best dust buster

The best dust buster is the one that actually sucks—in the good way.

Look for strong suction (Air Watts or kPa), a 18–25V battery, and 10–30 minutes runtime; lighter than 1.5 kg keeps your wrist happy. A crevice tool and a mini motorised brush blitz crumbs and pet fluff; a washable HEPA filter plays nice with allergies. Fast charging and a wall mount save both time and cupboard Tetris. In Australia, new handhelds typically run AUD $80–$300, while used units hover around AUD $30–$150—check Tradingpost if you like a bargain. Brands to shortlist for quality and service here include Dyson and Shark up top, with Black+Decker, Bosch and Bissell doing tidy value. Keep the filter clean and it’ll keep up the suck without the drama.