I am looking for a reliable cordless vacuum cleaner for my car and I as wondering if anyone here can advise me of my best option in terms of make and type.
I am not looking to spend a fortune, I am thinking under £100.
I wouldn't bother with a cordless or one of those that fit into the 12v socket, all the ones I have tried I have found to be totally underpowered and haven't cut the mustard. I'd spend a fraction of your budget on a good quality extension lead (if you haven't got one already) and use your household vacuum cleaner.
I was hoping to avoid that as I am on the beach everyday with my dog and need a quick fix on a daily basis; the blinking sand gets everywhere, even though she's in the hatch.
I have a good extension, perhaps that's the way to go.
I wouldn't bother with a cordless or one of those that fit into the 12v socket, all the ones I have tried I have found to be totally underpowered and haven't cut the mustard. I'd spend a fraction of your budget on a good quality extension lead (if you haven't got one already) and use your household vacuum cleaner.
100% this.
My car vacuum cleaner ended up in a car boot sale.
It's looking very likely that I'll stick with the extension and home vacuum idea as I don't want to waste my money on something that's not up to the job.
I've got a cheap Halfords **** lighter powered jobbie in the car. OK it won't suck your face off but it picks up the general detritus like shone chippings and plant material that gets deposited on the mats in the car pretty well.
I have bought car vacuum cleaners in the past that run off the 12 volt car battery. They have all been absolutely useless, including ones which actually cost me quite a bit of money.
As others have already said, use your normal home vacuum cleaner - you won't beat it for performance.
If you want to use it to vacuum the car on a beach then buy a small 240 volt generator!
Edit...........I don't know whether one of those small hand-held Dysons that they advertise on the TV would be any good. After all, they are meant for home use.
Agree with the above - they are all pretty useless and underpowered. Best just to go to your local garage pay a pound or so and do it there with their proper vacuums. Or alternatively use a dustpan and brush.
I would concur, all those hand vacuums are pretty dire, especially with fine grit. I Have a similar issue with sand but its off of my trainers from an astro football pitch. I found myself an old Henry which I keep in the garage and give the car insides a once over just before each weekend.
If you can do it with the extension that's always the way to go. Cordless can hardly be a substitute for the real electric vacuum. That being said Black and Decker cordless vacuums have some decent power and are well below £100. You would want to get the middle size Dustbuster one. It is rated as best cordless handheld vacuum and I'm sure it would be handy where no extension is possible.
Agree with the above - they are all pretty useless and underpowered. Best just to go to your local garage pay a pound or so and do it there with their proper vacuums. Or alternatively use a dustpan and brush.
This.
I mean, why invest in something that'll take a couple of minutes to do by hand?
We've had a couple of rechareables and they are basically junk. They don't have enough power to run for long and start drooping fairly quickly. They are OK for quickly picking up some spilt coffee or cat litter, but for longer jobs they're not much cop. They are even less cop when your wife has a habit of unplugging the charger....>:(
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I was hoping to avoid that as I am on the beach everyday with my dog and need a quick fix on a daily basis; the blinking sand gets everywhere, even though she's in the hatch.
I have a good extension, perhaps that's the way to go.
100% this.
My car vacuum cleaner ended up in a car boot sale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOE_J9DZq4o
I assume he also has a car with a starting handle.
It's looking very likely that I'll stick with the extension and home vacuum idea as I don't want to waste my money on something that's not up to the job.
Thanks for your views, they are much appreciated.
Should be able to lift a few grains of sand
As others have already said, use your normal home vacuum cleaner - you won't beat it for performance.
If you want to use it to vacuum the car on a beach then buy a small 240 volt generator!
Edit...........I don't know whether one of those small hand-held Dysons that they advertise on the TV would be any good. After all, they are meant for home use.
This.
I mean, why invest in something that'll take a couple of minutes to do by hand?