7 Creative Ways to Use a Wet/Dry Vacuum You Never Thought of

Do you own a wet/dry vacuum? Many people do. They're more versatile than a regular vacuum cleaner because they can suck up liquids in addition to dry dirt and debris. There are many brands of these vacuums on the market today including Shop Vac®, Craftsman®, Black and Decker®, Warner®, DeWalt® and Fein®. You probably use your wet/dry vac for clean-ups around your home and garage. But, did you realize there are even more ways you can use it? Read this informative article and find out 10 creative ways to use a wet/dry vacuum you never thought of!

1. Retrieve Lost Items From a Sink Drain
Have you ever dropped a ring down a sink drain? If it didn't fall to far it could very well have stopped in the drain pipe trap. Close enough for you to retrieve it by using your wet/dry vacuum.

Simply place the hose in the port that sucks in. Then, hold the end of the hose over the drain opening and hold it in place as tightly as possible. Turn your vacuum on and allow the machine to work for a few minutes. Then, turn it off and inspect the contents of the holding tank. Your ring will probably be there!

2. Unclog Difficult Sink Drains
Speaking of sink drains, another creative way to use a wet/dry vac you probably never thought of, is to unclog a sink with it. This time, you'll need to switch the hose to the port that blows out air. Then, place the end of the hose into the drain as far as possible, and turn the machine on. The force of the air can break up hair, grease and goo that has your drain plugged up, just like a plunger does. Except, the wet/dry vacuum is more powerful and can be more effective.

3. Clean Up Liquid Food Spills
Anytime you accidentally drop an egg on the floor, I bet you reach for the salt shaker, right? Sprinkling salt on a raw egg dries it up so you can then easily sweep it up. Or, maybe you reach for a handful of paper towels to wipe up the gooey mess. Why not use your wet/dry vac instead? You can suck up raw eggs messes, a bowl of cereal and milk that slid off the table- any kind of food mess that can happen at your house!