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A man uses an Einhell wet and dry vacuum cleaner while working at a workbench.
A man uses an Einhell wet and dry vacuum cleaner while working at a workbench.
A man uses an Einhell wet and dry vacuum cleaner while working at a workbench.

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner tips & use: everything about the professional vacuum cleaner

Whether you're on a building site, at home or performing professional car cleaning: Wet/dry vacuum cleaners are the perfect vacuum cleaners for particularly stubborn dirt. With proper handling and maintenance, wet/dry vacuum cleaners efficiently vacuum up dry dust, liquids, small debris and other refuse.

The vacuum cleaner's special features: They are operated without any bags, so even wet dirt can be vacuumed up easily. The perfect all-rounder for quick cleaning!

A man vacuums water from a pool with an Einhell wet and dry vacuum cleaner.
Wet and dry vacuum cleaners: ideal for especially demanding dirt.

Wet/dry vacuum cleaners: Instructions, tips and maintenance

With our instructions, vacuuming is quick and effortless. We also have some tips and tricks for the optimal handling, care and maintenance of your vacuum cleaner. You will quickly become a professional in wet and dry vacuuming!

A man cleans the filter of an Einhell wet and dry vacuum cleaner.
In this article, you will find instructions and tips for using and maintaining a wet and dry vacuum cleaner.

Your vacuum cleaner is suitable for these types of dirt

Wet/dry vacuum cleaners are bagless wonders: They are not only a simple vacuum cleaner that can quickly and effortlessly remove dry dirt. If the wet-dry vacuum cleaner is used with the foam filter supplied instead of a dirt bag or fleece bag, wet or damp dirt and liquids can also be vacuumed up and removed without any problems.

This makes them the perfect all-purpose device for building sites as well as in your own home. Thanks to the handy accessories such as filters, batteries and attachments, Einhell wet/dry vacuum cleaners can be even more versatile and adapt exactly to your needs.

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner operating instructions: How to use your tool for different jobs

A wet and dry vacuum cleaner is especially easy to use. So that you can still get the best out of your tool, we show you instructions for the various uses of this all-purpose vacuum cleaner.

Thorough upholstery cleaning

Instruction

Whether in the car or in the living room: crumbs and stains on upholstery, seats or the sofa are always annoying. Dirt, crumbs or pet hair can be easily vacuumed up with the upholstery nozzle specially designed for upholstered furniture. To reach hard-to-access corners and gaps in your sofa, you can also use the narrow crevice nozzle.

When using the upholstery nozzle, note that you should not use it for wet vacuuming. To remove stains from your couch, you should either use liquid cleaning agents and a cloth or – provided you want to use the wet and dry vacuum cleaner – a powder cleaning agent that you vacuum dry from the sofa again after a certain contact time. Depending on the type of fabric, baking soda is often recommended as a helpful household remedy here.

The ideal vacuum cleaner for allergy sufferers

Advanced HEPA pleated filters ensure that Einhell SACL wet and dry vacuum cleaners emit almost germ-free air. This makes the tools the ideal choice for allergy sufferers or people who are sensitive to dust.

In addition to the replaceable filters, the vacuum cleaners can also be fitted with a paper bag or, depending on the model, a fleece bag that collects dust and dry dirt. Once the job is done, the bag can be disposed of in a single step – quickly, cleanly and safely.

Reliable removal of wet dirt

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Whether spilled drinks, rainwater or groundwater on the construction site: wherever liquids or wet dirt need to be removed quickly and thoroughly, a wet and dry vacuum cleaner is the ideal tool.

Simply remove the paper bag or fleece bag from the collection container, replace the pleated filter with the foam filter and activate the vacuum cleaner’s suction function. The powerful motor and perfectly designed suction nozzles immediately create strong suction that removes water, moisture and dirt.

This lets you dry out your construction site within minutes, remove standing water from the patio or clean your floor thoroughly and efficiently. Once the job is done, simply empty the water from the container and wipe the collection container dry. Done.

A patio is cleaned with an Einhell wet and dry vacuum cleaner.
Wet and dry vacuum cleaners are also suitable for efficiently cleaning floor mats.

💡Tip:

With a wet and dry vacuum cleaner, you combine the benefits of a wet vacuum cleaner with those of a dry vacuum cleaner. The ideal 2-in-1 tool for anyone who needs a powerful all-rounder for the home and garden.

Removal of dust and dry dirt

Instruction

Whether dust, hair or small amounts of building debris: an Einhell wet and dry vacuum cleaner is the perfect vacuum cleaner for removing stubborn or large areas of dry dirt.

All Einhell dry vacuum cleaners can be used without a bag, but are also supplied with a dirt collection bag. For especially easy handling, the dry vacuum cleaners can also be fitted with a large, robust and particularly tear-resistant fleece bag that collects dust and dirt. This keeps your vacuum cleaner clean, and you can remove the debris in the bag in a single step.

Advanced filters ensure that the exhaust air from the wet and dry vacuum cleaner is hygienically clean. This makes the tool the ideal choice for allergy sufferers.

