I think by now , most get the point , this be not a full size vac , not a shop vac , etc. . . BUT what it be , be a pretty decent vacuum in a small size . I be able to suck up lot of dirt and even bit of gravel , so I be happy . sure it take a few pass , but I choose this over have to dig up quarter at the local car wash . my recommendation , get it , it be not as strong as a regular home vac -lrb- duh -rrb- , but it be definitely strong enough to pickup most particles\/dirt .