Lars L

13 de agosto de 2026

Well made, good suction, easy to clean, easy to use.

I had one other hand held that was better but no longer in production. These are lightweight but sturdy, hold a charge well, do a good job. They’ll pick up crumbs and pet hair. Your cat will recognize it as kin to that big noisy thing.There are cheaper ones but one came with any filter! The dirt went right into the motor. Keep the filter clean for most efficient use. The filter is easy to access and clean with a brush. Not for wet items. New filters are available.We have one on each floor for small pickup jobs. Recommended.Ver más

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Katie S.

18 de julio de 2026

Does a great job!

I love this hand vac! It holds a charge for a good period of time, and I tend to use it in small bursts as I see the need. It has, in my opinion, excellent suction. It sucks up pet fur, sewing threads and most miscellaneous dust, insects, and lint. It seems durable, but I take care of it. It's easy to carry around; it's heavy enough to feel strong but light enough for easy carrying around. The cost was reasonable & competitive. I'd had another corded brand for about 30 years & hated to get rid of it, but this is a good replacement & I'm very happy with it.Ver más

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Seasand

13 de junio de 2026

Really loud

Except for the really loud whining sound*, this little cordless vacuum does the job. I've used it to get last year's Christmas tree needles out of a tight spot where my regular vacuum wouldn't reach (and wouldn't fit even if it did reach). It's also been handy for picking up the crumbs in and around my husband's living room recliner. (no comment) Also very handy for getting crumbs dust etc. from our computer keyboards. and most especially for use in my car (which has not been vacuumed out for two years)...I've been busy.... The wand extension reaches under the seats and gets into all the crevices. The suction is surprisingly strong and it picks up debris, dirt, dust, (and yes, those pesky crumbs) etc. from the floor mats and underneath them. I gave it only 4 stars because *the screaming loudness terrifies my dog, and I know my neighbors can hear it next door, and probably down the street. I have to let my dog outside before I can use it in the house, and I now wear ear plugs myself. Otherwise I really like this cordless vacuum because it really does the job for me and is so convenient, and very easy to empty. The charger is really simple and seems to charge quickly. I've only had to charge it once so far, and that was when I first got it. I am very happy with my decision to buy this Black and Decker Dustbuster after researching all the other types of cordless vacuums on the market.Ver más

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Sydney

18 de agosto de 2026

Easy to empty/clean

This is really a great little vacuum, perfect for my needs. I live in a small space, have a dog who sheds. This does a fairly decent job of cleaning up. What I like most is that it's very easy to empty, and very easy to clean without making a mess. Other vacuums I've tried invariably make a mess when I empty them. For this one it's so easy! I'd prefer that the suction were a little stronger, and the charge to last a little longer, but otherwise, no complaintsVer más

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DaMann

Great for the garden too!

I am an organic gardener in a hostile land roamed by plant devouring bugs and pests. The nemesis of every gardener here, organic or not, is the stink bug. Conventional farmers spray their crops half to death fighting this enemy while organic farmers and gardeners get creative. I purchased the Black & Decker CHV1410L 16 volt Lithium Cordless Dust Buster Hand Vac as part of my 2 part stink bug eradication strategy. So far, it works great! Early in the squash season (summer squash and zucchini are the stink bug’s favorite prey) I lift stink bug eggs from the leaves of my plants with duct tape. Inevitably however, stink bug babies emerge from the egg clusters I miss and begin killing my plants. (Rabbits could learn about rapid reproduction from the stink bug.) In defense of my helpless plants this year, I started vacuuming stink bugs from my plants every day and flushing them down the toilet. I pull hundreds of the horrible death creatures from my garden every day thanks to my Dust Buster!WHAT IS IN THE BOX: One hand held cordless Dust Buster vacuum and charging base. The vacuum operates on a lithium battery which is included.WHAT I LIKE: The battery on this hand held vacuum lasts longer than I do. I almost always give out before I burn through the battery.I can suck up lots of stink bugs before I have to empty the vacuum.Emptying the vacuum chamber is simple. The “quick” empty normally allows me to get rid of all the bugs, but when I have a stubborn batch, I can get at them from the filter side of the chamber as well.The reusable filter washes up easily under running water.I love not having to worry about a cord!!! An organic farmer friend told me he uses a shop vac to eradicate his stink bug population, but I don’t have an outlet anywhere near my garden.I love being able to leave the vacuum on the charger at all times without destroying the battery. I always have full power available.WHAT I DON’T LIKE: I really wish this vacuum exerted strong enough pressure to kill the bugs as I sucked them into it. I hate dealing with live bugs when cleaning the chamber.PICTURES: I am including pictures of the vacuum full of stink bugs as well as a shot of stink bugs in the garden.VIDEO: I am including a video demonstrating how well this hand held vacuum sucks bugs off my plants and even the debris covered ground.This is a great little vacuum. It does a great job sucking up stink bugs as they cling to leaves and straw and I can only imagine how great it would be at cleaning up stuff that doesn’t resist being sucked into it. Definitely a great purchase!

Sherlockian

Long Term Review (6+ years) of B&D CHV1410L Cordless Vacuum

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 doesn't 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 it's safe to say that about 90% of what I'm vacuuming up nowadays has some amount of dog hair in it. Even though I didn't 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 you've probably dealt with this before). You'll 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 don't have pets, there's still plenty of uses for this thing. I use it to grab stray crumbs on the kitchen floor in between deep cleanings. It's 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, I'd 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 wouldn't recommend using it to clean pet hair or debris out of carpets or upholstery, although it can do so, provided it's 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. It's a pretty straightforward process since most of the pieces are plastic. There's 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: There's 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. I'd 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. I'd 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 haven't compared performance to other vacuum models, just something to be aware of. It doesn't 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