Many people dismiss cordless shop vacuums as being a good stand-alone vacuum. They often say they are only good as a backup vacuum to a regular full size vacuum. We feel that is hardly the case anymore.
Cordless shop vacuums can be used in many situations where a full size vacuum just won’t do. The technology used in making cordless shop vacuums is improving all the time and nowadays they run longer and are more powerful than ever before. Read on and you will discover 10 big advantages you get when using a cordless shop vacuum.
Cordless Shop Vacuum Cleaner Advantages
Obviously the number one advantage of using a cordless shop vacuum cleaner is there is no cord to drag around as you use it and get in your way. But that is not the only characteristic that makes them convenient to use.
Here are some other reasons that make cordless shop vacuums the preferred choice vacuum to use by many people:
Smaller Stature/Maneuverability
Do you have a small apartment or flat? Well trying to vacuum a small area with a full size vac is like navigating a bus on a bicycle path. It just does not work well. On the other hand, a cordless shop vacuum is perfect for doing apartments, flats and smaller size homes.
Because of its smaller stature, a cordless shop vacuum is no problem to use in a small space. They are also very nimble and maneuverable thanks to their smaller size. It’s much easier to move around a small size vac as it is a full size corded vacuum.
Lightweight
Some full size vacuums are extremely heavy. So much so that sometimes it takes two hands to pick them up with. All of this extra weight on full size vacuums just adds to how hard they are to move around. Cordless shop vacuums are much lighter than their full size counterparts. Most users can easily pick them up with just one hand.
No set up required
With a full size corded vacuum you have to take it out from where its’ stored, drag out the cord and find a plug and sometimes you even have to assemble the hose and brush attachments it has before you can use it. Only one of these steps is required when you own a convenient cordless shop vacuum.
Easy to store
A full size vac takes up much space in a closet when you go to store it. That is not the same with cordless shop vacuums. Often times they will fold up into a tool box configuration which allows you to conveniently store them out of the way.
Dual/Triple usage
Many cordless shop vacuums are 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 products. That means they can be used as handheld vacuums and also stair cleaning vacuums at the same time. This makes cordless shop vacuums a very versatile cleaning tool.
Great for hardwood floors
One of the best reasons to use a cordless shop vacuum is if you have a lot of bare floor space in your home or workshop. They are great for cleaning up wood floors, linoleum, tile and concrete surfaces.
Effortless quick cleaning
Within just seconds of taking them out of where they are being stored cordless shop vacuums are ready to go to work for you. That makes them so convenient to use for cleaning up pet hair, dust and other wet or dry contaminants that are on your carpeted home floor or concrete workshop floor.
The technology is improving
People are still under the assumption that cordless shop vacuums have very little suction and their batteries run out quick. That is not the case anymore with these fine cordless power tools. Their batteries now can last for several hours and their suction has gotten much more powerful too. The power has improved so much in cordless shop vacuums these days that you are starting to see them used in more and more home workshops.
Little maintenance required
Cordless shop vacuums take very little in the way of maintenance to keep them in top running order. Usually all you have to do to maintain them is to empty their filter canister and occasionally wipe them down too.
Affordable
Even as the technology that goes into cordless vacs has improved the prices of them are still coming down. You get find some really good bargains these days as far as cordless shop vacuums go if you take the time to shop around.
One of the Best Cordless Shop Vacuum Models
Here is what we feel is one of the most versatile cordless shop vacuums you can buy:
MILWAUKEE 0880-20 CORDLESS WET/DRY VACUUM
Here us a light and compact cordless shop vacuum that is like carrying a toolbox around. It can be pulled out of its storage space in no time at all and be cleaning both wet and dry messes up for you. It is made by the reputable Milwaukee Tool Company and its batteries are interchangeable with any 18V Milwaukee cordless power tool.
Why is it such a versatile shop vacuum? For starters it can do so many different vacuuming tasks such as cleaning up both wet and dry debris. The Milwaukee 0880-20 Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum can even be set up to be used as a leaf blower. It also has several hoses and attachments that allow you to clean stairs with it and get into hard to reach places.
This nice cordless shop vacuum is even backed up by an incredible 5-year warranty.
Pros
- As easy to carry as a toolbox
- Doubles as a blower
- Fits all Milwaukee 18V batteries
- Weighs only 12 pounds
- On-board tool storage
- 5-year warranty
Cons
- No HEPA filtration
- Battery Pack & charger NOT INCLUDED
Summing Up the Advantages of Cordless Shop Vacuums
As they get more lightweight, compact and powerful cordless shop vacuums are also getting more and more popular. They are becoming almost as common in home and professional workshops as drills are. Cordless shop vacuums are even being used more often by service professionals for quick cleanups at a job site. If you have a workshop or area service professional you should consider getting a cordless shop vacuum of your own if you don’t already own one.