I abused a dc02 years ago steipping paint, skimming and sanding plaster and other general decorating shiz for a solid week. Yes the filters were ruined, and tbh the motor was a tad peaky but it worked, being filled to the overflowing line, I even chopped out that yellow diverter to stop it clogging.
Quick refurb when done, and new filters and she was back into daily duties upstairs again.
Would like to do that with a cinetic one day when their going through their disposable stage. The only reason i dont feel bad about that dc02 is it was green with fade. Still got the motor tools and cyclone bits in the shed though...