ThisWorx Car cleaner for PC

If you need a light-duty handheld vacuum cleaner, you might consider the ThisWorx 12V. Car vacuums have many styles, varieties, and price points, so it’s worth doing some research before you buy.

The ThisWorx car vacuum functions as its name implies (it works), but is it the best car vacuum for your vehicle? We tested this vacuum for suction power, maneuverability, ease of maintenance, and versatility to determine its strengths and drawbacks.

ThisWorx Car Vacuum Overview And Features
Pros
Compact design
Lightweight
Easy to clean
Plugs into car outlet
Inexpensive
Cons
Low suction power
Dry vacuum only

Product Specs
Weight: 2.4 pounds
Power: 12.0 volts
Tank Capacity: About 8.0 ounces
Power Source: Car auxiliary power outlet (cigarette lighter)
Cord Length: 16.0-foot cord
Wet or Dry: Dry only
Cost: $31.78*
*Price accurate at time of publication

What’s In The Box?
The ThisWorx Car Vacuum box.

The ThisWorx 12V Car Vacuum connects to your car’s auxiliary power outlet via a charger cord attached to the base of the vacuum. In addition to the vacuum itself, the ThisWorx 12V includes:

Flexible hose nozzle
Narrow tube nozzle
Brush nozzle
Carrying/storage bag
Filter cleaning brush
Spare HEPA filter
Because of the vacuum’s low suction power, the flexible hose nozzle is not that useful. It’s also worth noting that the vacuum and all the attachments don’t fit easily into the storage bag.
What We Like About The ThisWorx Car Vacuum
The ThisWorx car vacuum is highly maneuverable and incredibly easy to maintain. This car vacuum is also easy to use and easy to store, making it ideal for picking up small messes in your car as they occur.

Because the ThisWorx plugs into your car’s 12V outlet, there’s no need to charge a battery, and you don’t need access to an outlet or an extension cord to use this vacuum. You can store it in your trunk or glove box and forget about it until you need it.

Maneuverability: 4 out of 5

This vacuum utilizes an ergonomic design that is small and lightweight. Because it plugs into your car directly, there’s no need to maneuver it around the outside of your car as you would with a larger shop vac-style car vacuum.

The only feature that hinders the mobility of this vacuum is its power cord. While the cord is long enough to reach most back seats, it may be challenging to reach every part of your vehicle if you have a minivan or third-row seating. You also may not be able to reach the trunk of your vehicle if it’s not accessible from inside the car – unless you happen to have a cigarette lighter in your trunk.

Ease of Maintenance: 4.5 out of 5

The small size of the ThisWorx 12V makes it easy to store, and the included carrying case can help keep all the accessories in one place. The carrying bag doesn’t fit the vacuum and every accessory easily. However, you may opt to make more space by not using the extended hose attachment since it’s not very useful, anyway.

Cleaning the ThisWorx 12V is simple – the front of the vacuum pops off so you can empty it into the trash. The filter is easily accessible and dustable with the included brush.

What We Don’t Like About The ThisWorx Car Vacuum
The ThisWorx car vacuum doesn’t have the suction power or versatility of larger car vacuums. While this vacuum is good for minor messes, it’s not ideal for big jobs or major spills. This vacuum lacks the wet vac function of a more expensive model and doesn’t have the suction power to pick up every type of car debris.

Suction Power: 3 out of 5

No 12V vacuum is going to have an especially powerful suction. If you plan to deep clean your entire vehicle, we don’t recommend using the ThisWorx 12V. It may be able to pick up most crumbs, but it lacks the power and speed to clean deeply embedded messes.

In our tests, the ThisWorx 12V managed to pick up crumbs and glitter fairly well but couldn’t pull embedded pet fur from our cloth mat. Plus, even for the crumbs that it can pick up, it cleans much more slowly than a high-power vacuum.