While canister and upright vacuums handle the majority of household and commercial jobs, a handheld vacuum can fill in the gaps. Handheld vacuums can quickly clean-up simple spills and get into hard-to- reach places that other vacuum cleaners can’t. Ideal for car interiors, they're also effective at picking up pet hair. Today’s handheld vacuums are more versatile and powerful than ever. Divided into two main categories, corded and cordless, there’s definitely a hand held vacuum perfectly suited for you. Remember, while cordless vacuums are more versatile and include a rechargeable battery, they’re usually less powerful that corded models.