| The wet/dry vacuum cleaner combination is no | | | | - A wide set of wheels will help to prevent the |
| longer just for a workshop. Over the years, the | | | | vacuum from tipping over. |
| driving technology has improved a great deal, | | | | - There are some of the larger models that have |
| deceasing the loud screeching noises that the | | | | the ability to convert to a leaf blower, which is |
| vacuums were so very well known for. | | | | great if you have a lot of trees in your yard. |
| When you go out to buy a wet/dry vacuum with | | | | - Some wet/dry models have a built in pump |
| both wet and dry features, you'll need to know | | | | attachment as well. This type of attachment will |
| some of the details. The vacuums are available in | | | | allow the water to be pumped through a garden |
| a variety of different sizes and HP, ranging from | | | | hose that attaches to the vacuum. |
| 6 - 22 gallons and 1.5 - 10.5 HP. The capacity of | | | | - A handy drain valve or sprout will make |
| the wet/dry vacuum should match your needs in | | | | emptying the vacuum cleaner a snap. If it doesn't |
| the following ways: | | | | have this feature, you'll have to remove the lid |
| 1. Wall mount vacuum cleaners with 1.5 HP and a 1 | | | | and tip the vacuum to the side to empty all of |
| gallon tank are available for quick and easy | | | | the water. Depending on how much water you |
| cleanup jobs, such as spills. You can also hang this | | | | have in the tank, you could easily and accidentally |
| type on the wall as well, which will keep it out of | | | | spill it on the floor. The smaller types of wet/dry |
| your way. | | | | vacuums normally don't have a spout or drain |
| 2. The six gallon vacuum cleaners are ideal for | | | | option. |
| smaller jobs and are easy to maneuver and store | | | | - Wider hoses and floor nozzles are great to have |
| than a larger model. Keep in mind however, that | | | | as well. The wider the hose and nozzle are, the |
| the smaller wet/dry cleaners are much louder and | | | | less likely the vacuum will be to clog up on you. |
| also more prone to tipping over. The smaller the | | | | If they aren't provided with the vacuum you |
| tank, the more often you will have to stop and | | | | decided on, you can also purchase the following |
| empty it. | | | | attachments: |
| 3. Higher capacity models are recommended if | | | | 1. Crevice tool - this handy tool will easily get in |
| you have a workshop or garage where larger | | | | tight corners and around floor edges. |
| spills occur. A large capacity tank will decrease the | | | | 2. Extension wand - this will make the hose longer |
| number of times that you have to empty the | | | | for hard to reach areas. |
| tank. | | | | 3. Hose couplings - this will join the extension |
| When you looking for the best wet/dry vacuum | | | | wand to the hose. |
| for you, you should look for the following options | | | | 4. Combination nozzle - this helps to alleviate the |
| and features: - The pleated cartridge | | | | need of switching nozzles before you switch |
| filter. It is reusable and rinseable, and provides | | | | functions. |
| more filtration area than the flat filter and it | | | | 5. Gulper nozzle - this tool is ideal for the wet |
| doesn't need to be removed when you switch | | | | vacuum function. |
| from the dry to wet vacuum function. | | | | 6. Round brush - this nifty little tool is ideal for |
| - An automatic shut off device is available with | | | | scrubbing. |
| most newer vacuum cleaners. This mechanism will | | | | 7. Cleaning kit - this kit will include everything you |
| shut off the motor automatically once the tank | | | | need to clean delicate upholstery and other areas |
| has become full of water, which will prevent it | | | | as well. |
| from overflowing. | | | | |