Remember that first day you spent with your new car? It looked new, it smelled new, and it drove like it was new too. But what about when it comes to maintaining its mint condition day in and day out? When it comes to the interior cabin, the obvious device you need is car vacuum cleaner.
And a portable car vacuum cleaner at that because how else are you going to be able clean with it and store it in such confined spaces? As you would imagine, many manufacturers have stepped up to the challenge and sought to build the most durable, efficient and ergonomic device for the job… but not all have succeeded. Some have obviously done it better than others.
As a result, we have managed to go through an exhaustive process of elimination to determine the best candidates available on the market today. They have been selected based on how well they deliver on the same three categories we mentioned earlier: durability, efficiency, and ergonomics. Featured below are our top selections. Not only have they proved to be outstanding at fulfilling the basic criteria but also going a step further and introducing some unique feature that make them even better.
1. LOLLDEAL 12V 75W Black Car Vacuum Cleaner
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Why we like it: Great customer service, highly ergonomic to use, comes with a premium quality HEPA filter.
This vacuum cleaner designed specifically for cars is both powerful and portable. It uses a power cord that is 4 and a half meters long – enough to give you some vital range with the cleaning process but not too much that you end up getting it in a messy tangle. The suction power is very effective and aided by a slim nozzle so you can reach into those cramped spaces where a lot of the dust and dirt can pile up unnoticeably over time.
We already know how good the inclusion of a HEPA filter can be to a vacuum cleaner’s overall functionality, and this particular one has got it as well. It will perform at its best every single time, so long as you spare a few minutes to clean it regularly. It is both washable and reusable. Lastly, we would like to mention customer services here. You will get a year’s worth of warranty as well as a full refund or replacement if the product you buy does not satisfy.
2. Armor All 2 Peak HP, Utility Wet/Dry Vacuum
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Why we like it: It makes the cleaning process so much more ergonomic thanks to its automatic shut-off function and air and noise diffuser.
This vacuum cleaner is specially designed for cleaning the interior of your car. It’s equally effective on both wet and dry surfaces and comes with all of the features and attachments you would need. On top of that, you can also configure it to work on motorcycles, wheels, and grills. And in contrast to the deafening noise we are used to hearing from most vacuum cleaners, this stays remarkably quiet and efficient thanks to an integrated air and noise diffuser.
It has also got some cleverness up its sleeve. In order to avoid overflow, there is an automatic shut-off function. You can use this vacuum cleaner to tidy up on both solids and liquids. Its polypropylene tank has an ideal capacity of 2 and a half gallons, which is sizeable enough to handle most situations, but not all that bulky to shift around. Suction power comes from a motor producing just 2 horsepower. It could work as a blower too.
3. BLACK + DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Cordless Vacuum
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Why we like it: If you need a heavy duty handheld vacuum cleaner to help clean out the nooks and crannies of your car, then the BLACK + DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Cordless Vacuum cleaner is the perfect option to go with.
The Black & Decker brand is known for making some of the best products on the market. Whether it be a hand tool for your next project or vacuum for cleaning out your car, you can look forward to Black & Decker providing a quality experience that will have you working more efficiently than ever. The BLACK + DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Cordless Vacuum Certainly falls under this category. This handheld vacuum is one of the best options to go with if you are looking for a vacuum to clean your car out. The BLACK + DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Cordless Vacuum features and extra long crevice tool that allows you to get into the hard to reach places in your vehicle. Some of these locations include the small crevices under the driver and passenger seats as well as compartments like the glove box, change bin and other door compartments.
When it comes to the power of the BLACK + DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Cordless Vacuum, you are sure to love that is vacuum offers four times more suction power than the standard Black & Decker hand vacuum. Additionally, it will offer you with up to 145% more run time then the Black & Decker hand vacuum is well. Emptying out your BLACK + DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Cordless Vacuum is just as easy as well. Simply press the one touch easy empty button and you’ll never have to worry about touching the dirt compartment to clean out the gunk. There are two modes that you can operate your BLACK + DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Cordless Vacuum in. There is the power boost mode that gives you an extra burst of suction as well as its standard mode that cleans surface area in a breeze.
4. Hikeren Car Vacuum Cleaner
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Why we like it: With this vacuum, you get fantastic suction capabilities on almost any substance and a super-efficient HEPA filter.
A lot of thought has gone into making this vacuum cleaner easy to operate. It comes with a 5-meter long power cord, which is more than what you get from most vacuum cleaners. It will come into its own particularly if your vehicle is large and spaced out. You also get an LED light which illuminates the more dust-ridden areas in general low light conditions and also those permanently dim, shadowy areas. And once you are done, it all goes conveniently into a storage bag.
