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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / October 2005Dyson vacuum
For those of you (Phil?) who've bought Dyson vacuums, how hard are they on the carpet? I'm asking because I rent, I don't have the world's best carpet, I know it needs to be cleaned with a really good vacuum (think cat fur, human hair, and kitty litter, aside from dander and dust), but I'm afraid the Dyson might suck it off the floor. Just wondering before I spend a boatload. Thank you.  SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ >I don't have the world's best >carpet, I know it needs to be cleaned with a really good vacuum (think >cat fur, human hair, and kitty litter, aside from dander and dust), but >I'm afraid the Dyson might suck it off the floor. Just wondering before >I spend a boatload. Thank you. I use mine on my hard surface floors at home, a Kilim rug (the weave on these makes it really hard to get hair out of, except for the Dyson!), and other area rugs. I also use it on really cheapo indoor/outdoor carpet at my training building. It does an incredible job and I can't imagine ever owning another vacuum cleaner. It can be a little scary to see how much stuff gets sucked up in the canister, but emptying is a breeze and better than going through a bajillion bags! It does a great job on all kinds of litter and well as hair/fur. Skip follows me around while I vaccum, or doesn't get up when I'm vaccuming around him, so it seems cat friendly as well ;-D. SignatureJanet B www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bestfriendsobedience/album > It does a great job on all kinds of litter and well as hair/fur. Skip > follows me around while I vaccum, or doesn't get up when I'm vaccuming > around him, so it seems cat friendly as well ;-D. I've got an old little canister, and Hodge keeps trying to mount the attachments. It's a little scary sometimes . . . :O SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ > I've got an old little canister, and Hodge keeps trying to mount the > attachments. It's a little scary sometimes . . . :O>> ROTFL Alison -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- From: Diane <delenn@nospamatmindspring.com> >For those of you (Phil?) who've bought Dyson vacuums, how hard are they >on the carpet? I'm asking because I rent, I don't have the world's best >carpet, I know it needs to be cleaned with a really good vacuum (think >cat fur, human hair, and kitty litter, aside from dander and dust), but >I'm afraid the Dyson might suck it off the floor. Just wondering before >I spend a boatload. Thank you. I don't think the Dyson is any harder on the carpet than any other rotating brush vac. They do REALLY SUCK (in a good way) though. Unless the carpet is disintegrating, I wouldn't worry. If it is disintegrating, you need a new carpet 'cause that's more of a health and allergy problem than the dust and dander. Get the Dyson. You won't regret it. And I think you'll be amazed at the crap it removes from the carpet and furniture. I was! heh heh heh three nuns... heh heh heh > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > =a3Ky > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > For those of you (Phil?) who've bought Dyson vacuums, how hard are they > on the carpet? I'm asking because I rent, I don't have the world's best > carpet, I know it needs to be cleaned with a really good vacuum (think > cat fur, human hair, and kitty litter, aside from dander and dust), but > I'm afraid the Dyson might suck it off the floor. Just wondering before > I spend a boatload. Thank you. I have a Dyson (there are several versions, and I have the one called "The Animal"). They are ugly but work great. The vacuum automatically makes adjustment from hard floors to carpet, and I have never had a problem with carpet being "sucked up" (just cat fur easily removed from the carpet!). MaryL > I have a Dyson (there are several versions, and I have the one called "The > Animal"). They are ugly but work great. The vacuum automatically makes > adjustment from hard floors to carpet, and I have never had a problem with > carpet being "sucked up" (just cat fur easily removed from the carpet!). > > MaryL We have the same model and my wife swears by it! I would definitely recommend this....it's a bit pricey, but worth it. >We have the same model and my wife swears by it! I would definitely >recommend this....it's a bit pricey, but worth it. I take it you don't vacuum? Try it - you'll like it! SignatureJanet B www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bestfriendsobedience/album > >We have the same model and my wife swears by it! I would definitely > >recommend this....it's a bit pricey, but worth it. > > I take it you don't vacuum? Try it - you'll like it! I HAVE tried it and it works great! It's light and versatile. She is a clean freak (that's a good thing), and wanted the best vacuum cleaner that we could find. After several recommendations, we tried this one and love it. > The vacuum automatically makes > adjustment from hard floors to carpet, and I have never had a problem with > carpet being "sucked up" (just cat fur easily removed from the carpet!). Thanks -- I think I meant, too, the threads out of the carpet. I find it intimidating (the descriptions)! I'm imagining a threadbare carpet! SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ >> The vacuum automatically makes >> adjustment from hard floors to carpet, and I