"Sheldon" > wrote in message
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>I already own two Kenmore cannister vacuums (bag type - I use high
> filtration type), two large capacity wet/dry Shop Vacs, and a Black &
> Decker rechargeable hand vac. What I need is something to use for
> general house cleaning instead of the cannisters that will save me
> time and effort, and if possible clean more efficiently. The
> cannister type seem to clean okay but changing the bags is messy and
> it seems to take me an inordinately large block of time to vacuum my
> entire house, takes me like 5-6 hours, and substantial effort... but I
> vacuum the walls, mouldings, essentially everything in the room that's
> vacuumable and naturally the floors too... I have all hardwood floors
> and area rugs, no wall to wall carpeting. Everything is on one floor,
> but I do have a basement (unfinished but painted), I use a Shop Vac
> down there.
>
> I'm thinking of purchasing a new vacuum cleaner and am seriously
> considering the Dyson DC15: http://tinyurl.com/9zpat
>
> http://www.dyson.com/range/feature_f...sinavtype=menu
>
> Anyone have a Dyson... can you offer specific comments pro/con from
> your own first hand experience that would help me decide whether or
> not to invest substantial dollars into a yet another vacuum cleaner.
> Keep in mind I have six cats, so there are always dust bunnies
> everywhere so I vacuum often. Thank you.
>
> Sheldon
>

Sheldon,

About 5 or 6 years ago, my doctor recommended the DC14 Animal to us because both my
daughter and I have bad allergies. Prior to owning the Dyson, vacuuming was something
that would invariably trigger an asthma attack in me, but with the Animal, I didn't
have those same problems. When I'd do the whole house, I'd maybe get some sneezing,
or itching in my eyes, but that was mostly from transient dust while moving things.

About 2 months ago, we retired our DC14 (actually, since it still worked perfectly, I
gave it to my sister in law), and got the DC15. For vacuuming as extensive as you
describe, I think you'd really appreciate the "ball" feature and the ease of
movement. Another thing I love is that you can get everything right up against the
wall very easily with it without using an attachment to do so. The release is a
little tricky, but you just have to make sure you have it fully unclicked before
leaning it back.

It shares the same washable filters that the DC14 had, which I never needed to
replace in all the years we owned it, and they were just as effective after years of
use as they were new.

Anyone who has doubts about it's cleaning abilities, I suggest you vacuum over a
floor that was just vacuumed with another brand. We did that with our first Dyson,
and were sold immediately. A new feature of the DC15 is the direct drive, where you
can push a button to turn off the brushes (for hard flooring), then just push it
again when you move back to carpet.

I have no association with Dyson, other than owning and using them for the last
several years, but I would recommend them to anyone who can afford to get one. They
are an investment to be sure, but well worth the money, and cheaper than buying a new
$100 vacuum every year!

Good luck!

kimberly

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