Should I get a separate vacuum just for stairs?

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If your main vacuum is heavy (over 8 lbs) or corded, yes — a dedicated lightweight handheld or convertible stick for stairs saves time and effort. If your main vacuum is a lightweight cordless (Dyson V12, Shark Wandvac), it likely converts to handheld mode and does double duty. A $50-80 handheld Dustbuster as a dedicated stair vac is a smart quality-of-life investment.

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