Ranking of the best vacuum cleaners for the car in 2022

In order to maintain cleanliness in the interior of the car, of course, it is necessary to clean. But if you just remove the garbage, then there is always dust and small objects that decompose to form an unpleasant smell and stains on the seats. This is especially important for allergy sufferers, so a dry car vacuum cleaner can make a more effective cleaning of the interior and seat fabrics. In some cases, a washing type of cleaning is used. The rating of the best vacuum cleaners for the car will help you choose the right one.

Criteria for choosing a car vacuum cleaner

Important characteristics for car vacuum cleaners are such characteristics as power and degree of cleaning. It should also be compact, lightweight, comfortable, as well as stylish and inexpensive.It is unlikely that all these characteristics can be combined in one copy, but they determine the rating of high-quality car vacuum cleaners.

Which company is better to choose? - ask a question many who are looking for which is better to buy a product. But sometimes even the best manufacturers produce stylish, high-quality goods, but they cope with their tasks very poorly. If you take the popularity of models category of choice, then there are more chances to buy a device at a bargain price, which has the necessary functionality.

Here are some popular models, their advantages and disadvantages.

Popular car vacuum cleaners in 2022

Philips FC6141

Philips FC6141 can run on battery. It has an alkaline Ni-MH battery (Nickel Metal Hydride), while the Philips MiniVac FC6141/01 is available without a battery, powered by the cigarette lighter only. The length of the cord is sufficient so that, by passing the wire through the open driver's door, you can easily remove debris in the trunk of a car. The Philips FC6141 operates on a fully charged battery for more than 10 minutes. The battery is charged for about 18 hours.

The device of this model is quite powerful - 120 W, without a power regulator. In addition to high power, the quality of suction of debris and its subsequent filtration is achieved by the design of the vacuum cleaner, the absence of backlash and gaps. As well as the quality of the manufactured parts. Noise level - 81 dB.

The volume of the dust collector is 0.5 liters, there is a "cyclone" function. Very comfortable handle. Stylish design in black smooth plastic with a lacquered finish. The front part is made of slightly darkened plexiglass, which allows you to see the debris filling the dust chamber.

The best set of 5 nozzles:

• Large brush for cleaning debris from rugs and seats on flat ground;
• Small brush for suction of debris from the corners of floors and upholstered seats;
• Crevice, long and narrow nozzle for cleaning debris from narrowly accessible places;
• Crevice, short nozzle for suction of debris from seams and crevices;
• Long corrugated tube with a slotted tip for picking up debris from hard-to-reach places with the need to bend the nozzle.

All nozzles are necessary and convenient to use. They do not have latches, they are held due to the density of putting on. This method of fastening the nozzles avoids the failure of the fasteners. Also, the ease and speed of changing nozzles allows you to reduce cleaning time.

The vacuum cleaner must not be immersed in water or other liquids. And also clean them liquids and water. Liquids, water and excessive moisture must be avoided inside the instrument. It is also forbidden to remove flammable substances, uncooled ashes with this device.

Remove the plug from the cigarette lighter socket before cleaning the filters or performing maintenance. For rough cleaning of the container of the device from debris, press the button that fixes the nozzle and remove it from the device. Then pour the contents of the container into the trash. This vacuum cleaner is bagless, with double filtration by a filter unit.

For a more thorough cleaning of the vacuum cleaner from debris, the inside of the container is wiped with a brush or a damp cloth. Also remove the filter unit and clean it from dust and dirt.

The external filter is removed by turning it counterclockwise. Cleaning it is done with another vacuum cleaner or brush.

The internal filter, like the external filter, is removed by turning it counterclockwise.If the filter is clogged with dust and dirt, then it is changed to a new one, and the old one is thrown away. To purchase accessories or spare parts, a fine filter, you can contact your Philips sales organization or the consultant of the store where this product was purchased.

If necessary, the filters of the device can be washed with cold or slightly warm water. In this case, special care must be taken not to damage them. Before use, the filters must be dried from moisture. Wet filters must not be used to avoid damaging them.

When installing the waste container in its original place, you must first align the notch on the bottom of the appliance with the corresponding protrusion. Then, while pressing from below, the container is pressed upwards until a click is formed, which fixes the container nozzle.

In addition to the described 5 nozzles and the vacuum cleaner itself, the package includes a bag and a cord with connectors.

The estimated price for this vacuum cleaner model is from 3,600 to 4,200 Russian rubles.

•  Sufficient power of the device, sucks up debris well;
• Compactness and speed of assembly, cleaning and changing nozzles;
• Convenient nozzles, easy to change.

