The dogs dangly bits and hair as well!! (Dyson DC01)

Member Name: baldrickuk

Product:	Dyson DC01
Date:	06/08/02 (774 review reads)
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Advantages: Picks up dog hair like an Olympic dog hair picker upper

Disadvantages: Can be a little heavy for some

Before you read the rest of this (which still applies) I wanted to tell you I now have a DC07 which is just as good and has overcome the minor problems of the original models. I presume the DC14 etc also have new features such as completely removable air paths and flip bottom emptying canister, which makes the Dyson the only machine to own, get the right model for you though.

Many years ago before Pontius was a Pilot and when Mrs B was at work I decided to take the kids into the vast metrolops of Chippenham for an afternoon of wine women and song, well whining, swimming and the pong of the chip shop. Anyway. On passing Currys, they are having a special on Dysons "The new bagless vacumn cleaner, wot don't lose its suck" and gullible as ever I thought I would treat the house to a new 'hoover' (well that's what we always call them).

Now that morning the cleaning lady had been, or at least Sue the lady who did a bit of ironing and hoovering, had been, God Bless her, so I knew the carpet was clean.

We have a dog from the RSPCA. He is a cross between a shetland pony and a yeti, or as the RSPCA labelled him "Collie X", and he sheds hair for Britain. So....unpack Dyson, put together (easy) switch on (easier) and....... OH MY GOD where did all that carp (anag) come from.

Technical bit:

The DC01 is an upright with a powered brush. The handle part where you normally hold it to push it back and forward also lifts out, complete with hose to enable a wand type action for cobwebs etc. additionally you can remove the wand bit (which is about 3 feet long) and plug tools into the flexible hose directly. I find this good for upholstery and stair carpet cleaning. The tools mount on the head of the cleaner so are easily accessible.

The whole cleaner come apart fairly easily for cleaning/maintenance, only 3 screws hold the brush cover on, so cleaning around the brush and belt are easy as is replacing the belt if necessary.

I would recommend once a month or so removing all the parts in the bin area and giving them a good brush out to remove the dust which can accumulate in the little air holes, thus maintaining peak performance. In the clear bin part there is a detchable centre section which holds the fine dust. Now and again it's a good idea to take this
out and give it a good wash and dry.

I still have a dyson, I will always have a Dyson, NOTHING I repeat Nothing picks up dog hairs like it.

Advantages: Picks up dog hairs and dust, really picks up dg hairs and dust, does keep sucking, filters easily changed.

Disadvantages: Well yes I have had the odd problem, but no more than my hoover before. Because of the huge quantities of hair, it occasionally needs to be checked and cleaned out, it can be a bit heavy for some people.

Otherwise it is the dogs parts as they say.

Summary: This old model has improved in the later versions 07 etc and is easier to maintain and empty.

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