Customer Reviews for Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Compact Vacuum W/ 3.0Ah Battery and Charger

It is a great little vacuum, and I find myself using it a lot. I just wish it came with a brush attachment for upholstery, and I really wish it fit on the M18 sander. It's pretty lame that the two Milwaukee tools aren't compatible.

Works great, I recommend buying the extended life battery.

Perfect for the workbench, stairs and the car. Don't expect to use it for your floor carpets. I got this to replace my old, weak single purpose hand vac. You know, the type that don't have any lasting battery power. Matched with the M18 system, this thing is perfect with all the battery power you need. I have both 2.0 and 5.0 versions of the M18 batteries and both work fine, although the tool feels better with the 2.0, and still provides a lot of vacuuming time. I like the power. I like the fact it works with the M18 system. The hose is quality. The floor tool has a unique swivel that I both like and dislike, if that makes sense. It takes some getting used to. There is a lock "on" which is very handy so you can take your finger off the trigger. This is absolutely perfect for stairs, both bare and carpeted. It doesn't work well on big carpets, however, because there is no beater bar system. Carpeted stairs are OK since you can focus the small work area. It is really handy for the workbench and mine picks up fine. It also works great for cars, just make sure to use the hose and have the exhaust go elsewhere. It kicks back a lot of exhaust air. I took off a star because even with the small 2.0 battery, the tool gets really heavy in the hand. Made in China

Cool product that uses the M18 system. I plugged the smallest battery in it and the unit sucks up stuff fast. The only thing they forgot was like the other vacuums in their line it does not have a reverse flow or fitting, it would make a killer leaf blower if it did.

This M18 Vacuum is great! The first time I used it was on my wood floors, I turned it on and I couldn't move the head, he suction was that good! I was able to go about 12 min. with a 2.0 battery. For the price it's a true bargain! I have the little brother to this, the M12 and liked that so much I thought I'd give this a try for my fathers day present to myself! The floor head, as I said, doesn't "glide" over the bare floor, so it really deep cleans even in any cracks between my 60 yr old oak wood flooring. It also has a unique ball joint that turns the head 360 deg. This is very versatile for a portable vac., besides the floor attachment and 2 straight tubes it comes with a VERY well made flex hose that I found was great for cleaning out my car. I used one of the tube extensions hooked up to the flex hose so I didn't have to bend down to reach under the steering wheel. Unlike vacs made for home use, all the weight is in your hand, so it can be tiring if you need to use it for long periods of time, I just kept changing hands while I vacuumed the house, it was actually fun to do (don't tell the wife that!!!) I would most likely never use it for that, but I was wondering how long the fully charged battery would last. I would agree with another reviewer that the vac is not meant for rugs. It will take up large dust bunnies, sand, large stuff like small stones, Cheerio's and even fake fingernails! But you really need a beater bar for deep cleaning rugs. A few other points 1. There is a trigger lock so you don't have to keep holding down the trigger. Press the trigger then press/move the black lock-on switch forward then release the trigger. To stop the vac press the trigger. 2. The instructions are in Spanish, French & English & well done as always by Milwaukee. 3. There is a slight taper to the end of the straight tubes, so the smaller diameter M12 crevice tool will actually fit on the M18 tube & head 4. The lever that keeps the collection bin closed is in kind of an awkward place near the battery, I'm surprised that Milwaukee didn't put it on the other side, or even on the side of the unit. Maybe they were thinking to keep it protected from accidental unlocking & dumping? Maybe I answered my own question! Overall this vac is a real winner and a bargain to boot! It makes a really great gift! (don't forget to get the ver of this with the charger & battery if it's a gift, unless of course you know they already own M18 tools) 5. The vac came double boxed with plenty of packing paper to protect the unit. 6. Delivery was VERY quick, thanks HD!

I recived this vacuum as a promotion when I bought a hack saw. I didnt think I would use it but man was i wrong. Its so powerful i pull it out for everything from saw dust to cleaning out the bottom of a panel. It was a big suprise the amount of suction power this vac produces. Best parts are the atatchments that it comes with you dont have to bent down or drag a box behind you! And its CORDLESS slap a battery in and go!

Nice compact vac, great for cleaning up kitty litter and saw dust. Not too good on carpet. Works great on hardwood floor, tile, cement, driveway, etc. I wanted a easy to use vac and this fit the bill perfectly. I hate stepping on kitty litter with bare feet and this tool is the solution, other than getting rid of the kitty. :-( I would purchase again and gave a 5 star for satisfying my use, but the suction on carpet is not very good, but any bare surface it works great, it's intended use.

Very good buy. I use it every day to suck dog hair and other debris off hardwood floor. Not a wet vac but it's light very portable . Just another awesome Milwaukee product.

Exactly what I needed to vacuum my Miata MX5.Lots of power.Very happy with the purchase.

Perfect accessory for your Milwaukee collection. Great for cleaning up drywall /plaster (fine particles), wood shavings, wire strippings. Plenty of suction.