Abstract: The present invention provides an accessory 20 for use with, and adaptable to be releasably connected to, a vacuum cleaner 1. The accessory 20 comprises a vacuum intake head 21 having a chamber 21a arranged such that when the accessory 20 is connected to the vacuum cleaner 1, the chamber 21a is in fluid communication with the vacuum cleaner 1 and adaptable to receive air and liquid from and around the surface to be cleaned. The accessory 20 further comprises a filtration device 40 adaptable to separate the liquid from the air such that substantially no liquid returns to the vacuum cleaner 1. The accessory 20 can be used with both portable and central vacuum cleaners 1.