Garage and commercial vacuums are designed for heavy-duty cleanup. They can handle materials like sawdust, dirt, sand and other debris left behind from woodworking, remodeling and building projects. Similar to the capabilities of wet/dry vacuums, some commercial vacuum cleaners can also handle liquid and damp materials, too.

A garage vacuum usually has a large, wheeled canister so that it can hold significant amounts of dirt and debris before having to be emptied. Depending on the hoses and nozzles used, these vacuums can also handle larger debris than most ordinary home-use vacuums, such as traditional upright vacuums.

The wheeled canister of a commercial vacuum is easy to roll, and the hose and attachment options make it easy to reach into corners and clean around a workbench or other obstacles. Moreso, blower port commercial and garage vacuums can reverse their suction power to operate as blowers. This feature will help you expel dust from hard-to-reach areas.

If you are choosing a vacuum for your home, you probably don’t need the power and capacity offered by a commercial vacuum cleaner on a regular basis. However, it can be useful to have a garage vacuum on hand to tackle larger clean-up tasks. The best garage vacuum for you will ultimately depend on your specific cleaning needs and the size of your garage or workspace.

You should also decide what capacity you might need and whether you want a wet/dry commercial vacuum. Other factors to take into consideration are the weight of the vacuum and the voltage, which can impact its performance. Higher voltage models, like 120-volt commercial and garage vacuums, typically have more powerful motors, resulting in stronger suction capabilities.

If you are outfitting a workshop space in your garage or another area, you will also benefit from installing garage organizers and tool chests. You may also like the freedom offered by using a portable solar panels and batteries with some of your electronics, including your new vacuum. A large backup power source or battery can make it possible to move some tasks farther away from the house and available outlets.