Which battery vacuum cleaner?

tourer · 1st September 2018, 10:18

Hi.
I get fed up having to get the mains powered vacuum set up when cleaning the inside of my cars.
Can anyone recommend a good battery vac that will do the job well and get in the nooks and crannies and have good suction and cleaning power?
I never let the inside get too bad but don't want to buy a toy that is a waste of time.
Any recommendations from personal use? I don't really want to spend a fortune but don't want to waste my money on cheap rubbish either.
I see Lidl are selling one tomorrow for £50 but could be junk for all I know.

macafee2 · 1st September 2018, 11:16

not used one but take a look at Dyson, they do a smallish one with a rotating brush.
Having a battery one, i'd never buy a small vac without a rotating brush as I don't think the have the suck to get as much off the carpet. Our vax is poo

macafee2

clf · 1st September 2018, 11:37

I haven't tried a battery vac since the black and Decker dust busters. The thing that puts me off most is the potential lack of suction compared to my numatic. (Who do a great backpack type one that our cleaners in work rave about). The rigidity of any body on a vacuum is off putting too. So if I cannot be annoyed with plugging (we've become so lazy in society haven't we? Lol) in the vacuum, I'll go to the garage and use the coin operated ones.

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fandango151 · 1st September 2018, 13:05

I'm loathed to say it hand held dysons seem to be about the best in terms of suction / life for domestic use.

They cost rather a lot for what they are bit the brushless DC motors have the edge. They can be had second hand with cheap filters and batteries readily available.

I don't rate most of the products - solving problems that aren't really there unlike the bagless cleaners which solved a pretty big issue.

shadysadie · 1st September 2018, 15:43

Have a look at the Vax 24V Blade. Bought one recently to use around the house and found that it was great for car vacuuming too. Also far cheaper than the overly expensive Dyson.

rockerbox · 1st September 2018, 19:52

Hehe, I "acquired" the wife's Dyson pet plug in because she won't clean the filters so demanded a new machine. Quick bit of maintenance and it does my car a treat. Now mine in the garage for keeps, all you need is an extension lead.

bikerdude666 · 1st September 2018, 19:56

We've got a Dyson cordless, got it a couple of years ago, about £130 at the time, its brilliant for the car, battery lasts about 20 mins on max, 30 on normal, and comes with a powered rotating brush.

FLYING BANANA · 1st September 2018, 20:32

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Originally Posted by bikerdude666

We've got a Dyson cordless, got it a couple of years ago, about £130 at the time, its brilliant for the car, battery lasts about 20 mins on max, 30 on normal, and comes with a powered rotating brush.

As above.

I can clean all three of my cars on the same charge.

Going to a show or meet just make sure the Dyson is fully charged and take it with you.

dave lincs · 2nd September 2018, 08:54

Have a look at the g tech they are great even I can use it

tourer · 2nd September 2018, 10:33

Well, thanks for all the replies and recommendations. I will certainly do some homework and have a look around.
I may or may not stay with mains power as I already have two in my garage, but thanks again.

1st September 2018, 10:18	#1
tourer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer CDT Auto. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Eaton Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 30 Thanked 220 Times in 160 Posts	Which battery vacuum cleaner? Hi. I get fed up having to get the mains powered vacuum set up when cleaning the inside of my cars. Can anyone recommend a good battery vac that will do the job well and get in the nooks and crannies and have good suction and cleaning power? I never let the inside get too bad but don't want to buy a toy that is a waste of time. Any recommendations from personal use? I don't really want to spend a fortune but don't want to waste my money on cheap rubbish either. I see Lidl are selling one tomorrow for £50 but could be junk for all I know.

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clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	I haven't tried a battery vac since the black and Decker dust busters. The thing that puts me off most is the potential lack of suction compared to my numatic. (Who do a great backpack type one that our cleaners in work rave about). The rigidity of any body on a vacuum is off putting too. So if I cannot be annoyed with plugging (we've become so lazy in society haven't we? Lol) in the vacuum, I'll go to the garage and use the coin operated ones. Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

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1st September 2018, 11:16	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,911 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	not used one but take a look at Dyson, they do a smallish one with a rotating brush. Having a battery one, i'd never buy a small vac without a rotating brush as I don't think the have the suck to get as much off the carpet. Our vax is poo macafee2

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fandango151 Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tamworth Posts: 291 Thanks: 2 Thanked 72 Times in 65 Posts	I'm loathed to say it hand held dysons seem to be about the best in terms of suction / life for domestic use. They cost rather a lot for what they are bit the brushless DC motors have the edge. They can be had second hand with cheap filters and batteries readily available. I don't rate most of the products - solving problems that aren't really there unlike the bagless cleaners which solved a pretty big issue.

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shadysadie Loves to post BRG Connie Auto KV6, Dorchester red Jap. spec. Auto KV6 and 1967 Volvo 122S "Amazon" Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norwich Posts: 310 Thanks: 234 Thanked 90 Times in 60 Posts	Have a look at the Vax 24V Blade. Bought one recently to use around the house and found that it was great for car vacuuming too. Also far cheaper than the overly expensive Dyson.

1st September 2018, 19:52	#6
rockerbox Avid contributor MG ZT/T Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Thurrock Posts: 244 Thanks: 37 Thanked 39 Times in 34 Posts	Hehe, I "acquired" the wife's Dyson pet plug in because she won't clean the filters so demanded a new machine. Quick bit of maintenance and it does my car a treat. Now mine in the garage for keeps, all you need is an extension lead.

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bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	We've got a Dyson cordless, got it a couple of years ago, about £130 at the time, its brilliant for the car, battery lasts about 20 mins on max, 30 on normal, and comes with a powered rotating brush.

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dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,409 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	Have a look at the g tech they are great even I can use it

2nd September 2018, 10:33	#10
tourer Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer CDT Auto. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Eaton Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 30 Thanked 220 Times in 160 Posts	Well, thanks for all the replies and recommendations. I will certainly do some homework and have a look around. I may or may not stay with mains power as I already have two in my garage, but thanks again.