HIGH-EFFICIENCY BRUSHLESS MOTOR: Brushless motor technology delivers 50% longer run time, 25% more power and 10 times longer lifetime than traditional brush motors, enabling Worx Shop Vacuum WX031.9 to have excellent performance on cleaning. A proper household cordless vacuum employs more sophisticated dirt separation to keep its filters clean. Verdict

Next to it there’s a release for the dirt bin catch. Having it on the top of the machine is great because you can lower the Cubevac into the bin before you empty it, minimising the dust cloud you often get when disposing of the dirt from a bagless vacuum.Another nice feature is the onboard storage. It means that the brush and crevice accessories are always with you. That crevice accessory also has a hidden benefit. It is extendable to reach into really tight spaces.

Inside the dust compartment, you’ll find a mesh shroud over a pleated paper filter, both of which twist out as one unit for cleaning. There’s no post-motor filter. How did you test the Cubevac? I washed the two filters and let them dry for the next use. This brought up my next complaint. There is simply no way to empty the debris bin and clear the filters without getting yourself filthy. My hands were covered in dust after banging off the two filters. If you’re a ‘little and often’ type of car cleaner the Worx Cubevac will be perfect for you. It couldn’t be easier to use and is great for tight spaces and small cars. It feels solid and high-quality and like it will stand up to a lot of dirty work. If you have some favorite vacuum tools from another machine, Worx thoughtfully includes a 32mm to 35mm adapter so you can use them with this vacuum. I just wish it stored on the unit as I will likely lose it. There are nice rubber feet in all four corners that help keep the vacuum in place on flat surfaces. In the photo above, you can also see the suction end of the hose wand in its stored position.

What’s good about the Worx Cubevac?

Being cordless is always a boon for a car vac – it’s not always convenient to drag a mains-powered machine out onto the driveway, and if you have to street park you’re limited by whether you can get a space outside your own house.