A user-friendly, single motor wet and dry vacuum cleaner particularly suitable for the removal of hazardous dusts in zone 22 areas. This unit has a number of features including a compact fan housing, continuous antistatic system, stainless steel container, and a double float system to stop the airflow if the maximum liquid capacity is reached which is also indicated via a LED. The machine also has a water bath for safe vacuuming of flammables and propellant powder, a floor tool holder, two large back wheels and two castors (electrically conductive), one of which has a brake.