this would be a absolutely perfect hand-held vac if the battery CHARGE WOULD LAST more than 10 minute !!! or , if you do not have to charge it for at least 21 hour ! or , if there be a spare battery you could instantly swap . what be B&D; think ?! the infomercial be misleading , show the vacuuming of drape , etc. . it be no wonder that nowhere be there mention of how long you can expect the battery charge to last - not on the infomercial , NOT in the instruction - nowhere ! I think B&D; know they have get a bad product , but be pawn it off on we , anyway . I be return mine . too bad . it would be perfect , otherwise -lrb- for a filthy bagless vac , anyway -rrb- .