• Insufficient power during cigarette lighter or wireless battery operation. It is necessary to start the car;
• Poorly draws sand and small objects.

Aggressor AGR-150 Smerch

The design of the device is based on innovative filtration technology. A tornado effect is created in the body of the device, air is sucked into the funnel. Heavy objects due to centrifugal force are pressed against the walls of the device and the filter is clogged to a minimum. That allows you to work longer with more suction power.This achieves maximum performance when cleaning the car interior from dirt and dust.

By the way, the power of the device is 150 W, with a suction power of 4000 Pa. The vacuum cleaner works only from the cigarette lighter, connected by a cord of 5 meters.

Waste bin with a volume of 0.6 liters. The body of the car vacuum cleaner is light brown, brick color, made of durable plastic. Nozzle of the container of the garbage collector from transparent plexiglass with a dark yellow tint.

A nice feature of this brand of vacuum cleaner is that it passes the flour test. Unlike many car vacuum cleaners, it picks up spilled flour well and does not throw it back. This indicates a good quality of air filtration, which may contain a particle of dirt, dust, fungi. The air intake system with the "cyclone" function and the "tornado" effect allows you to remove a lot of debris without losing air suction power.

Vacuum cleaner accessories:

• Large regular brush, for cleaning on flat surfaces;
• Small brush for cleaning the seams from debris;
• Crevice nozzle for suction of debris from cracks;
• Extension tube to increase the distance from the brush or nozzle to the vacuum cleaner;
• Corrugated tube extension. It is convenient when cleaning garbage from hard-to-reach places.

In addition to the nozzles and the vacuum cleaner itself, the package of the device also includes a canvas bag and an instruction manual.

The estimated price for this vacuum cleaner model is about 2,190 Russian rubles.

• High engine power;
• Good absorption without clogging filters;
• There are extensions for nozzles without latches;
• Acceptable price.

• Full power of the vacuum cleaner only when the car is running;
• There is no coil for the supply wire, the long wire gets tangled.

Bomann AKS 713CB

This car vacuum cleaner is designed not only for dry cleaning of dust and debris. It easily copes with wet cleaning and has a cyclone type of filtration. The permanent dust filter is washable. This makes this car vacuum cleaner model special and attractive.

Powered by cigarette lighter or charged batteries. The maximum power of the vacuum cleaner is 100 watts. The capacity of the NiMH alkaline battery is 1400 mAh. There is also a 220 V AC adapter.

The power switch has 3 positions:

• Turned off. In this position of the switch, the battery can be charged from the AC mains;
• Powered by battery;
• Powered by a cable connected to the cigarette lighter.

To increase the power of a car vacuum cleaner powered by a cigarette lighter, you can start the car. The battery charging time is about 12 hours. The operating time of the device on batteries is about 20 minutes. The power supply current of the vacuum cleaner from the cigarette lighter is 5.2 A. For normal operation, install a fuse in the plug connecting the device to the cable.

The vacuum cleaner has a compartment for storing the connecting cable for power supply from the car's on-board network 12 V. When the plug is connected, the connection indicator lights up.

Dry cleaning of dust is desirable to be carried out separately from the cleaning of liquids and wet dirt. Wet cleaning volumes should not be large. Before sucking up wet dirt or liquid, be sure to empty the container of debris.

It is strictly forbidden to suck in liquids such as gasoline, diesel fuel, thinner or acid. When picking up liquids, the crevice nozzles must be held down to avoid liquid leakage. Also, during the removal of dirt from the container, the vacuum cleaner is not raised with the nozzle up so that the dirt does not flow onto the device body and the switch, but the liquid is poured out. You can rinse the nozzles with water and wipe with a rag.

During the collection of liquid dirt, it is necessary to ensure that the amount of debris does not exceed the “MAX” mark on the container of the device. The volume of liquid in the container is not more than 150 ml. It is necessary to clean the dirt and debris container in the "Off" position of the instrument's power switch.

It is strictly forbidden to wash the device itself or immerse it in water or liquid.

The estimated price for this vacuum cleaner model is from 2,729 to 3,099 Russian rubles.

• Possibility of wet cleaning;
• High quality and comfortable.

• Not revealed yet.

Black & Decker PAD1200

This design of the vacuum cleaner in almost everything is an alternative to the models discussed above.

In this model of a car vacuum cleaner, the engine compartment is securely closed with a fine filter from the dust chamber. Therefore, when cleaning the dust container and removing the fine filter, it is necessary to tilt the vacuum cleaner to the side so that debris does not enter the engine compartment of the device.

