Grabbing friends or family and loading them into your car for a weekend road trip across this enormous and gorgeous country is an idea we stand strongly behind. However, after a few days (or even hours) on the road, your vehicle can start to become a catchall for pet hair, food trash, and dirt from pit stops along the way. Taking your car to the carwash for frequent detailing and vacuuming can be expensive, and it’s not a detour you’re going to want to make off the map you’ve carefully curated.
To buy: amazon.com, $17 (originally $42)
Given the under-$20 price tag, this portable car vacuum is high-quality and completely up to snuff. More than 115,000 customers have left it a five-star rating, with many pointing to its durability and the fact that it functions like a full-size vacuum — noting that the handheld vacuum for cars even performs better than high-end models from more expensive brands.
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