I Found a Father’s Day Gift My Dad Will Use Every Day

My dad is famously difficult to buy gifts for. Despite talking to him almost every day, I can never get a sense of what he wants for any birthday, and now that Father’s Day is approaching, I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of the perfect present. But yesterday, while cleaning up my kitchen, it hit me. My parents are both retired, and since my mom is an amazing cook, my dad is tasked with post-meal cleanup. While they both load the dishwasher together, countertop messes are his territory.

He hates tediously wiping and wringing a sponge or kitchen towel to achieve sparkling clean counters — and now, he won’t have to. For weeks, I’ve been using the Zwilling Xtend cordless handheld vacuum cleaner to tackle all my toughest kitchen messes, and now, I’m grabbing one for my dad to make his least favorite chore easier and more fun.

Zwilling Xtend Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

While cleaning products may not sound like enticing gifts, the Zwilling Xtend handheld vacuum is one to get excited about. This 11.5- x 2- x 2-inch vacuum is small enough to fit in a drawer and attractive enough to store on the kitchen counter. 

The vacuum has a clever rechargeable lithium-ion battery that’s a universal power source for the entire Zwilling Xtend collection, which features an immersion blender and a hand mixer. The power bank is USB-C-compatible, with two charging ports for ultimate convenience. It has a 45-minute runtime, which is 50% longer than other cordless systems, according to Zwilling.

The two-speed vacuum has a suction power of up to 45,000 RPMs. It has a dual filter system, including a HEPA filter surrounded by a stainless steel cap to remove pollen, dust, and other debris more effectively. When it gets filled, the dustbin is easy to empty. Just press the button on the front to release the cap and knock it into the trash can — no screwing or twisting necessary.

This cordless vacuum has two attachments: an extra-long head that reaches into tight spaces and corners, and a brush attachment that sweeps up dust and other small debris. 

Father’s Day is only a couple of weeks away, and if you’re still looking for a great gift, your search can stop here. Head to Amazon to get him this mini-but-mighty cordless handheld vacuum he’ll use every day.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $162.