Monday, October 22, 2007

The Dyson Root 6


If you don’t know what a Dyson is, you should. Trust me, once you try one you won’t go back. Cleaning has never been so much fun – or stylish for that matter. I bought a Dyson vacuum cleaner a few years ago, and they are just the best. They clean up everything, never lose suction and there are no dirty bags.

I just discovered a new handheld Dyson – the Dyson Root 6. A friend asked me, “What is that spaceship in your living room?” I laughed because the design is uniquely Dyson, but I couldn’t wait to tell her just how cool the “spaceship” was.

One of the great things about Dyson is how easy they are to use and maintain. The Root 6 setup was as easy as pulling it out of the box and plugging in the charger. It comes with three tools: a crevice tool for cleaning in tight gaps and awkward spaces, a debris nozzle that snaps forward to reveal a brush (my favorite feature), and a universal tool that makes all Dyson accessories compatible. The instructions say that it takes about 3 hours for the battery to fully charge and that a fully charged battery will last about 6 minutes. I was really worried about this short battery life, but once I started using it I realized that 6 minutes is plenty for the little jobs you need it for!

It picked up dirt, dust, hair and pretty much everything else with ease. Dust behind the couch – no problem. Cheerios in the kitchen – no problem. Hair on the bathroom floor – no problem. And everything was sucked into the bagless chamber which with a push of a button fell right into the garbage.

This is perfect for the little jobs you don't want to have to pull the whole vacuum out for, your car, apartments . . . it's just great.

Features:

• Rechargeable handheld vacuum for carpet, smooth surfaces, keyboards
• Constant, relentless suction with twice the power of other handhelds
• Cost-free maintenance; no bags or filters to replace
• Exhausts only fresh, clean air; one-touch-cup-emptying system
• Recharges 3 times faster than other handheld vacuums; includes crevice tool and integrated brush
• Weights 4 lbs.

The Dyson Root 6 costs $149.99, and it's worth your money! Go buy it at Dyson.com.