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title: "What it is, how it works and what are the benefits of the vacuum bin: the complete guide"
description: Why buy the vacuum bin and how it can help you and speed up the cleaning of your home? Let’s answer to the 10 most common questions!
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# What it is, how it works and what are the benefits of the vacuum bin: the complete guide

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When the days fly by, but **cleaning your home remains a priority**, the only solution is to choose [**household cleaning products**](https://lavor.com/en/homeoutdoor/) allowing you to take action **quickly, stress-free and effortlessly.**

To help you take care of your home, Lavor has designed a series of **complete, versatile and easy-to-use** solutions that can **adapt to your every need, both** [***indoor and outdoor***](https://blog.lavor.com/en/tag/home-outdoor). Among the many tools on offer, one of the most popular is the [**vacuum bin**](https://lavor.com/en/search/wet-dry-vacuum/), which **removes coarse debris, dust and liquids** in just one go, thus simplifying every cleaning task.

## How to choose the perfect vacuum bin for your home

A lived-in home is in danger of turning into a veritable battleground, even in a matter of minutes, and if your passions include [**hobbies and do-it-yourself** **activities**](https://blog.lavor.com/en/lavor-high-pressure-cleaners-at-eisenwarenmesse-2024-trade-show-in-cologne?hsLang=en), every hour of manual labor is followed by an hour of intense yard and garage cleaning.

**Tidying** **up, sweeping, drying, degreasing and peeling** are actions that require a great deal of time, and once these activities are finished... it seems like it is already time to start again. 

With a **vacuum bin**, keeping your floors clean, **ridding them of dirt, both solid and wet debris or even liquids** is a quick and easy process that allows you to **experience your home safely, without stress and fatigue**. **But what is it, how does it work and what are the benefits of this household cleaning tool?** In this article we answer the 10 most common questions about the vacuum bin and how to choose the perfect product for your home.

### 1) What is a vacuum bin?

A **vacuum bin is a very versatile type of vacuum cleaner, usually with a large collection tank, which is** **ideal for collecting debris, dust and liquids, leaving every surface clean, even after a single sweep**. This solution is particularly suitable for **cleaning indoor and outdoor surfaces, carpets, upholstery and for clearing garage and shed floors** for hobbyists and do-it-yourselfers.

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In fact, vacuum bins are ideal for:

- **Home use**, with models having power between 1200W to 1600W;
- [**Industrial use**](https://lavor.com/en/search/vacuum-cleaners/), with models ranging in power from 1600W to 3700W.

The **structure of a vacuum bin** consists of:

- a motor, which generates the suction power and ensures the effectiveness of the product;
- a collection tank, made of plastic or stainless steel;
- a filter, which can be cartridge, bag or suitable for foam sucking;
- a flexible hose, ideal for directing the suction flow according to one’s needs;
- Compatible accessories, which ensure product versatility, such as nozzles of various shapes and brushes.

### 2) Difference between a vacuum cleaner, a wet&dry vacuum cleaner and an ash vacuum cleaner. 

While characterized by their suction power, these three products have [**different functions**](https://blog.lavor.com/en/ash-vacuum-cleaner-or-vacuum-cleaner-all-differences?hsLang=en) that make them unique and high-performing in specific cases:

- **A vacuum cleaner is a standard product,** mainly intended to remove dust and small and medium-sized debris from surfaces. This is an **effective but basic solution**: major vacuum cleaner models are in fact without special filters or insulators, so vacuuming special materials such as ash and liquids could damage them;
- **The wet&dry vacuum cleaner**, better known as **vacuum bin**, is a more complex type of vacuum cleaner, **ideal for sucking up small, medium and large-sized debris as well as liquids or wet substances**. Here, the motor is more powerful than in standard models, and the filtering system is designed to manage the presence of liquids and moisture;
- An [**ash vacuum cleaner**](https://blog.lavor.com/en/ash-extractors-for-fireplaces-stoves-and-barbecues-a-guide-for-your-purchases?hsLang=en) is a type of vacuum cleaner that features a complex filtering system designed to remove very small debris and dust, **such as cold ash from fireplaces, stoves and barbeques**. Here, the filter traps even the smallest particles, preventing them from scattering inside the machine and clogging its suctioning parts.

### 3) What can be suctioned with a vacuum bin?

The **vacuum bin** can be used in both professional and home environments, and **can remove liquid and solid substances such as**:

![vacuum bin](https://blog.lavor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Utilizzo%20rudy%20garage.jpg?width=800&height=595&name=Utilizzo%20rudy%20garage.jpg)

- Water, spilled drinks, waste liquids, gushing;
- Mud, debris, gravel;
- Foliage and pine needles;
- Shavings, sawdust, lumber, waste paper and all dirt produced during DIY;
- Animal hair, organic substances;
- Dust, rubble and coarse debris from construction sites and construction companies.

