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Makita DCL 180Z Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Brand: Makita
3.7
(3)
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Verdict

A handy cordless grab-and-go vac for coarse debris and light van or workshop cleanup, but weak sealing, dusty exhaust, and very poor fine-dust handling make it a bad choice for heavy-duty or primary cleaning.

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  • Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.2
    The 0.65 L dust chamber suits small tasks and empties with a simple twist-off bin, but limited capacity, a weak seal, and a layered yet coarse filter setup mean frequent emptying, internal dust buildup, and quick clogging on fine or cement dust.
  • Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
    Owners often describe it as an okay, inexpensive grab-and-go cleaner rather than an amazing vacuum, best kept for light, occasional tasks instead of main cleaning duties.
  • Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.4
    Washable filter is easy to brush clean and stops larger debris from reaching the motor, but weak sealing lets fine dust coat the interior, create a smelly puff of dust at startup, and makes it unsuitable for very dusty jobs.
  • Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.2
    Struggles with sustained fine plaster, cement, or cutting dust, quickly clogging the filter, venting a puff of dust at startup, and really only coping with small amounts of fine debris if cleaned out often.
  • Suitability for heavy-duty use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 2.0
    Best suited as a secondary vacuum for light maintenance, cars, and DIY cleanup rather than replacing a main household vac, and users warn it clogs quickly and performs poorly with heavy cement or construction dust.
  • Odor control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.0
    Tends to develop a strong dusty smell and release a puff of dusty air at startup if the bin and filters are not cleaned regularly, especially after heavy fine-dust use.

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