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Can a wet vacuum pick up water? They can, and this is how, according to experts

Karcher wet and dry vacuum cleaner in hallway with glasses.

Wet vacuums are seriously handy cleaning appliances, but there's often some confusion surrounding their capabilities, such as whether or not they can pick up water. Getting clarification on this might help you decide if a wet vacuum is worth it, and take the plunge on the investment you've been considering.

Given that the key difference between a wet vacuum and a regular vacuum is that wet vacuums are designed to pick up liquids rather than dry debris, yes, they are able to pick up water. The best wet and dry vacuums offer the best of both worlds, picking up both liquids and dry matter.

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