Black & Decker Pivot Handheld Review

This one is about as small as all handhelds, which makes it easy to use and store away. Since it has a pivoting nozzle, you can even say it’s foldable.

The unit measures 18×6.88×6.75 inches in total while weighing no more than 3.7 pounds. Such compact size allows versatile use in your home, office, workshop, and garage. It’s also ideal for cleaning car interiors.

This handheld vacuum comes with a 2-year warranty from the manufacturer. Though this is much more than what most manufacturers offer for handheld vacs, keep in mind that the actual deal is quite limited.

It covers damage caused by faulty materials and manufacturing but doesn’t include misuse, neglect, and normal wear and tear.

This one is suitable for all types of floors and above-floor surfaces. Because it’s made for spot-cleaning, you can concentrate on one area regardless of the actual floor type.

Of course, it might be trickier to use on high-pile carpets, but everything else is quite simple to clean with this Black and Decker handheld.

This one is efficient on low-pile carpets and area rugs. It’s ideal for carpeted stairs and pretty much any area that has a thin carpet.

However, it might not be as suitable for high-pile carpeting. In most cases, even the best handheld tends to get stuck to thick carpets and long fibers. Also, such carpets might shred and clog your vacuum.

Hardwood and other bare floors are quite easy to clean with this vacuum. Its onboard accessories and strong suction allow you to clean nearly any type of dry mess.

If you have children and pets, you probably have different pieces and particles all over your hardwood. This is where this Black & Decker handheld vacuum comes into play because it’s so practical and powerful at the same time.

Maneuverability is a big part of this vacuum. Black and Decker came up with this unique and useful design which makes the unit maneuverable and easy to use.

The pivoting nozzle rotates over 100° meaning you can fit it into tighter spaces that were otherwise tricky to reach.

On top of that, the unit weighs less than 4 pounds, which makes the overall experience more comfortable.

This one isn’t much different than other handhelds on the market. Because it’s so small and compact, it requires frequent emptying regardless of the type of dirt you’re cleaning.

It’s best if you empty its dust cup after each use so that the vac is always ready for use. Another thing worth mentioning is its filter. In most cases, you’ll have to wash it every six to nine months, depending on how frequently you use the vac.

This one makes a significant level of noise, much like all handheld models. In most cases, it’s due to the powerful motor placed into such a small housing.

Its noise levels are 78 decibels at 3’ away, which is quite reasonable for such a model. However, it might be a bit too noisy in small areas such as car interiors.

This is a battery-operated vacuum offering some ten minutes of runtime. Unfortunately, we don’t have any official information on exactly how long the battery runs.

It comes with an Eco Smart charger that takes approximately four hours to recharge the battery. For this reason, it’s recommended you recharge after each use, so it’s always ready.

The unit is battery-operated, so you won’t have to struggle using a cord with such a small vacuum. Though there’s no cable or need for power sockets, you’ll have to keep in mind its runtime.

This one cannot run for longer than ten minutes. Though it sounds like too little, it’s usually enough for most small piles of dirt, messy car interiors, and other such situations.

It has a dust bin that’s quite small and requires frequent emptying. In most cases, you should empty it after each use because its capacity is only 0.4L.

Most people think it’s easy to empty, which adds to the overall convenience and efficiency of the unit. The dust bin is transparent so that you can see when it’s full.

The vac has one filter that’s washable and reusable. It’s located near the dust bin which you have to remove in order to reach the filter. One thing you have to remember is that the filter requires some maintenance. You probably won’t ever have to replace it, but you should remember to wash it every six months.

The Pivot handheld is among the best models to clean small, daily messes your pet tends to make. Because it’s so lightweight and easy to use, the unit is ideal for dealing with kibble, litter, dirt, sand, and pet hair.

Kitty litter is usually made up of larger particles, which could be a bit tricky to pick up. If you have a cat, make sure to place its litter box on a bare floor since those are easier to clean.

While most litter pieces shouldn’t be a problem, larger ones might stay behind. Also, make sure the litter isn’t wet because this one is only made for dry cleaning.

Pet hair is no match for this Black & Decker regardless of whether it’s long or short. It has powerful suction that’s strong enough to suck in even the most persistent hairs stuck to your furniture, stairs, carpets and other such surfaces.

Personally, we feel that the Black & Decker is one of the better handheld vacuums for pet hair.