This $50 Compact Wireless Vacuum Cleaner Is Exactly What Every Car Needs

After every road trip with the family, my car’s interior ends up looking like a chicken coop. No matter how hard I try to keep it clean, my kid and wife seem to have other plans every time.

To get to the seaside, our favorite summer destination, we must drive for about three hours, so I can’t stop them from having a snack, but half of my son’s biscuits always end up being crumbled all over the back seat.

If you’re having similar problems or just want to keep your cabin as clean as possible, Chinese tech company Baseus has the perfect solution.

Its A2 portable vacuum cleaner is small enough to fit into a cup holder comfortable, yet with a rated power of 5KPa, it’s strong enough to help you maintain a clean interior.

Equipped with a 70W copper alloy motor, it has a dual function that enables it to either suck up debris or blow dust away.

According to the manufacturer, the case is made from aircraft-grade alloy, though I seriously doubt that the vacuum looks rustproof and strong enough to be used as a non-lethal weapon in case of an emergency.

Nevertheless, the A2 is extremely easy to use, featuring a single on/off button at the bottom of the case; plus, the angled duct design makes it ergonomic.

It’s also fitted with a washable metal three-layer filter, which is a welcome feature since single-use paper filters don’t last too long, and a compatible one is often hard to find. To remove it, you just have to unscrew the top suction duct.

The best thing about this product is the lack of annoying cables. It uses three lithium-ion batteries with a total capacity of 21.6Wh that can be fully charged in about three and a half hours using a USB 3.0 port. Unfortunately, Baseus says that the device requires a 15V output, so charging it in your car won’t be possible.

When fully charged, the A2 vacuum cleaner can be used for almost 20 minutes. That is surprising considering that bigger and more expensive portable vacuums drain the batteries more quickly without providing much more suction power.

In addition, it comes with a small brush accessory that can be fitted to the suction duct to easily clean air ducts and buttons. That can also be extremely useful for cleaning other stuff like your computer’s keyboard.

Available in three colors, the A2 can be purchased from Amazon for only $50 (without shipping), a price that makes the little vacuum cleaner even more appealing. The manufacturer also offers an 18-month warranty for this product.

For those of you who are hesitant about Baseus, I can tell you that they made a name for themselves for the high-quality smartphone accessories they provide. I used several cables, a charger, a pair of gaming joysticks, and a sturdy phone case and was not disappointed by any of these products.