After a car vacuum cleaner, but which one?

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  bri160356 Posts: 5,147

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  04/12/13 - 16:31 #2

  Tom_Basil wrote: »

  There are a few to pick from.
  
  I was looking at the Vax
  
  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vax-H90-GA-B-Handheld-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B0031M9K5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386153244&sr=8-1&keywords=VAX+CAR+VACUUM
  
  Or, the Black & Decker:
  
  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Decker-PAV1205-Dustbuster-Automotive/dp/B001DZTPD4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386153277&sr=8-2&keywords=black+%26+decker+car+vacuum
  
  I'm more tempted with the Black & Decker as it is charged via cigarette lighter.
  
  Any personal recommendations?
  
  Obviously none of them are going to beat a normal vacuum, but lugging the Henry outside is really impractical and hard work.
  
  Only want one to clean my car.
  
  Thank you

  
  I have the Vax H90 cleaner (from Amazon) and it really isn’t powerful enough for anything but basic ‘car cleaning’; it’s not powerful enough (or slim enough) to get between seats and all the stuff that gets between/under the car mats etc.
  
  The odd times I’ve used it always feels (and looks) like I’ve done half a job.
  
  If you just need it to remove crumbs or surface debris from the seat fabric then it’s ok.
  
  I think most medium-priced hand held battery powered cleaners will struggle. They just can’t compete with suction power of a ‘mains’ operated cleaner.
  
  PS. The batteries never seem to last anything like as long as the makers claim. I feel there is always a tendency to exaggerate the capabilities of the cleaner; (for obvious reasons.....some cynics may say).

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  04/12/13 - 17:09 #3

  This is mains powered but it saves lugging a conventional bulky hoover outside to do the car.
  
  It seems to have an almost universal thumbs-up from Amazon reviewers.
  
  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electrolux-Carvac-Cylinder-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B000ND6ZM6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
  
  Another thing to remember about battery powered devices is that they will need charging if you leave them for lengthy periods between uses.

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  05/12/13 - 18:57 #4

  Personally, I'd think you'd be better just going to a car wash and using the vacuum cleaner there. Our local Asda has one and its excellent.

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  05/12/13 - 19:24 #5

  GTech Multi

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  06/12/13 - 04:51 #6

  I have a Black & Decker dustbuster flexi and it's pretty good. A full charge does my car with no problems, although I take the mats out and brush them rather than use the vacuum!
  
  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Decker-Pd1200-GB-Cordless-Dustbuster/dp/B004MEWXNM

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  06/12/13 - 05:02 #7

  i use my Henry with a very long extension cord from the house
  
  the car ones never seem powerful enough and always need emptying

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  06/12/13 - 06:39 #8

  My personal recommendation would be a stiff bristled brush. You can get all the cr*p out of the car, without ever buying batteries, recharging or plugging in.

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  06/12/13 - 16:19 #9

  bri160356 wrote: »

  I have the Vax H90 cleaner (from Amazon) and it really isn’t powerful enough for anything but basic ‘car cleaning’; it’s not powerful enough (or slim enough) to get between seats and all the stuff that gets between/under the car mats etc.
  
  The odd times I’ve used it always feels (and looks) like I’ve done half a job.
  
  If you just need it to remove crumbs or surface debris from the seat fabric then it’s ok.
  
  I think most medium-priced hand held battery powered cleaners will struggle. They just can’t compete with suction power of a ‘mains’ operated cleaner.
  
  PS. The batteries never seem to last anything like as long as the makers claim. I feel there is always a tendency to exaggerate the capabilities of the cleaner; (for obvious reasons.....some cynics may say).

  
  Won't be getting that one then. Thanks.
  

  bri160356 wrote: »

  This is mains powered but it saves lugging a conventional bulky hoover outside to do the car.
  
  It seems to have an almost universal thumbs-up from Amazon reviewers.
  
  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electrolux-Carvac-Cylinder-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B000ND6ZM6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
  
  Another thing to remember about battery powered devices is that they will need charging if you leave them for lengthy periods between uses.

  
  Yeah I saw that one and am quite tempted.
  

  grumpyscot wrote: »

  Personally, I'd think you'd be better just going to a car wash and using the vacuum cleaner there. Our local Asda has one and its excellent.

  
  I wanted a rechargeable one or something small for simplicity and just to clean and go whenever.
  

  Yeah_Jackie wrote: »

  GTech Multi

  
  £150!!! :o
  

  michael,76 wrote: »

  I have a Black & Decker dustbuster flexi and it's pretty good. A full charge does my car with no problems, although I take the mats out and brush them rather than use the vacuum!
  
  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Decker-Pd1200-GB-Cordless-Dustbuster/dp/B004MEWXNM

  
  Bit out of what I wanted to pay.
  

  sam33 wrote: »

  i use my Henry with a very long extension cord from the house
  
  the car ones never seem powerful enough and always need emptying

  
  Yeah I use the henry, but just awkward getting into the small places and lugging it outside. Does the job, but time consuming.
  

  Mumof3 wrote: »

  My personal recommendation would be a stiff bristled brush. You can get all the cr*p out of the car, without ever buying batteries, recharging or plugging in.

  
  Thanks, but I'd need some sort of hoover to then get rid of the mess.

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