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Buying a handheld vacuum alongside your main vacuum cleaner — or vice versa — isn't a luxury, but a division of labor: one device handles the weekly rounds, the other the daily moments. At Strex, you’ll find both sides: a 700W bagless vacuum for floors and carpets, and a cordless handheld vacuum with 14,000PA of suction power for the sofa, the car, and the breakfast table.
Vacuum cleaner or handheld: when do you use which?
The large vacuum cleaner is for surface area: rooms, carpets, stairs — the planned cleaning. The handheld vacuum is for moments: sprinkles next to the wagon, sand in the car, cookie crumbs between the sofa cushions. The difference lies in the threshold — you grab a handheld from its charger and use it within ten seconds, while the large vacuum is "a chore" that you put off. Households with children, pets, or a car notice it the fastest: together, the two keep the house clean without cleaning becoming a full-time job.
What should you look out for?
- ✔ Suction power — 700W pulls deep dirt out of carpet; 14,000PA is remarkably powerful for a handheld model
- ✔ Bagless — empty the canister instead of buying new bags: cheaper, and you can see what you’re picking up
- ✔ Cordless (handheld) — no cord means: car, stairs, and crumbs without hunting for a power outlet
- ✔ Weight and size — a handheld vacuum hangs ready on the charger; picking it up must be easier than putting it off
- ✔ Warranty — 2 years standard at Strex
Why suction power "disappears" — and how to get it back
The most common vacuum complaint — "it doesn't suck like it used to" — is rarely the motor and almost always the airflow. For bagless devices, one maintenance rule applies: empty the canister well before the max line and rinse or tap out the filter regularly. A saturated filter chokes the airflow, and airflow is suction power. It takes two minutes a month and the device will vacuum like new for years — while half the market replaces a "broken" vacuum that only needed a clean filter. For stains and caked-on dirt after vacuuming, a steam cleaner takes over — vacuum dry first, then steam. You can find more appliances under household appliances.
Frequently asked questions
What does 14,000PA mean for a handheld vacuum?
PA (pascal) expresses the negative pressure the device builds — practically speaking: how firmly it pulls dirt from a surface. 14,000PA is powerful enough for a cordless handheld model to handle sand in car mats and crumbs deep between sofa cushions, tasks that lightweight handhelds would just glide over.
Is a bagless vacuum cleaner cheaper to use?
Yes: there are no bags to buy — you simply empty the canister into the trash. The only "costs" are two minutes of maintenance: emptying it regularly and tapping out or rinsing the filter, which keeps the suction power at optimal levels.
How long does a cordless handheld vacuum last on one charge?
More than enough for what it is intended for: short bursts of a few minutes — the sofa, the car, the dining table. Hang it back on the charger after use, and it’s always ready; that is the entire philosophy behind using a handheld vacuum.
Can I use the handheld vacuum to clean my car?
Yes, this is actually the most popular handheld task: cordless means no extension cord to the driveway, and the compact head fits between and under the seats. With 14,000PA of suction, even ground-in sand comes out of the mats.
Check out the vacuum cleaners and handhelds from Strex — and divide the cleaning work smartly between big and small.
Want to know more? Read our article "Choosing a handheld vacuum: cordless and bagless".