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Prices may varyThis product ranks #8 of 11 in Detailing Vacuum.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
TL;DR Corded 2.5-gallon shop-vac style; manufacturer rates at 48 inches water lift · no independent community instrument test has confirmed that figure. Six-foot hose reaches standard door sills. No UL or ETL listing confirmed; CE marking not verified from any primary source.
Compact shop-vac-style wet/dry vacuum, corded 120V, 2.5-gallon capacity with dual-stage foam-and-cloth filtration · no HEPA grade. Includes blower mode and a full attachment kit. Reviews consistently describe suction as adequate for regular interior maintenance and surface debris; some sources note reduced performance on deeply embedded fibers. Amazon lists 82 dB noise; community lifespan expectation is 2·3 years.
Best for weekend detailers maintaining a moderately clean interior who want corded wet/dry capability and hose reach for crevices. Skip if pet hair removal is the primary task · the non-HEPA filtration and unverified suction spec put it behind vacuums with confirmed higher sustained suction or motorized pet-hair attachments.
No SDS applies to this electronics product. No UL or ETL listing is available for this model; CE marking was not confirmed from any primary source. No active CPSC recall as of May 2026. Dispose as standard e-waste at end of life.
No UL or ETL listing was found for this model. UL Product iQ and the Intertek ETL directory were searched in May 2026 for 'Cleva North America' and 'Armor All' vacuum products · no listing for the AA255 was found. CE marking status was also not confirmed from any primary source. This does not mean the product is unsafe; it means it has not been independently verified by a US electrical safety testing lab.
No. The AA255 uses a dual-stage filtration system · a reusable cloth filter and a foam wet filter. Neither filter carries an H-grade HEPA certification. Some owners have noted fine dust in the exhaust stream during dry vacuuming. If HEPA filtration is a priority, a vacuum with a documented H13 or better filter is a better fit.
Yes. It is a wet/dry vacuum with a float shutoff that automatically stops suction to prevent overflow when vacuuming liquids. Switch from the cloth filter to the foam wet filter before wet use · running the cloth filter in wet mode can damage the motor.
No active CPSC recall was found for the AA255 or related Cleva North America vacuum products as of May 2026. Verify current status directly at cpsc.gov/recalls before purchase.
Both are 2.5-gallon AA255-style units. B003M2F7NI is the original 'Vac' style; B00Y5BX674 is listed as 'Update 2.5 Gal' and appears to be a revised version. Specific differences between the two variants have not been confirmed from a primary source · check the current the product listing for the updated variant to compare specifications.
Marketing copy from Armor All, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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