A wet/dry shop vacuum, or shop vac, is the best way to achieve this. It’s also useful for emptying out water from a blocked tub or sink or anywhere water is sitting and not draining.

You only need to stick the hose into the drain and create a tight seal. Then, set it to exhaust. Listen to the sound it makes afterward; a sudden change in sound usually means your clog just bit the ...

A wet/dry shop vacuum, or shop vac, is the best way to achieve this. It’s also useful for emptying out water from a blocked tub or sink or anywhere water is sitting and not draining.

Find the best shop vacs with our guide. Check out these superb wet dry vacuums and get started cleaning—you can clean literally anything!

Shop-Vac 12-Gallon 5.5-Horsepower 3-in-One Wet/Dry Vacuum with Cart This quickly converts to a blower that uses a powerful fan to blow 130 cubic feet of air per minute.

The trusty wet/dry vacuum is a cornerstone of garage cleanliness. Commonly called "shop vacs" after the popular Shop-Vac brand, these handy large-capacity vacuums can suck up both dry and wet ...

Wet/dry vacuums–shop vacs, as we like to call them–are made for the messy jobs that regular vacuum cleaners can’t handle. They can suction up large piles of sawdust and get dirt out of your ...

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