just tap once to turn it on, and tap again to turn it off. 

My favorite attachment is the upholstery tool, which I use almost daily to vacuum our couch. Not only does it pick up every last crumb, but the flat nozzle also scoops up even the clingiest of hairs without having to pass over it multiple times. It also smooths out crinkles in the couch upholstery, which is a nice bonus considering the fact that the couch can look “worn in” rather quickly.  

I’ve also taken to using the scrubbing brush attachment to clean my apartment’s baseboards, which can accumulate an alarming amount of dust and cobwebs (gross, I know). The brush loosens up any stubborn debris so it all gets sucked up by the vacuum. And when I’m done, I just rinse off the brush and let it air dry for next time. The whole process is quick and easy, and totally beats getting on my hands and knees with a dust rag.

 Buy: Shark WANDVAC, $109 with code WELCOME20 for $20 off (normally $129)