What should I know before choosing my hand-held car vacuum? To choose the perfect powerful best in car vacuum cleaner we must consider these points:
Power
The right power allows us to clean the interior of our car in a more efficient and faster way; but if we choose a low-powered vacuum cleaner, we will be using our hands to get out of our car what our vacuum cleaner simply cannot suck.
Capacity
All debris that the vacuum cleaner disappears from our car is deposited in its internal storage bag; A decent storage bag should be around 0.5 Litters capacity.
Something very important to keep in mind at this point is that not all vacuum cleaners serve to suck liquids using the same bag, and even some simply cannot do it at all.
Wireless devices vs. Vacuum cleaner with cable
The devices that only work wirelessly usually have a considerably smaller amount of power compared to those vacuum cleaners that only work when connected to the electric current; But , the first ones give us more comfort when doing the task, since with the charged batteries we can clean our car being anywhere.
On the other hand, vacuum cleaners that draw energy from the home can finish the task faster, but cable is a factor that we must take into account, since this could limit our mobility at the time of cleaning and therefore, also our time and comfort.
Note: Some computers are capable of functioning in both ways.
Size and weight
For a matter of comfort and effectiveness, these two elements must be taken into account when making our choice.
The size may end up determining if we can complete the task or if there will be some areas of the car that we can not access. Likewise, the weight of the vacuum cleaner can make cleaning easier or more cumbersome and even painful. Nobody wants to wake up with ailments on their shoulders the next day to have cleaned the car.
Suction of liquids
It may happen that at some point we need to aspirate liquids from inside our car and it is important to know if our vacuum cleaner is or is not capable of doing so. To suck liquid with a vacuum cleaner not trained for it, we could end up making a garbage disaster in your bag or even leaving the device unusable.
Heads and accessories
The heads are accessories that go in the mouth of the vacuum cleaner and allow us to make a better cleaning in certain places or surfaces. Some are special for striated materials, others are recommended for carpets, while some are ideal for vacuuming and removing hair from the fabric.
Varied heads can be the difference that makes us choose between one option or another.
What is the power?
Your new car vacuum needs to be powerful enough to remove dust and dirt from your seats, floor mats and trunk area, as well as any pet hair if you have a cat or dog.
With few exceptions, most hand vacuums are powerful enough to perform these tasks, whether they are powered by battery, mains or 12v DC.
As I said, some models that have no cable will not have enough power, unless we are talking about the best models, although they work without cable, they have a lot of power. Suction power must be constant, no matter how full the dirt container is.
What type of power supply is better?
Generally, there are three types of power supply available in vacuum cleaners: battery, mains and 12 volt output. What you choose depends on your needs.
It is not the same that you go to clean your car always in the garage of your house, to which you have thought to take with you the vacuum cleaner in the trunk to use it when, where and how you want.
The choice of a vacuum powered by battery and wireless logically allows greater portability. The battery should have a good operating time (10-20 minutes minimum), keep the load well (3+ months) and be quick to recharge again when it runs out (less than 4 hours).
These batteries are normally lithium-ion technology, since older NiCad batteries can lose a lot of charge as time passes.
I particularly prefer removable batteries, since they can be purchased as a replacement or replace them if the performance starts to deteriorate, although some manufacturers (if not most) do not give you this option.
The best vacuum cleaners with alternating current and 12v DC have the advantage of never cutting during the cleaning time. You can start your task with confidence knowing that the battery is not going to run out and leave you with half-finished work.
You will usually get the most suction power with a vacuum with a cable that you connect to the electrical network. It can be a bit more difficult to manoeuvre when vacuuming your car and also you should be near an electrical outlet that reduces the cleaning area to a specific place, so, as we said a few lines above, it is perfect if you have a garage.
A 12-volt vacuum (which connects to the car’s cigarette lighter) gives you the most flexibility of a wired vacuum cleaner to clean your car. You can keep it on board and use it anywhere. They generally have the same suction power and cleaning capacity as battery vacuum cleaners, but with the convenience of a continuous power supply.
