This Cordless Stick Vacuum Is So Lightweight, It’s Perfect for My Small Apartment (It’s a 3-in-1!)

I love a good vacuum, and since I live in a household with a no-shoes policy, I’m extra invested in making sure my bare (or socked) feet don’t feel dirty all the time. I’ve relied on a corded vacuum for years, but in my small NYC apartment, it sometimes feels too bulky to properly move around. Plus, it’s so heavy that vacuuming can feel like a workout, especially when I’m cleaning up pet hair off the sofa.

This leads me to not vacuum as often as I’d like to, because it, well, feels like a real chore. That’s why I was excited to have the opportunity to test the Bissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Stick Vacuum, a 3-in-1 machine that’s perfect for pet owners like me. Spoiler alert: I like it so much, I’m saying goodbye to my corded vacuum cleaner!

The Bissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Stick Vacuum has a removable battery and is incredibly lightweight — just over 7 pounds — making it super easy to handle, lift, move, and vacuum at any time. It’s also a three-in-one machine: You can use it as a stick vacuum, handheld vacuum, or a long-reach cleaner just with a quick, easy transformation.

The vacuum comes with three power modes (it has a 50-minute runtime on low mode and 13 minutes on turbo mode), and attachments, like an upholstery tool, crevice tool, and brush roll. One of my favorite features is that it has headlights on every tool, so whether you’re using the crevice tool, brush roll, or full-on vacuum, you’ll be able to see what it’s picked up and what it hasn’t.

What I liked the most about the Bissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Stick Vacuum is that it’s not as much of a production to vacuum with as my heavy-duty vacuum. With the latter, I have to wrestle with cords, tight spaces, and awkward angles to not tip over the tank its connected to. In terms of performance and level of cleanliness, it was on par with my corded vacuum at a fraction of the weight and with more valuable features (an easier to empty dust container and headlights, for instance). I’ve found that just a pass or two can suck up all the dirt, fur, and hair in its path, even on the lowest power mode.

I absolutely love the FurGuard Brush roll attachment and the fact that the Bissell can turn into a handheld vacuum on a dime. It’s made vacuuming the sofa so easy, and it takes less than half the time it used to to have a fur-free sofa. All in all, this cordless stick vacuum is so easy to maneuver that it has completely replaced my other vacuum and any brooms. 

• Lightweight and incredibly easy to maneuver: The 7.3-pound machine (or lighter depending on the attachments) is easy to move throughout the house.
• Headlights on attachments for increased visibility: Visibly see the dirt, fur, and dander you’re cleaning up.
• Three power modes that run from 13 to 50 minutes of runtime: The 50-minute runtime is great if you’re cleaning your whole home, especially in a smaller space.
• Easy to empty vacuum tank: With the click of a button you can empty your tank and reattach it to the vacuum.
• Attachment dock keeps everything in one place: After you’re done cleaning, attach everything to the wall so you’ll never lose an attachment. 

• Battery runtime might not work for larger homes: I live in an apartment, so the battery runtime hasn’t been an issue for me, but if your home takes longer than an hour to vacuum, this might not be the machine for you. The most powerful setting has a 13-minute battery life, so you’ll probably use a lower setting more often if you want the charge to last longer.
• Smaller vacuum tank means more emptying: It’s a lightweight vacuum, which means the tank is smaller, so you may need to empty it a few times while vacuuming. 

If you, like me, live in a small apartment, have a dog that sheds, or just want an easy to assemble (and use) vacuum you can pull out at any moment, then this is absolutely the vacuum for you. Several other editors have the same vacuum and swear by it — some using it as often as daily.

It’s the perfect machine for someone who wants something lightweight, compact, powerful, but doesn’t have a ton of square footage. Plus, it comes at a reasonable price point, under $300, a fraction of the cost of other luxury cordless stick vacuum manufacturers. All in all, I’d have to say I’m pretty obsessed with this small but mighty machine!

Buy: Bissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Stick Vacuum, $179.99 (normally $299.99)