Dyson DC23 Stow Allergy Reviews: , Cylinder, Bagless Vacuum cleaner

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Score: 8.6/10

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This vacuum cleaner is a good all rounder. “Very easy to use, light weight reaches nicely up the stairs it packs away neatly,…” Claire, Huntingdon View all 101 real customer reviews

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101 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
94% of people recommend it.

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All purchasers (100)
Design8.5
Ease of use8.4
Performance9.2
Value for money (at time of purchase)8.0
Overall rating8.6
Frequent user (8)
Busy mum or dad (4)
Occasional user (4)
Pet owner (3)
Retired (1)
Other (80)
 

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Claire, Huntingdon , “Busy.”

Score 10.0/10

+ Very easy to use, light weight reaches nicely up the stairs it packs away neatly, but above all, it is very efficient.

- Reviewer left no comment

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19 of 20 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Nov 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Very comact. Easy to store- all attachments have their own storage place on the vacuum and even the pipe neatly wraps around the cylinder and clips into place. Easy to use. Sits safely on the stairs to make vacuuming easier. Excellent.

- None.

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18 of 19 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Dec 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ The head is brilliant in its manouverability under sofas and chairs.

- bulkier than i thought.

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12 of 13 people found this review helpful

purchased 08 Nov 2008

Derek, Bridgend

+ The suction is really good and it makes cleaning the carpet of dog hairs a lot easier and more effective. You can see how much dirt is in the Dyson because the cylinder is transparent so you know how it's performing and when to empty it.

- Although it is lightweight and can be picked up easily, it could have done with being a bit more manoeuverable as the wheels are very "fixed" and it doesn't follow you around as well as I would have liked.

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10 of 12 people found this review helpful

purchased 31 Dec 2008

Sheila, Doncaster , “Sheila - Working mum”

Score 9.0/10

+ Lightweight (my previous vacuum cleaner was a DC07). Easy to manoeuvre under furniture (sideboard/dining table/chairs/beds etc). Useful "switch" between rugs/tiles and laminate - and it doesn't scratch the laminate - like the DC07 did! Quick and easy to change attachments. Finally, my children don't mind vacuuming now, as they found the DC07 far too heavy and cumbersome - hopefully the novelty won't wear off too soon!

- The suction seems to be less powerful than the DC07 but as the majority of our floors are tiled or laminate, this isn't a problem.

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8 of 9 people found this review helpful

purchased 05 Jan 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Bury working Mum!”

Score 10.0/10

+ The suction if brilliant. It stows away perfectly. There is a button which empties the chamber from the bottom, so no more struggling to get the two halves to close properly!

- None so far!

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7 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 29 Nov 2008

Paul, Redhill

Score 9.0/10

+ Good cleaning power. The best things though are the obvious thought that has gone into the design. The tools are all really good and the way that it wraps around itself for storage is very clever.

- I sometimes knock the button that makes the telescopic arm collapse, but that is being very pernickity.

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6 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Nov 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ Does what it says on the tin - sucks up dirt. Folds nice an small too.

- As all Dysons are it is expensive - but works well.
It is noisy and we rarely fold it flat as it is a bit of a pain to put back together again.

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 04 Mar 2009

amanda, Wirral , “Used to love hoovering”

Score 1.0/10

+ Suction is better than my old DC08 model.

- Grip on handle is wrong way around so it hurts your hand to use it. The telescopic wand has only two settings, really long or really short, so you have to twist to use it hurting your back. The compact flat head was what I thought would be really good for my wooden floors, but if the wheels twist with the head whilst manouvering it leaves marks all over the floor! - This is particularly bad when trying to do under furniture. Also the wand is designed so that it is difficult to get the wand low to the floor to get the compact head under furniture - the only way being to twist it around but leaving yourself open to the wheels not having straight contact with the floor and more marks. The place where the wand attaches to the machine is fiddly, and doesn't make it easy to just pop it in. The on/off button is difficult to access and would have been better being where the wire recoil button is. Loved my old DC08 - recommended Dyson to everyone. This new one just seems to have been changed for changes sake - and not for the better! Got a good deal buying this product but have since had to pay for a chiropracter!!!!!

