Dyson DC14 Animal Vacuum Review
The Dyson DC14 Animal Vacuum is designed for those people who love their pets and make their home a pet friendly environment. The Dyson DC14 Animal features cyclone technology which ensures that cleaning with this vacuum is efficient and thorough with no loss in suction, clogging with hair or debris. The great thing about this vacuum is that it incorporates many of the qualities of the Dyson All Floors vacuum and as such is suitable on all floor surfaces. The unit has an advanced motorized brush bar which enables thorough removal of pet hair but it can also be turned off to ensure there is no damage to precious floor surfaces such as rugs and laminate flooring. This model has an in-built filter which removes dirt and dust particles all the way down to 0.1 micron, it can be washed and cleaned to suit.
As with the majority of the vacuum range the Dyson DC14 Animal vacuum has an extra long, 17 ft telescope extension to enable you to access those harder to clean areas such as the stairs. In addition to this the Dyson's mini turbine head makes easy work of removing pet hair from those smaller spaces such as furniture upholstery, the car seats, and the wand attachment will allow you to reach into those harder to reach places such as under sofas, beds and cabinets. Again, as with most Dyson models the Dyson DC14 Animal delivers a constant downstream air force which not only prevents surfaces such as upholstery and curtains from becoming stuck to the vacuum with suction but it also blasts out dirt and grime making it easier to remove that hard warn in pet hair and dirt.
The Dyson DC14 Animal vacuum has a 5/7 gallon container which empties quickly and easily without having to get any of the dust near you, it has a simple trigger mechanism which you pull and the canister is released for you to empty. In addition up to 150 times less dirt and dust is released from the vacuum during cleaning and emptying thanks to the in-built HEPA filter, making the vacuum more friendly to allergy and asthma sufferers.
Product Features
- Extra long 17 feet extension lead
- In-built HEPA filter
- 14-foot quick draw hose
- Extra wide cleaning channel
- Auto-carpet height adjustment
- Low handle making it easier to carry
- Included carpet care kit
- Highly durable
Suitably Designed For
- Allergy Sufferers
- Pet Owners
- Asthma Sufferers
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C Myer on June 13, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I bought this vacuum cleaner after much reviewing and questioning of friends, but I was still leary of the price given that I have only spent no more than $125 on previous vacuums. However, this vacuum cleaner lives up to the favorable reviews.
Let me start by saying that I have a Persian cat. As a cat owner, I am aware of the shedding, but have had problems of cleaning up all the hair. My old Hoover just never lived up to the task. But the first time I ran the Dyson over the carpet (having just used the Hoover for comparison) I was truly shocked. The see through canister was 1/3 full! And here I thought my carpet was clean.
So I then went about the rest of my house trying it out. In each and every room, the Dyson always picked up more. But the most impressive display was when I vaccumed the stairs. In the past, this has involved struggling with a cleaner on the stairs that doesn’t quite fit so it is a juggling act to vaccum. One slip of my grip and the vaccum would tumble down the stairs. Oh… and let’s not forget the fun of lugging a vaccum cleaner (upright) on the stairs. But with the Dyson, the long hose reached my top stair while the Dyson itself sat on the main level of the house. The 17′ long hose was great. And with the attachment, even the stubborn cat hair came of the carpeted stairs.
Another feature that is impressive is being able to switch between using the rotating brush or turning it off. What this means is that I can now vacuum over my rugs (brush off) without ripping the fringe or damaging my vintage hooked rugs. Yet, the vacuum pulls enough suction to clean the rugs. Example: sucking up tracked kitty litter.
Clean up is also a snap. I no longer have to worry about bags or filters. I simply turn off the Dyson, press the switch near the handle and lift up the entire canister and walk it over to the trash. Pressing my finger on a hook and the base flips open allowing you to empty the canister without getting your hands dirty. Once the canister is empty, simply snap the lid back in place and return to the main unit (again, snap into place).
I do have to admit liking the fact that I can see exactly what the Dyson picks up. Believe me, you will be impressed the first time you vaccum and see the collection of hair, dust, and other tiny debris.
Oh, one other really nice feature: the attachments are attached to the unit itself. The exceptions being the one used to vaccum under things like couches or beds and the one for the stairs. It’s quite convenient to be able to reach down and snap the upholstery attachment without carrying it around in my pocket or remembering to bring it into the room I am cleaning. This also ensures that I not only clean the flooring, but also clean the upholstered furniture on a regular basis.
If it wasn’t for the fact that I have to occassionaly clean the rotating brush (which I couldn’t reach in my old Hoover) of hair (mine and the cat’s) this would be a 5-star review. But as far as sheer vaccum power, this is definitely a 5-star performer.