have never had a problem [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Thanks -- I think I meant, too, the threads out of the carpet. I find it > intimidating (the descriptions)! I'm imagining a threadbare carpet! That is just so sad. > > The vacuum automatically makes > > adjustment from hard floors to carpet, and I have never had a problem with > > carpet being "sucked up" (just cat fur easily removed from the carpet!). > > Thanks -- I think I meant, too, the threads out of the carpet. I find it > intimidating (the descriptions)! I'm imagining a threadbare carpet! The only difference between the "Animal" and "All Floors" models is the attachments- they contain the same motor and deliver the same power- 270 air watts. They won't ruin your carpet unless its already falling apart and has loose strings hanging out (which are also dangerous for your cats). Phil >> > The vacuum automatically makes >> > adjustment from hard floors to carpet, and I have never had a problem [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Phil That's correct. One of the attachments with "The Animal" is a fantastic rotating attachment for furniture (works *great* a picking up cat fur). MaryL > "> I have a Dyson (there are several versions, and I have the one called "The > Animal"). They are ugly but work great. The vacuum automatically makes > adjustment from hard floors to carpet, and I have never had a problem with > carpet being "sucked up" (just cat fur easily removed from the carpet!). > > MaryL >> I have the Animal cylinder and it's great, it picks up hay and bunny poo too. The only drawback is I found it heavy. Alison >> "> I have a Dyson (there are several versions, and I have the one > called "The [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > The only drawback is I found it heavy. > Alison It's *very* heavy. That has not been a problem for me because my house is all on one floor, and the Dyson has such large wheels that it is easy to maneuver. However, it would be a problem for anyone who needed to take it up or down stairs (although it does have a long cleaning hose, so the extra weight makes it possible to use the attachments at some distance without tipping over the cleaner). MaryL > It's *very* heavy. That has not been a problem for me because > my house is all on one floor, and the Dyson has such large [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > makes it possible to use the attachments at some distance > without tipping over the cleaner). A friend of mine just bought one of these and she did "the test" when she got it. She vacuumed with her old vac, then the Dyson to see how much additional debris she got up, and she was amazed. Between her and a few others I know who have one, I'm getting one. I have an Oreck that I love for it's weight, and it does a pretty good job. But just last week my mom asked me what I want for my birthday next month and I told her "cash". LOL And that I wanted to buy a Dyson. SignatureCheryl > > "> I have a Dyson (there are several versions, and I have the one > called "The [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > The only drawback is I found it heavy. > Alison That's because the Dyson wasn't designed for women. It was designed specifically for a man. Just look at it and you see why I say that. > That's because the Dyson wasn't designed for women. It was designed > specifically for a man. > > Just look at it and you see why I say that. Well then, guess I better tell hubby to vacuum because the Dyson "wasn't designed for me"!! It was my Xmas present last year from him :) I love my Dyson. I have the Animal model. Have to say I haven't really found the animal attachment useful, though. I end up using one of the other small attachments for the couch. My only complaint, and it's more about my house than the vacuum, is that is it hard to manuver in my somewhat cramped house. -Kelly >>That's because the Dyson wasn't designed for women. It was designed >>specifically for a man. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > -Kelly You should have thrown the vacuum at him for giving that to you as a Christmas present... cleaning devices for a Christmas present, sheesh. "Here Honey, you can keep the house cleanER now." >>>That's because the Dyson wasn't designed for women. It was designed >>>specifically for a man. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > You should have thrown the vacuum at him for giving that to you as a > Christmas present... cleaning devices for a Christmas present, sheesh. Really. If I were Kelly I might have given him a washing machine for Christmas so that he could do a great job on the laundry while I was vacuuming. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- From: Joe Canuck <Joe.Canuck@-remove-gmail.com> >You should have thrown the vacuum at him for giving that to you as a >Christmas present... cleaning devices for a Christmas present, sheesh. > >"Here Honey, you can keep the house cleanER now." I seem to be getting tools for Christmas, lately. "Here Honey, now you can fix the _________________" > I seem to be getting tools for Christmas, lately. Oh, come on, EVERYBODY KNOWS that men love to get tools for Christmas! :) >>I seem to be getting tools for Christmas, lately. > > Oh, come on, EVERYBODY KNOWS that men love > to get tools for Christmas! :) Yes, some tools more than others. :-D >>> That's because the Dyson wasn't designed for women. It was designed >>> specifically for a man. