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DIY Cyclone Separator for Shop Vac: Stop Leaks with Perfect Fit

Measure ports, seal joints, and ground the path to stop leaks and static. Build a DIY cyclone that boosts suction and captures fine dust with confidence.

13th Jan•

D. S.Diego Santana

•5 min read

Stanley 6-Gallon Review: Budget Workshop Vacuum Power

See when a budget 6-gallon vac pays off: real CFM performance, downtime cost math, and a simple cyclone add-on to boost uptime and cut callbacks.

12th Jan•

P. R.Priya Rao

•9 min read

Facility Management Vacuum Comparison: Silent Reliable Compliant Solutions

Learn how to choose anti-tip, quiet, compliant vacuums with the right CFM, water lift, true HEPA, noise fixes, and maintenance to prevent downtime.

11th Jan•

H. K.Hana Kobayashi

•6 min read

BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro Review: Tangle-Free Pet Hair Cleaning

Cut downtime on pet-mess jobs: tangle-free brush, dual tanks, and easy upkeep speed cleaning by 22% and cut annual costs 33.7% for pros managing sealed floors.

10th Jan•

P. R.Priya Rao

•8 min read

VacMaster Beast Industrial Shop Vac Review: No More Clogs

Learn how VacMaster’s Beast line keeps suction steady, resists clogs, and stays upright, with pro tips on sizing, filters, hoses, and wet/dry setup.

9th Jan•

H. K.Hana Kobayashi

•7 min read

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Best Portable Vacuum for Pet Hair: Top Picks Tested

Choose job-ready portable vacuums that control pet dander, meet HEPA containment and OSHA needs, with field-tested picks and a clear checklist for crews.

20th Nov•

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Basics & How Shop Vacs Work

Shop Vacuum Wattage Explained: Real Costs & Savings

See why watts don’t equal performance. Measure CFM and water lift, fix hoses/filters, and cut runtime, stay OSHA-compliant, and reduce energy costs.

18th Nov•

M. N.Marco Nguyen

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Home Brewery Vacuum Cleaner: Spent Grain Sanitary Picks

Get brewery-grade cleanup by matching CFM, suction, HEPA, and hose size; see the tested fixes that make two vacs handle wet grain, hop dust, and wort.

17th Nov•

M. N.Marco Nguyen

Accessories & Filtration

Grout Vacuum Nozzle Comparison: Best Commercial Tile Cleaners

Learn which grout vacuum nozzles actually deliver: minimum 80 inH2O and 55 CFM, how adapters and hose size kill airflow, and the fixes that prevent wet lines.

16th Nov•

M. N.Marco Nguyen

Comparisons & Key Decision Factors

Do You Need a 6.5 HP Shop Vac? Task Power Guide

Skip HP hype. Learn how to choose a wet/dry vac by task: CFM, water lift, hose size, and stability, with setups and checklists to prevent clogs and tip-overs.

15th Nov•

H. K.Hana Kobayashi

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Basics & How Shop Vacs Work

Foundational explainers that demystify wet/dry vacuums, key terms, and the science behind performance metrics.

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Practical guidance for safe operation, upkeep, sustainability, and setup tips to get the most from your shop vacuum.

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Comparisons and guidance on attachments, filters, and other add-ons that expand capability and improve air quality.

Comparisons & Key Decision Factors

Head-to-head comparisons across core buying criteria like power source, tank size, noise, wet/dry types, and brand reliability.