BLACK+DECKER dust buster PIVOT VAC Handheld Vacuum Cordless, Car Vacuum Portable Rechargeable, Extendible Crevice Tool and 200 Degree Pivoting Nozzle, Strong Suction, Lightweight (BDH2000PL)

Thank you Amazon for having a sale on this portable vacuum cleaner! I just got this about a week ago and only used it once for some light vacuuming of dust and hairs which worked perfectly. As directed by the instructions, I charged it for 24 hours, actually a little bit more, before first usage. I know using it once and plus for light usage doesn't speak well for my review but I want to point out that I have some history with Black and Decker Pivot vacuums. My previous portable vacuum cleaner was also a Black and Decker, specifically PHV1800. I had that vacuum for about 7+ years and I love the suction power and pivot design. Of course since it's cordless, the battery wore out over time. Now it only lasts a few minutes after a full charge. However I've never had an issue with it. In fact I never replaced the filter. I was meticulous in cleaning the canister and filter when it was medium dirty or sometimes even just light dirty. For the filter, I would shake out the dark gray junk and then use a toothpick to pick out the junk in each fold of the filter. Again because of the battery issue I thought it was finally time to retire the old one and buy a new one. I was a little hesitant to buy the BDH2000PL after reading reviews of the vacuum going dead after about a month or so for some unknown reasons. After some consideration, I decided to give Black and Decker the benefit of a doubt based on past experiences. I never had any issues with my previous B&D portable vacuum. Also years ago my family got a B&D Dustbuster and we never had issues then. So I am of the mindset that B&D makes reliable products at good consumer level prices. I like this vacuum so far and yes it hasn't died yet. Battery withstanding, this new one is a big improvement over my old PHV1800. It is a lot lighter and also has less mass. The canister can now be completely removed from the main unit for a thorough cleaning without lugging the the whole thing around like the old one. I like that the brush is now integrated into the nozzle. With the old one, the brush was a separate thing that I left plugged into the charger base and was too lazy or never noticed it to take it out and use it. The pivot feels like it has a smoother ratchet than the old one. One thing that worries me a bit though is the vacuum doesn't sound as loud as my old one. Maybe I am just equating loudness with suction power or I am not knowledgeable of any technology improvements B&D has done to this vacuum. I will just have to use it more to see how it goes. Oh one more thing, my old one actually has two "On" levels: regular power or high power vacuuming. Whenever I use the vacuum, the old one, I naturally push the switch up to the highest point until it stops. I forgot the old one's switch has a middle point before reaching the end. So I guess for my usage maybe the new one is an improvement because it removes the middle point which I never used. But so far this vacuum works. I also like the improvements over the old one so I'm convinced this new one is great. :)

This Black & Decker pivot handheld vacuum is a powerhouse. Great for picking up pets hair. I have two very large huskies and I have hard floors throughout my house. If you have pets you will understand what I'm saying when I say that the hair collects in the corners & behind doors, along the walls and behind bookshelves -in all those places that are hard to get to- no worries though! this hand held vacuum is the most powerful that I've tried so far for its type. it picks up those debris quickly and easily. it does have a couple of quirks. As some of the reviews have mentioned, the hinge broke on the door. Apparently this is a weak spot or design flaw that I hope Black & Decker can redesign for future models. I was able to put it back together but I am glad to know that I can call Black Decker and they may replace it for me. Thank you to that reviewer that gave us that information! I appreciate that info so much! I've used my vacuum for about six months. I love it so much that I am going to buy one that's similar from Black & Decker I'm going to buy the one with the hose because it looks like the exact same kind but canister style with a hose. it might be easier to get behind certain places. I am happy and impressed with Black Decker's hand held vacuum. I would highly recommend it for anyone that wants to get the job done and done well/ #1 in its class by my estimation. One last thing that is a bit of a drawback -when I bought generic filters that looked exactly the same, the generic filters do not fit well into the unit so that you cannot close it properly. I spent 20 minutes wrestling with it and just concluded that I would try and save you that same pain and let you know to buy the Black & Decker brand filters - that they will fit properly and you will save yourself a lot of of grief. I'd like to end this review with some positives - the vacuum is powerful - has great battery life - it is attractive and it fit well on its charging cradle - it will charge pretty fast - it opens and comes apart easily to be able to clean & although I want you to get the black & Decker filters they are reasonably priced and work extremely well. I hope you enjoy your new vacuum

I’ve had this hand vacuum for over three years and use it literally every single day—and that’s not an exaggeration. As a mom with toddlers, this thing is a total non-negotiable. I’m constantly cleaning up crumbs, snack explosions, dirt, and all kinds of random messes, and I easily reach for it 10+ times a day. I actually own two—one for the house and one for the car—and I genuinely can’t imagine my routine without it. The suction is incredibly strong for a cordless handheld. It has no problem picking up everything from Cheerios and Goldfish to sand, dirt, and whatever else my kids manage to spill. I use it on the playpen, high chairs, couches, car seats, and especially my jogging stroller after snack time chaos. It feels sturdy and well built, not flimsy at all, and the pivoting nozzle plus built-in attachments make it easy to get into tight spaces. It’s lightweight, easy to maneuver, simple to empty, and the washable filter holds up really well to constant daily use. After three years, it still performs just as well as when I first got it, which honestly says everything about the quality. I actually tried replacing this with a newer, more sleek handheld vacuum that was more popular, but ended up returning it and buying another one of these instead. While the newer one looked nicer and was more compact, the suction just didn’t compare. This one is noticeably stronger and does a much better job picking up small crumbs, dirt, and everyday messes—which matters more to me than how it looks. The only thing to keep in mind is that you do have to empty it often with frequent use, but that’s expected with a compact handheld. Best for: parents, cars, quick cleanups, and everyday messes Not ideal if: you need something for large, deep-cleaning jobs If you’re deciding between this and other handheld vacuums, this one stands out because it actually holds up long-term with heavy daily use—not just occasional cleaning. If this stopped working today, I would buy another one the same day—that’s how much I rely on it. Hands down one of the most used products in my house.