### 4) Stainless steel or plastic vacuum bin? With bag or without? Which one is best to choose? 

In order to choose the **most suitable vacuum bin for your needs**, one of the most important aspects to consider is whether to choose the **plastic or stainless steel bin.** This depends on your use of it:

- **Plastic bins are cheaper, lighter and easier to transport**. The walls are smooth and easy to clean and retain liquids effectively. At the same time, however, they are **less resistant to impact** and could be damaged when used on particularly sharp or large debris.  
  **We recommend that you choose the plastic bin for occasional, household use** for cleaning surfaces from everyday dirt;
- **Stainless steel bins** cost more and are less easy to handle, but they provide **longer life and impact strength.** This material is perfect for vacuuming liquids and wet materials. In fact, even after heavy use, it resists rusting and corrosion.  
  **We recommend that you choose the stainless steel bin for frequent and heavy use**, and especially on coarse and wet material.

**The use of the bag may** also **influence your choice**. In this case, however, it is important to know that the models provided with a bag can also be used without, depending on your specific usage needs and personal taste:

- The **bag provides more hygiene and preserves the cleanliness of your vacuum bin**. By using it you can remove sucked-in dirt quickly, changing it every time it is full or you need it. At the same time, the bag increases operating costs and takes up space inside the tank;
- The **bag should be avoided in the case of large debris**, which could damage and puncture it, such as rubble or crushed stone. In addition, this solution offers greater suction capacity.

### 5) How to clean the filter of the vacuum bin?

The **filter** is a protection that is always applied to the vacuum bin as a basic motor protection. In fact, this solution makes it possible to **prevent sucked-in dust and debris from ending up in the motor**, damaging it permanently.

**Whenever the filter needs it, it is recommended to wash it under running water (in case of washable filter)**, so as to remove the encrusted dirt. Before reusing it, it is necessary to dry it carefully.

**In the case of filters that cannot be washed, it is advisable to blow them** out **with a compressor** to drive away the dirt hidden in the fibers and return the filter to its full functions.

### 6) Can I suck up thicker or foaming liquids?

A **vacuum bin** is not the best solution for **sucking up thick liquids or foam**, but it can be done with some care:

- **Use filters suitable for collecting foam**. In fact, this substance can irreversibly damage the engine, making the vacuum bin permanently unusable;
- **Use a model with a powerful motor** and a **wide suction hose** so as to avoid clogging;
- **Thoroughly clean the bin** after using it to vacuum foam.

![vacuum bin](https://blog.lavor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bagno%20con%20spruzzi%20.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=Bagno%20con%20spruzzi%20.jpg)

### 7) How can I drain the sucked-in liquids?

**The way to drain the liquids collected by the vacuum bin varies from model to model**. Generally, it is possible to do so:

- **By removing the drain plug** located at the bottom of the tank (in models equipped with a drain plug);
- **By emptying** the tank directly by tipping it over (if there is no drain plug);
- By using the **pump**, if built in. This mode is often found in industrial-type models to simplify emptying and maintenance.

### 8) What accessories are available for the vacuum bin?

**Vacuum bins** are **multifunctional and very versatile** equipment and they come with various accessories that simplify and enhance their use, such as:

- Hose of various lengths;
- Rigid plastic or steel extension tubes, sometimes telescopic;
- The brush with bristles for vacuuming dry debris or with squeegees for collecting liquids;
- The flat lance, perfect for vacuuming between the narrowest crevices;
- The paper or microfiber collecting filters to collect dry, solid debris;
- The sponge filter, ideal for sucking up liquids;
- The cartridge or HEPA filter, for dry debris;
- The washable and reusable cartridge filter for vacuuming solids;
- The small round brush with bristles;
- The radiator brush.

### 9) Can I use the vacuum bin in outdoor spaces?

Yes, **the vacuum bin can also be used outdoors** to rid patios, driveways and all kinds of pavement of slush, crushed stone, foliage, pine needles and all kinds of organic residual dirt.

**Thorough cleaning of the product** is always recommended **after external use** to avoid damage and deterioration of internal components.

Some bins are also provided with a practical and useful blower function to push away and group debris to make it easier to vacuum.

### 10) What are the advantages of using a vacuum bin?

**The vacuum bin** is your ally in household cleaning, hobbies and DIY because **it allows you to remove** small, medium and large **debris**, **as well as wet material and liquids**, **in just one go. **

Some of the **main benefits** of using this tool are:

- **Speed of cleaning**, even on the most difficult materials such as sawdust, shavings, foliage and small debris.
- **Tank capacity**, which allows even medium and large debris, such as rubble, to be collected;
- **Low expenses**, partly due to the possibility of using washable and reusable bags and filters;
- **Versatility**, with the many compatible accessories, allowing it to be used on different types of flooring, as well as on carpets, upholstery, rugs, car seats, and outdoor patios.

**The vacuum bin is the ideal choice if you are looking for a versatile, powerful and durable vacuum cleaner to suck in both solids and liquids effectively and quickly.** Streamline your cleaning efforts, support your passions and keep your home neat, stress-free and effortless.

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