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Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaners

Wet and dry vacuum cleaners have the following main uses:

• For cleaning up wet spills on the floor and other areas around the home
• As a dry vacuum cleaner suitable for a similar range of uses as a conventional vacuum cleaner
• To both wash and vacuum clean a range of floor types and surfaces

While wet and dry vacuum cleaners’ capabilities vary according to size, model and brand, they are used to clean both wet and dry areas. Carpets are washed as easily as they are vacuumed.

You’ll usually need to add a cleaning solution to the wet and dry vacuum cleaner in order to wash your carpet. The dirty water is held in a container that can be emptied. Higher capacity wet containers allow for longer wash times between emptying.

Many leading vacuum cleaner brands offer a varied range of wet & dry vacuum cleaners, including models for smaller sized homes and homes with pets. Many models also come with useful accessories for washing and vacuum cleaning different floor types, upholstery, car interiors and hard to reach areas.

Brands that have a good range of wet and dry vacuum cleaners include:

• Bissell
• Black & Decker
• Hoover
• LG
• Numatic
• Vax

Further Information

If you are interested in buying a wet & dry vacuum cleaner online, visit our Where to Buy section, which includes details about some of the leading suppliers and their policies on postage and packing, delivery, returns and refunds.

You can find out more about some of the different brands and models of vacuum cleaner available in our Brands and Top Models sections.

For hints and tips on what to look for when choosing a vacuum cleaner, visit our How to Choose page.

To find out about some of the different accessories that you can get to go with your new vacuum cleaner, visit our Accessories section.