Black & Decker 50 Minute Powered Floor Sweeper, Self Standing, Charger Included

Why I reached for a powered sweeper

There are times when a full-size vacuum feels like overkill. Crumbs after breakfast, grit by the front door, feathers and seed under a bird cage—those are the jobs I bought the Black+Decker floor sweeper for. After several weeks of everyday touch-ups on hard floors and a mix of low-pile rugs, it’s clear where this compact cordless tool shines, where it struggles, and who it’s best for.

Setup and first impressions

Assembly was quick: click the handle sections together, attach the head, and it’s ready. The whole unit weighs about 3.1 pounds, so one-handed use is easy and it’s not fatiguing to carry between rooms. The head is slim and swivels well, and the body can lie nearly flat to reach under couches and toe-kick spaces. It also stands up on its own for mid-clean breaks or closet storage—handy when you don’t want to find a wall to lean it against.

Black+Decker includes a jack-plug charger, a brush bar cleaning tool, and a small hanging loop on the handle. The LED battery indicator is basic but useful: enough to know whether you’re in the green for a quick sweep or if it’s time to charge.

Maneuverability and ergonomics

The sweeper’s low profile and swivel joint make it easy to snake around chair legs and into corners. The head rides on low-friction runners rather than big wheels, which keeps the profile slim. On my sealed hardwood and tile, it glided smoothly and didn’t mar the surface, but I made a habit of checking the runners for grit before use—any sand stuck under there could drag across delicate finishes. The balance is light at the hand, and the handle angle feels natural. Because there’s no bulky motor canister up top, it’s easy to push with fingertips.

Noise is modest—quieter than most stick vacuums—so it’s suitable for quick evening clean-ups without overwhelming a small space.

Cleaning performance on hard floors

On hard floors, the sweeper does what it promises: it corrals everyday debris (crumbs, dust, bird seed, hair tumbleweeds) with little fuss. The brush bar and intake lift debris into the dustbin effectively, and the edge-cleaning is decent if you angle the head along baseboards. Wide debris like dry cereal occasionally gets nudged forward before getting captured; a slower pass or a follow-up pull stroke usually picks it up.

Very light, fluffy lint can get pushed ahead by the airflow at the nose. Two techniques helped me: start a short distance behind the lint pile and approach slowly, or pull the sweeper back over the debris rather than pushing forward. For sticky dust lines along tile grout, a slightly slower pass worked better than racing across.

Performance on rugs and mats

This isn’t a vacuum, and it behaves like a powered sweeper on textiles: best on low-pile rugs and mats, merely passable on medium pile, and out of its depth on shag. On a welcome mat and flat-weave runner, it lifted surface debris and pet hair, though it sometimes needed a couple of passes to get hair that had embedded into the weave. On a short-nap area rug, the motor tone dipped a bit and pickup was still okay for surface dust and crumbs, but it doesn’t agitate fibers deeply or leave that “groomed” look a stronger vacuum does. If your goal is to refresh carpet pile or pull out grit from the base of the fibers, a true vacuum is the right tool; if you want to collect what’s visible on top between weekly vacuums, this will suffice.

Dustbin capacity and maintenance

The easy-empty dustbin is the right design for this category: flip a trap door and the contents drop out without you fishing around. Capacity is small at 150 ml. That’s fine for everyday crumbs and dust, but if you’re sweeping pet-heavy areas or after a DIY project, plan on emptying frequently. With two shedding pets, I found myself dumping the bin mid-session when cleaning multiple rugs.

The clear cover helps you see when it’s time to empty, but dust cling is real. A quick wipe with a slightly damp microfiber cloth or an anti-static wipe keeps the window clear. Hair does wrap around the brush bar over time—normal for any brush tool—so the included cleaning tool is a welcome addition. I got into the habit of a 30-second detangling once a week, which kept performance consistent.

Battery life and charging

Black+Decker claims up to 50 minutes of runtime on the lithium-ion pack. In my mixed-use runs—mostly hard floors with interludes on low-pile rugs—I routinely saw 40–50 minutes. That’s more than enough for a full apartment or quick spot cleans throughout the day. The charger is a simple jack plug; it isn’t a fast charger, so you’ll be topping up over a few hours. The LED indicator is basic (not a granular gauge), but it gives a heads-up before the last few minutes taper off.

One nice touch: because the sweeper stands by itself, there’s no need for a wall dock. If you prefer to hang it, the loop on the handle supports simple wall hook storage.

What it’s best at

• Quick daily pick-ups on hard floors: kitchens, entryways, around pet areas and cages.
• Under-furniture sweeps thanks to the low, flat-lying profile.
• Lightweight, one-handed use when you don’t want to haul a vacuum.
• Long sessions of light cleaning without battery anxiety.

Where it falls short

• Deep carpet cleaning: it won’t agitate or lift carpet fibers like a vacuum.
• Large debris or fluffy lint can require multiple passes and a bit of technique.
• Small dustbin: frequent emptying if you’re tackling pet hair or multiple rooms.
• No headlights or multi-speed controls; what you get is a single power profile.

Durability and warranty

The build is typical for a modern lightweight sweeper: plastic housing, simple mechanical joints, and a sealed brush head. After a few weeks of use, there were no creaks or loose parts, and the handle joints stayed snug. Black+Decker backs it with a 2-year limited warranty, which is reassuring for a tool likely to see daily use.

Tips to get better results

• Use slower passes on edges and rugs; speed reduces pickup.
• For lint that skitters ahead, pull back over it rather than pushing forward.
• Empty the bin when it’s two-thirds full to prevent clogging at the intake.
• Wipe the clear cover with a microfiber cloth occasionally to combat static cling.
• Inspect the runners under the head for grit before use on delicate floors.
• Detangle the brush bar weekly with the included tool to maintain performance.

The bottom line

The Black+Decker floor sweeper is a purpose-built tool for quick, lightweight cleanups. It’s easy to grab, nimble around obstacles, and kind to your back and ears. On hard floors, it picks up everyday debris reliably, and it’s capable on low-pile rugs for surface-level messes. You trade away deep carpet cleaning power and dustbin capacity, but you gain a 3.1-pound, self-standing cleaner with up to 50 minutes of runtime that you’ll actually reach for.

Recommendation: I recommend this sweeper if your home has mostly hard floors, you want a fast, low-effort way to keep small messes in check, and you already have—or don’t need—a full-size vacuum for deep carpet cleaning. It’s especially useful for pet areas, kitchens, and quick evening touch-ups. If your primary need is lifting and grooming medium-to-high pile carpets, or you deal with large volumes of pet hair and don’t want to empty a small bin frequently, a more powerful stick vacuum with a bigger dustbin is the better choice.