Looking at getting a strong hoover, something like a wet and dry shop vac that will be strong enough to clean the garage floor and valet car seats

any recommendations from the pros?

For general DIY and car vacuuming I have a vax 6131. Its just your bog standard bagged cylinder vac which you can use for cleaning carpets as well and sucking up water. I think it was around £60 off amazon on sale.

 

It works very well, I do think bagged machines are the answer when your dealing with a lot of dust and rubble, It is very loud though so if i'm using it as a dust extractor for my saw or sander I wear ear plugs.

 

 

Is this any good? 

 

https://www.diy.com/departments/karcher-corded-bagless-wet-dry-vacuum-wd2/802465_BQ.prd

I have a George, but I bought a Titan one from Screwfix for £30, and I use it more than my George. Not had any problems with it so far, the hose is a bit brittle so watch out for that but for the money I think it's great. 

+1 For the Screwfix Titan unit, mega value for money. https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb350vac-1300w-16ltr-wet-dry-vacuum-cleaner-240v/36516

38 minutes ago, kentphil1 said:

+1 For the Screwfix Titan unit, mega value for money. https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb350vac-1300w-16ltr-wet-dry-vacuum-cleaner-240v/36516

That's the one! 

Tbh i was put off by the titan brand but now that im hearing things about it ill have a look at it when i go

I've been using the 20l  Titan one for about 4 years for everything from cleaning up swarf from the lathe and mill, sucking out pond water, cleaning cars and with the tube on the outlet a blower to dry off cars etc. Its been really good, still going strong. the tube feels a bit 'low rent' but its been durable and not caused any problems at all.

I too agree with 'edwards' the vac is awesome. twice now I've used it to drain the washing machine when it's got blocked and the door won't open. I also use it blowing the snow and leaves off the driveway.

Just bought the karcher vac off bq, had a 20% off voucher so decided to give it a go

will update once i use it

Edited 21 June, 20187 yr by greenineboss

George is the one you want 

Just cleaned my dad's citigo seats with that were horrific came out like.brand  new 

 

Meguiars APC 

 

Used my karcher and wow, the thing sucks (really well), had no issues in removimg mould from seats amd when i bought it into the house even the wife was amazed on how powerfull it was and she valeted the sofa, a good all round machine

Edited 1 July, 20187 yr by greenineboss