June 30, 2025 - Ryobi’s 3-gallon PCL734 is a great little vacuum to keep around the garage and house. While its performance isn’t as high as larger models, it’s balanced well between airflow and water lift, making it ideal for all kinds of quick cleanup jobs. Plus, it’s Link-compatible if you’re using Ryobi’s modular organization system and has a clever accesory storage design. ... What good would a best shop vac roundup be if we didn’t include the Shop-Vac name?

September 27, 2025 - Click to expand... I have had the 581H for 10 or so years, use it all the time. It's no replacement for a giant plug in shop vac, but its good for small messes and we use it for vacuuming out the cars.

September 23, 2025 - Hi everyone, I been dealing with some messy garage and also do little woodworking so I finally decide its time to buy a proper wet/dry shop vac. I did a lot of searching last week, spent hours on blogs like Wirecutter, N…

October 6, 2021 - I’ve had good luck with Rigid, Ive got another one dedicated to my combo sander and 12” bandsaw (no cyclone). Project Farm on YouTube recently did a review of shop vacs. Surprisingly the Bauer from Harbor Freight was one of the best.

Check each product page for other buying options. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color · DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Shop Vac, Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner, Portable 2 Gallon Wet Dry Vac, Strong Suction Shop Vacuum with Hepa Filter, Tool Only (DCV580H) · DEWALT 20V MAX Shop ...

Find the right shop vacuum for your needs. Choose from top brands like RIDGID, Milwaukee, DEWALT, RYOBI, and Stanley. Select cordless models or shop vacuums designed for specific tasks like drywall dust cleanup. Browse a variety of shop vacuums to tackle any mess.

Conquer messes big and small with a compact shop vac. Discover options from leading brands with impressive suction, wet/dry functionality, and portable designs.

April 14, 2021 - The shop vac winner from our test is fast and powerful. Its large-diameter, clog-resistant hose is supple and easy to work with, even in cold weather. The same goes for its power cord. And nothing came close in our test for sucking up a gallon of water: 2.2 seconds, twice as fast as any other machine in the test. Finally, we like that it had the best accessory kit of any of the vacs tested, including a well-designed wall-mounting bracket, which makes it ideal for positioning near a work bench.

March 27, 2024 - The Stanley 6-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum is the best choice for your typical garage. The six-gallon capacity strikes an excellent balance between size and storage, and the price won't break the bank.

August 14, 2025 - Here at Popular Mechanics, we have ... make the best models, and what specs to look for while shopping for a shop vac. I leveraged that historical experience and my own to select the shop vacs for this guide, considering suction power, air flow, and the effectiveness of their attachments, among other factors. ... First, I set a guideline to define a “small” shop vac–any model with a capacity less than 5 gallons. I’ve found that these are light and compact, so you can ...

This wet/dry vac is designed with an ergonomic top carrying handle for maximum comfort, a convenient cord wrap for storing the 10 ft. power cord, ultra-flexible, kink-resistant 7 ft. hose for uninterrupted use and portable, lightweight design ideal for shop and home use. Includes convenient on-board storage for keeping accessories organized and easy access all in compact design that's easy to store.

August 15, 2021 - i have a big wet/dry vac that i have out in my shed, but not something i want to deal with keeping in my studio/office all the time. i’d love to find something small that will do what i need, which is essentially clean up the crumb tray and maybe suck up pieces that fall on the carpet up ...

May 5, 2021 - As it builds up, the debris wears on the fabric fibers, leaving your interior looking sullied and shabby. With a compact shop vacuum (the most popular brand being Shop-Vac®) you can quickly clean your seats and carpet without having to make ...

Shop-Vac Wet Dry Vacuum works great for small job site cleanup, workshops, garages, basements anywhere you need a wet dry vacuum.

Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Steam Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner, High-Temp Steam Cleaning, 22kPa Suction, 360° SmoothDrive, Anti-Tangle Design, 185°F Flashdry, Long Runtime, 180° Lay-Flat ... Shop-Vac 2021005 1 Gallon Micro Wet/Dry Vacuum, 1.0 Peak HP, 1.25 Inch Diameter x 4 Foot Hose, 6 Food Cord, ...

October 17, 2015 - After reading all the recommendations for Ridgid it seemed the only choice. After doing some research on their website I ordered a model 6000RV. This is a 6 gallon model but more powerful than the 5.8A version sold at Home Depot. The 6000RV is 8.3A. I know that you generally need more power ...

August 13, 2025 - As a guideline, shop vacs with ... tackling pet accidents, or handling kitchen mishaps. We especially like the DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Vacuum Kit for this purpose; its .50-gallon tank and compact size make it ideal for small ...

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