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DC15 Animal; The vacuum cleaner that doesn't lose suction. Twists and turns like no other vacuum. Telescope reach wand instantly releases and expands at the touch of a button. Approved for allergy sufferers by the British Allergy Foundation.
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- Measures 18-1/2 by 13-2/3 by 44-inch; 5-year warranty.
- Hygienic 5/7-gallon dust bin; lifetime hepa filter; certified asthma friendly
- Quick-draw telescope reach; mini turbine head; low-reach floor tool
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Root Cyclone™ technology Airmuscle™ technology Fingertip controls Mini turbine head Cleaner exhaust air Certified asthma & allergy friendly™
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- All-floors upright vacuum cleaner with motorized brushbar--specifically designed for homes with pets
- Root Cyclone technology ensures powerful, consistent suction with no clogging or loss of suction
- Airmuscle technology combines three cleaner head technologies, each precisely adjusting to clean every floor type thoroughly
- Bagless 5/8-gallon bin capacity; lifetime HEPA filter; certified asthma friendly; quick-draw Telescope reach
- Measures 42.1 x 13.5 x 14.3 inches (HxWxD); 5-year warranty
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 "Best suction on vacuum I've ever used - 3 cat home" 2010-08-04
By R. Rawley (Palm Springs, CA USA)
This Dyson vacuum [DC28-Animal] now in use three months, has replaced a top-of-the-line Miele Blue Moon canister AND monthly maid service! On the first use I filled the container four times [2 bedroom home] with all the bits, dirt, and cat hair that neither the Miele nor the maid service had picked up. [...easier to maintain after the first deep cleaning.] I am not sure what else I can say in praise better than that!



The setup was intuitive and easy with the included pictographs. The tools are all quick to add and remove.



cons: The included crevass tool is too big, with no narrow tip for getting deep between seat cushions. No included hard floor tool with bristles. [The included flat head floor tool or the unit itself with brushes off still feels a bit wrong on wood and tile flooring after so many years using a brush tool.] The cord is not self-winding takeup, however it is quick-release. Only two tools can travel on-board.



pros: ease of use, an extra-long cord gets to more area with few stops to change wall plugs! easy to empty larger cannister [than other Dyson models] with one-click open, TERRIFIC suction, very-good suction powered upholstery tool, 2 hepa filters that are cleaned, NOT replaced [save a bundle here annually]! tools that work, the flat head floor tool is clearly superior under furniture with little clearance, easier to store than canister, 5-year warranty shows they stand behind their product

 "Dyson Animal" 2010-07-25
By shotsmoky
The vacum is very powerful and works great. The reason I didn't give it a five out of five stars is it is a little bulky and can be a little hard to maneuver. I suppose the dyson ball might be easier to use. But in the end I am quite happy with its performance and would rate the Dyson Animal very highly.

 "Impressive results" 2010-07-23
By Forddo
The Dyson DC28 Animal was delivered within a couple of days. It was a breeze to put together. I am amazed at how clean our rugs got from using the Dyson DC28 Animal the first time. I never realized how much hair there was on the rugs. The rugs are so much more vibrant and look new. Emptying the hair and dirt is easy although you need to give the vacuum piece a few good shakes over the trash container to remove all the hair. The Dyson is a bit heavier than my canister vacuum to carry and push around. I find the deep cleaning to be the best cycle for ease of use and cleaning of my rugs. The vacuum is very powerful and also does great on bare floors. If you are seeking a vacuum that can deep clean and effectively remove pet hair, this vacuum is for you. You will not be disappointed with the results.

 "Amazing cleaning power!" 2010-07-21
By Kirk
I love love love this vacuum! I have three dogs and a toddler so I vacuum a lot. I was shocked at what my Hoover Wind Tunnel left behind the first time I used the Animal, sooo gross! No wonder my allergies were acting up.



I whole-heartedly recommend this unit with two minor caveats; it is very "heavy" to push on thick carpet. Its strong suction with its actual heft makes it tougher than others to push around; not an issue on bare floors at all. Also, it does not get under low furniture. I have to use the little attachment to get under sofas, etc. Those two gripes are far outweighed by its amazing cleaning power for me.



