Dyson V7 Animal Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Purple, Medium

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While the V7 has a similar performance to the Cinetic Big Ball on bare floors, its cordless design is more portable, and you can also use it as a handheld vacuum. The Animal model comes with a miniature turbo brush attachment, which clears away most strands of hair, though some small amounts might be left behind if you only make one pass. Its 100 AW suction motor is nowhere near as powerful as newer midrange models, and it has a noticeably harder time lifting away heavier, bulkier debris. You can easily reconfigure it as a handheld vacuum by removing the extension wand, allowing you to clean tight spots with less effort. Its vertical orientation makes it smaller than that of newer Dyson models like the Dyson V11 or larger stick vacuums like the Shark Pet/Rocket Pro Cordless, but since it's made of clear plastic and has a max fill line, you can easily tell how full it is at a glance.

While she's happiest with a camera in her hand, she's also an avid reader and has become a passionate proponent of ereaders, having appeared on Singaporean radio to talk about the convenience of these underrated devices.However, in March 2020, Dyson added a new accessory to the package, the Reach Under tool, which locks in place between the vacuum’s bin and wand. None of these three cordless vacuum cleaners can compete with larger, corded alternatives, though and you’ll have to empty them fairly regularly. The wall mount has niches for the standard cleaning heads, meaning everything you need can be stowed in one place. When she's not testing camera kits or the latest in e-paper tablets, she's discovering the joys and foibles of smart home gizmos. This vacuum cleaner not only looks after your floors, but is light enough to hold overhead to get cobwebs off the ceiling.

But that’s the case for every Dyson handstick (and most cordless vacs in general) – you need to hold down the power button located under the handle of the handheld unit within perfect reach of your forefinger for the entire duration of the cleaning session.It's lighter than alternatives like the Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight, and it doesn't feel very heavy in your hand.

If you’re used to a vacuum cleaner you switch on and off at the beginning and end of cleaning, the V7’s trigger system will take some getting used to. It's okay when handling small household debris on bare surfaces but struggles with heavier material. Dyson Limited acts as a broker and offers credit from PayPal Credit, PayPal Credit is a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH. It's operated by a single-button power control for comfortable, continuous cleaning with no need to hold the trigger. I finally traded up from V7 (which didn’t need replacing and still going strong so I gave to my mother) as I had different needs as I now have disabilities.

However, the Dyson V7 models are significantly cheaper, and there is enough suction power to tackle most jobs.