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Ideal Home
Jullia Joson

What is the difference between a wet vacuum and a regular vacuum? Experts reveal which one is the better investment for your home

Dyson Gen5detect Absolute and Karcher WD4 wet and dry vacuum cleaner on pink background.

Vacuum cleaners today are more technically advanced than they've ever been, with many models boasting multi-functionality to tackle a plethora of cleaning tasks. However, with both regular vacuums and wet vacuums available on the market, what exactly is the difference between them and which one is best suited for your home?

Though many of the best vacuum cleaners we've tried are your typical models that simply pick up hair, dust, and debris; we've definitely been wowed by wet vacuums, too. In fact, some of the market standard's best cordless vacuum cleaners are also now offering wet vacuuming capabilities, such as the Dyson Submarine which we awarded an impressive five-star rating to in our review after testing.

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