Pros:

Incredible cleaning power

Useful attachments

Rugged construction

Somewhat quiet

Easy and fast to empty

One click to go from carpet to bare floor



Cons:

"Heavy" feeling on thick carpet

Difficult to get under stuff

Price is more than most (but worth it)



If you have animals (or kids) in your family you need this machine!

 "Utterly perfect for me" 2010-07-18
By liz blue eyes
I bought an Electrolux about five years ago that was in the mid-priced range. So not top-of-the-line, but way better than the Fantom I'd previously had. The Electrolux picked up all kinds of debris on all types of surfaces. The drawbacks? Constantly replacing the bags, replacing a non-washable filter every few months (which are now not even available for purchase), a hose that came off of the vacuum easily, wands and attachments that could come loose at a moment's notice and come crasing down to the floor. It also tipped over VERY easily and was heavy both to lift and to push. But it had no smelly exhaust and seemed to do a good job of cleaning. Or so I thought. This vacuum died recently, due to a handle which had been coming loose for ages. It was rubberized and it finally pulled apart completely, wrecking the wiring. After reading reviews here on Amazon and on other sites, we took a chance and purchased this, because we have a cat and crappy apartment carpet that's eight years old. I am so incredibly glad that we did.



I opened up the box and within two minutes, the vacuum was put together and ready to use. The dust canister comes out easily and also dispenses debris easily into whatever trash receptacle you're using. I don't have to touch ANY debris. I had cleaned with my old vacuum (including the upholstery) five days before receiving and using this. I liked that it was quieter than my old vacuum and was easy-to-push. But the proof was in the pudding. The handle was comfy and I loved the almost Sci-Fi look of the machine (it made my other vacuum seem and look as archaic as a 1985 Apple computer). My bedroom, which is only used by me and had no visible debris on it, filled the canister (which holds approximately four cups, I'd say). Unbelievable. I am a person who has always vacuumed at least once a week, sometimes two-three times a week. I had a pretty thorough maid service earlier this year when I was recovering from a knee injury. So my carpets shouldn't have been this filthy. But sure enough, they were.



My mother and I had been griping for months about how bad the carpet looked, but really didn't want to go through the hassle of getting it professionally cleaned, for various reasons. I had resigned myself reluctantly to believing that my carpet would always look bad. Not so, now. Within two days, my carpet looked virtually brand-new. No joke. I went around the two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment and collected another three bins of debris- from carpet only (three rooms total and a small hallway area). Insanity. But fabulous. I fell in love- with a vacuum.



This is so simple to use, it feels effortless. I plug my Dyson cord into an electrical outlet in the dining room (which is in the center of my apartment), and it reaches easily into all corners of the home- I never even come close to having the cord come out of the wall. It's longer than my Electrolux, which was still pretty long. The tools are amazing. One tool is shaped like a faucet, a "U" shape. It rotates around 360 degrees, in four different directions. I got the top of my kitchen cabinets (they were NASTY, despite monthly cleaning with a brush), the walls and the tops of high places cleaned with no step ladder for the first time ever. I was able to rotate this to clean the top of the fridge AND the cabinet bottoms right above it- impossible with any vac before. The dusting brush is a big oval with very soft bristles. I used it on walls, knick-knacks, lightbulbs over the vanities in the bathroom, for dusting wood furniture, on the TV screen and the mini-blinds. All were left dustless. The larger surface space and two suction holes allow for speedy, more thorough vacuum-dusting. The multi-floor attachment (low-profile for getting under beds and cleaning hard floors) is fantastic. It's the first one I've had that truly works for getting under the bed ALL THE WAY and does a decent job on both tile floor and carpet. No flying debris or anything. It almost becomes like a canister vac when using it with the wand detached. I don't mind that, it's just a personal learning curve for me. Also, in case anyone is concerned, it picks up clumping kitty litter with no problems. I had a previous (non-Dyson) cyclonic vacuum which would heat clumping kitty litter (as I vacuumed it up) into a glue-like substance before it could hit the container, and nearly break my vacuum with the clogging which occurred from that.



This vacuum just does not tip over AT ALL. I used it for two hours today cleaning crazy spots- the laundry room shelving, the top of the kitchen cabinets, under the bed, you name it. It was turned this way and that way, taking the attachments and the wand off and then on again as I went room-to-room. Never came close to tipping once, one sign of a very good vacuum. I love the H.E.P.A. filter on it, too. I noticed an immediate difference in the air quality of the room after I vacuumed, especially in the living room. We don't smoke and never have, but we do burn a lot of candles. The vacuum leaves the room so much cleaner in air quality, not just on your surfaces. My normally-clogged sinuses have already shown a DRASTIC improvement, especially when I wake up in the morning.



