ShopVac Market Share Analysis for August 2026

Autumn is a beautiful season, made especially awe inspiring by gorgeous foliage colors in much of the country. Of course, those beautiful leaves do all come a tumblin’ down. Although it’s tempting to just let the leaves stay on your lawn over the winter, it’s a bad idea. A thick covering of leaves prevents sunlight, oxygen, and water from getting to your lawn, and encourages pests and disease. So smart fall clean-up includes figuring out what to do with fallen leaves. Tools we think you’ll find especially helpful for all your fall chores include:1. Extendable lopping pruners – when a chain saw would be overkill, trim shrubs and prune high branches with extendable, manual pole pruners. See dengarden for great tips on how to choose the best pruner for the job, and how to use safely.2. Chain saw – if the job calls for a chain saw, or you just want the excuse to use one, see the Chainsaw Journal’s 2019 reviews of best chainsaws for homeowners. They’ll give you specs, what to look for, and where to buy it.3. Shop-Vac® 12 Gallon* 6 Peak HP** Wet Dry Vac w/ Detachable Blower – two tools in one! Easily converts from a powerful wet dry vacuum to a handheld, detachable blower. Use it to blow leaves from flower beds, lawns, and from around the foundation of the house. It’s also a great tool to blow debris from the garage or workshop, and from gutters. 4. Shop-Vac® 2.5 Inch Diameter Gutter Cleaning Kit – pair it with any Shop-Vac® that has a blower port and a 2.5” diameter hose. Quickly clears debris from gutters and downspouts. For concentrated air power add a Shop-Vac® 2-1/2 inch diameter Utility Blower Nozzle.5. Mulching Mower – pulverizes leaves into nutrient-rich lawn and garden fertilizer. Just blow leaves and garden debris from plant beds and foundation areas onto the lawn, then use a mulching mower to shred. Check out reviews for best mulching mowers of 2019, or retrofit your current mower with mulching blades. Tip: Before you mulch, use whole leaves as a protective cov