A mesh with a hole diameter of 1.5 mm was used as a coarse filter. Such a mesh keeps the fine filter from sticking and clogging with debris. Although the diameter of the holes is larger than other models of similar vacuum cleaners, this is enough for the normal separation of debris.

The fine filter is made of high-quality filter paper, which perfectly retains dust and small debris. This material is used in the manufacture of oil and air filters. For cleaning, this filter can be blown with compressed air from a compressor or even washed. During operation, such a filter has justified its reliability.

Moreover, with an engine power of 60 W and a rated current of 5 A, the Black & Decker PAD1200 car vacuum cleaner showed suction power over the water column - 512 mm.

The length of the connecting cord is 4.8 meters, which, for convenience, is wound on a reel in the side opposite to the dust collector.

The corrugated air intake pipe stretches for a meter, so you can clean up garbage without holding it in your hand. Although there is a convenient handle for carrying the device.

The round door of a dust collector opens on a veil. For the convenience of throwing debris from the camera. This design resembles the drum of a washing machine. The window for controlling the filling of the dust container is located near the handle of the device. It is convenient to control, looking at the device from above. Next to it is the power button.

The corrugated air hose ends with a bent tube-holder with spring clips of the nozzles. The hose is compactly twisted and fixed on the air duct tip holders specially located on the handle. The kit includes 2 nozzles: a tube with a brush and a slotted tube. The whole device folds into a convenient bag.

The estimated price for this vacuum cleaner model is from 2,940 Russian rubles.

• Good suction pressure;
• Compact assembly of the device;
• Long corrugated hose allows you not to hold the vacuum cleaner in your hand.It is very convenient for people with poor health, or those with physical limitations.

• Lack of automatic winding of the power cord of the device.

Berkut SVC-800

This 100W car vacuum cleaner has a 2m hose. The convenience is that it does not need to be dragged. At the same time, the vacuum cleaner has very good absorption.

For convenience, there is a flashlight at the end of the hose, which requires batteries. But there are no wires along the hose to power the flashlight.

The volume of the dust collector is 0.4 liters. Device with cyclone filter without dust bag. Designed for dry cleaning. Before use, you must read the instructions, especially for removing debris from the dust container. So that, pulling out the orange ring, do not pour garbage under your feet or on the car seat.

There is a bag for storage. Weight 2 kg.

The estimated price for this model of vacuum cleaner is 4,200 Russian rubles.

• Good power;
• Compact and handy.

• The trash bin fills up quickly.

Pininfarina PNF/VC-100 Turbo

Convenient and compact cyclonic dry vacuum cleaner. The motor power is 85W. The length of the power cord is 4 meters. The volume of the dust collector is 0.47 liters.

Inexpensive models of this type can be ordered from AliExpress.

There are 4 handy attachments and a turbo brush. For convenience, there is a LED-backlight of 2 lights.

The estimated price for this vacuum cleaner model is from 2,290 to 2,339 Russian rubles.

• Convenient turbo brush and many nozzles (4 pieces);
• Picks up hair well.

• There is no bag or box to store the vacuum cleaner and attachments.
• Plastic scratches.

Vax H86-GA-B-R

This car vacuum cleaner with cyclonic filter is running bag. Dust is sucked into the vortex funnel, compressing. Thus, it does not take up much space in the dust container. This model of the vacuum cleaner has a double degree of filtration. A high degree of filtration prevents dust from being thrown back into the cabin.

Works both from an onboard network of the car, and from the built-in battery of accumulators.

According to the assurances of the owners, in the cabin, in which the cleanliness of the dust collector, with a volume of 0.3 liters, is regularly maintained, it is enough for several cleanings.

The body and nozzles are made of durable plastic. Beautiful and stylish design is combined with high quality and good parameters.

The estimated price for this vacuum cleaner model is from 3,989 to 3,990 Russian rubles.

• Good degree of cleaning;
• Sufficiently high suction power;
• Lots of features.

• I would like to increase the battery life.

	Philips FC6141	Aggressor AGR-150 Smerch	Black & Decker PAD1200	Berkut SVC-800	Pininfarina PNF/VC-100 Turbo	Vax H86-GA-B-R	Bomann AKS 713CB
Power, W.	120	150	60	100	85	100	100
Regul. Power	Not	Not	There is	Not	Not	Not	Not
Battery	Li-lon	Not	Not	Not	Not	There is	NiMH
Cleaning type	Dry	Dry	Dry	Dry	Dry	Dry	Dry and wet
Dustbin volume.	0.5 l	0.6 l	0.5 l	0.4 l	0.47 l	0.3 l	0.4 - 0.5 l

Depending on the required parameters and characteristics, a vacuum cleaner is chosen to keep the car interior clean.