I have a garage which I have been starting to use as a home office. However it tends to get very dusty. It has an unpolished concrete surface.
Should I use a wet and dry vacuum for this? How does the $50 Ozito vacuum compare?
Best Vacuum Cleaner for Garage with Unpolished Concrete Surface?
prashmohan on 30/06/2021 - 16:29
Last edited 30/06/2021 - 20:03 by 1 other user
Last edited 30/06/2021 - 20:03 by 1 other user
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Mop it.
It's a nice little unit for the price. I use in a concrete surface also. No issues after approx 6 months of use.
I do use it with a Dust Deputy cyclone bucket thingy, so I never need to empty the dust bag.No issues with the Ozito except it's noisy.
Been using mine for over a year for sucking up crap during reno's.
Gyprock dust, nails, whatever's in the way
Good little unit. Nothing special but does the job.
Can be used as a blower too.
Considered painting the floor?
The DETROIT 1400W 15L WET/DRY VACUUM DETVAC15P from total tools ($49.95) is slightly smaller but has a bigger motor and IMO is built better than the Ozito equivalent.
https://www.totaltools.com.au/128699-detroit-1400w-15l-wet-d…
Wouldn't a nice broom be easiest? Or is the unpolished concrete too rough?
I don't mind a bit of a sweep. Nice rhythmic meditative activity. Potentially good break from office-ing/working if you are open to it.
I'd recommend applying an epoxy to the floor. You can get DIY kits from Bunnings. Makes cleaning so much easier.
Ozito unit is great. I think mine would be five years old and has picked up all sorts of rubbish, wet and dry.
When/if it dies, it will be replaced immediately with the same.
I'd recommend a 9 litre Henry for very dusty places that need regular cleaning; might be a bit expensive and also use bags, but they can handle large debris and are very well made, mine is more than 20 years old, and I also use it for reno work as it sucks up anything that will fit in the pipe.
They also do a smaller 6 litre "home" version that's 100 bucks cheaper that I call the HenriettaOzito vac is great, for only $50 why not give it a go. I'd also look into sealing gaps in your garage to stop dust getting in.
im a blower rather than sucker