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- Rotating, slim nozzle targets dirt in tight spaces
- 50% more reach than the previous Dustbuster design for less bending and better accessibility
- Brush and crevice tool accessories are located on-board so there are no loose items to misplace
- Wide mouth design means this vac can effortlessly scoop up large debris
- Cyclonic action spins dust and debris away from the filter so suction power stays strong
- To ensure full run time, charge the unit for 24 hours.
The Black & Decker CHV1510 15.6-Volt Cordless Hand Vac has 50% more reach than the previous Dustbuster design for less bending and better accessibility. Lightweight and portable for quick clean-ups! The rotating, slim nozzle targets dirt in tight spaces. Brush and crevice tool accessories are located on-board so there are no loose items to misplace. The wide mouth design means this vac can effortlessly scoop up large debris. Cyclonic action spins dust and debris away from the filter so suction power stays strong. A Translucent, bagless dirt bowl makes it easy to see dirt and easy to empty. Removable, washable dirt bowl and filters allow for a thorough, hygienic cleaning. It uses a 3 stage filtration system that means less clogging an
Great design, features, and most importantly, suction.,
I’ve read all the reviews and I’m here to clean up those who have trash-talked this dustbuster. I do not work for Black & Decker or Amazon.com. I also do not hold any stock or interest in the aforementioned companies, but I do have an interest in spending my money wisely. So, when other consumers write misinformed, misguided, inaccurate portrayals of a product that is otherwise perfect, I feel the need to scrub their comments until all the residue is gone. Here’s what I found:
To begin with, no rechargeable hand-held vacuum is designed to last anywhere near an hour without recharging, and no rechargeable item with such a large battery pack will recharge in mere minutes. So, for those who make this claim, they are silly-heads. For the reviews that state it only operates between a few seconds and a few minutes, you obviously have a rare lemon. I’m quite certain B&D would not knowingly produce a 30-second dustbuster. Quit complaining and exchange it.
As a side note, for those who wish to dustbust their entire fleet of autos, B&D as well as other manufacturers sell hand-held vacuums with cigarette lighter receptacle plugs that are powered by your vehicle. Those will last you until your car battery dies. Otherwise, quit being lazy and pull out the wet/dry vac, we all know a dustbuster isn’t going to completely clean that Brillo-style vehicle carpet anyway.
Second, at just over three pounds (not the 4.6 pounds of the entire box + contents), the reviewers who wrote that this appliance was too heavy must be drunk… which for comparison, your average bottle of wine weighs more than this dustbuster. Also, the guy who claimed he got a hand cramp after using the dustbuster a few minutes probably needs to pull out the full-sized vacuum in order to develop some muscular endurance. I, for one, would not readily admit this weakness on one of the most popular consumer websites.
Third, I don’t know why people are “scrubbing” surfaces with their dustbuster. I was under the impression that it was a vacuum cleaner, not a rag, sponge, or scouring pad. If your “scrubbing” causes the extension to retreat back into the nozzle sheath, then quit riding your dustbuster like a pogo-stick. This nozzle has a locking mechanism at the base. Go look at it. You see it now… that little arrow… push down on it. Wow! Amazing! I’ve tested it using my bathroom scale. It takes more than 25 pounds of direct pressure, yes 25 POUNDS, to override that lock. If you can’t figure out this simple device, you should probably not be using any electrical piece of equipment.
Next, this model has one of the highest rated suction power of all battery operated hand-held vacuums. This is one of the main reasons it was given such high marks by Consumer Reports (again, I have no ties to this company). If you can’t pick it up with the 15.6V of power provided, then it was never designed to be picked up by a hand-held vac.
Finally, not that this is even worth mentioning, but for those who complained about the charging method… really? It’s the same as every other rechargeable item that you probably now own. Take “Adaptor A” and plug it into “Port B.” Not that hard. But there are so many people that have complained that the recharging prong is no longer built into the docking bracket. Oh, the humanity!
As I stated in my opening, I am very particular about how my money is spent. I compared and tested all the available models I could find during a month-long search and feel the $45.00 spent on this dustbuster has been well worth the price thus far. Good luck on your search, and remember, it’s a dustbuster, not a teleportation device. Don’t expect your science-fiction dreams to come true while you’re cleaning up cookie crumbs. If you still feel like complaining, pull out the old broom, dustpan, sponge, and bucket… cleaning the old-fashioned way will be the only thing that sucks better than this dustbuster (pun intended). Enjoy.
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I picked this up locally at Target because I wanted to be able to return it just in case it sucked at sucking.
After having this for a month now, for about $50, you really can’t go wrong with this. We brought our newborn home a month ago and I wanted to have something around to be able to pick up the cat+dog fur tumbleweeds around the house and generally keep it a bit cleaner. Our full size vacuum weighs some 15+lbs and it’s just too heavy and cumbersome to bust out for daily quick cleanups.
PROS:
+ Lightweight and easy to handle; well balanced
+ Powerful suction – the Dyson handhelds must be off the charts because this is already pretty strong as it is
+ Power toggle stays on
+ On-board attachments
+ Holds its charge very well – perfect for cleaning around the house and on the stairs – haven’t had it lose charge on me mid-cleanup yet and it holds its charge for 2-3 passes for me. Charge time really isn’t an issue since I don’t plan on using it for extended periods of time in the first place.
CONS:
– Fur can be difficult to remove from the dustbin – it doesn’t just come right out. I need to stick my fingers up there; yuck
– The built-in extension wand doesn’t stay up with aggressive use. B&D could have easily solved this with a simple latch mechanism for a few cents more.
– Can’t take other attachments, which wouldn’t really be a problem except…
– Extension wand is too short. I’m average height and I need to bend down to use it. It wouldn’t be so bad if it could accept attachments that would extend it to allow usage from a standing position but as it is, you’ll probably spend a lot of time hunched over
It should be noted that we have hardwood throughout so the full sized vacuum rarely gets used now except for the area rugs. Overall, the house is slightly cleaner now simply due to more frequent vacuuming of the dog and cat fur rolling around the ground. A great value at about $50 and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it or recommend it. That said, there are definitely a few small fixes that the B&D engineers could add to make this a 5 star product.
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UPDATE: Now that the price has dropped well below $50, I think this is a CAN’T MISS product. Seriously, it’s one powerful handheld vacuum for not a whole lot of money; you literally CAN NOT go wrong with this purchase (unless you’re old or have lower back problems I guess…). I’ve also figured out that it’s a LOT easier to empty the bin by removing the motor part (you can unmount the motor or the wand; if you unmount the motor part and remove the filter, everything just slides right out of the collection bin). Giant, massive balls of cat and dog fur mostly just slides right out.
If you’re worried about the charge time or the smallish collection bin, at this price? Buy two and you’re good to go and you’re still saving WAAAAY more than buying a Dyson!
Whatever shortcomings it has, they can be forgiven at this price point for the sheer convenience of having such a powerful little vacuum around. I’ve used it for several months and I can’t imagine how we went so long lugging around the gigantic full-sized vacuum for daily cleanups!
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