MY DINING table doubles up as my workspace, which means I’m no stranger to a dusting of toast crumbs on my desk.
When I spotted Lakeland’s super-cute countertop vacuum, which costs just £9.99, I was seriously intrigued.
As long as the compact gadget worked well enough, I thought it had potential to be a game-changing cleaning hack.
Mini Countertop Vacuum, £9.99 from Lakeland
On first glance, the Lakeland vacuum is small and sleek. It’s also super easy to use, with a single setting — you press the button to fire it into action, and then you simply move it across any surface to suck up the crumbs.
Technically, that’s something you could do with a normal cordless vacuum cleaner, but, being honest, that feels like too much effort.
Plus, this feels more hygienic, as you can restrict its use to just surfaces and not floors.
Lakeland Mini Countertop Vacuum: Quickfire Q&A
How much is it? It costs just £9.99, making it an absolute bargain.
Who’s it best for? It’s great for families who eat most of their meals at home, and people who have to clean up after kids (or messy adults, for that matter).
What we loved: The affordable price, the compact design and the fact that it’s cordless — it’s brilliantly convenient.
What we didn’t: It’s only really useful for dry, crumbly foods like toast crumbs — you wouldn’t want to use it on anything wet or slimy.
- Lakeland Mini Countertop Vacuum, £9.99 from Lakeland – buy here
Performance
I would usually grab a cloth or a piece of kitchen towel to wipe down the dining table after a meal, but keeping the vacuum nearby presents a much more convenient alternative.
It’s got bristles underneath, which help guide crumbs to underneath the vacuum.
I found the best method was to use it to sweep the crumbs into a corner (while switched off) before turning it on, and then sucking them up.
Mini Countertop Vacuum, £9.99 from Lakeland
Another handy use for the Mini Countertop Vacuum is in the kitchen, when you’re preparing food and creating a mess — I found it particularly useful to have on hand when making toast.
The suction isn’t going to rival a normal vacuum, but it’s easily powerful enough for crumbs, so it definitely does what it claims to — and at £9.99, you’ve got to class that as a win.
I’d recommend it for those quick clean-ups in between proper household cleans.
If you have kids, I can only imagine how much use you’d get out of it — especially since the description says it’ll even suck up glitter!
If you have kids, I can only imagine how much use you’d get out of it — especially since the description says it’ll even suck up glitter!
I might live in an adult-only household, but as a fiend for messy help-yourself meals, I’ve found myself reaching for the countertop vacuum often.
If you work in an office, the device would be useful to keep in a drawer for when you need to do a swift cleanup of your workspace.
It’s not too noisy (although you’re only likely to use it for a few seconds anyway), and it’s also cordless, charging up via a USB cable.
The small and lightweight design means you could even take it away with you if you’re staying somewhere self-catered.
The only thing it won’t help with is wet spills, so drips and splashes from drinks or sauces will still need to be wiped up.
Mini Countertop Vacuum, £9.99 from LakelandVacuum £9.99
While we’re on the topic of handy household gadgets, I swear by an Amazon clothes steamer that costs £21.99 and helps me avoid ironing.
I also recently tested out one of the most compact cooking devices money can buy, in my Ninja Crispi air fryer review.
The verdict: is the Lakeland Countertop vacuum worth buying?
Lakeland’s Countertop Vacuum is ideal for households with children, anyone who hosts dinner parties, or if you’re like me and need a quick and easy way to keep your workspace clean.
For just a tenner, it’s a total bargain and a must-have for anyone who wants a convenient way to banish crumbs for good.
- Lakeland Mini Countertop Vacuum, £9.99 from Lakeland – buy here