This Mini Desktop Vacuum is one of those gifts people laugh at when they unwrap it and then use every single day. It's a compact, cordless little vacuum that sits on your desk and actually works, picking up crumbs, dust, pencil shavings, hair, and all the other mysterious debris that accumulates around a keyboard. It runs on 2 AA batteries (not included) and gives you up to 90 minutes of cleaning time, which is roughly 89 minutes more than you'll ever need in one sitting. The 360-degree rotating base makes it easy to manoeuvre into corners and around objects, and there's a brush on the underside for stubborn bits. The clear acrylic body looks surprisingly sleek for what is essentially a tiny desk vacuum, and the whole thing is only about 8cm tall so it won't take up much real estate. It's quiet enough to use during work hours without annoying anyone, and the filter pops out for easy cleaning. A quirky, surprisingly practical Kris Kringle gift that earns its spot on any desk.

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