February 13, 2023 by Mulberry Maids

a wet dry vacuum sitting on a deck Wet dry vacuums are great tools for many tasks inside and outside of the home. Whether you are doing routine cleaning, or getting ready to move into a new home, these vacuums can be very useful to have around to make sure that you are not wasting extra time or energy while cleaning.

Keep reading to hear what your go to move in cleaning service recommends you can use your wet dry vacuum on to help make your cleaning chores easier and more efficient. With these tips, you can save both time and energy – who wouldn’t want that?

What are some of the best ways to use a wet dry vacuum when cleaning?

There are so many great uses for a wet dry vacuum inside and outside of your home. From move in and out cleanings for short term rental flips to making outdoor spring cleanup easier, shop vacuums are great tools to have in your cleaning tool kit.

Great for move in/out cleanings

Getting your home prepared for new owners or tenants, or getting ready to move into a new home can be a challenging task. In addition to cleaning every nook and cranny, there are so many things that need to be done.

When it comes to cleaning, a wet dry vac can be really handy to make sure the home is move in ready. While any vacuum cleaner will work, a shop type vacuum will give lots of power and debris capacity for heavy duty vacuuming.

Some areas to concentrate on with this type of vacuum are inside of all cabinets, drawers, and closets, as well as corners and edges of baseboards and walls. Make sure to look behind areas where furniture has covered the wall and baseboards, as dust and pet hair can heavily accumulate in these locations. Shop vacuums are great with these areas, as you can use the removable hose to easily get in and around areas.

Deck and patio cleaning

Shop vacuums are great, as they can handle both wet and dry vacuuming. Decks and patios can take a beating from food spills, rain and snow, and general grime that builds up outdoors.

Deck and patio furniture can take the same abuse, making a wet dry vacuum the perfect tool for cleanup. Use the vacuum for the following deck and patio cleaning uses:

Clean up food and liquid spills
Vacuum up debris from outdoor drains and patio sinks
Dry out patio furniture after a rainstorm
- You can reverse the airflow on the vacuum to use as a blower as well
Vacuum debris and ash from your grill

Kitchen cleanup

While paper towels and rags can work for picking up and cleaning up messes and spills in the kitchen, a wet dry vacuum can work even better (without the waste of the paper towels). You can use the shop vacuum for simple spills of food or liquid on the floor or countertops quickly.

When using the vacuum for food debris, make sure to empty out the vacuum so the food doesn’t sit for too long.

Fireplace cleaning

A wet dry vacuum can make cleaning your fireplace super easy, as long as you have a fine dust filter. This will prevent the fine ash from being exhaled through the exhaust port. Simply vacuum up the fireplace ash, and discard it into a trash bag outside.

Clean up snowy messes

Wet dry vacuums can work great for vacuuming up tracked in snow and debris into your home or vehicle during the cold winter months. It is a very quick way to make sure that water does not seep into your floor, or before the outdoor debris dries and hardens onto your floor.

Inflate pool toys or rafts

While not a cleaning use, shop vacs are great for blowing up pool toys or inflatable rafts. It is much quicker and easier than a floor or hand pump!

Cleaning up after pets

Pets can make a mess, especially after they have been outside or you have been grooming them. Grab your shop vacuum when there is a pet mess to get it cleaned up before it has a chance to spread throughout the house. It is amazing how quickly animal hair will travel, and it has a tendency to get caught in areas that don’t get cleaned often, such as behind beds and couches.

The Top Move In Cleaning Service at Your Fingertips!

Not only is Mulberry Maids among the best cleaning services in northern Colorado, we offer a variety of services from deep cleanings to regular recurring services. Whether you are getting ready to move into a new home that needs some freshening up, or you just need some extra help a few times a year, we are here to help!

From our 100% happiness guarantee to easy online booking and quote requests, we make the booking process as seamless as possible. Give us a call or text at (970) 460-4298 to get on our schedule, or with any cleaning related questions you have.

Thanks for reading, and hope to work with you soon!

Best Uses for a Wet Dry Vacuum