The upholstery attachment continued to blow me away. It has it's own beater bar and is as solid as a rock. It has a tab for your forefinger or thumb so you can grip it easily and comfortably. I filled up the canister with debris from just one sofa, an armchair, an ottoman and a recliner- all of which had been vacuumed fairly recently, and the sofa and armchair have slipcovers over them. Gross. My mom said her skin doesn't itch anymore when sitting on these items, and I had the same experience. I don't use the stair tool because I don't have any steps, but maybe I will someday, who knows. There is also a long wand attachment with a stiff, 45-degree-angled brush on the end, plus a smaller version of that is an attachment on the vacuum itself (it comes off and on the vacuum easily, but doesn't fall off or anything). The longer one is remarkable for baseboards and getting wall, carpet and hard floor edges clean. The shorter one is great if you just need to do a quick swipe with the brush on a baseboard- then the brush slides down to just a wand end for edges or corners next! There is also a mattress brush, specifically designed to pick up the lint and dust in a mattress and box spring. I used it today and it covered a large space quickly and got quite a bit of debris out. The hose doesn't come out of this machine at all, it's just suberb, and TOUGH. The engineering in this machine and it's attachments is a marvel over and over again. Whoever designed this knew what they were doing, and obviously had feedback from housecleaners who knew what they needed in attachments.



I bought this elsewhere and got the eight attachments with it, as well as the adapters needed to use it both with just the hose and then with the hose and wand together. I think that people who did not get all of these attachments might be far less pleased than I am with the vac. The tools really are important. Be aware, the attachments, wand and hose are not universal. I am fine with that because the Dyson tools are so superior to my old vacuum cleaner's that I could throw the old ones out without a second thought (but I won't- I'm donating my old vacuum and parts once that's fixed). I do not mind that only one attachment (besides the wand/handle) is on-board, because it would be far too heavy to push with all of the attachments clinging to the machine. I keep the tools in a big basket and use them as needed. The two vacuum filters are incredibly easy to get to, take out, clean and put back in. A manual comes with it, but the filters are washable (I can't see them needing to be replaced, they are very well-made). Just let them dry for at least 24 hours before putting them back in. No bags and no replacement filters to buy means saved money, in the long run.



I have been cleaning house for thirteen years and I've used at least seven different vacuums in that time. This is superior in every way to every single vac I ever owned before this. I hope it lasts for years, but whenever it needs replacing down the road, I'll be buying another Dyson.


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Dyson Root 6™ is great for quick clean ups. With twice the suction power of other handhelds, DC16 Animal has powerful, constant suction. Patented Root Cyclone™ technology doesn’t lose suction which is proven by the IEC 60312 Cl 2.9 test standard. DC16 Animal includes a powerful motorized brushbar for pet hair pick up, a crevice tool and combination tool. The Dyson handheld vacuum recharges up to 3 times faster than others and uses lithium ion battery technology.
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- Handheld vacuum cleaner designed for pet hair pick-up
- Motorized brushbar, crevice tool, and combination nozzle/dusting brush
- Root Cyclone technology ensures no clogging or loss of suction
- Fast-charging lithium ion battery; wall-mounted charger; hygienic dust bin
- Measures 4-2/7 by 16-8/9 by 9-2/7 inches; 2-year limited warranty
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 "Perfect for Cat Fur" 2010-07-09
By Carole J. Haas (Webster, NY)
I recently acquired two long-haired cats. This has been a godsend for quick cleanups on days I don't want to get the full-size Dyson cleaner out. The 6-minute charge is plenty for me. I have also found it a lot handier for vacuuming stairs and furniture, and even screens!

 "Nice compliment to a Dyson upright" 2010-06-12
By Keith A. Ohalloran (Oak Harbor, WA USA)
I purchased the DC-16 Animal to compliment my DC-14 upright. Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase. It takes less than a minute to clean up small spills, especially on counters hardwood floors - much faster than pulling out the upright, unwinding the cord, plugging it in, etc. Suction is pretty good, and 6 minute battery life is more than enough for small jobs. The myriad of attachments are nice, but I personally think the vacuum would still be worth the money with just the retractable brush. I rate this product four stars simply due to the high list price. I purchased mine on sale for $134, which I feel is a good price point.



