I tested 14 top shop vacs to see how they fared with wet and dry messes, and evaluated their suction power, portability and ease of use. Three came out as the best.

Shop vacs are handy tools often used in workshops—hence their name—but they can also be used around your home. The best shop vacs have an incredibly powerful engine and can clean up both wet and dry ...

Handle any serious cleaning job with a shop vac that can handle serious crumbs and dirt. By Amanda Reed Updated Sep 18, 2023 8:22 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the products available on this page ...

While standard household vacuums excel at most light-duty cleaning, they lack the power and durability to handle liquids or large spills. Shop vacs, also known as wet/dry vacs, use their powerful ...

This article was updated in March 2024 with new products and information. Commonly called "shop vacs" after the popular Shop-Vac brand, the trusty wet/dry vacuum is a cornerstone of garage and ...