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > "Here Honey, you can keep the house cleanER now." Jeez, *I'd* take a Dyson for a Christmas present. Those things are pricey and everyone I know who has one loves it. > > You should have thrown the vacuum at him for giving that to you as a > > Christmas present... cleaning devices for a Christmas present, sheesh. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Jeez, *I'd* take a Dyson for a Christmas present. Those things are > pricey and everyone I know who has one loves it. Anyone here who wishes to gift me with the Dyson 14 low reach will have my eternal love. (As a friend, of course!) SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ >>>You should have thrown the vacuum at him for giving that to you as a >>>Christmas present... cleaning devices for a Christmas present, sheesh. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > (As a friend, of course!) Darn! :-D > >>That's because the Dyson wasn't designed for women. It was designed > >>specifically for a man. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > "Here Honey, you can keep the house cleanER now." Beats underwear and socks. Ramboyd ====== "My Ottawa Includes Corruption" >>>>That's because the Dyson wasn't designed for women. It was designed >>>>specifically for a man. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Beats underwear and socks. Argh, that also keeps the house clean. > You should have thrown the vacuum at him for giving that to you as a > Christmas present... cleaning devices for a Christmas present, sheesh. > > "Here Honey, you can keep the house cleanER now." Nah, it's what I wanted. We weren't really "doing" Christmas last year, anyway. All he got from me was a shirt. -Kelly > Nah, it's what I wanted. We weren't really "doing" Christmas last year, > anyway. All he got from me was a shirt. Next year, does he get pants? Just think, in five years he may have enough to wear to go outside! :) SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ > > Nah, it's what I wanted. We weren't really "doing" Christmas last year, > > anyway. All he got from me was a shirt. > > Next year, does he get pants? > > Just think, in five years he may have enough to wear to go outside! :) It's always a big mistake to let them outside. Then they can get away. :) > You should have thrown the vacuum at him for giving that to you as a > Christmas present... cleaning devices for a Christmas present, sheesh. > > "Here Honey, you can keep the house cleanER now." Dude, I have asked for Roomba for three years now, and DH won't buy it for me. I want something to try to help keep on top of these damn pine needles that are *everywhere*. He seems to think presents like plane tickets are more practical...bah! -L. > Dude, I have asked for Roomba for three years now, and DH won't buy it > for me. I want something to try to help keep on top of these damn pine > needles that are *everywhere*. He seems to think presents like plane > tickets are more practical...bah! > > -L. I got my parents a Roomba for Christmas a few years ago. It works well for in-between vacuumings to keep the place looking respectable, but you still need a real vacuum. Signature-Kelly > I got my parents a Roomba for Christmas a few years ago. It works well for > in-between vacuumings to keep the place looking respectable, but you still > need a real vacuum. > > -- > -Kelly I'm thinking it might help with the pine needles. They are atrocious! We track them everywhere, the dog tracks them in, the cats eat them and then they barf - it's just a mess. Just one blessing of living in the PNW! ;) -L. > > That's because the Dyson wasn't designed for women. It was designed > > specifically for a man. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > -Kelly Friend of mine used to give major appliances as gifts. I was surprised tht the marriage lasted for 15 years. > The only drawback is I found it heavy. > Alison Try the "Dirt Devil" upright for a good lightweight vac. I don't know how it does on "bunny poo" as we don't have much of that around our place. > > The only drawback is I found it heavy. > > Alison > > Try the "Dirt Devil" upright for a good lightweight > vac. I don't know how it does on "bunny poo" as > we don't have much of that around our place. I have a Dirt Devil, and find it does a good job. Never used a Dyson, so I can't compare. > For those of you (Phil?) who've bought Dyson vacuums, how hard are they > on the carpet? I'm asking because I rent, I don't have the world's best > carpet, I know it needs to be cleaned with a really good vacuum (think > cat fur, human hair, and kitty litter, aside from dander and dust), but > I'm afraid the Dyson might suck it off the floor. Just wondering before > I spend a boatload. Thank you. The Dysons are powerful- but not that powerful! LOL! I use mine on area rugs that aren't attached to the floor. The machine itself holds the carpet down while you're vacuuming. The machines have a vacuum release brush control so you can turn the brush off on delicate carpets and an auto carpet-height adjustment. I recommend the DC 14 All Floors or the DC 14 Low Reach- they have the same power as the Animal- 270 air watts. The only difference between the models are the attachments. The Animal comes with a mini turbo head, a low-reach attachment, Zorb groomer and bag of carpet cleaning powder. The only attachment you really need is the low-reach for getting under furniture- it comes with the DC 