Tidying up around the house or cleaning up a small mess shouldn't involve dragging out your full-size vacuum. Yet, for many of us, thoughts of yesterday's rechargeable, hand held vacuums leave us no alternative - at least until now.
Today's rechargeable, hand held vacuum cleaners offer more than just a strong suction and longer charge time. They also boast great attachments, are lightweight, and some are even quite attractive.

Take the Dirt Devil KURV, for example. The elegant, conical shape of this hand held vacuum makes it pretty enough to set on a table. And the designer colors, including choco-latte, champagne, harbor sky and spice, make this a particularly fun rechargeable, hand held vacuum cleaner for your home. This hand held vacuum also boasts a powerful, 9.6 volt motor and a bagless dirt cup.

Dirt Devil also makes the AccuCharge, which boasts great suction power, thanks to its 15.6 volt motor. If going green is a priority, then this hand held vacuum will certainly fit the bill, as it is Energy Star approved and uses 70 percent less energy to charge than standard, hand held vacuum cleaners. An onboard crevice tool makes reaching tight spaces a breeze, and a retractable bristle strip makes this a great hand held vacuum for any surface.

Oreck's Cordless Zip Vac boasts a built-in light, which nicely illuminates the path you are cleaning. Getting the tiniest of crumbs is no problem with this hand held! Another great feature of this vacuum is that you can use it as a standard flashlight, as well. Self-stored attachments, including a crevice tool, keep everything you need to complete your cleaning task close at hand.

For impressive suction power and versatile cleaning capabilities, take a look at Black & Decker's Pivot Vac. This 18-volt hand held boasts impressive suction, while a 10-position, pivoting nozzle and an integrated extension nozzle allow you to clean in even the tightest places. Better still, the EZ Clean Wheel System features cyclonic action which keeps the filter cleaner longer, thereby enabling the suction power to stay longer.

Black & Decker also manufactures the DustBuster Cyclonic Power Vac, featuring the EZ Clean filter system, which prevents dirt from sticking to the filter for a stronger suction. This lightweight vacuum also features a strong, 14.4 volt motor and a three-stage filtration system for clean air exhaust.
Prices for rechargeable, hand held vacuums can range anywhere from $30 to over $100, depending on the motor size and the bells and whistles.
Who says rechargeable, hand held vacuum cleaners can't do the job? Your next cleaning job can be downright enjoyable with today's hand held, rechargeable vacuum cleaners!