Karcher WD2 Review

The Karcher WD2 Wet & Dry Vacuum is a 12 litre wet/dry vacuum cleaner available in yellow and black, and designed for hard floors in particular. It has a number of convenient features, including a comfortably designed carry handle for transportation, and also on-board accessory/cable space for neat and tidy storage. The WD2 also has a long handle to promote better posture.

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The WD2 comes with several accessories. There's a 1.9 metre long flexible suction hose and two suction tubes which result in a versatile appliance with plenty of reach. As a result, the total cleaning radius is an impressive 4 metres. For precision cleaning, the WD2 comes with a floor tool and a crevice tool. There are four castor wheels for mobility, and a cartridge filter for trapping dust.

About Karcher

Karcher are mostly a brand of cleaning appliances and floor care. Their range includes pressure washers, patio cleaners, pumps, watering systems, steam ironing stations, floor polishers, floor cleaners, electric ice scrapers, detergents, and much more. Their products often have a distinctive yellow and black colour scheme.

Specification

The features are as follows:

• Suitability - The Karcher WD2 is a wet and dry vacuum cleaner. It's suitable for hard floors such as laminate, smooth concrete, etc.
• Capacity - The WD2 has an impressive 12 litre capacity.
• Accessories - The accessories are numerous. They include two suction tubes, a 1.9 metre suction hose, a floor tool for a deeper clean and a crevice tool for more intricate cleaning. There's also a cartridge filter and four castor wheels for easy movement.
• Long Handle - One feature which we find particularly appealing is the long handle which makes vacuuming easier with less stooping over.
• Cartridge Filter - The WD2 uses cartridge filters. They can be inserted with a simple push-and-lock mechanism.
• Carry Handle - The carry handle is ergonomic, i.e. designed with comfort in mind. It facilitates safe and easy transportation.
• Storage - The in-built accessory and cable storage allow the WD2 to be neatly stored away for later use.
• Power - The WD2 runs at about 1000W.
• Noise - The WD2 outputs about 77dB.

Video

There's a video of the Karcher WD2 Wet & Dry Vacuum available on amazon.co.uk.

Summary

In summary, the Karcher WD2 Wet & Dry Vacuum is a powerful and effective appliance. It can switch between wet and dry mode easily, and can achieve a thorough and deep clean with its numerous hoses and cleaning tools. We particularly like its large capacity which allows for long durations of uninterrupted cleaning. We also like the comfortable carry handle. We rate the Karcher WD2 Wet & Dry Vacuum 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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