We have a baby on the way and I plan to use this to quickly clean up small spills in both in the house and in the car. My theory is that if I vacuum crumbs immediately, I remove the food source for bugs and rodents and am unlikely to have an infestation. Thanks to the Dyson DC-16, frequent vacuuming is quite painless.

 "Works great when the battery is not dead" 2010-02-01
By THE Sean
This hand held works great, however the battery life is terrible. I use it vacuum my stairs and around our coffee table. In order to complete these tasks I either have to work very fast or do half of it, then do something else for a while and let it recharge. I'm glad I bought this as it does clean very well, however don't plan on using it for more than about 15 minutes with out recharging.



I also would like to have a trigger lock. The trigger is somewhat heavy to hold down and I have to keep switching hands.



Overall, I still really like this thing and it is much better than using our full size vacuum on the stairs.

 "Unwrapped" 2010-01-19
By John L. Shultz
The Dyson works great..short battery life though only 6 minutes. However, it was a Christmas gift and the seller sent the item to my house in the original box without wrapping it or placing it in another box. So guess what my wife knew what she was getting before Christmas. Word to the wise if you are buying something from an independent seller using Amazon, have it sent to a friends or families house. This happened with a Blu Ray player that I bought through Amazon, by a private seller. The will just send the item with an address label on it..

 "best hand held out there" 2010-01-01
By A. Blandon (Orlando, FL)
this thing works better than any other hand held, we have had both dirt devils and the black and decker and this dyson works 10 times better


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Make crumbs and tiny dust balls disappear with our Animal Mini Tabletop Vacuums! These powerful tabletop vacuums operate on two AA batteries. The easy to use one touch operation makes this mini vacuum a useful and convenient. Keep out of reach of children five years of age and under. Comes in two different styles. Each sold separately. PLEASE NOTE: This vacuum is best used for things such as tabletop crumbs and computer dust, etc....
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- DIMENSIONS: 6.3" x 3" x 2.5"
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 "adorable and it works" 2010-04-16
By V. Amico (USA)
so cute and everyone gets a kick out of it, and it works very well

 "Well, it certainly does suck" 2010-01-26
By Anthony W. Case (Boston, MA)
Surprising amount of suction for such a small little piggy. Works great for a work desk (or anywhere else you tend to be a bit sloppy). Easy to empty out and it works well.

 "Hilarious" 2010-01-26
By Katelyn (Chicago, IL)
I bought this pig just as a joke so I was very plesantly surprised to find out it actually worked. Keep in mind it is small and is only going to pick up small things. I keep mine on a coffee table and when my boyfriend gets crumbs all over I pull the piggy out to suck them up. Not only do I end up with a clean table, but we also both end up laughing every time.

 "Cute, but....." 2009-06-22
By Herb & Anna (New England, USA)
It takes batteries, which, well you know how that goes....when the batteries aren't fully charged. There is not a lot of suction. It's a cute item, but doesn't do much in the vacuuming area. I would buy it as a prank gift, or novelty item, but not to really clean with. Which also means, don't pay too much for it.

 "Overpriced pig" 2009-04-13
By Marilyn Renaudin
The pig works wonderfully on crumbs at the dinner table. However, it is overpriced at $21. Ihave since seen them at $6 elsewhere. But it is a great product in itself.


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Make crumbs and tiny dust balls disappear with our Animal Mini Tabletop Vacuums! These powerful tabletop vacuums operate on two AA batteries. The easy to use one touch operation makes this mini vacuum useful and convenient. Comes with two AA batteries and instructions on how to operate and clean. Keep out of reach of children five years of age and under. Comes in two different styles. Each sold separately.
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- 6.3" x 3" x 2.5"
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 "Does the job" 2010-06-06
By AVID User (New York, NY)
This little device works like nothing else for removing crumbs, coffee grounds, and food particles from your table or counter. Turn it on and glide it over the problem area and the crumbs disappear. It is easy to clean too. I can't imagine being without it.

