While traditional vacuums are meant for general cleanup of your home’s wood, tile and carpeted floor surfaces, commercial and garage vacuums, like many wet/dry shop vacs, are ideal for heavy-duty messes that involve water and debris. Not only does the wet/dry vacuum design keep the filter free of liquid, but it can also handle picking up larger waste, like screws and bits of wood left over from projects.
For deep cleaning carpet and upholstery, you can of course use a traditional carpet cleaner, which soaps and steams your floor. However, a wet/dry shop vac can help you out in a pinch if you want to pull liquid, soap or floor cleaning solution out of fabric after shampooing it.
If you are using a shop vacuum to handle the spill from a leak, be sure to check out dehumidifiers and fans as well since you may need to remove moisture from the area in more ways than one to prevent mold and mildew. Meanwhile, for daily maintenance vacuuming, consider the benefits of new vacuum technology to streamline your cleaning routine and achieve superior results with minimal effort.