Well, friends, it’s time to start bidding adieu to winter and welcoming spring with open arms — bring on the longer days! Of course, the arrival of March also means it’s time for (dun dun dun) … spring cleaning. Now, before you roll your eyes or let out a groan, giving your home a warm-weather refresh doesn’t have to involve dragging a broom and dustpan around the house. The Amazon-favorite Black+Decker Dustbuster is the speedy hair- and fuzz-zapper that’ll make quick work of cleaning floors, furniture and even your car. Not only that, it’s also currently on sale for just $40 — so vroom-vroom!
Why is it a good deal? 💰
Our price trackers tell us that this popular vac wasn’t even marked down this much during Black Friday, so if you’re in the market for a new mess master, you’d be wise to scoop it up, stat. (This is about as low as it’s been since 2023.) Plus, there’s a reason the word “Dustbuster” has essentially become synonymous with “hand vacuum” — it’s been a favorite for decades, so you know you’re getting a quality product.
Why do I need this? 🤔
This 2.42-pound bundle of joy (okay, joy might be a stretch — bundle of convenience?) won’t easily tire your arm muscles, and what the Dustbuster lacks in heft, reviewers say it makes up for in suction power. Its 10.8-volt rechargeable battery means you won’t be tripping over cords or looking for free outlets while you clean, and you’ll get about 25 minutes of use per charge. Unless you live in a McMansion, that should be ample time to give your home a good once-over.
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What’s cool about this handvac is that, unlike other models on the market, its attachments are built in, so you don’t have to worry about losing or storing them. It’s got a crevice tool that extends from the nozzle to get into those harder-to-reach nooks and crannies, as well as a flip-up scrub brush to agitate caked-on dirt and scrape up matted-down fur.
Another fun freebie? A wall mount, which you can use to keep it stowed off the floor to save space. Plus, its translucent dirt bowl allows you to see when it’s getting full, and the washable filter can easily be cleaned right in the sink.
Easter bunnies are the only ones we want to see this spring. Those of the dust variety? They’re no match for this small yet mighty appliance. (Amazon)
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What reviewers say 💬
With a fanbase of 12,000, this dust demon is sweeping Amazon.
Pros 👍
“I’ve been using this particular model for years and finally had to replace it,” wrote a repeat buyer. “I purchased the identical model because, in comparison to other brands of handheld vacuums I’ve owned, this one is superior. The machine is powerful and the battery long-lasting. … I also like that, while quite powerful, this Dustbuster is pretty light/streamlined, easy to handle — not a cumbersome ‘clunker’!”
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“I bought this for my quilting room, which has hardwood floors,” shared another. “It has impressive suction, sweeps my snipped threads and dust bunnies from batting and fabrics right up. I love the wall mount because it’s within easy reach all the time. This was a great buy; highly recommend!”
“I won’t buy another brand,” declared a Black+Decker loyalist. “This will suck up everything, including dog and cat hair. (Piece of advice: If you have a lot of hair, take the elements apart frequently to get the hair out.) It’s easy to use and keep clean. I prefer this over my big vac for its suction power and ease of use.”
Cons 👎
“A strong sucker!” exclaimed a generally content cleaner. “The airflow is so strong, it moves the vacuum and you can feel it.” That said, they had a few notes: “The extension is very short, you often need to bend down a lot. Charging takes a long time. The instructions suggest charging 18 hours for the first charge. Yes, 18 hours.”
“I’ve had this vacuum since 2020, and it still works perfectly,” raved a final fan. “The only thing I don’t love about it is it doesn’t have a light showing when it’s charging or a light to show if it’s “low” on battery, but I solved this issue by storing it … near an outlet, and it just stays plugged in all the time so it’s ready to go!”
And for wiping up wet messes…
If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.