Best vacuum?

[AliMusa]

What is the best affordable vacuum for cars? I have THIS EUREKA (http://www.amazon.com/Eureka-EasyClean-Hand-Held-Vacuum-71B/dp/B0006HUYGM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1376259477&sr=8-5&keywords=car+vacuum) and it works great, but the vacuum is a bit too big to vacuum comfortable in a car. Are there any alternatives that work great in around the same price range?

[CCC4me]

A used Shop-Vac or Rigid.

[jamesboyy]

a shop vac from lowes or home depot is a great choice i uses it and its the perfect size

[St.LightDetails]

I use a 4 gallon 5hp Rigid shop vac from Home Depot. Hasn't let me down yet.

[NRA7]

I myself am looking to pick up a 5 hp Rigid. Remember, more HP, the better! Tim Taylor says so!

[Detailing by M]

I myself am looking to pick up a 5 hp Rigid. Remember, more HP, the better! Tim Taylor says so!

Hey! You stold that from me....:nomore: jk. :)

[AliMusa]

Every single one of you said a shop vac, lol! I had no idea they were that preferred for detailing an interior. How well do they work with trapped pet hair and things like that?

[poweraid]

I myself am looking to pick up a 5 hp Rigid. Remember, more HP, the better! Tim Taylor says so!

BINFORD power !

[CCC4me]

Remember...he's referencing a $50 price point, hence my suggestion on used.

[AliMusa]

Remember...he's referencing a $50 price point, hence my suggestion on used.

I actually have a 12 gallon Shop Vac but don't have all of the attachments that came with it when I first bought it. Which attachment is the best for carpets and seats in a car?

[AliMusa]

I use a 4 gallon 5hp Rigid shop vac from Home Depot. Hasn't let me down yet.


Do you think the smaller shop vacs are better than the bigger ones?

[CCC4me]

I actually have a 12 gallon Shop Vac but don't have all of the attachments that came with it when I first bought it. Which attachment is the best for carpets and seats in a car?
The Rigid auto detailing kit ($40 at Home Depot) is the preferred choice among many of us. I'd link, but don't want to violate AG rules.

[AliMusa]

The Rigid auto detailing kit ($40 at Home Depot) is the preferred choice among many of us. I'd link, but don't want to violate AG rules.


How about the micro vacuum attachment kit on amazon for the Bissell that I already have? Are those too small? I figure I'd ask about the cheaper alternative first and if that's not good enough then I'll go for the Rigid kit.

edit: nevermind, I just realized how ridiculously small they are.

[NRA7]

Hey! You stold that from me....:nomore: jk. :)

Haha, I never saw anyone post that. I just happened to see it on tv at the same time I was looking at the post. Seemed fitting...:xyxthumbs:

[St.LightDetails]

Do you think the smaller shop vacs are better than the bigger ones?

I use the smaller version because I will sometimes load everything up and go semi-mobile if someone is willing to let me use their water and power. If you already own a shop vac it should work just fine. I'd say 5hp or better if its available. The two attachments I use most often is the claw shaped one and the "duck foot" one. (don't know how else to describe it) Pet hair can be a bit of a pain even with a high power vacuum as it likes to imbed itself in the carpet or upholstery. Those rubber pet hair brushes work well to first lift the hair out so you can vacuum it up. I've also used lint rollers to get pet hair up.