Dyson Cordless Stick Vacuum

Have been using this vac for several weeks now in 3 bedroom house with large enclosed porch, family room, and 45 pound dog currently blowing his coat. I have used this on settings eco (bare floors and Ruggables) and auto (carpets). Not once have I even come close to running out of battery. There has always been power to spare. And about that little green laser light that by all rights should be a marketing gimmick? I don’t know how I ever lived without it! It shows the doggy fur, the sand that comes in on doggy paws, the fluff and dust of everyday life (and that falls off the doggy after he’s been running around outside). That magic (yes, it is!) light shows everything including a tile on the porch that was coming loose on one corner. Could make those of us who are dirt averse crazy EXCEPT the vac just sucks all that dirt and detritus up in a flash. I never knew whether I was getting my floors clean before the little green light guy started pointing out the dirt. Thank you Dyson. The unit is light enough and balanced enough that cleaning, while not effortless, is certainly not a cumbersome task. This is my first Dyson so the on/off button just seems normal. I do wish the button was on the side rather than the top so vac could be turned on/off without using a second hand. I have not had an issue with the bin size, but a word of warning to those who have multiple shedding animals, or a single German Shepherd ( if you have a GSD you will understand…where do they get all that fur they shed every day???) you will likely have to empty the bin mid vacuum. Bin is small, but it empties easily with little mess. I looked around before I bought this. The price was a deterrent. Comparing only with other manufacturers/models rated as high for pet owners, the price became less of an issue. If you are comfortable with spending the $$, don’t hesitate to get this machine. It is a masterful at cleaning, it is easy to use, takes up little storage space, is reasonably quiet, and all those things together make it a motivator to clean more frequently. Because of bad knees I used to dread vacuuming. No more. I HIGHLY recommend this Dyson. It has been an invaluable addition to my household. Read more

I bought this about a month ago, for quick cleanups instead of dragging out the "big" vacuum cleaner. Because of the insidious green LED light on the brush attachment, you'll never look at your floors the same way again. I thought I was cleaning the floor but that green LED shows every speck of dust and dirt on the floor. You can never stop, it's a great exercise machine. This Dyson (my first) is actually quite nice. It is fairly quiet and the motor (and exhaust air) is near the top of the unit, so it's not blowing the dirt around. It's also about arms length away from your face, so you aren't inhaling it either. It's well designed and lightweight. Once you start, you'll get to see how much dust and dirt there is and you'll want to get it all clean. Of course, kids, dogs, cats usually means you will have dirt and dust around. Once you stop, the emptying of the dust bin is easy, but it may take a couple of tries to get the aim 100% correct. Cleaning out the dust does require a wee bit more effort but it's not hard. A cotton swab might help. Perhaps the green LED is actually a secret holographic projector to just make you think there is dirt there. The battery lasts for a very good amount of time (if you can force yourself to stop). Swapping brush heads is easy. Edit: It's been over 8 months now since I got this. Might be the best vacuum I've ever had. Lightweight, easy to use and quiet. It picks up dog hair from area rugs and wall-to-wall carpets very, very well. Once the dust bin gets full, it will stop and signal you to empty the bin. Very easy to do mostly. Bring the vacuum over to the basket, disconnect the nozzle (very easy), hold it over the basket and empty. You may have to reach in and pull some of the collected hair out but it is so easy to do, if your hands are skinny enough. Otherwise you can use a small brush/comb to pull things out. Re-attach the nozzle (very easy) and go back to your exercise program. Once assembled, it is sturdy. Removing the accumulated dust will take some effort to stick something up to the top of the dust bin to pull it out. Not hard, just a wee bit more effort. That is, if you can ever stop due to the holographic dust projector. However, I am very pleased with the unit. Read more