This vacuum also cleaned up the vast majority of the oats in only a few passes, requiring only a few more tries to finish the job. The Animal 2 did a perfect job in the rice test, picking up all of the debris on the first pass. However, it did not continue this performance with our flour test, a tough one for many of our contenders. It collected all of the flour off of the floor’s surface but left plenty of residual debris in the cracks — even after multiple passes. To assess this, we rated and compared the pushing and pulling effort, maneuverability, and ease of cleaning a flight of stairs. Altogether, these three tests accounted for 20% of the total score.
Dyson vacuums don’t lose suction as they fill up with material, and they feature a central ball that creates a cyclone inside the vacuum. Dyson vacuums also don’t have bags; instead, debris is caught inside a clear, removable and replaceable container. Removes stubborn pet hair and ground-in dirt from upholstery and cars – without tangles. This feature reduces the flow of air through the hose, which can be helpful when cleaning upholstery and curtains. Bare floorsShows how well a vacuum picked up sand without dispersing it on bare floors. Shows how well a vacuum picked up sand without dispersing it on bare floors.
Each vacuum is tasked with cleaning up measured amounts of hair, popcorn kernels, and Cheerios. During this test, we note how many passes it takes each vacuum to clean up the materials and whether materials get caught in the brush roll. As a cordless stick vacuum, this pick is also convenient to use and ideal for daily maintenance or quick cleaning sessions before company arrives.
However, the Dyson v12 Detect Slim not only prevents hair wrap on all of its motorized attachments, but also sucks up every trace of hair within seconds. It did take several passes to suck up the larger debris, but that’s a common occurrence with most vacuums that generally perform well on carpet. An on/off switch for the rotating brush lets you stop the brush from rotating when using tools or cleaning bare floors. This helps eliminate scattered dirt on bare floors and reduces the risk of injury if the vacuum tips over during use. It also reduces the risk of damaging a carpet or the finish of a bare floor if the vacuum sits in place at the low-height setting.
In our lab tests, Upright Vacuums models like the Ball Multi Floor 2 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. You will get digital access to reviews and ratings for over 8,500 products and services to help you make better choices for life’s big moments and the everyday ones in between. Common in canisters, not uprights, a retractable cord is one you can rewind via a slight tug or a push button. The Dyson Ball Animal 2 is part of the Vacuum Cleaners test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Upright Vacuums models like the Ball Animal 2 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
No, and in that way, stick vacuums are a more environmentally friendly alternative than a vacuum which requires vacuum bags. Today, most models of stick vacuums are fitted with a container that traps the dirt and dust through a filter. Dyson’s reusable filters should be cleaned the same way, with nothing more dyson cleaner than cold water. The rest of the interior can be cleaned with a dry dust rag and can of compressed air. Don’t forget to remove any hair from the brush bar—either manually or with a pair of scissors. Once you’ve finished cleaning your Dyson vacuum, make sure all parts are dry before reassembling the machine.
Generally speaking, Dyson vacuums are pretty expensive compared to peers from other manufacturers. Still, if you don’t need the latest and greatest features found on newer models in the company’s lineup, there are deals out there. The Dyson V8 is a great example of this and is the best cordless Dyson vacuum at a budget-friendly price that we’ve tested.
Dyson vacuums and purifiers are scientifically proven to capture particles as small as allergens and bacteria. This model has a nice long reach and could clean 12 stairs before needing to be moved. We cleaned around a set of typical furniture, noting where each vacuum got stuck or missed spots. The Animal is one of the easiest upright vacuums to maneuver and only takes moderate to mild effort to push or pull — only slightly hampered by its weight. We used to recommend the Miele Dynamic U1 line of upright bagged vacuum cleaners, but we’ve watched the owner ratings plummet. But the nosedive began around the time Miele rebranded the line , in late 2014.