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6 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Feb 2009

Sally, London

Score 9.0/10

+ Picks up cat hairs from sofa and has great suction even when full. Parts and attachments all click into place in a reassuring way. Folds up very neatly when not in use. Adjustable arm makes it easy to use on stairs.

- Had trouble assembling it from the instruction diagram, but it's easy once you know how - ditto emptying it. It fills up quickly, but that's not really a problem with no bag to replace.

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5 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Excellent pick up, little effort to use, tidies away easily.

- Have to empty frequently whilst vacuuming.

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4 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 09 Jan 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Own two messy dogs”

Score 5.0/10

+ Seems to pick up alot of deep down dirt

- The catch for emptying the hoover compartment is akward and end up getting covered in dirt closing it back up again. I don't think they are all that they are cracked up to be and have had a lot cheaper hoovers that have better sucktion and pick up for alot less money. The hard floor tool is pretty useless and I would be stuck to pick bits up if it wasn't for the turbo tool.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 30 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ Light ,easy move,good suction

- The main head tool could be improved

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4 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 26 Nov 2008

moor, hull

Score 7.0/10

+ Fantastic suction capability

- Quite heavy and cumbersome to manoevre

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4 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Dec 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 7.0/10

+ Manoeverability. Picks up an amazing lot of dirt. Folds away small

- When hoovering back and forwards, hard to pull back. Makes annoying whistling if you pick it up when switched on.

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4 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 10 Jan 2009

Patricia, London UK , “Frequent user” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ good suction, easy to use.

- a bit bulky with wrap around storage cumbersome to stay put. Also, trying to unlock filter is a bit tricky as I had to call the headquarter to find out how to use it and I know that if my husband should ever think he has to clean the filter he will end up breaking it as he always uses brut force and not knowing how he will surely bust it.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 10 Jun 2009

Jacqui, Hannover, Germany , “4 kids and allergies”

Score 9.0/10

+ Picks up more from the carpets than an ordinary hoover

- None noticed yet

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5 of 8 people found this review helpful

purchased 18 Nov 2008

Bridget, Colchester

Score 10.0/10

+ Fairly compact, as with dyson excellent performance, lots of interchangeable heads, simple easy to empty cylinder and filter that just needs to be washed with cold water instead of additional expense of buying replacement.

- Quite heavy especially if you are holding it whilst you are doing the stairs (slightly too big to put on stairs whilst cleaning them ). Sometimes isn't the most obedient cylinder to follow you around corners but maybe i cut the corners!!

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ light
good in small spaces

- Did have a problem with initial assembly as a clip needed adjustment that I had not been aware of. written instructions rather than just images would be good.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 Apr 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Good suction, very good warranty, easy to assemble and use.

- Noisy

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 02 Mar 2009

Margaret, Fife

Score 10.0/10

+ Lifts pet hairs like magic. Best cleaner I have ever had with superb suction and ease of use. It makes vacuuming stairs so easy and quick. I can't praise this enough as it has more than halved the time I spend vacuuming. I put off buying a Dyson because of the cost, but it knocks spots off of the cheaper models

- None.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 May 2009

tatjana, cardiff , “tall, hooverfull, tesco-y, walking”

Score 10.0/10

+ best thing ever!

- none

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4 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Nov 2008

Anastasia, edinburgh , “good to have it”

Score 9.0/10

+ Good suction power. Small and comfortable to carry

- Can't find any

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3 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 05 Dec 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ Although expensive, it works really well!

- The hoover attachment feels a bit flimsy.

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3 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 13 Feb 2009

Lesley, Gosport

Score 9.0/10

+ Excellent suction and very compact and easy to store. Ability to sit on stairs whilst hoovering added bonus. As have two lots of stairs to clean. On-board tools, very well stored on hoover, making for easy access.
Not too heavy to lift, bonus when having to climb 2 lots of stairs.

