Dyson DC26 Multi floor compact canister vacuum cleaner

Dyson DC26 Multi floor compact canister vacuum cleaner

[gallery columns="4" orderby="rand"]Awesome Vacuum For Small Homes!
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...
Perfect for hard wood floors; so-so for carpets
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...
It is pricey but has its benefits
I've done a lot of research before purchasing a vacuum. Considering this is called the "city vac", the vacuum is perfect for small apartments.

PROS:
-Its light! I cant lift a heavy vacuum.
-It fits in my small closet and doesnt take up much space.
-Not a hassle to setup. I vacuum at least twice a week b/c I have a baby that crawls.
-It picks up a lot of dust (#12 in HEPA; the highest you can get)
-The vacuum can reach under the bed and other narrow places- very impt!
-Can detach vacuum head and attach other accessories that are already provided.
-It is BAGLESS. So easy to clean out.
-Comes with a 5 year manufacturer's warrenty

CONS:
-The cord isn't the longest I've ever seen...it is annoying, but manageable for an apartment.
-Doesnt pick up bulky things (like cheerios) HUGE minus b/c I have to place the vacuum directly over it and wait for it to get picked up. Sometimes I just sweep the cheerios up before...
Product Features

• Root Cyclone? technology- Dyson's patented technology that doesn't lose suction power as you vacuum
• The smallest Dyson canister- easy to carry and store
• No extra costs-washable filters and no bags to buy
• Hygienic and quick to empty- just push the button to release the dirt
• 5 Year Warranty- parts and labor guaranteed by Dyson

Product Descriptions
Description : The Dyson DC26 Multi Floor City is an ultra-lightweight bagless canister vacuum for all floor types. The DC26 City is Dyson's smallest, lightest canister, yet it works like a full-size Dyson machine, with no loss of suction. Ultra-fine carbon fiber brushes reduce static and remove dust from hard floors. Lifetime washable HEPA filter traps microscopic allergens.

DC26 is an ultra-lightweight bagless canister vacuum for all floor types. It’s Dyson’s smallest, lightest canister but works like a full-size Dyson machine, with no loss of suction. Each dimension and angle has been recalculated and engineered to make a smaller cyclone as efficient as a big Dyson cyclone. Small and compact, the base fits on a standard letter size sheet of paper – it’s easy to carry and store. The carbon fiber brush bar is ideal for cleaning short pile carpet, and can be turned off to protect delicate surfaces. The brush bar contains rows of ultra-fine carbon fiber filaments that reduce static and remove fine dust from hard floors. A lifetime washable HEPA filter traps microscopic allergens. DC26 Multi Floor also comes with an Articulating hard floor tool that maneuvers easily and cleans narrow gaps.

Patented Dyson Technology

Dyson engineers are constantly testing and inventing, trying to find new ways to make their technology work better. As they work, they file patent applications to protect their inventions from copycat manufacturers. That’s why the only place you’ll find Dyson technology is inside a Dyson machine.

Root Cyclone Technology for No Loss of Suction Ordinary vacuum cleaners rely on bags to trap dust and dirt. As you use them, the tiny holes in the bag clog up with particles of dust. This restricts the flow of air, so the vacuum cleaner loses suction. Dyson vacuum cleaners don’t rely on bags to trap dust and dirt. They use patented Root Cyclone™ technology, which spins the air at incredibly high speeds. The cyclones inside a Dyson vacuum cleaner generate centrifugal forces many thousands of times the force of gravity. Dust, dirt and pet hair are flung out of the airflow and straight into the bin. No bag. No loss of suction.

Features

Concentrated Root Cyclone technology: Dyson cyclones capture microscopic particles down to 0.5 microns in size, with no loss of suction.

No extra costs: Other vacuum cleaners are still designed to need replacement bags, belts and filters. Dyson vacuum cleaners don’t need bags and have lifetime washable filters, so there are no extra costs to worry about.

Turbine head with conductive carbon fiber brush bar: The brush bar contains both stiff nylon bristles for removing ground-in dirt from carpets, and ultra fine carbon fiber filaments, engineered to remove fine dust from hard floors. The brush bar is powered by an air driven turbine and is ideal for hard floors and short pile carpets. The floor tool clicks into the back of the machine when not in use for easy storage.

Articulating hard floor tool: Maneuvers easily and cleans narrow gaps.

Extra tools: DC26 Multi Floor also comes with a stair tool and combination brush/crevice tool.

Clear bin and hygienic emptying: The bin on a Dyson vacuum cleaner is transparent so you can see when it needs emptying – and just how much dust, dirt and pet hair your new Dyson machine has picked up. It’s made of tough polycarbonate and can be emptied with the press of a button – minimizing the risk of contact with dirt.

Miniaturized cable rewind: Smaller and lighter, without compromising cable length of 16ft.

HEPA filter: Captures allergens, expels cleaner air. Traps microscopic particles down to 1/5,000 of a pinhead. Particles this small include common household allergens such as pollen, mould spores and dust mite feces.

Centralized motor: Positioned to reduce drag weight. Makes the machine easier to pull along.

Certified asthma and allergy friendly: DC26 Multi Floor is certified asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

5 year parts and labor warranty: Your Dyson vacuum cleaner is likely to take a few knocks and bashes during everyday use – but that’s nothing compared to what Dyson puts its machines through during testing and development. All Dyson vacuum cleaners undergo a lengthy and rigorous testing program. That’s why DC26 Multi Floor comes with a free 5 year warranty – parts and labor.

DC26 Multi Floor Weighs Just 12 Pounds

Hygienic bin emptying

What's In The Box?
	DC26 canister vacuum
	Carbon fiber turbine head
	Operating manual
	Quick start guide
	Articulating hard floor tool
	Stair tool
	Combination brush/crevice tool
	Product registration card
	5 year warranty

Dyson Root Cyclone Technology

Dyson Comparison Table

	DC26 Multi Floor	DC39 Multi Floor	DC39 Animal
Full Size or Compact	Compact	Full Size	Full Size
Weight	12.0 lbs	16.9 lbs	16.9 lbs
Cyclone Technology	Root Cyclone technology	Radial Root Cyclone technology	Radial Root Cyclone technology
Ball Technology		X	X
Cleaner Head Technology	Carbon fiber floor tool	Triggerhead tool	Triggerhead tool
Engineered for Pet Hair Pick-Up			X
Suitable Floor Types	All	All	All
Hose Length	10.0 ft	10.0 ft	10.0 ft
Cord Length	16.4 ft	21.7 ft	21.7 ft
Max Reach	26.2 ft	32.8 ft	32.8 ft
Cleanerhead Width	8.25 in	10.4 in	10.4 in
Bin Capacity	0.18 gal	0.53 gal	0.53 gal
Bagless	X	X	X
Retractable Cord	X	X	X
HEPA Filtration		X	X
Suction Power	160 a/w	275 a/w	275 a/w
Tools Included	Articulating hard floor tool, Combination tool, Stair tool	Combination tool, Stair tool	Tangle-Free Turbine tool, Combination tool, Stair tool
Warranty	5 years	5 years	5 years