Best car vacuums: Clean up pet hair, crumbs, and more with ease
It doesn’t take much to make a car dirty, even when you have the best of intentions. All it takes are a few spilled crumbs from that Starbucks pastry you ate, some muddy shoes or a coffee spill on your way to work, and before you know it, you need to vacuum cleaner. And that’s before you factor in kids who love spilling their snacks or dogs that shed all over the backseat.
But the truth is, it’s not that easy to get your car clean. Dust gets into the air vents, dirt gets on the floor and crumbs find their way into … well, everything. That’s why, unless you want to pump quarters into a gas station vacuum only to leave with a half-clean car, you’re going to need a good car vacuum with powerful suction. Which is why we went searching for the best. Read more...
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BEST OVERALL CHOICE
Black + Decker 20V Max Flex Handheld Vacuum with Pet Hair BrushFor a solid car vacuum that will clean most of your messes without hassle, this is our top pick.
- Power Source: Cordless (recharge with quick-charging base)
- Weight: 3 pounds
- Capacity: 18.9 ounces
BEST CORDED VACUUM
Armor All AA256, 2.5 Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Shop VacuumWith a large capacity and lots of versatility, this corded wet/dry vacuum is a great choice for spring cleaning your car.
- Power Source: Corded
- Weight: 7 pounds
- Capacity: 2.5 gallon
MOST VERSATILE CAR VACUUM
BISSELL Multi Auto Lightweight Lithium Ion Cordless Car Hand Vacuum 19851Featuring LED lights to help you see in the dark while you clean, this car vacuum is a great cordless option.
- Power Source: Lithium ion battery
- Weight: 6.9 pounds
- Capacity: 0.4 liters
BEST WITH CAR PLUG-IN
Dyson V7 Car+Boat Cord-Free Handheld Vacuum CleanerWhether it’s dog hair, dried mud, crumbs, or dust, this cordless vacuum is a powerful vacuum you'll want to use inside the house, too.
- Power Source: Battery. Recharged with 12V Car Charger or AC Charger
- Weight: 3.77 pounds
- Capacity: 0.15 gallon
BEST IF YOU HAVE A GARAGE
BISSELL Garage Pro Wall-Mounted Wet/Dry Car VacuumIf you’re going to do most of your car vacuuming in your garage, this wall-mounted, powerful vacuum has everything you need.
- Power Source : Power Cord
- Weight: 33.2 pounds
- Capacity: 4 gallons
BEST BUDGET CHOICE
Dirt Devil Scorpion Handheld Vacuum CleanerSmall and mighty, this handheld vacuum will do the trick without breaking the bank.
- Power Source: Corded
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Capacity: .45L
BEST LIGHTWEIGHT CAR VACUUM
Shark WV201 WANDVACSmall and lightweight, this vacuum is great for zeroing in on the crumbs in tight spaces and for maneuvering around seats.
- Power Source: Battery. Recharged with Charging Dock
- Weight: 1.4 pounds
- Capacity: 0.08 quarts