vacuum to clean out car?

[ToyotaDave]

What vacuum are you guys using? I've always used a shop vac it does the job but it's such a pain to get out with the cord and it's rather large.

I have tried stick vacuums and they just choke on gravel bits.

 

[JoelB]

Vacmaster Beast. Smaller shop vac with plenty of power for a decent price.

 

[Astro14]

Shop vac works the best, and has the most power.

But I just got this, and while it has a tiny fraction of the power of a shop vac, it does actually pick up the dirt. So convenient. Pick it up and go. I already have the Makita 18v system and chargers.

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XLC07Z

 

[tbm5690]

I've had this one for years... perfect balance of size and per IMO.

Armor All, AA255 , 2.5 Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Shop Vacuum , Orange https://a.co/d/iDkyiLl

 

[Kira]

This is an example of a "First World Problem".
Use what you got or, as above, get a smaller vacuum cleaner.
There are many to choose from. I scavenged a small Dayton from a building clean-out. It's 14" x 6" x 6" and quite powerful.

 

[atikovi]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...Locking-Hose-and-Accessories-WD4070/202077241

 

[grisby]

Metro Vac Vac N Blow at my one place and whole house central vac at my residence

 

[vwmaniaman]

I use the powerful vacuum at the car wash but be sure you have a good size straight blade screwdriver when you go because the previous user sucked up some paper and it is plugging the nozzle. Use the screwdriver to push the paper on thru so you get real suction

 

[Oldwolf]

I use a shop vac with a 15-ft hose.

 

[RooflessVW]

I've got a big Ridgid vac with an extra long hose.

 

[supton]

I use a shop vac, but have used whatever in the past.

Several years ago I watched a vid on cleaning a car, and on their advice, bought a stiff bristle brush (I think it's a toilet bowl cleaner but would never admit to that). Applying vacuum and brushing the carpet helps get the dirt out. [Never knew that tidbit until then.]

 

[Hillbilly Deluxe]

I have a Festool vacuum. Yes, I use a Festool vacuum to clean our cars. That's about the only thing it gets used for. I acquired it when I bought a whole woodworking shop.

 

[Blueshound]

Wife lets me use the Miele. Very nice.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

What vacuum are you guys using? I've always used a shop vac it does the job but it's such a pain to get out with the cord and it's rather large.

I have tried stick vacuums and they just choke on gravel bits.

https://vacumaid.com/product-category/garage-vac/

Mine is over 20 yrs old and was a gift. The long hose is really nice because I can reach a car in the driveway from the back of the garage.

 

[Finklejag]

I have this because I have other battery tools from Porter cable. Whatever battery equipment you have, they probably have a vacuum also.

 

[64bawagon]

I bought q small handheld that uses the 20v Dewalt batteries. I use it all over the house. No cord and it has decent power. Unless the truck or car is trashed (very rarely) it works well. Great for traveling and quick clean ups ( we have a boxer dog)

 

[walterjay]

Shop vac here. Powerful machine.

 

[JavierH19]

I don't mind paying the small amount every blue moon to use the professional one at the bucees.

 

[Wrenchturner44]

I have the previous generation of this model of Ryobi vacuum. It works great. I had the same issue that you described. For "touch up" vacuum details, it was a real chore to use my 5 gallon shop vac.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-O...al-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-Tool-Only-PCL734B/320511080

 

[Vil_Riker]

Wife's Dyson works well.