One time when I was sick, and at home (my parents) by myself with stomach flu. I threw up all over the place. BUT, I had a good idea, I'd just use the 1 gallon shop vac and clean it up. I was so sick, I was laying in the floor sucking up vomit....then it sat out in the garage for 2 days until I got better, and my parents got home. I realized i was not such a good idea....