14 Low Reach or you can buy it separately for the DC 14 All Floors for $49.00. The standard attachments that come with the unit handle furniture and everything else with no problem. With the money you save on the All Floors or Low Reach, you can by an extended 5 year warranty. Even with a full bin, they don't lose and suction. They also clean the air while you're vacuuming. Great unit. Phil > I recommend the DC 14 All Floors or the DC 14 Low Reach- they have the same > power as the Animal- 270 air watts. Thanks! I remember you saying the Animal wasn't necessary -- that the main difference is the attachments (I don't need a lot in that direction.) Ack! I'd originally looked at the 07 -- $100 more for the 14. But I suppose after I see the gunk it lifts it'll be worth it. Thank you. SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ >> I recommend the DC 14 All Floors or the DC 14 Low Reach- they have the >> same [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > 14. But I suppose after I see the gunk it lifts it'll be worth it. Thank > you. Get the Dyson, but also consider getting a new apartment. Life is too short for cheap carpet. :) > Get the Dyson, but also consider getting a new apartment. Life > is too short for cheap carpet. :) Oh, it's not as bad as all that. It's a GREAT apartment, and they'll drag me out of here kicking and screaming. And you can't beat the views. :) <http://www.slywy.com/views/views.html> SignatureWeb site: http://www.slywy.com/ Message board: http://www.slywy.com/phpBB2/ Journal: http://slywy.diaryland.com/ >> Get the Dyson, but also consider getting a new apartment. Life >> is too short for cheap carpet. :) > > Oh, it's not as bad as all that. See, now, it doesn't look bad at all. I believe it was your photos I was looking at when I thought to myself, "look at all that nice carpeting, bet that's nice on the toes," because I have mostly hardwoods and although they have their advantages, being cushy is not one of them. >It's a GREAT apartment, and they'll > drag me out of here kicking and screaming. And you can't beat the views. > :) Well, that's good. But if you think the carpet is cheap they should replace it. I am not materialistic, but I have a thing about the quality of things we have to actually touch every day, several times a day. Gotta have nice carpet/floors, good bedding, a decent bag and shoes. Clothes that are not scratchy and fit. That kind of thing. They help a lot on the bad days, you know? But not nearly as much as a full-figured, purring cat on your chest. :) You have that part covered. > > I recommend the DC 14 All Floors or the DC 14 Low Reach- they have the same > > power as the Animal- 270 air watts. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > 14. But I suppose after I see the gunk it lifts it'll be worth it. Thank > you. Actually, if you can find an 07 Low Reach- that would probably be the best deal. It comes with the only optional attachment you'll really need- the low reach tool- for getting under furniture. The standard attachments that come with the unit handle everything else. I think the mini turbo head is a waste of money unless you have velour upholstery or your floor has a lot of tight corners. The head doesn't have a brush- just widely spaced groups of bristles- So, I don't know how well it actually works. I wasn't impressed. Maybe some who has one can tell you how well it works. The 07 line has been discontinued and replaced by the 14 line. The only differences are the 14 line has a telescoping wand whereas the 07 has a reversible wand, the canister on the 14 is a little smaller than the 07 and the filter is a little bigger. Same power and suction- 270 air watts. Here's an 07 Low Reach for $299: http://www.epinions.com/pr-Dyson_DC07_Low_Reach_Vacuum/display_~latest_prices Phil >> > I recommend the DC 14 All Floors or the DC 14 Low Reach- they have the > same [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Phil The mini turbine is wonderful (although I'm not sure if we're talking about the same thing -- I have seen reference to both mini-turbo and mini turbine). The attachment I have is a powerful rotating brush, and it cleans cat hair from furniture almost in an instant. I don't use it on floors, only on furniture. MaryL > >> > I recommend the DC 14 All Floors or the DC 14 Low Reach- they have the > > same [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > > > Here's an 07 Low Reach for $299: http://www.epinions.com/pr-Dyson_DC07_Low_Reach_Vacuum/display_~latest_prices > > Phil > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > cleans cat hair from furniture almost in an instant. I don't use it on > floors, only on furniture. Yup. You're right. Its called "mini turbine head" http://www.dyson.com/range/access_frame.asp?model=DC14-LOWREACH I saw the attachment- it doesn't have a full brush- just sparsely spaced groups of bristles. The flat attachment that comes with the unit works just as well on upholstered furniture. Definitely not worth $70 as an option or the $50 that it adds to the price of the Animal. Try using the flat attachment that comes with the unit, just for the hell of it, to see how well it works. Phil > I use mine on area > rugs that aren't attached to the floor. The machine itself holds the > carpet > down while you're vacuuming. Wow! What a great feature! Sucking up area rugs is the most annoying thng about vacuuming. I'm getting one. |
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