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Every Muckraking Mom guide in one place, grouped by topic.
Top Picks
Our ranked picks for wet/dry vacs by brand, price and use, with a plain way to compare them.
- Wet/Dry Vacs: A Plain Buyer's Guide
- Best Craftsman Shop Vacs
- Best DeWalt Shop Vacs
- Best Wet/Dry Vacuums for Garage and Home
By Tank Size
Compact 4-gallon models up to 12-gallon workhorses, and what each size can handle.
- Best 12-Gallon Shop Vacs
- Best 5-Gallon Shop Vacs
- Best 6-Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vacs
- Best Small Shop Vacs for Tight Spaces
- Stainless Steel vs Plastic Shop Vac: Which Is Better?
Brand Face-Offs
DeWalt, Ridgid, Craftsman and Shop-Vac set side by side, plus single-model reviews.
- Is a DeWalt StealthSonic Shop Vac Worth the Cost?
- DeWalt DCV580H vs DCV581H: What's the Difference?
- Ridgid vs DeWalt Shop Vac: Which One to Buy?
- Shop-Vac vs Craftsman: Which Is Worth Buying?
- Craftsman CMXEVBE17594 12-Gallon Shop Vac Review
- DeWalt DXV04T 4-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Review
- Shop-Vac 9303511 2.5-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac Review
Jobs & Add-Ons
Blower ports, wall mounts, hoses, dust extractors and the extras that suit a given job.
- Can a Shop Vac Blow Air Like a Leaf Blower?
- Can You Clean Gutters With a Shop Vac?
- Can You Clear an AC Drain Line With a Shop Vac?
- Can You Use a Shop Vac to Pick Up Leaves?
- What Size Hose Does a Shop Vac Use?
- Best Shop Vacs With a Blower Port
- Best Wall-Mount Shop Vacs for the Garage
- Shop Vac vs Dust Extractor: Which Should You Buy?
Use & Care
How to empty, clean and set up a wet/dry vac, and when you need a bag or filter.
- Does a Shop Vac Need a Bag or a Filter?
- How to Clean a Shop Vac and Its Filter
- How to Empty a Shop Vac Without a Mess
- Wet Vac vs Shop Vac: Is There a Difference?
- What Is a Shop Vac Used For?
- Why Is My Shop Vac Losing Suction?