Armor All AA255W 2.5 Gal 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vac Orange/Black

The Armor All AA255W is a portable wet/dry utility vacuum designed for quick vehicle cleanups, garage spot-cleaning, and small household spills. Driven by a 2 Peak HP motor, it tackles liquid pickups and dry debris without taking up the storage footprint of full-sized shop vacuums.

Portability is central to the design. The 2.5-gallon tank is built from durable polypropylene and mounts onto a wheeled base, paired with a molded top handle for simple transport. When you need to clear leaves from a car windshield or blow dust off a workbench, the vacuum converts into a blower with a quick setup change.

Organization is straightforward thanks to integrated storage slots that hold the 12-foot power cord, 6-foot hose, and attachments directly on the unit. The accessory package includes dedicated car tools like a detail brush, deluxe car nozzle, and round dust brush, along with three extension wands, a crevice tool, a floor squeegee nozzle, a 2-in-1 utility nozzle, a blower adapter, and both wet and dry filters.

Because this model is built for portability, its 2.5-gallon tank will fill up rapidly during large flooded area cleanups or extensive yard work. The 6-foot by 1-1/4-inch hose also requires keeping the unit fairly close to your work area, though the 12-foot cord and wheeled base help provide necessary mobility.

Verdict: The Armor All AA255W is an excellent match for vehicle owners and DIYers who need a compact, multi-tool vacuum for detailing cars and handling minor household messes.

• Tank Capacity: 2.5 Gallons
• Motor Power: 2 Peak HP
• Tank Material: Polypropylene
• Hose Dimensions: 6 ft x 1-1/4 in
• Power Cord Length: 12 ft
• Included Accessories: 13 pieces (filters, nozzles, wands, brushes)
• Color: Orange/Black

A great fit if you:

• Need a dedicated, compact vacuum for car interiors and vehicle detailing
• Want a unit with dedicated storage for all hoses, cords, and nozzles
• Need both wet pickup and a blower function for garage or patio debris

Consider something else if you:

• Need to extract large volumes of water that exceed a 2.5-gallon tank
• Require an extra-long hose to reach across large work areas without rolling the unit

Can this vacuum pick up liquid spills?
Yes. It handles both wet and dry messes and includes a foam wet filter for liquid pickup as well as a reusable cloth filter for dry cleaning.

How does the blower function work?
The unit converts to a blower mode and includes a specialized blower nozzle adapter to clear leaves and light debris from areas like windshields or garage floors.

What accessories come in the box?
It comes with a 12-foot cord, a 6-foot by 1-1/4-inch hose, 3 extension wands, a crevice tool, a blower adapter, a deluxe car nozzle, a round dust brush, a detail brush, a 2-in-1 utility nozzle, a floor brush/squeegee nozzle, a cloth filter, and a foam wet filter.