This Cordless Mini Vacuum Has Been My Lifesaver for Pet Hair and Kitchen Messes

Bissell's Aeroslim Handheld Vacuum is about $40, plus it's portable, lightweight and compact (read: perfect for stashing under your kitchen sink or in your car). You simply charge it with a USB charger (yep, even the one in your car will work!) and it will last for up to 12 minutes of continuous cleaning. While this little handheld vacuum isn't made for heavy-duty messes, it's perfect for cleaning out your car, vacuuming your couch cushions or even sucking up errant crumbs in your kitchen. I love that it comes with two interchangeable heads—a dusting brush and crevice tool—so you can really get into all the nooks and crannies. It also has a washable filter and easy-empty dirt bin to keep things tidy when you're done.

But perhaps one of the coolest things about this vacuum is that a portion of sales goes to support the Bissell Pet Foundation, which supports animal welfare organizations, provides resources to underserved communities and aims to reduce the number of pets in shelters and rescues. Now that's a vacuum I can feel good about using! Want to try it out for yourself? It's available at Bissell, Target and Amazon.

Jaime Milan is EatingWell's digital editor for all things newsy and trending. She's always on the hunt for the latest and greatest things to share with EatingWell's readers. In her spare time, you can find her experimenting in the kitchen, tackling home projects with her husband or taking pics of her very photogenic American Eskimo Dog, Grits. Follow her on Instagram at @jaimemmilan.