# Car Vacuums **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [June 6, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420 "2020-06-06T20:30:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![karencandy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b487fb/32.png) [@karencandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karencandy)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420/1 "2020-06-06T20:30:54Z")
Hello all, Can anyone recommend a portable vacuum cleaner for my car, please? I don’t want one that uses electricity as it wouldn’t be practical for someone like me who lives in a apartment. I would prefer run off my car battery (I don’t know if I have a cigarette lighter - I don’t smoke - My vehicle is a 2019 Honda Fit). One that can get all the debris - not just the big stuff. If I’m asking for too much - maybe I should just stick to the car wash - which a ten mile drive from where I live - or maybe I should just get a whisk broom ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420/2 "2020-06-06T20:36:31Z")
Nice to see you back after 7 years… Strange question to ask, tho I’d suggest you google “cordless car vacuum” That brought up a bunch of choices including a battery powered wet-dry shop vac. ---
**Author:** ![Marnet](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/marnet/32/41_2.png) [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420/3 "2020-06-06T20:43:43Z")
Get a small handheld rechargable vac like a DustBuster or similar small vac. They aren’t expensive. They plug into any outlet to recharge the rechargable battery and then have plenty of charge to fully vacuum a car. Depending on which brand and model you choose, they often come with accessories for reaching into tight spaces, cleaning apholstery, etc. EDIT: Mustangman posted while I was typing. His suggestion is excellent. ---
**Author:** ![karencandy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b487fb/32.png) [@karencandy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karencandy)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420/4 "2020-06-06T21:01:17Z")
I tried, a number of years ago, one of the small vacs and it was useless - didn’t work at all. I was looking for a recommendation for a name of one and model number that has an excellent performance - there must be ones that are better than all the rest - and that’s what I’m looking for - If it’ just ok - I can get a cheap whisk broom to do the job. Thank you for your response - it is much appreciated, however. ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420/5 "2020-06-06T21:14:52Z")
Many car washes offer free vacuum, does not mean you have to buy a car wash. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420/6 "2020-06-06T21:30:40Z")
> [@Marnet](#): > > Get a small handheld rechargable vac like a DustBuster They might have improved over the years, but when I tried using a DustBuster years ago, it didn’t even have enough power to pick up stray lint. ---
**Author:** ![Marnet](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/marnet/32/41_2.png) [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420/7 "2020-06-06T21:38:08Z")
> [@VDCdriver](#): > > They might have improved over the years, but when I tried using a DustBuster years ago, it didn’t even have enough power to pick up stray lint. Hmmmm, that’s disappointing. Hopefully, the OP can find a handy size rechargable vac that will work well. ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420/8 "2020-06-06T21:54:14Z")
I’m not a big fan of the ones that plug into the accessory socket, as I always found the wire to be a pain, especially when trying to reach my trunk. Also, in a Honda, you’ll probably need to turn on the ignition to the accessory position, putting a little more strain on your battery. I have the cordless Ryobi 18-volt hand vacuum, which works for a light touch-up, but I think it’s not powerful enough for the needs you describe, so I wouldn’t recommend that for you. I’ve never tried one of their small wet/dry vacuums, but I’d guess those have more suction, so one of those might be worth a look. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vacuums/165420/9 "2020-06-06T21:54:25Z")
Ryobi makes one that might work, uses the same battery as their other 18v tools, does come with a wall charger. Probably other options from other companies. ## [ Hoover ONEPWR BH57005 Uses lithium Ion battery and did very well in their tests. ]([https://www.consumerreports.org/products/handheld-vacuum/hoover-onepwr-bh57005-398486/overview/](https://www.consumerreports.org/products/handheld-vacuum/hoover-onepwr-bh57005-398486/overview/))