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Dyson’s DC26 Multi floor canister vacuum works like a full-size Dyson vacuum, but is a fraction of the size. It will fit on a standard letter size sheet of paper and weighs a mere 12.26 lbs. This makes the DC26 easy to carry and store when not in use. Features include a centralized motor, positioned to remove drag weight, and concentrated Root Cyclone™ Technology, Dyson’s patented technology that doesn’t lose suction power as you vacuum. Another feature of the DC26 is a conductive carbon fiber brush bar, with rows of ultra fine carbon filaments engineered to remove fine dust from hard floors such as wood. The turbinehead brushbar is air-driven and ideal for cleaning short pile carpet. This brush bar can be turned off for hard floors and delicate rugs. The DC26 Multi floor is suitable for every floor type- carpet, tile, vinyl or wood. The detachable handle allows tools to fit directly to the end of the hose, for cleaning in tight places, and the floor tool clicks into the back of the machine when not in use for easy storage. Included with the DC26 Multi floor is a stair tool and a combination brush/crevice tool. Also included is an articulating hard floor tool, which maneuvers easily and allows for simple cleaning in gaps and hard to reach spaces. Filter maintenance is simple with the easy access filter door, and the HEPA filter captures allergens and expels cleaner air. It’s clear bin is made of tough polycarbonate, and let’s you see when it needs emptying. The DC26 is hygienic because you simply push a button to release the dirt from the bin, and makes it quick to empty. The miniaturized cable rewind is smaller and lighter without compromising the 16 ft cord length. With washable filters and no bags to buy, there are no extra costs to owning to the DC26. The Dyson DC26 carries a 5 year warranty, parts and labor guaranteed by Dyson, and as with all Dyson vacuums, has no bag, and no loss of suction.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Vacuum For Small Homes!,
By Bargain Lover "Mike S." (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dyson DC26 Multi floor compact canister vacuum cleaner (Misc.)
I read the previous review and decided to purchase this vacuum anyway. Before purchasing I looked at practically every vacuum on the market and if I lived in a slightly bigger home, I probably would purchase a Miele or bigger Dyson instead. As it is, I live in a VERY small condo that has practically no storage space and this has turned out to be THE ideal vacuum for me! I have hardwood floors, tile and carpet in my home so I LOVE the fact that I can use this machine on all three! My place is so small that I had been using a hand-held Dirt Devil vacuum for my carpet and a Swiffer for the hardwood floors and tile. I really wanted to get a canister vacuum to get under my couch, furniture, etc. but I needed to also have something that would be reasonably small to store. This vacuum has been perfect!
It is true that the vacuum does NOT leave "waves" on your carpet when you vacuum, but that is not a deal breaker for me. The vacuum is also rather expensive for what you get, but again, there is nothing else on the market that is this small and this powerful! One thing I would add is that once it is assembled, it is a bit bigger than you might expect because of the hose. I had to wrap the hose around the "stick" part to store it in the available space I have, but it fits perfectly! As far as actual cleaning, it works great! I find it to be much quieter than the vacuum it replaced and it has TONS of suction. The exhaust is so strong that it slowly spun my ceiling fans around as I cleaned. Impressive power, indeed! If you live in a very small home/space/condo, then I would say look no further! This is exactly what you want to buy! If you have a lot of space you may want something more powerful and/or cheaper. However, I'm very impressed by the performance and I LOVE the small size...nothing bigger would fit in my home!
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for hard wood floors; so-so for carpets,
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This review is from: Dyson DC26 Multi floor compact canister vacuum cleaner (Misc.)
My house has mostly hardwood floors, and I've been looking for the optimal vacuum for a long time. I've tried various cordless and corded vacuums but haven't been satisfied. The problem is that most vacuums have a rotating brush. The brush, when on, rotates very rapidly and causes undue wear on the wood finish, dulling the floor after a few months. I imagine this would not be a problem with really hard floors like tile/stone. Some vacs allow the brush to be turned off, but then the cleaning is not as effective since the nozzle was designed to be used with the rotating brush.
