

ANKO’s portable car vac is also exceptionally quiet, generating only 75db of noise. In other words, with that kind of suction power, dust and dirt doesn’t stand a chance. ANKO’s 12-volt portable car vacuum boasts 4,300-4,500PA (pascal pressure units) suction, making it strong enough to pick up two iPhone 6s with ease. Here’s a wet and dry vac that packs some serious suction power. Promoted Product: ANKO High Power Portable Car Vacuum Cleaner Black+Decker backs the Dustbuster with a two-year warranty and has customer service and warranty options through web forms and email on the site, but we could not find a toll-free number. With multiple vacuums currently scattered around the AutoGuide Garage, the Black+Decker Dustbuster is the only one we reach for (aside from occasionally a Bissel AeroSlim for tight spots) that isn’t a shop vacuum. Build quality is also a big step above every 12V vacuum we tested, giving us confidence that it will last for years. A built-in crevice tool works great for getting into seats, cupholders, and other small places, and it has enough power to pull dirt out of floor mats, although it won’t do as good a job as a shop vac (or pressure washer). Otherwise, it outpowers anything this side of a 110V household vacuum, easily picking up small gravel and other debris. The only drawbacks are that it’s larger, and a little louder, than most 12V and some other battery vacuums, so it can be hard to fit into tight places. We’ve tested six vacuums so far in 2022, and this model of Dustbuster is by far our favorite for cleaning a car. The company says the battery is capable of holding a charge for up to 18 months, allowing you to conveniently keep it in your car. Best of all, charging is easy since it uses a charging base. Powering the Dustbuster is a lithium-ion battery that takes about four hours to fully charge. It is rated at 15.2 watts with max voltage of 16 volts and has a suction power of 15.2 air watts (AW). The washable dustbowl has a capacity of 20.6 ounces and it’s one of the easiest hand vacuums to empty out and clean.

Weighing just 2.6 pounds, the cordless vacuum can only be used on dry materials, which isn’t true for all handheld cordless vacuums, so keep that in mind if you’re shopping for a wet/dry vacuum. This hand vacuum isn’t just an ideal choice for cleaning cars, but is also great for household use. We think the best handheld vacuum currently available is the Black+Decker Dustbuster. All of the 12V vacuums we tested were too bad to recommend, but we left one in (with warnings) because it’s so popular.įor more information on the best car vacuums, refer to our table of contents. We had several people try them out throughout car interiors, used the accessories, and compared them to other kids of vacuums for the same jobs. We purchased a selection of car vacuums in different styles to test. There are also conventional handhelds that we like. Plus, they’re very useful both around the shop and for household jobs. Shop vacs have a lot of power and long hoses, and are the first tool any detailer breaks out when starting on a car interior. That doesn’t mean there aren’t good options. Our Editor’s Pick does a great job, and there are plenty of other battery or corded vacuums that will work great on your car, but we didn’t find any 12V car vacuum cleaners that we would recommend. When we started testing, we were surprised by just how bad they were. Your actual experience is likely to be a lot more disappointing. With a car vacuum you should be able to get it out at a moment’s notice, tidy up, and be on your way. It’s so easy to put off cleaning up some dirt in your car and before you know it, it’s out of hand.

They come with car-specific accessories like crevice tools, long hoses, and brushes, and pack up into convenient storage bags. They promise to make car cleaning easy: Just plug them into your 12V port or pick them up off the charger, and in just a few seconds you can keep your seats, floor mats, and console from getting dirty. Car vacuums are often very affordable, list cool features, have great reviews, and usually don’t work.