Okay, I read the other reviews and, yes, this is a little heavy and pretty loud. But it does the job. I am wondering about holding the charge. Maybe because I have been using in short bursts rather than a thorough vacuuming, I am charging it more than expected. I really like the extending head. I would buy again or give as gift,

I can't believe how powerful the suction is on this handheld vacuum! It's actually stronger than the vacuums at the car wash I used to use. I honestly didn't expect it to pick up dirt as well as it does. I've tried several handheld vacuums before, but I ended up returning them because the suction was so weak. I'm so happy to have this on hand instead of having to drive to the car wash every time I want to vacuum my car.

This is a powerful and relatively quiet hand vacuum cleaner. Heafty weight, easy to clean (it has two different filters) very, very nice. Except for the charging cradle which is very light, flimsy, awkward and poorly designed in every way.

I was hesitating between this vacuum and the comparable Shark model. Initially, I gravitated towards the Shark 18V for three reasons: 1. Price - about $20 cheaper 2. Wide suction adapter 3. My friend had one and I had seen it in action. I ended up buying the B&D instead. Here's why: 1. The Lithium ion battery - it makes a difference! 2. The washable filter/housing & easy cleaning - disposable filters are not exactly cheap, and tend to clog really quickly (from past experience) 3. The adjustable angle - I was actually really surprised by the practicality of this feature which I never thought I would use. 4. The "elegant" design and compact charging position - it looks very mysterious in the of the living room; easily blends in without attracting much attention. Here is my experience with it so far: I charged it for 24 hours prior to first use as recommended by the manufacturer (very very important - do not skip this step if you want your battery to have a long life). I then proceeded to rid my fabric couch of cat hair. The machine did a great job, and despite the narrow nozzle, I managed to thouroughly cover approx 50sqft of couch in under 10minutes. I realized just how much hair and dust had come out when I cleaned the dust compartment and filter. Cleaning was simple - there is a latch on the side of the vaccum that allows to empty the compartment. There is also a button on the side of the nozzle that allows one to remove the entire nozzle assembly which houses the filter. The filter and its housing can then be rinced to eliminate remaining dust. Very well thought-out design. Regarding battery life, so far so good. I have ran it for approx. 30 minutes now with no recharges over the span of a week and a half and have not experienced any loss of suction. The built in accessories were a great idea as I'm sure many of us misplace these things over time, however the pivoting brush should have been placed on the top rather than on the bottom - reason being it rubs agains surface being vaccumed even when it is collapsed. This causes the bristles to get ruined - mine already look like a 3 month old toothbrush. The extender nozzle is great though - really gets in those tight places. This is definitely a buy. Highly recommend. But be warned - it is noisy! Almost as loud as a full size vacuum.

GREAT household essential that, even after three (3) different purchases over a seven-year period, has the same head-scratching issue: dust cup door's hinge is STILL made of plastic and breaks after a few months' use, leaving the door at the mercy of something akin to Bernoulli's Principle in order to keep it closed during that period between being On and Off. Just had the door fall off while at rest, which scattered the remnant clumps of dust in the device (and is really what prompted me to finally review this item). Now, it was a snap to clean it all up, thanks to the superior suction action of the vac, but a wholly unnecessary pain point here. If B&D could figure out how to put a METAL hinge in place where the molded plastic one currently is, 'twould be the crowning achievement of an already-impressive run as arguably THE #1 handheld vac in its class (or any other, for that matter). Picks up everything with a gentle, yet powerful suction -- even some minor spilled liquid (drops). So, I wouldn't change a thing -- except to shut the door on the plastic hinge and test its metal, so to speak, on the next iteration of the device. If you can suck it up and live with a broken door fairly early on in the ownership, then this one's def for you.

This is a very powerful handheld vacuum cleaner. Very useful for picking up the bits from the kitchen and diing room floor. It's also good for cleaning the seats and floor of the car. Much better than having to get out the big vacuum cleaner. Just the job!

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Very powerful and good material like all previous models. Bit more noisy. Comes with american plug rated at 110V, so I used the old charger

¡Excelente! Tengo un par de meses usándola. Es bastante práctica, con muy buena fuerza al momento de aspirar. La limpio fácilmente. Se ocupa principalmente para limpiar mesas (moronas, migajas, etc) pero para limpieza en general de lugares complicados es muy funcional.

Das Produkt wurde leider mit amerikanischem Netzstecker geliefert und ist für mich so unbrauchbar. Sehr ärgerlich! In der Produktbeschreibung ist das nicht offensichtlich. Es gibt lediglich den allgemeinen Hinweis "US internationale Produkte möglicherweise von den deutschen Versionen abweichen." und "Verkauf und Versand durch Amazon US". Ich hatte mir nicht träumen lassen, dass dann ein Gerät mit amerikanischem Stecker ankommt. In Zukunft werde ich also auch auf dieses kleine Detail achten müssen. Dieser Ärger wäre nun wirklich vermeidbar.