I Love Dyson Vacuum Cleaners

Snowflake · 11-24-2008, 10:59 AM

OMG, I've wanted a new vacuum for some time. While I loved the Oreck because it weighed next to nothing, I hated it because you had to have a funky hand vac to use attachments (which I could never get to work). And it never seemed to pick up all the stuff on the rugs, forget the hardwood.

I took the plunge and bought a Dyson Ball DC15 and my apartment will never be the same. The 5x8 area rug in my bedroom, I pulled enough hair out of it to create a second cat. OMG! My mother would be so proud of me, I'm actually happy to be cleaning house.

Well worth the $400 (on installment payments, yay!)

Ghoulish Delight · 11-24-2008, 11:13 AM

Sounds like a much better result than our recent attempt at a new vacuum.

We got a good deal on a Roomba. Unfortunately, the poor thing just is not equipped to handle the kind of mess that comes with bunny ownership. Namely, the hay that tends to end up around our living room gave it fits and all it did was pile it up (mixed with fur and dry litter) at the edge of the rug. We had to send it back. And we were so excited to own a robot

Snowflake · 11-24-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Sounds like a much better result than our recent attempt at a new vacuum.

We got a good deal on a Roomba. Unfortunately, the poor thing just is not equipped to handle the kind of mess that comes with bunny ownership. Namely, the hay that tends to end up around our living room gave it fits and all it did was pile it up (mixed with fur and dry litter) at the edge of the rug. We had to send it back. And we were so excited to own a robot

At the risk of sounding like a religious convert, go for a Dyson if you can. It's seriously fabulous as vacuums go. Not as sexy as a roomba, but zero assembly (except the handle) and easy to empty and works like a dream. It's also quieter than most (louder on hardwood, though).

Ghoulish Delight · 11-24-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

At the risk of sounding like a religious convert, go for a Dyson if you can. It's seriously fabulous as vacuums go. Not as sexy as a roomba, but zero assembly (except the handle) and easy to empty and works like a dream. It's also quieter than most (louder on hardwood, though).

The thing is, our current vacuum does a fine job. The benefit of the Roomba would have been the labor saving aspect. Without the automation we have no real justification for a new vacuum.

Disneyphile · 11-24-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Unfortunately, the poor thing just is not equipped to handle the kind of mess that comes with bunny ownership. Namely, the hay that tends to end up around our living room gave it fits and all it did was pile it up (mixed with fur and dry litter) at the edge of the rug.

Yeah, the robots really don't like the hay so much. However, ours does a wonderful job on pet hair, kitty litter, bird food, etc. The only catch - it has to be emptied daily, and the brushes cleaned every other day. But, we've had great luck with ours for months now, and it saves us a LOT of labor (cleaning brushes for 5 minutes is a lot better than an hour of vacuuming our entire joint). As for the hay, we just pick that up with our dust-buster in the morning before the Roomba makes its rounds. That sucks that it didn't work out for you though.

We also have an upright Dyson, and I completely echo the sentiments about it. It's well worth the cost.

CoasterMatt · 11-24-2008, 11:15 AM

I wish Dyson would build a robot vacuum - that would be the greatest invention ever.

wendybeth · 11-24-2008, 11:24 AM

We have a Dyson Animal vacuum- it rocks! I am amazed by the amount of hair and dirt it picks up. Well worth the investment.

Snowflake · 11-24-2008, 11:48 AM

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We have a Dyson Animal vacuum- it rocks! I am amazed by the amount of hair and dirt it picks up. Well worth the investment.

I looked at the Animal, too late, after I'd already bought the "ball." I cannot complain, you're right it rocks! It was shocking how much crud it pulled up out of the rug, off the floor and in the path of the vacuum! From about 8 inches away it wads of floating cat hair, zoompf in the machine.

At least now I feel like I can keep up since I'm getting a new kitty for Xmas!

Moonliner · 11-24-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

I looked at the Animal, too late, after I'd already bought the "ball." I cannot complain, you're right it rocks! It was shocking how much crud it pulled up out of the rug, off the floor and in the path of the vacuum! From about 8 inches away it wads of floating cat hair, zoompf in the machine.

At least now I feel like I can keep up since I'm getting a new kitty for Xmas!

Great, now I have this vision of a kitten whirling around inside the Dyson stuck in my head.

BarTopDancer · 11-24-2008, 12:02 PM

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Great, now I have this vision of a kitten whirling around inside the Dyson stuck in my head.

Are you channeling scaeagles?

11-24-2008, 10:59 AM	#1
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	I Love Dyson Vacuum Cleaners OMG, I've wanted a new vacuum for some time. While I loved the Oreck because it weighed next to nothing, I hated it because you had to have a funky hand vac to use attachments (which I could never get to work). And it never seemed to pick up all the stuff on the rugs, forget the hardwood. I took the plunge and bought a Dyson Ball DC15 and my apartment will never be the same. The 5x8 area rug in my bedroom, I pulled enough hair out of it to create a second cat. OMG! My mother would be so proud of me, I'm actually happy to be cleaning house. Well worth the $400 (on installment payments, yay!) __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Sounds like a much better result than our recent attempt at a new vacuum. We got a good deal on a Roomba. Unfortunately, the poor thing just is not equipped to handle the kind of mess that comes with bunny ownership. Namely, the hay that tends to end up around our living room gave it fits and all it did was pile it up (mixed with fur and dry litter) at the edge of the rug. We had to send it back. And we were so excited to own a robot __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I wish Dyson would build a robot vacuum - that would be the greatest invention ever. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	We have a Dyson Animal vacuum- it rocks! I am amazed by the amount of hair and dirt it picks up. Well worth the investment. __________________
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