 "So adorable and it works great!" 2010-04-16
By V. Amico (USA)
This brings out some laughter when I use it on our table when we have company.


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DC17 Animal; The most powerful upright for pet hair. Outcleans all other vacuums, room after room. Level 3 Root Cyclone technology. Unique cleaner head and motorized brushbar for the bets pick-up across all floor types.
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- All-floors upright vacuum cleaner with motorized brushbar
- Level 3 Root Cyclone technology ensures powerful, consistent suction
- Quick-draw Telescope reach; mini turbine head; low-reach floor tool
- Hygienic 5/8-gallon dust bin; lifetime HEPA filter; certified asthma friendly
- Measures 26-2/3 by 13-1/5 by 43-1/2 inches; 5-year warranty
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 "Would never buy again - worse than a sportscar" 2010-05-11
By Quo Primum (USA)
So it seemed so promising at the beginning. Definitely removed more from the carpet than the Hoover that we tried for about a year. But it makes me feel like I own some high priced sportscar that is always in the shop. And this little piece of work is always in the shop.



Now mind you, we are clean people, so it is used several times a week, when it is here. But we don't have pets in doors, we don't wear shoes in our house, and several of the rooms are just area rugs, so we're not over working it. (Purchased initially for work around the office, but not dependable enough...) Nonetheless, we are now in for at least 12 belts and three brush rollers later, since there seems to be an internal tension problem that keeps wearing things out, and despite my repeated requests to Dyson that they replace this little lemon, they keep just telling me to check the belt again and then schedule more warrantee work at the Dyson repair place -



Did I mention this repair place is two hours away? Yup - the handy nearby repair places will not work on these vaccums. That should tell you something. So we have to keep that not-so-good-but-at-least-steady Hoover around for the times when Mr. Dyson is having R&R at the repair shop. And we have to keep the Hoover around because our housekeeper will not use the Dyson - no matter what.



Then there is the lovely clean the canister part of this ownership. The Hoover just pops open and drops the debris. Not the Dyson - some of it always sticks to the little holes along the central portion. This owner gets to remove this mass of dirt and skins cells and dust manually, until I bought a handy brush to do that job. By the time that's done, I have to reclean the area around the that! Disgusting.



So we are in search a refurbished Eurika Excaliber - the vaccuum that I had (problem free) for twelve years, and that's after a relative had it for 4 years. Why don't they make things like they used to - we wouldn't have to worry about recycling all this stuff if corporations would make them to last in the first place.....



There is no way we would purchase another Dyson.

 "Review" 2010-05-08
By B. Nguyen (Dallas)
got my dyson refurbished from ABC vacuum in Austin, TX. So far the vacuum is working pretty well. It is all mainly plastic and doesnt look as sturdy as the picture shows but it suctions well. Its really smooth to use as well. My wife that just had a C section tried it out and said it was really smooth to use. She vacuumed one room 6 days after surgery and said she loved it.

ABC vacuum included a few other tools and cleaning solutions which is a plus. Never thought i would spend that much money on a vacuum but its working out ok so far.

 "Finally found my favorite!!!!!" 2010-05-05
By Nicola Bywater (Allen, TX USA)
After years of searching for the perfect vac....I have found the gold!!! Well worth every penny! I have 2 dogs (a collie mix & a lab) both shed A LOT!!! This vac not only gets every single bit of dog hair, it also leaves my carpet looking brand new. My friend has a son with terrible dog allergies, and couldn't bring him to my home prior to buying this vac. Now he can come and play with no allergy issues what-so-ever. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!! Thank you Dyson for making it a pleasure to vaccuum.

 "Vacuum Review" 2010-04-29
By amber (atlanta, ga)
I have had the Dyson dc17 animal for a week or so now. It does appear to have strong suction. Does it really suck up more than other vacuums? Who knows. I do like the way it handles. It's easy to push around (I tried the Sears Performance rated highly by Consumer Reports but it was very heavy and difficult to maneuver), and to empty the canister is a simple push of the button. There is a lack of instructions. Basic instructions come with the vacuum, but I am technically inept so need detailed, easy to follow instuctions. There is a picture for the various attachments but nothing to say what each is for. I have bare floors with area rugs, and as far as I can tell, when you go to the bare floor mode, the vacuum doesn't pick up anything-whether it's on bare floor or carpet. My other vacuum didn't either. Is a Dyson of any kind worth the extra money? I researched vacuums for days, and while I can't say it's worth two to three times what you would pay for another brand, I am not sorry I spent the extra money. I have 5 dogs and had to clean or change the filters all the time on my old vacuum. Since the Dyson's are filterless, that alone was worth the extra money to me.

