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Cleaning Up:  Dyson Rocks!  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Jun 04 2009 : 08:50:26 AM
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Last night I was vacuuming with my friend's Dyson. It was so amazing to see how much stuff was brought up out of a visibily clean carpet! I am amazed. Then I was having way too much funn vaccuming so I started moving furniture and getting those little-vaccuumed corners that everyone has. I vacuumed for a couple hours and I have to admit it was fun!
Granted this house is on a farm (still housesitting) so a lot of dirt gets tracked in during normal daily activities. But it sure makes you appreciate a good vacuum when you can see the dirt building up in the tank!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2009 : 10:59:46 AM
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I have had my Dyson for about 6 yrs. I bought an extra filter to wash so I could continue to vaccuum with a fresh clean one. I bought mine at Kohls when they had a tax free weekend and it also happneded to be on one of those sales where for every 50.00 you spend, they give you 10.00 off towards another purchase to be made at another week. I collected those 10.00 coupons and bought bday presents with them, so in essence didnt pay anythign for them. Kohls gave a 2 yr warranty that if I didnt like it for any reason, I could return it. BTW, it can still suck the color our of any carpet!
Kim
Farmgirl Sister # 302 |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2009 : 2:32:28 PM
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I asked for and received a Dyson for Christmas a few years ago from my hubby...I LOVE it! It really does pick up the dirt and critter hair.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
865 Posts
Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
865 Posts |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
702 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2009 : 08:41:14 AM
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I love my Dyson! Totally worth the price.
Jessie Mae
Farmgirl Sisterhood #134 |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2009 : 12:56:40 PM
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My daughter bought a refurbished one on Amazon for a really good price and she loves it!!! She said it's the only way to go because Amazon has such a good return policy.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 11:09:01 AM
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Alee:
I'm assuming a dyson is a vaccum cleaner! I hate to vaccum. What is so special about a dyson?
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2009 : 2:03:24 PM
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Hi Marly- It is supposed to have special technology that makes it not lose suction no matter how full it gets- right up to the fill line as opposed to other vacuums that do. I know every other vacuum I have tried does seem to lose suction the fuller it gets. I have noticed with the Dyson that is has SUPER UBER suction when it is empty and then loses a tiny suction when it starts getting full but then it does seem to keep that level of suction up. I have been very impressed.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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Posted - Jun 08 2009 : 03:51:41 AM
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I live a block away from a quarry. I hate leaving my windows open (but I do it) because I get a thin coating of gray dust on everything. Gross! I talked hubby into a Dyson 2 years ago. (He's a carpenter so he sees it as a tool for me to do my job  ) I vacuumed with my old vacuum first - then used the Dyson.  WOW, WOW, WOW! You would not believe what came up out of my carpeting. It was only a year old at that time and had been professionally cleaned 6 months prior. I didn't think it would be "that bad". When I showed dh the canister - he was very proud of his purchase!
He's still amazed at the dirt that it pulls out of the carpet. I even vacuum the mattresses with it. If the dog is feeling particularly lazy - he lets me vacuum him. With an attachment of course. 
I need to blow out my canister somehow. That gray dust is sitting inside there. When I take it outside and bounce it on the sidewalk you should see the mound of dirt that comes out. And to think we were breathing that in before. Uggh.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2009 : 07:37:08 AM
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Hubby just took my cylinder outside and blew it out with the air compressor! Unbelievable! I had to run in and close my windows - there was a cloud of dust headed right for the house. He has now vowed to do it regularly for me.
I've seen tutorials online on how to take them apart to clean them (not Dyson sites so I've been leary about voiding my warranty) but this worked so well!
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shepherdwagen
Farmgirl in Training
41 Posts
Susan
Winterset
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 3:40:16 PM
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I've had a Dyson-the Purple Animal one-for several months now & I love it. I have wooden floors, but I also have a German Shepherd, aka German Shedder. The Dyson really helps with all those hairs that drop. I esp love that it's bagless, as the vac I had before had a little bag & required frequent changing.
I realized Dysons are spendy, but has anyone considered getting one via Craig's List? I've seen a few there & while you would not have the 5 year manufacturer's warranty, it might be a good way to get one.
Susan
"I've childproofed my house, but they keep getting in." |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2009 : 5:59:51 PM
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Alee:
NEVER would I consider vaccummmmmmmming FUN!!!!!!!!!!! I hate vaccuming. In all respect to you, I have to say, I hope I never ever think of so many nice words to describe vaccuming. LOL
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 08:02:39 AM
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Ok, I have an older Oreck, it's pretty good, but since we now have a dog... I don't see it getting the dog hair up all the time.
How does the Dyson do with dog hair?
KarenP
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2947 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2947 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 09:45:57 AM
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Man I must be the only one who does not like the Dyson. I have one that is a canister, & is is heavy, not user friendly,extension wand is big, bulky & hard to snap into place, always gets caught on the cord & does not roll well, gets clogged constantly & the cord is so short that I have to unpug & replug several times. I also have an Oreck & I love it. LONG cord, great suction, very lightweight, bags are very big so I only change a few tmes a year (we have 5 VERY HAIRY dogs) & never gets hung up or clogged. I keep the Dyson to use sometimes to clean up a big mess that would fill a bag, but it frustrates me every time I plug it in.
I guess I am in the minority, but I love the Oreck & it is made in the USA...BIG plus
& yes Alee, I would never call vacuuming fun. It is my least favorite..even with the Oreck that I love.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 10:19:58 AM
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Well vacuuming is one of those chores where you can see an immediate improvement on most carpets- Either the dog hair disappears or if your carpet ins't that dirty in the first place you get those awesome straight tracks that look so nice and just shout "Clean carpet!" Of course if you have berber carpet or low pile carpet it kindof takes the fun out of vacuuming and isn't nearly so emotionally rewarding. I get excited about dusting REALLY dusty things for the same reason- instant gratification that I made a difference. LOL
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2947 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2947 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 11:16:54 AM
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Hey Alee
I have some instant gratification waiting for you in Ohio!! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2947 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2947 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2009 : 1:09:42 PM
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Hey Alee
I may take you up on that! |
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