Stanley - SL18129 Wet Dry Vacuum 4 Gallon 4 Horsepower Stainless Steel Tank Silver yellow

I used this shop vac at my mother's house to suck up crud between tile so I could grout. I was VERY impressed with the suction power. When I went to put it away, I noticed some balls of dog fur in the corner, so I wondered how it would work in that case. IT'S AMAZING. I "vacuumed" her entire living room (all ceramic tile) with the little vacuum head (it comes on wheels so it's easy and precise to use, no need to bend over) and it looks fantastic. My mother said the only problem with the wet-dry vac is that YOU HAVE TO EMPTY IT PRETTY OFTEN because if the canister gets too full, it loses its suction power--I believe this is the resolution to the problem that led to many bad reviews by previous buyers. So empty the canister often! Mom said she's even picked up rocks (not pebbles, ROCKS) with it. The suction power is there! I'm coming here to buy this same shop vac to use in my house which is entirely tile/hardwood floor and full of dust bunnies of dog fur. It's much faster to use this than sweep! And it picks up the fur balls much easier than a broom does.. no more chasing those little buggers around the floor. Read more

I needed something to use mostly to vac the lanai as I didn't want to use our house vacuum cleaner with all the pollen dust that comes in. This works like a charm, and I don't have to worry about ruining the Dyson filter. The stainless body cleans easily - so much more so than the less expensive plastic vacuums! The suction is not like the Dyson (of course!); however, works well for the intended job. I gave it a "4" for maneuverability as I feel the cord could be a little longer. When I was trying to get around the table, I pulled it a little too much and it tipped over (something I'll need to watch). It will be used to vacuum out the cars as well, I am sure (we have plenty of extension cords in the garage). It comes with a bag that can be used for messier jobs so that the inside doesn't have to be cleaned out. They sell a 3-pack of the original equipment Stanley bags right on Amazon. Don't know if I'll need them, but I decided to pick up a 3-pack just to have available. A little pricey, but well worth it in my opinion! Read more

Smaller than I wanted (my fault) and no "blower" attachment. Read more

This vacuum cleans up dust, cobwebs, crumbs, you name it! In no time with little to no effort. It's lightweight, and easy to move around. I have used it in the kitchen, on stairs, for window and door sills everywhere, in the dining room, in bathrooms, everywhere carpet meets tile or wood, and to clean behind the dryer! Just to name a FEW chores this little wonder has done for me. Greatest tool ever! My ONLY complaint is that I wish the cord were longer, but it does so many things well, I'd still give it ten stars if I could. Trust me, you won't be sorry you bought this. I find a new use for it every day. Read more

Strong vacuum. Makes sense because it is loud. Stainless sides are polished and shiny, but should be made of a thicker sheet material. Any little bump or tick tap or anything will put a small dent in the polished sides; which at that point defeats the polished stainless look, and just makes it look like a shiny ol vacuum with dents. Oh well, you can't have everything perfect, I guess they were saving on weight or something. Read more

I purchased this because my Mom has the same model and it works great. Unfortunately ours has never worked well. Not only does it blow a huge cloud of dust out the vents upon starting but the suction is terrible. I've tried new filters, creating a better seal between the top and tank but no matter what I do, it just doesn't work. By the time I finally gave up on trying to fix it myself, the warranty was up. In addition to the previously mentioned issues, it constantly falls over which then sends another plume of dust into the air. Read more

I have a black lab that sheds more hair than you can imagine! We have been through 3 “pet” vacuum's just this year because his fur is too much for them to handle. This little thing has saved my sanity! It has a powerful suction and picks up every single hair! I have a 10 month old baby crawling around so I have to vacuum at least 3 times a day because of this dog but this makes it so fast and easy! It’s also really light weight so vacuuming the stairs is a breeze! I’ve been recommending it to everyone I know!! Read more

I bought this small model for my basement,and I will say it is powerful,,but the cord is really short,so I cant use it outside on my car,and the can tips if you pull too hard,and the hose already cracked from me pulling it.The hose is hard plastic so if you turn it bends and cuts off the suction and as mentioned I caused it to crack.I would return it if it wasnt such a pain. I give it 3 stars,it has great suction,long hose,,good attachments,lightweight,,but the weight also causes it to tip everytime you pull to far,,the short cord is annoying becuase you have to hope there are outlets in the areas needed,so cant use it on car,and the hard plastic hose is not flexible so if you pull it bends and mine cracked,so i cant even use this and wish I just bought the standard shop vac.Waste of money Read more