However, it’s the Turbine head that really makes the DC41 Animal a stand-out choice for stair cleaning. It’s light in the hand, cleans right up to the stair edges and offers exceptional suction and cleaning power thanks to the innovative brush design. Dyson DC41 Mk2 Animal – How does it cope with pet hair? This is a good all around vacuum, it never loses suction, its easy to remove the debris, has a hose that extends quite far, and just works well." Also noteworthy: this was the only test where we saw the DC50 outperform the DC41, as it cleaned sawdust off of low-pile carpet almost 20 percent more effectively than the DC41 did. Great overall performance, fabulous tools and easy manoeuvrability make the DC41 Animal one of the very best upright cleaners money can buy, whether you have pets or not. The only sharp intake of breath is that hefty price tag.

You don't have a lot of storage space. The Dyson DC41 is skinny; easily fitting into most closet spaces. It doesn't take up a lot of room, so it's a great option if you live in a small apartment or house.You want smooth handling. Once you get this vacuum moving, it feels great in your hands. New ball technology offers smooth steering, so you can get around the tightest corners with ease. It's expensive but worth it. It's heavier than I expected, so it's not so easy to carry it up 3 flights of steps." Dyson hoses seem to stretch further yet retract to become shorter than almost every other brand’s, and the DC41 Mk2 Animal’s hose is no exception. Combined with the telescopic wand, it reached right to the top of our domestic stairs and, thanks to the low attachment point to the machine, the DC41 remained stable and upright even when provoked with some thorough tugging on the hose. Captures more microscopic dust than any other’s cyclone. Conventional vacuum cleaners rely on bags to trap dust and dirt. But when you start to use some bagged machines, dust can clog the tiny holes in the bag. Some ordinary bagless vacuum cleaners work in a similar way. They use a central filter to trap fine dust, which can clog too. Suction drops, leaving dust and dirt behind in your home. Dyson's patented cyclone technology captures more dirt than any other cyclone. In Radial Root Cyclone™ technology remodelled airflows maximise suction power. Improved flow efficiency reduces turbulence and preserves air pressure, so more microscopic particles are extracted by the inner cyclones. These refinements help remove more dust, allergens and pet hair from the home.

If you find that your vacuum needs servicing, you can call Dyson toll-free six days a week at 1-866-MY-DYSON (1-866-693-9766) for assistance finding a Dyson-authorized service center near you. Streamlined profile for even easier steering around the home. With our latest Ball technology™ even more of the machine's key components are housed inside the ball itself. This reduces clutter on the outside of the machine, streamlining its profile. While there’s no room for it to be stored on the machine, the hero tool supplied is the Tangle-Free Turbine tool. Attaching to the wand, this handheld tool features two counter-rotating heads, rather than a traditional brush bar, with flexible brushes that reach to the edges of the tool. It looks strange, but for owners of pets it’s nothing short of revolutionary. Powered up on a carpeted floor, the DC41 Animal wasn’t too noisy in use, and was considerably quieter than some older high-power cleaners we tested before the EU’s 1600W limit was enforced. It measured 82dB at ear height above the machine, which is about the same sound level as road noise in a car travelling at 40mph. Dyson DC41 is an ideal choice if you want superior suction and ease of motion at an reasonable price.

Seals in suction across carpets and hard floors. The cleaner heads on most upright vacuums need to be manually adjusted for different floor types. If this isn't done, a gap is created between the cleaner head and the floor, and suction is lost.

You want an easy time getting your vacuum ready. The Dyson DC41 doesn't come with a button to get the vacuum into a reclined position. You're going to have to manually adjust it to start cleaning. You don't want a big vacuum head. The head on the DC41 may be too big to fit under couches and coffee tables. The attachment comes in handy, but needing to use it in these scenarios may be too much for some. Putting the DC41 Animal together from the box is straightforward (as long as you follow the diagrams!) and it’s up and running in minutes. The aforementioned brush bar is housed in an innovative floor head, with runners that raise and lower depending on the surface type to ensure the brush is always at the ideal distance from the floor.

The picture of the lady stretching the vacuum all the way up the stairs is laughable. I think the vacuum would need to be bolted to the ground for that to happen." You have a pet. Whether you have a dog or cat, animals leave behind a lot of fur. You need a vacuum that's built to deal with tough messes and comes with the suction necessary to grab every last strand. That's precisely what you get with Dyson's radial root cyclone technology. The five-year warranty of the Dyson is what finally convinced me, and I've never been happier with a product!" At first glance, the Dyson looks futuristic and high-tech, and it is. As far as its inner workings are concerned Dyson's done an admirable job of building a powerful vacuum, and it's a good-looking piece of hardware, too. But once you get your hands on it, you'll start to encounter the kinds of flaws that'll leave you questioning the overall quality of your appliance.