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So it turns out if you actually clean your vacuum cleaner properly it performs WAY better. Who'da thunk it? I had to pull it apart because it was saying airways blocked yesterday, which is apparently the level of cleaning I'm meant to be doing on this thing regularly anyway so I learned that too.
Also I just learned yesterday that you're meant to replace the HEPA filters on Dyson stick vacuums once a year so I bought 2 aftermarket filters which arrive today. I've cleaned the existing one a few times, yesterday giving it a more thorough cleaning which was the cause of the "airways blocked" message, but apparently replacing them will make the vacuum perform even better.
It's actually crazy how much dust/dirt this thing lifts off what I thought were pretty clean carpets. It must have been doing a pretty piss-poor job before I cleaned it.
I thought I had a good vacuum cleaner until I got bissel wet vacuum carpet cleaner ๐จ the water comes up black ๐จ
Are these anywhere near as good as mains powered vaccums?
No, if you're comparing to good quality corded vacuums like a Miele etc - but I think they are quite sufficient for minor daily vacuuming especially on hard surfaces. Highly recommended for things like vacuuming the kitchen evey evening or play areas if you have kids
Thanks Just_kitten :D
No.
I haven't done a direct comparison myself but I can tell you they are very good! For smaller places like my apartment they're a no-brainer.
Wow I have never bought new filters, only ever washed/dried the old ones...hmmm