Dysons
Sep 23rd 2014 | 3:41 am
#16
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Re: Dysons
It wouldn't be a great vac as a complete replacement to do your whole house with - Canister size and battery life being the pain in the butt for that.
Sep 23rd 2014 | 4:03 am
#17
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Re: Dysons
I have a Dyson. suction/cleaning ability is way better than any other hoover ive ever owned (incl Miele and Hoover ) or used. Its just heavy. My entire ground floor bar one room - is hard floors of one sort or another and its my stairs that get more dirty than anywhere - so that is the area im specifically looking for an improvement.
The Upright dyson i have now cleans it fine - its just heavy and somewhat difficult to balance on staircases - so i specifically wanted to know if the model 'types' i showed above would likely be a better bet. I have several small dust busters already of various brands over the years and to be honest - i could suck more dirt up myself with a straw.
so are the models above the same kind of cleaning power but lighter/more easy to handle on stairs - because if so that will be perfect.
The Upright dyson i have now cleans it fine - its just heavy and somewhat difficult to balance on staircases - so i specifically wanted to know if the model 'types' i showed above would likely be a better bet. I have several small dust busters already of various brands over the years and to be honest - i could suck more dirt up myself with a straw.
so are the models above the same kind of cleaning power but lighter/more easy to handle on stairs - because if so that will be perfect.
I too struggle with the stairs though, so if you buy one, let me know how you get on with this.
Sep 23rd 2014 | 6:26 am
#18
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Re: Dysons
Dyson's HEPA performance is also non-existent compared to Miele. I'll dig out a few videos which highlight the abysmal HEPA performance the Dyson has.
Sep 23rd 2014 | 8:13 am
#19
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Re: Dysons
I love my Dyson too. We had one in the UK, then when we moved here we only had 1 room with a carpet and hard floors everywhere else. I bought a Hoover, and the suction was terrible. We then lived in a house with a built in vacuum (that was fantastic). Then when we moved to this house, with the dog, I invested in a pet Dyson. I got a refurbed one, and saved around $200 on new. It's great, had it 3 years now and the suction is still fantastic. I was a bit worried about buying a refurb, but couldn't afford a new one, it turned out to be a great decision, so something to consider if you buy this model.
I too struggle with the stairs though, so if you buy one, let me know how you get on with this.
I too struggle with the stairs though, so if you buy one, let me know how you get on with this.
Sep 23rd 2014 | 8:15 am
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Re: Dysons
Are Orecks any good still? I haven't used a household version since I was living at home with parents, but they have commercial versions and are popular with hotels and those work really well.
They used to have commercials showing their machines could pick up and hold a bowling ball....never did try it though to see if it was true.
They used to have commercials showing their machines could pick up and hold a bowling ball....never did try it though to see if it was true.
Sep 23rd 2014 | 8:31 am
#21
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Re: Dysons
Emptying our canister never makes a mess either, it's one of those that's sealed in, until you press the button to release, so you can pop it in the bin then press the button. No mess.
Sep 23rd 2014 | 8:33 am
#22
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Re: Dysons
Has anyone bought one of those Dyson hoovers that is the new style of the 'handheld unit with a long rigid noozle' like a DCC 44 or DC59 or similar.
http://www.dyson.com/vacuums/cordles...e&w=718&mh=454
Im wondering if they are any good? I have an old regular style Dyson upright and its a faff to take apart and use the hose attachments to do the stairs. I wondered if the handheld was any better?
http://www.dyson.com/vacuums/cordles...e&w=718&mh=454
Im wondering if they are any good? I have an old regular style Dyson upright and its a faff to take apart and use the hose attachments to do the stairs. I wondered if the handheld was any better?
Sep 23rd 2014 | 9:17 am
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Re: Dysons
So what model do you have?
Sep 23rd 2014 | 10:31 am
#24
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Re: Dysons
That's easy. You put a plastic grocery bag over the bottom of the canister before hitting the release button and it all goes straight in the bag which you tie up and chuck...
Sep 23rd 2014 | 11:15 pm
#27
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Re: Dysons
Wut? Why?
Anyhow.. Love our Dyson. It was a bit pricey, but we are using it to gradually construct an additional Bulldog from all the bits of our existing Bulldog that it picks up from the carpets, and Bulldogs 'aint cheap either so it could end up being a bargain.
Our Dyson IS heavy, but its been running great since the day we got it 8(?) years ago. No complaints at all, which is rare from me..
Anyhow.. Love our Dyson. It was a bit pricey, but we are using it to gradually construct an additional Bulldog from all the bits of our existing Bulldog that it picks up from the carpets, and Bulldogs 'aint cheap either so it could end up being a bargain.
Our Dyson IS heavy, but its been running great since the day we got it 8(?) years ago. No complaints at all, which is rare from me..
Sep 23rd 2014 | 11:29 pm
#28
I still dont believe it..
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Re: Dysons
I have one in Grenada, its excellent for all my hard floors, does the whole house on a charge and is no bother to empty. The power brush does get girlie hair wrapped round it, but its easily removed by taking out the brush and cutting the hair with scissors. It also fits easily in a suitcase...
Sep 24th 2014 | 12:41 am
#29
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Re: Dysons
Why? I've never washed the container.
It's no bother, it's the reverse hassle of having to go out and buy a bag and put the bag in the machine...but less bothersome...
It's no bother, it's the reverse hassle of having to go out and buy a bag and put the bag in the machine...but less bothersome...
