Dyson DC31 Handheld Animal Vacuum Cleaner

by Dyson

Product Features

• Ergonomic, lightweight handheld vacuum designed especially for pet owners
• Powerful Dyson dual-power digital motor; no carbon brushes or carbon dust
• Provides 10 minutes of high constant suction or 6 minutes with 70% suction
• Motorized brush bar converts to a debris nozzle; high-velocity airflow crevice tool
• Measures 4.5 inches deep by 8 inches wide by 12.7 inches high; 3.4 pounds; 2-year warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002LVBGCM
• Item model number: 18399-01
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,911 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep your home free of pesky pet hair and other messes. The powerful Dyson DC31 Handheld Animal Vacuum Cleaner is designed especially for homes with pets and is ideal for quick pick-ups and spot cleaning. Its small, light digital motor is more powerful than conventional motors and has no carbon brushes or carbon dust. Dyson’s Root Cyclone technology means the vacuum doesn’t lose any suction power while you clean. Dual power mode offers 10 minutes of high constant suction or 6 minutes of 70-percent higher suction. The vacuum is bagless, saving you money on costly replaceable bags, and includes washable filters. Emptying the bin of waste is quick and hygienic, so you barely have any contact with the dirt. Weighs just 3.4 pounds with balanced weight distribution for easy handling. Also includes a combination debris nozzle/brush tool for dusting, high-velocity crevice tool for baseboards and between furniture, motorized brushbar with strong bristles that remove dirt and hair from carpets, battery and Energy Star-qualified charger, AC/DC power adapter, manual, quick-start guide, registration card, and 2-year warranty that covers parts and labor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So glad I invested in this hand vac, November 18, 2009

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I. Allen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dyson DC31 Handheld Animal Vacuum Cleaner (Kitchen)

This unit is quiet, powerful, and sucks up my German "Shedders" hair in a jiffy. I have three sets of carpeted stairs in my house, and it's so wonderful to whip this light-weight machine out and take care of all three sets of stairs in mere minutes. No power cords, no maneuvering a heavy machine - it's quick and efficient. I was concerned about the battery cutting out after 6/10 minutes, but so far it hasn't been an issue. If anything, it makes me more efficient! No dilly-dallying allowed, I get right to what needs to be vacuumed and find I'm finished long before the battery discharges. This Dyson is expensive, but if you have a pet who sheds like crazy - you'll be very happy to have invested in this machine. Can't wait to try it out in my vehicle.

83 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars expensive toy, February 26, 2010

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D. B. Smith "Amazon Addict" (Dismal Valley) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dyson DC31 Handheld Animal Vacuum Cleaner (Kitchen)

This unit is quite small -- the brush head is just 3.5" wide. So, if you're planning to vacuum the animal hair from your couch, you'll have to move quickly to finish before the battery dies! And it takes 3.5 hours to recharge!

Wouldn't be so bad if the unit came with two batteries and a charger. But, at the moment, you can't even buy a spare battery at [..]!

I have a Dyson canister unit that I like a lot, but I cannot recommend this DC-31 "animal" until Dyson ships it with two batteries. 6-10 minutes of cleaning is basically useless and, for the price, insulting.

45 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lacks Nothing, October 27, 2009

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Justin513ac "Justin" (Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Dyson DC31 Handheld Animal Vacuum Cleaner (Kitchen)

Alright first, it is pricey, but what really matters is how well does it work? Like other Dysons this is great for people with allergies. It works great, the motorized brush makes a big difference and it will pick up a lot of dirt, hair, etc. Battery life is better than the previous model (DC 16), it would be around the 10/6 minutes claimed. Also an improvement over the previous model, the battery can be disconnected and charged separately. It does not have a wall mount, this isn't a big deal to me, but just be aware if you care. You'll have to decide for yourself if it is worth the cost, but the performance is great, and I have not had any reliability issues with any previous Dyson products.