# DIY Vacuum Pales BucketVac Turns Any 5 Gallon Bucket Into a Cleaning Device By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bucketvac References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5349563/bucketvac-turns-any-5-gallon-bucket-into-a-wetdry-vacuum) & [speedclean](http://www.speedclean.com/BucketVac.html) Available in the coming months is a beautiful and innovative addition to the world of vacuums; the [vacuum bucket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h15-pro-carpetflex), or BucketVac. This handy contraption is just that, an attachment that fits onto almost any [5 Gallon bucket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hachiman-bucket), and turns it into a vacuum. Best suited for you workshop, this [wet/dry gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreame-h15-pro-carpetflex) weighs only 7lbs. and is easily transported. And you don’t have to continually carry a receptacle with you, making this perfect for those who are on the move. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Cleaning Tools:** Opportunities to innovate affordable and customizable cleaning devices that empower individuals and small businesses to clean efficiently. - **Bucket Attachments:** Possibilities to create a variety of tools and attachments for buckets that can transform them into a range of useful devices. - **Small and Portable Cleaning Devices:** Trends in developing compact and lightweight cleaning devices for the needs of individuals and small businesses. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Improvement:** Opportunities to introduce affordable and customizable cleaning devices for home DIY projects. - **Construction:** Possibilities to create a range of tools and attachments for buckets that can be used in construction sites. - **Janitorial Services:** Trends in developing compact and lightweight cleaning devices that are easy to handle and transport for small businesses that offer janitorial services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3-in-1 Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapom.md) - [Cubic Handheld Vacuum Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-box-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [Aftermarket Vacuum Window Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satuo-w1.md) - [Hybrid Wet-Dry Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wetdry-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [Five-in-One Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborock-dyad-pro-combo.md) - [Motorized Cordless Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitz-v8.md) - [Stick-Style Mopping Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eureka-new400.md) - [Bucket-Stool Hybrid Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-2.md) - [Triple-Cleaning Cordless Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultenic-ac1-elite.md)