A workbench is cleaned with an Einhell wet and dry vacuum cleaner.
Removing dust and dry dirt becomes child’s play with a wet and dry vacuum cleaner.

Powerful use on the construction site

Instruction

Many types of dirt can occur on a construction site. Dry building debris, damp areas or incoming rain must be removed quickly so that construction work does not come to a halt. Wet vacuum cleaner and dry vacuum cleaner in one: a wet and dry vacuum cleaner is the ideal tool for removing all types of dirt on the construction site.

To ensure that your vacuum cleaner can withstand the high dirt and dust levels on a construction site, you should choose an Einhell SACL wet and dry vacuum cleaner, as these meet dust protection class L thanks to the HEPA pleated filter. This means that they also reliably filter fine dust.

Combined with the integrated automatic socket, the wet and dry vacuum cleaners are also suitable as extraction systems for power tools. For example, when working on a construction site with a drywall sander or mitre saw and connecting the tool to the automatic socket, you only need to connect the hose to your tool’s extraction adapter. When you then start your tool, the wet and dry vacuum cleaner switches on automatically and extracts the dust and chips produced. The automatic socket therefore not only serves as a power source, but also enables synchronised dust extraction that switches on with your tool and switches off after a short run-on time. Ideal for tradespeople, bricklayers or private builders who want to keep their construction site clean and tidy!

Video preview for the Einhell cordless wet and dry vacuum cleaner TE-VC 36/30 Li S on a wet floor.

The best wet/dry vacuum cleaners from Einhell: Our most popular models

They are powerful, quiet and efficient: the Einhell wet/dry vacuum cleaners from wow both professional and private users with their simple operation and impressive suction power. Wet or dry, at home, in the car or on the building site: With these models you can find the best wet/dry vacuum cleaner for what you need to do!

Maximum freedom of movement with cordless wet/dry vacuum cleaners

Imagine being able to use your vacuum cleaner all over the house, in the car or on the building site without having to pull an annoying cord behind you. With the cordless wet/dry vacuum cleaner from the Power X-Change family, now you can!

Get ready for cordless working and maximum suction power thanks to powerful and durable batteries. Wherever you need to remove dust or wet dirt, a cordless wet/dry vacuum cleaner is always at hand and can be used anywhere.

A woman vacuums the boot of a car with an Einhell wet and dry vacuum cleaner.
Wet-dry vacuums are efficient and powerful helpers for cleaning car interiors.

The right accessory: Get more out of your wet/dry vacuum cleaner

Even with the normal scope of delivery, the Einhell wet/dry vacuum cleaners are versatile devices for cleaning wet and dry dirt. These accessories make your device even more versatile:

  • Battery for cordless wet/dry vacuum cleaners: With an additional battery for your Power X-Change wet/dry vacuum cleaner, you can significantly increase its usage time. The best way to do this is with the 18 volt, 2.5 ampere-hour batteries available in Einhell's Power X-Change range.
  • Paper bag for the collection container: Clean bags: With a bag for dry dirt and dust, your vacuum cleaner will stay clean and working at full power even after long periods of use. The strong paper sacks can be removed from the vacuum cleaner in one simple step.
  • Foam filter for wet vacuuming: You use your wet-dry vacuum cleaner very often to vacuum up liquids and your foam filter is dirty after frequent use? You can find new foam filters in our range as practical sets.
  • Replacement filter: Even a pleated filter will reach the end of its service life at some point - but the wet/dry vacuum cleaner is far from it! You can find out which replacement filter you should look for for your device in the operating instructions of your vacuum cleaner.
  • Fabric filter: Instead of pleated filters, certain Einhell wet-dry vacuums can also be equipped with a fabric filter. The fabric filter is put over the filter basket and fastened with a rubber band. This protects the motor from contamination and the dust remains in the container but is not collected in the filter.
  • Nozzle set: Have you lost a nozzle or are you looking for a specific nozzle that was not included in the delivery? In our range you will find a variety of nozzle sets, including a car cleaning set specially designed for cleaning car seats and the interior of your vehicle.
An Einhell wet and dry vacuum cleaner picks up dirt under a workbench.
Find the right accessories for your Einhell wet/dry vacuum cleaner!

Summary: A wet vacuum cleaner and a dry vacuum cleaner in one device

The next-level vacuum cleaner: The wet/dry vacuum cleaners from Einhell are made to make cleaning your home, your car or your building site very easy. They effortlessly remove wet dirt or dust, they can be used with or without a bag and are perfect for allergy sufferers thanks to their filters. As you can see in our operating instructions, the use of the wet/dry vacuum cleaners is very easy – and the results are also convincing in direct comparison with a conventional vacuum cleaner.

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Written by Tom Weber
Published on 19.01.2022

Tom Weber is a product specialist at Einhell. In his blog posts, he not only shares his in-depth expertise in using various Einhell devices but also provides inspiration and instructions for DIY projects that every home improvement enthusiast can tackle at home.