 "Love my Dyson!" 2010-04-28
By D. Hassan (Auburn, NY)
I bought a Eureka vacuum a few months ago, at first it did a great job cleaning up but that didn't last long. It was extremely loud and obnoxious, but it did work...for about a month. After spending about $150 on it and having it die on me, I decided to look at the more expensive vacuums hoping to find a better quality product. I shelled out almost $500 for the Dyson DC17 and I could not be happier! I loooove my dyson, I will never own another vacuum from another company again. It takes some time to get used to the hose, it can be a bit stiff, and some of the attachments are hard to maneuver, but all in all it is a wonderful product. You do have to be careful not to get the hose near any part of your body because it will suck your bones out with the powerful suction! We have 3 dogs and a cat, so keeping up with pet hair is a chore, but the Dyson makes quick work of cleaning up. I have wood floors and some area rugs, and have not had an issue with going from one floor type to another. Most other vacuums spit the pet hair out the back of the vacuum, but the Dyson picks up every hair. I was also able to vacuum off the entire set of stairs without hauling the vacuum up each step while doing a balancing act that a circus performer would be jealous of. The Dyson is also much quieter than the other vacuums I have owned, I can actually hear when my kids interrupt me when I'm cleaning...I guess that could be listed as the one downside of the product.


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- Upright vacuum cleaner with Dyson's Ball technology for smooth steering
- Designed for homes with pets; motorized brushbar; mini turbine head
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- Measures 12-1/5 by 15-2/5 by 42-2/5 inches; 5-year warranty
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 "Vacuum issues finally solved!" 2010-03-07
By M. Jacobs (Georgia)
I finally broke down and bought a Dyson. I've been through countless "cheaper" vacuums and am tired of having to purchase a new one every other year. So I threw out my Eureka ( a replacement of a Hoover) and purchased the DC25 Animal. I have a checkerboard style rug in my laundry room with alternating high and low pile. Since the laundry room is off the garage, a lot of dirt and grass get deposited on that rug. My old vacuum could never get the dirt out of the low squares. The DC25 cleaned it like a pro. It performed just as well on the low squares as it did on the high ones. Afterward, I vacuumed my bedroom carpet and the Dyson picked up all of the gunk my old vacuum kept spitting out. It did an excellent job around the base boards and cleaned dirt from the edges even without the crevice tool. Love, love, love this vacuum!



I then tried it out on my hardwood floors. The beater bar button is conveniently located on the front so I didn't have to bend down to switch it off. (Okay, I'm only 5'2", but still...) Our lower floor is all hardwood but we have several rugs on the floor. I needed a vacuum that could switch between the two quickly and easily. The Dyson had it covered. Press once and the beater bar switched off, press again and it was back on. Loved it! It picked up dust and dirt as well as larger bits of dry cat food. My floors passed the bare feet test and I didn't feel any grit or residue left behind. With two kids and two cats, that's a miracle. The vacuum performed beyond my expectations.



As others have mentioned, the ball makes cornering a breeze. I could maneuver around chairs and other furniture with ease. I did have to switch outlets a couple of times, but I've never had a vacuum cord long enough to cover the whole house so I'm used to that. The dust bin emptied with a touch of a button and nothing got caught in the bin requiring manual removal.



I just purchased this vacuum today so I can't speak to its durability, but so far it has been worth every penny.

