written by on 06/02/2011
This is the best vacuum cleaner I have owned, beating my old Dyson DC08 Animal (which broke down after 2 years), a Henry and a Morphy Richards pet. What I love about this vacuum cleaner is its simplicity. One button at the top of the machine changes between floor types, i.e. wooden and carpet. No more bending to the bottom of our old vacuum cleaner and struggling to change floor types between rooms. The handle can be adjusted for multiple heights with ease. The whole machine is so light weight that even my 3 year old can happily manoeuvre it around!!
The cord storage is deep enough to hold the entire lead and plug very securely. For me the design is great and because of the wide front bristle it manages to pick up debris at the edges of walls and furniture where my previous vacuum cleaners would not pick up.
Also the compact size means it can go further under furniture without having to swap to the other accessories. It comes with clear and concise instructions that are easy to follow. It picks up all of the animal hair (cat, guinea pigs) really well. The suction is very strong, however unlike other vacuum cleaners this strong suction is not a monster, and does not eat up everything: wires, rugs etc. If something is stuck in the front bristles, a red button flashes to tell you it has happened and the bristles then automatically stop rotating, a simple push of a button resets. The design allows easy cleaning and emptying and I also like the reusable filters.
The only minor issues are that when removing the power cord from the cord storage, this often knocks off the hose accessories which are stored at the back. It doesn't always pick up larger items of dirt, eg. guinea pig waste; it pushes it around instead of picking it up. I can however use the hose and attachments here very quickly.
Unfortunately, I now have no excuse; vacuuming my house is so quick and easy!
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