A:AnswerI’ve had mine for five years and it no longer holds charge for more than about 90 seconds. Plan on tossing your Black and Decker hand vac out after five years.
A:AnswerIt is simple, it comes in just two pieces in the box. You slide the handle on the top and lock it in. All you need is a Phillips head screwdriver and you're ready to clean.
A:AnswerIt is likely to get the bits and pieces that are lying on TOP of the carpet pile but I don't think it will get what is in the pile or down deep. There are other vacuums that will better for that purpose, imo.