- When hoovering, tends to pull to the left, have to stop to straigthen out.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 21 Feb 2009

Tomasz, London

Score 9.0/10

+ Powerfull, handy, easy to storage.

- There is no possibility to adjust power of suction.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 28 Apr 2009

Susan, Letchworth

Score 9.0/10

+ Excellent storage with all accessories

- Little bit heavier than I'd imagined

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 May 2009

Julia, Middlesex

Score 9.0/10

+ This Dyson has amazing suction and is easliy manoeuvrable. Really good for small storage space

- Not as easy to fold away wrapping the hose around the vacuum cleaner...or I just need time to get used to it!?

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Jul 2009

Steve, Huddersfield , “Frequent user” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Always tremendous out of the box. We've returned to Dyson for a replacement machine and aren't disappointed. Visible improvement in pick up from very old machine being replaced - the benefits of the visible dirt collector!

- The only very minor niggle is that the power cable can get tangled around the floor head (if I knew the technical term...I'd use it). The new design has very ease to use levers to flick between hard floor and carpet settings but they do stick up a bit as a result.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Compact. Very good suction. Clears dog hair well.

- Expanding tube to brush head is not very stable.

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purchased 29 Nov 2008

Carole, Surrey , “Owner of 2 long”

Score 9.0/10

+ Picks up dog fur very well.Good for doing stairs.

- Rather heavy.

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purchased 08 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ ease of use good suction

- none at the moment

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 25 Nov 2008

Sue, Ivybridge

Score 9.0/10

+ compact easy to store; easy to manouvre around the floor; easy to empty; washable filter

- none found yet

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purchased 01 Jan 2009

Dawn, Warrington , “happy with my purchase”

Score 8.0/10

+ very felxible, easy to store & all clicks into place time after time

- Reviewer left no comment

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3 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 25 Jan 2009

Debbie, Belfast

Score 9.0/10

+ Amazing suction for the cleaner

- the telescopic shaft of cleaner does not go down small as would have liked

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purchased 01 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Excellent Cleaner and value for money - stores neatly

- I had to get my boyfriend to show me how to get the arm fully extended - it didnt want to lock when i did it.

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purchased 20 Jul 2009

Emma, Nottingham , “Frequent user” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Neat and folds back together brilliantly, very clever design

- Had original dyson but feel this one doesn't bring up hair/fluff like the old one did. Still saying that it is very good!

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purchased 29 Jul 2009

Louisa, Walthamstow London , “Retired”

+ easy to use,lightweight,good suction performance

- More accessorie would be fantastic

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purchased 03 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Busy mum or dad” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Picks up really well, didn't realise my carpet was so dirty!!

- None really

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purchased 19 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Pet owner”

Score 10.0/10

+ its lighter than conventional cleaners easier to empty. Has stowaway tools and flex and is brilliant at getting up miniscule dust particles.

- none that I can see.

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purchased 22 Aug 2009

Lawrence, Southampton , “Occasional user” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Excellent product, no leaving bits behind all on the unit.

- nbo bad points apart from price

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purchased 18 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ power full, with long hose which is easy to manover

- its really heavy!

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purchased 23 Aug 2009

Ruth , hampshire

+ Excellent suction, practical as a stowaway

- Far too heavy and unweildy

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purchased 22 Aug 2009

samantha, london , “Busy mum or dad” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Shaft feels a little flimsy as made of plastic but otherwise very happy with product

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 25 Sep 2009

stephen, strabane/northern ireland , “Frequent user” More like this »

Score 10.0/10

+ great cleaner and compact easy stored

- none

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purchased 23 Sep 2009

Gem, London

Score 8.0/10

+ Organised and easy to put everything back on it and neatly tucks away in corners.

- A bit expensive :(

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purchased 24 Sep 2009

Suzy, King's Lynn

Score 3.0/10

+ Good suction. Small storage.

