Black & Decker 100 Minute Powered Floor Sweeper - Charcoal Grey

Why I reached for the Black & Decker sweeper

I wanted something faster and lighter than a stick vacuum for everyday crumbs, feathers, and dust on hard floors. The Black & Decker sweeper fits that role: a slim, cordless, brush-driven floor sweeper that you can grab with one hand and put away without fuss. It doesn’t try to be a deep-clean vacuum, and it’s better for it—mostly.

Setup and design

Out of the box, assembly took a couple of minutes: click the handle together, seat it on the base, and charge via the included jack-plug wall charger. The tool itself is notably light at 3.2 lb, and the handle geometry feels balanced for one-handed use. The head swivels with a generous range, and the neck collapses flat so I can reach under couches and beds where a dustpan would never fit. It self-stands reliably, which is surprisingly handy for mid-clean pauses, and the hanging loop offers an alternative storage option if you prefer it off the floor.

Worth noting: the head glides on low-friction pads rather than riding on wheels. On my sealed hardwood and tile, it slid smoothly and didn’t leave marks, but I was mindful about gritty debris that could get trapped under the pads. If your floors scratch easily, test in a corner first and avoid pushing over coarse grit.

The dustbin is small (150 ml) with a trap door that flips open over the trash. The clear window is useful to judge when to empty, and the included brush bar cleaning tool makes short work of hair tangles on the bar.

Performance on hard floors

This is a powered floor sweeper, not a suction-first vacuum. The brush bar is the star: it flicks crumbs, dust bunnies, and pet hair into the bin effectively on hard surfaces. On hardwood, laminate, and tile, I could clean a kitchen, hallway, and entry in minutes. It excels at quick pickups—think breakfast cereal under stools, grit by doorways, or scattered litter around a mat.

There are a few quirks. The front edge of the brush creates a light breeze at the very tip, which can push ultralight lint forward if you approach it head-on. The workaround is simple: angle the head slightly or make a quick backward pass to pull debris in. Edge cleaning along baseboards is decent, not exceptional; I usually ran a quick second pass to chase the last line of dust.

Under low furniture, the flat profile is genuinely useful. The brush maintains contact when I drop the handle close to horizontal, so I can gather dust tumbleweeds without moving the couch.

Performance on rugs and mats

On low-pile rugs and entry mats, the sweeper performs acceptably for surface debris. It will grab hair, sand, and small bits, but it won’t lift or groom carpet fibers the way a bristly vacuum roller with real suction does. On thicker or plush rugs, the brush slows and becomes less effective; I could coax a reasonable result with shorter strokes, but this isn’t the right tool for deep or fluffy carpet.

If you’re chasing a “freshly vacuumed” look on carpet, you won’t get it here. If you want to stop tracking crumbs across the house from a flat-weave rug, it gets the job done.

Battery life and charging

The manufacturer states up to 100 minutes of runtime, and my mixed-use sessions landed in that ballpark. On strictly hard floors, I could clean multiple rooms and still have charge left. On rugs (where the brush meets more resistance), runtime dips, but I didn’t feel constrained.

The built-in LED battery indicator gives a simple state-of-charge cue. It isn’t granular, but it’s enough to decide if I should top up. Charging takes several hours with the included jack-plug charger. It’s not a rapid system, so I treated it like a “use during the day, charge overnight” tool.

Dustbin capacity and maintenance

The 150 ml bin is the limiter. For daily crumbs, it’s fine. If you have a heavy-shedding pet or you’re lifting a week’s worth of dirt from a busy entry, you’ll be emptying frequently. The trap door makes that painless, but the clear bin window tends to pick up a static cling film of dust. A quick wipe with a microfiber cloth—or an occasional spritz with anti-static cleaner—keeps it clear.

Hair wraps around the brush bar as with any bristled tool. The included cleaning tool is genuinely useful; I ran it along the bar every couple of uses and it kept the bristles performing well.

Maneuverability and ergonomics

This is where the sweeper shines. At just over three pounds with a swiveling head, it turns on a dime. The handle angle is comfortable for one-handed steering, and the flat reach under beds is excellent. Because it’s brush-driven and not relying on suction, it glides with less drag than a vacuum on hard floors, so it feels effortless to cover large areas quickly.

Self-standing is a small convenience that adds up—lean it in a corner or leave it parked while you move a chair, and it stays put. The hanging loop is a nice touch if you’re short on floor space.

Noise

Quieter than a typical vacuum and closer to an electric broom’s hum. I could talk over it without raising my voice, and it didn’t startle my pets. For late-night kitchen cleanups, this is less intrusive than firing up a full-size vacuum.

Durability and build

The build is light but not flimsy. The latches and hinges feel secure, and the head survived a few inevitable bumps into chair legs without complaint. The absence of wheels means fewer moving parts to break, but again, consider your floor finish and check for debris under the gliders now and then. Black & Decker backs it with a 2-year limited warranty, which is appropriate for a tool of this type.

What it’s best at

• Quick, daily pickups on hard floors
• Reaching under low furniture without moving it
• Light debris and pet hair on low-pile rugs
• One-handed, grab-and-go convenience with long runtime

Where it struggles

• Plush or medium-pile carpets where grooming and suction matter
• Heavy pet hair on rugs (the small bin fills quickly)
• Edge perfection along baseboards without a second pass
• Fast charging; this is a slow, top-up-overnight system

Who should consider it

If most of your home is hard flooring and you want something faster than a broom and dustpan but lighter and quieter than a vacuum, this sweeper fits neatly into that niche. Apartment dwellers, busy kitchens, and pet areas benefit the most. If your priority is making carpet look freshly vacuumed or you routinely collect large volumes of hair and debris, you’ll want a true stick vacuum or a more robust carpet tool.

What I’d change

I’d like a slightly larger dustbin—200–250 ml would reduce interruptions without compromising weight. A more nuanced battery gauge would be welcome. And while the gliding base worked fine on my floors, a set of low-profile soft wheels might inspire more confidence for users with delicate finishes.

Recommendation

I recommend the Black & Decker sweeper for homes with mostly hard floors that need a reliable, hassle-free pickup tool. It’s light, agile, and runs long enough to cover real square footage in one go. The brush-powered design is efficient on hard surfaces and passable on low-pile rugs, and the self-standing form factor makes it genuinely convenient to use and store. Its limitations—small dustbin, modest carpet performance, and slow charging—are the trade-offs that come with prioritizing simplicity and weight. If your cleaning routine matches its strengths, it’s an easy tool to live with and a clear upgrade over a broom. If you expect carpet grooming or you constantly battle large volumes of pet hair on rugs, you’ll be happier with a suction-focused stick vacuum instead.