Dyson Small Ball Animal Vacuum Cleaner

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It also has three airflow modes, adjusted via a slider on the floorhead, allowing you to reduce the suction on carpets and rugs so it’s easier to push. While cylinder cleanersare very popular with our customers, many people like the sheer power that comes with an upright model.

Thinking of buying the Dyson Small Ball Allergy? Make sure you read our in-depth review to find out whether it’s the right vacuum for your household! Not everyone wants a bulky upright vacuum cleaner. That’s why we also specialise in cordless, lightweight models from Bosch. These models come with a rechargeable lithium battery so they can be used without being plugged in – so there’s no more getting tangled up in trailing cables.While the floorhead isn’t as flashy as those found on Dyson uprights (there’s no Soft Roller, for example,) it does a good job on all surfaces. The corded design also provides more suction than a cordless vac, which is why the floorhead doesn’t need to be as advanced. Other Tools and Accessories The Dyson has a simple hygienic bin emptying system. You just detach the dirt canister, hold it over a bin, and press a button to release the dirt. Dyson calls this model a “lightweight” vacuum, although we don’t completely agree with this statement. At 6.9kg, it’s a bit below average for an upright, but certainly not the lightest on the market. On the plus side, it’s lighter than the Dyson Ball Animal 2, which is one of its closest competitors, and the Ball technology greatly improves manoeuvrability compared with many uprights. As you would expect from a vacuum cleaner called “Allergy,” the Dyson has excellent filtration for a bagless vacuum. It comes with Dyson’s efficient whole-machine filtration system and washable lifetime HEPA filter to capture the vast majority of allergens. It’s also been certified asthma and allergy friendly by Allergy Standards Limited. Let’s take a closer look at how it performs at some of the most common house cleaning tasks compared with other corded cleaners. Carpets

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How does this vacuum compare to other upright models? And is it really an allergy-friendly vacuum cleaner? Keep reading our Dyson Small Ball Allergy review to find out. Overview of the Dyson Small Ball Allergy’s Key Features

We still think bagged vacs are a better choice for allergy sufferers, however, as they are much easier to empty without releasing allergens into the air. If you have allergies, make sure you ask someone else to empty the Dyson into an outdoor bin. Emptying & Cleaning Like the Sebo cleaners, these slim appliances are suitable for a range of surfaces and offer fantastic performance. They’re also perfect for getting into tight spaces and corners, so you can do a more thorough clean. There are also four non-motorised tools included. These are a combination brush (which is both a brush and crevice tool attachment,) stair tool, mattress tool, and a soft dusting brush. The combination tool is probably the most useful, but we like that Dyson has included tools that don’t usually come with upright vacs. Unlike some cheaper uprights, which rely on suction power to turn the brush bar, the Dyson has a direct-drive motor in the Epicyclic floorhead. This powers the brush bar and allows it to dig deeper into carpet fibres.For this reason, we don’t think the Small Ball Allergy matches the best carpet vacuums on the market, although it’s certainly no slouch. Hard Floors There’s no internal collar, however, which means that hair and other debris can sometimes need to be pulled out by hand. We also think that the buttons for removing and emptying the bin are surprisingly stiff, which is a strange oversight from Dyson. Dyson Small Ball Allergy Tools & Accessories The Dyson has a 9.4-metre cord and a 13.8-metre maximum cleaning radius. This is a bigger range than most uprights we’ve reviewed and provides plenty of freedom to vacuum multiple rooms. In fact, there aren’t many vacuums with longer power cords, aside from the Vax Air Stretch series which is specifically designed to have a wide cleaning radius. A useful feature is that you can switch off the rotating brush bar bristles when on hard floors. This is handy for avoiding scattering and preventing delicate floors from being damaged. Stairs If you have pets and your budget can stretch to the Ball Animal 2, it’s definitely an upgrade on the Small Ball Allergy. With that said, both are excellent vacuums. Dyson Small Ball Allergy Vs Dyson Small Ball Animal 2