This leads me to what I love about the DC26, besides its small size and weight: the included "articulating hard floor" attachment. It's much wider than the standard head, and looks wider than most uprights. This attachment also has two pivot points on different axes, making it very easy to get in narrow spots and under furniture. Other canister vacuums' hard floor heads seem to have only one pivot point and thus probably are not maneuverable. I know my older canister isn't as easy to use. The downside of this vacuum is that it does not clean deep carpets very well because the rotating brush on the standard head is not adjustable and does not extend very far below the bezel. Since the rotating brush is powered by the air flow instead of electrically, I suppose a deeply extending brush might stall and affect the suction. I'll admit my older, much cheaper upright did a better job. On the other hand, I can easily see "waves" in my carpet, despite what the other reviewer said. One final note, which is expected given the small size and weight of this vacuum: the dust bin is VERY small. Thankfully, it's easy to empty, but expect to empty it often if you haven't kept up with cleaning.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
24 hours opinion,
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This review is from: Dyson DC26 Multi floor compact canister vacuum cleaner (Misc.)
Received this DC26 thirty hours ago. Unboxed and actually read all the directions, most of which are visual drawings. There are two filters, which are supposed to be lifetime, non-replaceable. The "donut" filter that hides behind one of the wheels was quite hard to get to, the release button didn't work as freely as expected. Regardless, I got that figured out and then went to using it.
Many have complained about the shorter than normal power cord. I must agree, this NEEDS to be longer, but I'm not sure they could do this, without making it larger. So the trade off for small size and low weight, is a short cord. I may look for a light weight two-conductor extension cord as an accessory at the HW store. Not being able to simply clean all the way round the sofa without stopping to move the power cord, is annoying. It is much quieter than any similar vac I've used in the past. See below, due to having to stop and empty the dustbin OFTEN, I also found it a convenient time to simply move to another outlet. Another tradeoff, is the small capacity dustbin. I found myself stopping to dump the bin every 3 to 4 minutes. Most of this was due to having a new carpet and I am currently having lots of carpet fuzz bunnies developing on the new pile. Still, I quickly generated a large can full of carpet pile and the results on the carpet were great. Cleaned carpets with zero left over specks of dirt or fuzz. The dust bin detachs from the motor/wheel unit easily and one button pops open the bin (over a trash can) to empty it. Then you snap it back on and keep going. Results on the hardwoods and kitchen tile were even better. No having to sweep over and over on the same spot. One pass and it got the debris. I found the light weight of the canister/motor to be a bit awkward, as it seems to "flip" over if I turned a corner, but after some practice, I was able to avoid that. Overall the case is plastic, not cheap, but I do have to wonder how it will hold up over time. I also tried holding the motor in one hand and sweeping with the other. Not impossible, but over time, it gets heavy. The long ridge wand that connects from the hose to the floor head, is adjustable for multiple height users. This is nice when doing the carpets on the stairs. The carpet floor tool has an air driven beater brush that can be easily removed and cleaned. I find this quite nice, as other carpet tools don't give you this level of ease at removing stuff that get's wound around the brush. I have a few oriental rugs that have fringe. The beater brush worked quite well in actually straightening them out, and if you were careful, didn't get sucked up or wrapped around the beater. Meaning, if you push from the carpet out to the end of the fringe, the beater seems to straighten the fringe. Not sure if this is by luck or design. Regardless, better than having to having to "comb" out the fringe later. One minor nit, the hose coming out of the motor seems to be "handed", better for lefties. This feels a bit awkward and there's really nothing that can be done about this. I suppose as long as I keep up with the periodic cleaning, I won't be having to stop to dump the bin as often. I bought this due to having moved from a house with central vac. I've been here seven weeks with lots of movers and living, so there was initially, a lot to clean up. I'm currently looking at possibly mounting this canister on a backpack frame that I have, or hanging it from a shoulder strap so that I can move easier and concentrate on the floor I'm cleaning, and not the motor behind me. I don't care for upright style vacuums due to the heavy nature of having to move the entire weight. I think I might have been spoiled by the central vac that was just a wand and a long hose. I bought this a Bed/Bath/Beyond, via a 20% off coupon, which ended up giving my $80 off, but taxes and shipping (BB&B didn't stock it) ate up half that discount. (sorry Amazon, you didn't give me any better offer!)
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