When weighing your options, factor in these four important elements to find the right car vacuum for your needs:

✔️ Run time: A vacuum with a longer run time means fewer charges between cleanings and not having to worry about charging every time you use the vacuum. For vacuums that have separately sold batteries, choose a battery with a larger capacity to keep your vacuum running longer.

✔️ HEPA filtration: Though not always necessary, a HEPA filter in your vacuum can help prevent small particulate matter, like pet dander, pollen, dust mites and ash, from being recirculated into the air as you vacuum. People with allergies or air-pollution sensitivities should look for vacuums that feature HEPA filters to better capture irritating particles.

✔️ Attachments: When you’re cleaning a space that has lots of tight crevices and is made from a variety of different materials, like the interior of a car, attachments are your best friends. Look for a vacuum that has a crevice tool to get into the little nooks where dirt likes to settle and consider one with a rotating brush attachment to easily remove hair from fabric materials.