- Clumsy. Difficult to put together.

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purchased 30 Sep 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 7.0/10

+ Powerful machine, and what I expected from a Dyson.

- Heavy and a bit awkward to use - I prefer my old Dyson. The plastic extendable handle/hose is compact but heavy. I wanted to buy the non-stowaway version, but was put off by the design of the head which looked flimsy and has a bit at the back (that hooks onto the machine when you're finished) which does not allow it to lie flat when you're vacuuming under low spaces. All in all the older designs were better.

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purchased 02 Oct 2009

Tracey, Falmouth , “Busy mum or dad” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Clever storage. Easy to empty. Powerful suction.

- Bit noisy.

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purchased 29 Sep 2009

Amanda, Norton-juxta-Kempsey

Score 9.0/10

+ Manoeverable

- fiddly bits

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purchased 08 Oct 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Busy mum or dad” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Great design, good looks, performance and easy emptying

- Expensive but got a good deal

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purchased 11 Oct 2009

Sue, Derby , “Frequent user” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Good overall like a usual Dyson

- A bit heavy to carry, and the brush head moves a little too much and is sometimes hard to control

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purchased 14 Oct 2009

Shane, Redditch Worcs

Score 9.0/10

+ product is very well built, with excellent suction, works brilliantly on hard floors as well as carpets, easy to use as someone of 5 and someone of 78 has used it with no problems.

- bit too load, and if honest its a bit too powerful for cleaning rugs and loose carpets.

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purchased 18 Oct 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Really powerful suction

- Expensive as are all Dyson products

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purchased 24 Oct 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Occasional user” More like this »

Score 7.0/10

+ picks up every bit of dust

- bit fiddly

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purchased 24 Oct 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ This hoover works perfectly. I would definately recommend it.

- None

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 21 Mar 2009

william, swindon , “nothing”

Score 10.0/10

+ handy and small

- none

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 24 Apr 2009

Silviya, Douglas

Score 10.0/10

+ Everything about the product is good - I especially like the flexibility when cleaning stairs.

- n/a

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 May 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Easy storage and strength of suction.

- Not sure about emptying the cleaner

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 10 Aug 2009

elizabeth, elgin , “i am a pensioner”

Score 10.0/10

+ great hoover

- no bad pointsi

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1 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Dec 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ Easily portable and compact for storage

- Reviewer left no comment

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1 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Dec 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ Good suction, and folds easily

- Reviewer left no comment

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Dec 2008

Robert, Nuneaton

Score 10.0/10

+ Powerful suction,exelent disign

- none

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purchased 28 Dec 2008

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Great hoover, picks up everything from the floor...great for hardwood floors.

- Haven't found any yet. Maybe it's a bit heavy.

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 11 Feb 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 9.0/10

+ Lovely and compact

- Expensive

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 02 Aug 2009

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Product Features

Shape Cylinder
Type of Dust Container Bagless
Weight (kg) 8.6
Pet Hair Brush No
Dust Capacity (litres) 2
Multifunctional No
Noise Level in Decibels 84
HEPA Filter Yes
Dimensions (mm) 352x460x289
Cable Length (m) 6.5
Variable Power No
Colour Black
Telescopic Yes
Integrated Tools Yes
Cable Rewind Yes
Power Supply Mains
Release Date 30 Sep 2008
Bagless Technology Cyclonic Filter
Tube Material Plastic Telescopic
Power Brush No
Fragrance Diffusor No
Controls in Handle No
Hardfloor Brush No
Turbine Brush No
Power (W) 1400
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Manufacturer's Description

Root Cyclone™ technology & core separator
Doesn’t lose suction and captures more microscopic dust than any other cyclone.

Lifetime HEPA + Bactisafe
Clean expelled air. Ideal for allergy sufferers.

Telescope Wrap™ system
Hose and wand compress and wrap for easier storage.

Hygienic and quick to empty
Easy stair cleaning
On-board tool storage
Floor tool


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