 "Quality vs Quantity" 2010-03-03
By Sasha R. Lehocky
I purchased this vacuum with a little apprehension. I have learned that high price does not equal high quality. Reading past reviews, I saw that people were disappointed, however I do believe that they were expecting more due to brand association and price. I have used a Kirby Legend II, the Hoover Platinum and a in home central vacuum system. Compared the the Kirby it is much lighter and easier to use, the Kirby also has to have regular belt and bag changes. The Kirby is a very powerful machine, but for it's size and weight you would expect that. Overall the Kirby was/is much more expensive but had quality you could feel. The Hover Platinum is the closest vacuum that could compare to the Dyson. The brush head and canister are larger, and the cord is longer, these points alone made me almost purchase that instead. It also has an indicator light that lets you know if the carpet in clean or dirty, a novelty item, but fun to watch. What sold me on the Dyson was the ball and the ease of maneuvering and pivoting. The house vacuum is just convenient and will spoil you. However it is very expensive and is usually installed while the house is being built. The best thing about the house vacuum is the option of having suction levers along the baseboards around the house where you please. The kitchen is a great place to have one, if there is a small spill, just flip the lever, grab a broom and sweep it in the wall. No vacuum can compare in my opinion. With that said, the Dyson is a less expensive option that is comparable in terms of convenience. I also own a Roomba, which is a lifesaver, especially when it comes to an easy daily vacuuming all around the house and leaving the deep vacuuming to once a week. If you own a pet or keep or windows open often, get a Roomba. Overall I would recommend this vacuum. It is light, effortless, convenient and good looking too. My only complaint is the plastic used, I would have thought it would have been thicker and denser, but that is what makes it so light, however I would have rather had denser plastic than a lighter vacuum.

 "Fantastic" 2010-02-27
By K. Cook (KS USA)
I hate cleaning. Particularly vacuuming, which is on par to cleaning the tub on the list of things I avoid until I absolutely cannot help it any more (which is usually when guests are coming over). The biggest compliment I can give this vacuum is that it makes me want to vacuum my floors. It is light. It was easy to assemble. It picks up hair from my two long hair black cats that embeds itself in my tan carpet. Best vacuum I've ever owned.

 "This vacuum is the new love of my life" 2010-02-21
By Hipster Housewife (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
I love the Dyson Animal DC 25 vacuum. I read all the reviews for months before deciding to make my purchase and I couldn't be happier. My house has a combination of hardwood floors, Berber carpeting, plush area rugs, and tile and it does an excellent job in all places. It's great at picking up crumbs and sand my children bring in, household dust, and the animal fur left behind by my cat and two dogs. I have an area rug that no vacuum seemed capable of getting the matted-in fur off of, and the Dyson Animal sucked it up with no problem. The canister is a bit small, but I only have to empty it once, sometimes twice, when vacuuming my 1100 SF house. The cord is a bit on the short side as well, but even with a longer cord, I tend to unplug my vacuum and replug it in a couple of times while cleaning. The only real issue I have is that the hose can be a bit awkward to use with the long handle attachment on it.



I saw some people complain that the brushes on the spinning part have damaged their hardwood floors. I have not had that problem. As long as the vacuum is in it's locked, upright position and I'm not pushing it, the brushes don't start spinning and I'm able to manually turn them off. The vacuum has even survived accidently running over shoelaces and Legos without any damage. My old Hoover Windtunnel broke any time I ran over anything that wasn't dust.



The vacuum is super light weight and really easy to carry and maneuver when using. It was completely worth the $550 price tag (especially considering the 5 year warranty).

 "What an amazing vacuum!" 2010-02-21
By prplchic (Idaho, USA)
My husband and I have been trying to decide if a little plastic vacuum was worth all this money, but so far, we have to say it is. We have a dog and 2 cats and a couple of rooms with carpet that no other vacuum we owned would clean lint and hair from. We had to use lint brushes! This vacuum cleaned every last piece of hair and lint off the rug and we just stood there amazed! However, there are some pros and cons to weigh here.



Pros: 1. It cleans like a maniac! 2. The dirt bin empties from the bottom, so no more turining it upside down and spilling half the dirt on your floor before you get to the garbage can. 3. Best feature is when you put the vacuum in upright position, the beater bar stops moving, so no more wearing down your carpet while you move that coffee table. 4. My husband really likes the ball technology. I think it's ok.



Cons: 1. The cleaning wand is difficult to remove. It sometimes takes 2 hands, plus a foot to hold down the rest of the vacuum before it will cooperate. 2. The cleaning wand, in our opinion is too long and makes it difficult to maneuver in tight corners and on stairs. 3. The handle is not very comfortable when you have to vacuum for long periods of time. It could use a different shape, or more rounded edges so it's not rubbing on your thumb.



If the cleaning action stays as strong as promised, this will be the best vacuum I've ever owned. Only time will tell.


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