Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner by KÄRCHER

Typical areas of application
KÄRCHER wet/dry vacuum cleaners are particularly versatile and are suitable for numerous cleaning tasks:

• Cleaning workshops and garages
• Vacuuming up water after small floods or leaks
• Removing construction dust, wood chips or coarse dirt
• Cleaning cars, vans or motorhomes
• Cleaning cellars, hobby rooms or building sites

Special Kärcher vacuum cleaners can also be used around fireplaces, ovens or barbecues to safely remove cooled ash or fine dust.
Thanks to their high suction power and robust design, wet/dry vacuum cleaners are often significantly more powerful than classic household hoovers.

What is a wet/dry vacuum cleaner?
A wet/dry vacuum cleaner is a special hoover that can pick up both dry dirt and liquids. In contrast to conventional hoovers, these appliances have robust collection containers, special filter systems and powerful motors that can also handle larger quantities of dirt.

How does a wet/dry vacuum cleaner work?
A wet/dry vacuum cleaner works in a similar way to a conventional hoover, but with a larger collection container and special filters. A powerful motor creates a vacuum, which draws air and dirt into the container via the suction hose. When picking up liquids, the dirt is collected directly in the container. Many models also have cartridge filters or flat pleated filters so that you can frequently switch between wet and dry vacuuming without having to change the filter.

Which wet/dry vacuum cleaner is the best?
The right wet/dry vacuum cleaner depends primarily on the area of application and the required power. Compact appliances with a smaller container are sufficient for occasional household cleaning work. For workshops, garages or larger amounts of dirt, more powerful models with a larger container volume are recommended. Kärcher offers various appliance classes within the WD series for orientation purposes:

• WD 2 - compact entry-level devices for household and smaller cleaning jobs
• WD 3 - versatile all-round devices for the home, garage and car
• WD 4 - powerful appliances with a larger container for more frequent use
• WD 5 - high suction power for larger amounts of dirt and more demanding applications
• WD 6 - particularly powerful devices for intensive cleaning in the workshop or hobby area

For special applications around fireplaces, ovens or barbecues, Kärcher also offers ash vacuum cleaners such as the AD 2 or AD 4, which have been specially developed for fine ash and dust. It is crucial that the container size, suction power and accessories match the area of application. It is crucial that the container size, suction power and accessories match the area of application.

Important selection criteria when buying
Several factors play a role when purchasing a wet/dry vacuum cleaner:

• Container size (litres)
• Suction power and motor power
• Filter system and filter change
• Accessories and nozzles
• Hose length and mobility

Larger containers and higher suction power are often useful for workshops or garages, while compact appliances are sufficient for occasional cleaning work.