The suction power of this device is efficient in a variety of different substances including dust, hair, food scraps, and liquids. The mouth is extended so it can reach in and suck out the dirt from just about any corner that you stick it in. The HEPA filter here is also worth talking about. It is made from stainless steel and is reusable up to 20 times more than a standard filter. That is a lot of bang for your buck right there.
5. NOOX Car Vacuum Cleaner
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Why we like it: Easy to set up and hugely powerful with some clever attachments to help clean up virtually any mess you make.
This vacuum cleaner will tackle the interiors of most vehicles thanks, in part, to its 4–and-a-half meter long power cable. It is also very portable and generates a good amount of suction power. Simply slot it into your 12-volt cigarette lighter port and you are good to go. And you do not have to use the same mouth for every situation. You get this vacuum cleaner with different attachments to clean different types of messes and get into those hard-to-reach spaces.
You may have noticed that the body of this vacuum cleaner on the larger side compared to other products in its class. The reason for that is so it can accommodate the motor, which generates its enormous suction power. And that power is further exploited by a selection of different attachments for different cleaning methods. For substances like hair and fabric, you would be using a brush. And for deep garbage, you would be using the soft long tube and straight long mouth.
6. Onshowy Vacuum Cleaner
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Why we like it: It dishes out more performance for less noise which is good news for us on any day.
So often, we have come to somehow tolerate the insane noise that comes from a vacuum cleaner when we turn it on. Thanks to a fan made from metal, the Onshowy vacuum cleaner offers customers a sweet deal of 20% better suction for 20% less noise. Also, the metal is just more durable than plastic. The HEPA filter it uses can be detached making it a lot easier to clean. And you will need to clean it if you want it to perform at its best.
We also appreciate what is called the bullet train design with this vacuum cleaner. Somehow it looks elegant while remaining compact in its proportions and easily portable. The power cord stretches up to 5 meters, which is more than enough to deal with most vehicle interiors. While we mentioned earlier that the HEPA filter must be regularly cleaned to deliver its peak performance, the vacuum cleaner itself uses a cyclonic action to help keep it clean for as long as possible.
7. ThisWorx Car Vacuum Cleaner
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Why we like it: It is portable and user-friendly and does not get easily flummoxed by the mess you have made.
Not everyone can afford to be carefree about how messy their cars are. For instance, some of us are UBER drivers and it would therefore not bode very well to have a car that reeks of food and makes its passengers sneeze from dust. The ThisWorx vacuum cleaner is for such people. It does the job of cleaning your vehicle’s interior quickly and efficiently and there are few messes it cannot deal with all on its own. So let us see what makes it tick.
For a kickoff, it has no trouble dealing with both wet and dry surfaces. Using it to vacuum your car interior regularly helps get rid of all kinds of nasty microorganisms you would rather not have residing where you sit. The 16-foot long power cable is ample enough to cover most interiors. And thanks to its HEPA filter, it does not trouble you much in the way of maintenance. The filter is washable and comes with its own cleaning brush to spare your hands from doing the dirty work.
8. NUWA Car vacuum cleaner
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Why we like it: It is very light and has unlimited range on where you can use it. Also, it makes very good use of its HEPA filter.
The NUWA vacuum cleaner weighs just 2 pounds and that makes it awfully simple to carry around is more ergonomically designed than most office buildings. It is effective at ridding your car of just about anything from dust, pet hair, crumbs wool fabric, and food debris to paper scraps, cigarette ash, and leaves. And it has no trouble creeping into those tricky corners that do not easily permit other cleaning devices to enter. With this though, that will no longer be an issue.
The specially designed HEPA filter can trap particles as small as 3mm. Plus, it is removable, washable, and also reusable. You also get an LED light, which will help you focus more in low light conditions and work your way around the shadowy parts of the interior. But our real favorite feature of this vacuum cleaner is that it has completely done away with the need for a power cord. So there are simply no restrictions on how far you can move from the power point and no risk of getting all tangled up and irritated.
9. HUANZHAN DC Wet/Dry Car Vacuum Cleaner
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Why we like it: Comes with a generous amount of warranty and a list of combos to choose from.
The accessories that come with this vacuum cleaner can be used in some 7 different combinations to suit 8 different situations. It can be powered quite easily. Simply slot it into the cigarette lighter in your car and you are good to go. And its 4–and-a-half meter long connector cable gives you a lot of room to move about and get at those hard-to-reach spaces of the interior. And when you are done using it, it fits into a compact case, which is just as suited to your garage as it is to the car trunk.
After many messes cleaned, the time will inevitably arrive for your vacuum cleaner to be cleaned as well. Fortunately, the manufacturer of this one has not been idle about it. The filter on this device is not just good for, well, filtering. It can be removed when the vacuum cleaner is being cleaned. All you need to do with it is pull it out, get rid of the dust and dirt on it, and brush it clean with the brush you get with the whole package. And yes, it comes with a 2-year warranty.