Dyson DC26 City Multi Floor Ultra-lightweigh Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner

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Finally, adjust the long reach wand to your height so you don’t have to bend over at all while cleaning the floor Maneuverability The Dyson DC26 is a small canister vacuum. It rolls around on the floor as you simply hold the hose and wand to clean your floor. Compared to the original Dyson Laser Slim Fluffy™ cleaner head. Effectiveness influenced by ambient light conditions, debris type and surface. The Dyson DC26 City did surprisingly well in all of our tests. It might be small, but there aren’t many messes that can’t be cleaned effectively with the DC26. Some of the highlights of this machine include how well it did with small particles on short pile carpeting. It also does a fabulous job on hard surfaces no matter what sized particle you have to clean up. Clean the filters once a month, and your Dyson will last much longer. There are some other canisters out there that are easier to maintain, have just as good of a filtration system, but are bagged. Therefore, we give this a three on the value for your money. Final Vacuum Verdict

With a simple snap, you can pull down the upholstery attachment on the crevice tool. This is nice for dusting, or freshening up curtains. You might have to position yourself so your feet hold the carpet down while you run the turbine head over the area you want cleaned up.One negative aspect of the Dyson DC26 is the shorter cord length. This factors into the maneuverability because at only 16.5 feet long, we often would inadvertently pull the cord out as we were cleaning a room. With one pass, the flour was gone. We even pushed some of the flour up against the edge of the carpet where it meets the wall. The edge was cleaned up nicely. A canister vacuum will follow you around as you vacuum the floor. Two large rear wheels and a single castor wheel at the front of the vacuum glide smoothly across the floor.

This also means it won’t do as great of a job on medium to long pile carpets. The brush bar simply doesn’t dig in deep enough with its carbon fiber bristles. Performance on Rugs We recommend using the turbine brush on carpeted stairs. It’s small enough to fit on a stair, and the rotating brush will get a carpeted step much cleaner than the tiny stair brush attachment. Noise Choose a clean, dry storage location: Your vacuum cleaner should be stored in a clean, dry location to prevent dust and moisture buildup. A closet or utility room is a good choice. In larger rooms, you may have to change outlets from time to time. The cord is that short. On the bright side, it retracts with the touch of a button, so you don’t spend any time winding up the cord when it’s not in use. Ease of Use on Stairs

Some of the positives of this machine include its ability to clean hard floors. It is called a “multi floor” cleaner, but with our tests, we noticed it only works well on low pile carpeting. You do have to be comfortable with a canister. It takes some getting used to if you aren’t familiar with this type of design.

With the help of some fine particulates, a pile of white flour, we simulated how the Dyson DC26 does cleaning up dust. Who should buy this machine? If you have a smaller place with hard floors and short pile carpet, this Dyson is meant for you. Actually, if you have a smaller place and are allergic to pet dander, dust, or pollen, this vacuum is perfect. Our final test for carpeting involved pet hair. We worked some pet hair into the carpet fibers and then ran over them with our Dyson DC26. The pet hair was removed easily.

Maintenance

Both tools have a swivel head, and they move gracefully and smoothly across the floor as you clean. For both carpets and hard floors, the edges were cleaned up easily with the Dyson City. You won’t even have to get out the crevice tool to make sure the edges and corners of your floor are clean. The Dyson City might not be very popular in the United States, but it is a huge hit across the pond in Europe.

Some people think that because it’s a bagless machine, all they have to do is empty the dust bin and they are good to go. Wrong! If you have anyone in your house with long hair, or if you have pets that shed their fur often, you might have to perform this maintenance step a few times a year. Just take a scissors and cut away the hair or fur that is wrapped around the brush bar. Value For MoneyAnother negative of this Dyson canister vacuum is the fact that the turbine head is an air driven brush bar. That means, when it is up against some serious resistance, it will stop spinning. Wrap the cord properly: To avoid damaging the cord, wrap it properly around the cord hooks or cord wrap on the vacuum. Don't wrap it too tightly, as this can damage the cord or strain the electrical connections.