a multi - use vacuum cleaner has a central body which houses a motor , air impeller , battery and a dirt collection chamber . one end of the central body has a face inclined to the longitudinal axis of the central body with a rectangular inlet orifice into which the coupling nozzle of a floor and carpet pickup head can be frictionally inserted . the other end of the body has an integral , axially protruding extension providing a primary handle for manipulating the body as a hand held cushion and upholstery cleaner . the primary handle has means for detachably mounting an extension handle permitting the unit to be used as a standard upright vacuum cleaner or for vacuuming overhead and other areas which would be otherwise inaccessible .