The need for portability may not arise while inside the apartment ... delivering a heavy or oversized vacuum might be problematic if you live in a small apartment in a high-rise building.

One rarely, if ever, would think a small vacuum could make its way into the the Guinness World Records. But that just happened earlier this week because of the ingenious design of a 23-year-old ...

A small vacuum with outstanding performance, this 3.5-pound unit uses cyclonic action to spin dust and debris away from the filter to maintain strong suction throughout a vacuuming session.

These small items can puncture the vacuum bag or damage internal ... If the substance is perishable, it can even mold inside your vacuum.