As the weather gets warmer, many of us are doing some spring cleaning, opening up windows, dusting, deep vacuuming (the move-the-furniture type), and more. The change of season allows us to open our windows and fill the house with fresh air. It also fills the house with plenty of allergens. When combined with the stagnant pet hair and dander, our houses can be one big allergy fest. Enter the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal+Allergy vacuum, complete with whole-machine HEPA filtration. If you are in the market to buy a new vacuum, I can heartily recommend this one. After my long-time trusty Oreck bit the dust, I tried out a Dyson. It was much fancier than I was used to, but it works so much better. At least, once I got it assembled. I’ll admit to it taking me quite a while to assemble the unit. The directions weren’t very clear, and the written and visual instructions were separate. There also wasn’t a clear list of how to use all of the attachments. But, after some trial and error and bit of research, I got the thing running.

It sucked up so much more than my old vacuum that I was cleaning out the canister frequently. (Oh, that’s another thing. This vacuum doesn’t use any bags, and has no filters to wash. Just lift out the canister, empty into the trash can, and reattach. At first, I thought it wasn’t sucking up much debris, since it was so quiet. There were very few of the crackly noises I was accustomed to hearing when you vacuum up loose kitty litter or other debris. But one look at the canister and I knew how well it worked. Having a built-in hose on the vacuum body was also new for me. If the vacuum is reclined, you use it like an upright vacuum. But if the machine is upright (confused, yet?), you can use the on-board hose along with any of the attachments. These are great for edging, stairs, dusting, upholstery, mattresses, ceiling fans, door frames, and extra-tough pet hair. The website has plenty of ideas for how to use the attachments, but you can also use your imagination. There are also two main settings on the vacuum when not using the attachments, one for carpet and one for hard surfaces.

This is the only device you need to thoroughly suck up anything on your floor, throughout your house. The vacuum also came with a high-quality, lined canvas tote bag, which can hold all of your attachments with plenty of room to spare for other cleaning tools. Also, the vacuum body itself is sort of color-coded. Most things that you’ll need to press, check, or maneuver are colored red. What does “Cinetic” mean? Smaller cyclones generate higher centrifugal forces, therefore capturing smaller dust particles. But the tighter the cyclone, the more likely it is to block. Flexible tips, engineered from a proprietary material, which vibrate 350 times a second. As the tips oscillate, dust is prevented from clogging the aperture. Dust as small as 0.5 microns is spun out of the airflow and into the bin – never clogging a filter. I have found a couple of drawbacks to the vacuum, but definitely no deal-breakers. It is quite heavy to lift (though it is easy to push, since it runs very smoothly), and I kept almost pulling it down the stairs and on top of myself while vacuuming the steps.

(We have high ceilings, and the hose didn’t reach all the way to the top when I had the vacuum at the bottom.) dirt devil vacuum cleaner repairAlso, you can’t use the attachments without unwinding the power cord all the way, since the cord wraps around part of the hose. service vacuum cleaner karcherLastly, the power button isn’t conveniently on the handle. dog attacks vacuum cleanerBut those are my only negative comments. I did also note that the attachments are the kind of plastic that gets very static-y, so when you’re done using them, they’ll probably be covered in hair, fur, or fluff. They’ll need to be cleaned off a bit before putting away. Overall, however, this machine is a thing of beauty.

I mean, it looks nice, which is cool, but it works. It gets the floor really clean. Walking over carpet that was just vacuumed with it makes it feel like brand new carpet. I think I’ve found my new line of vacuum. The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal+Allergy vacuum is the only vacuum you’ll need for all of the surfaces in your house. It’s easy to use, versatile, and easy to clean. It also never loses suction. It will clear the pet hair and allergens from your surfaces, making the air you’re breathing much cleaner. And it’s perfect for spring cleaning! GeekMom received this item for review purposes. Formerly DC78 Turbinehead Animal All others lose suction.Only Dyson Cinetic™ science doesn't.8 For homes with pets, with four additional cleaning tools, valued at $251.96.The new Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal + Allergy is one of the most powerful and efficient vacuums on the market. Designed for deep cleaning in homes with allergy-sufferers and pets, it won't lose suction and requires almost no maintenance.

This Dyson upright vacuum features HEPA-like filtration and a tool kit specifically for removing pet hair and allergens from every nook and cranny. A powerful motor, automatically-adjusting cleaner head, and large cleaning path make it perfect for large homes and homes with multiple surfaces. Quickly clean any type of carpet, hard floor, upholstery, pet bed, mattress, or more. Instead of using filters that can get dirty and clogged, which reduces suction and efficiency, this upright model uses Dyson's revolutionary cinetic technology. Thirty-five high frequency tips oscillate to capture dust that clogs filters. A centrifugal force up to 313,00G flings particles as tiny as mold spores and pollen out of your air and into the bin. Not only does this design ensure suction won't be lost, it also guarantees dust won't build up on a filter to block airflow. Its large bagless bin also means no replacement bags. The bin also holds more than half a gallon of debris before it needs to be emptied. 

Simply press a button to discard dust, dirt, and grime from the bin into your trash can. Easily Cleans Different Floors and Furniture Dyson is known for its powerful suction, but the Dyson Animal +Allergy is one of the most easy-to-maneuver upright vacuums. Cleaning any surface is a breeze thanks to these features and attachments below. In fact, this model comes with nearly $200 worth of extra attachments: Self-Adjusting Cleaner Head: A seal suctions and automatically adjusts to the floor you're vacuuming. This allows you to move from low-pile rugs to high-pile carpet with ease. Ground-in dirt is removed with stiff nylon bristles. Ball Technology: Dyson's ball technology was one of the first features that separated their uprights from competition. Despite its powerful suction, this technology means it turns on the spot. Allowing for full and accurate steering, the ball also houses the key components--giving it a low center of gravity and lighter on your hand as you clean your home.

Tangle-Free Turbine Tool: Counter-rotating heads avoid tangling when you remove pet hair from upholstery, furniture, and pet beds. This flexible tool bends to maintain even contact to remove hair, dirt, and other items in all directions. Carbon Fiber Brush: A new Dyson attachment, ultra-fine carbon fiber filaments pick up fine dust from hard surfaces. Reach Under Tool: This unique paddle-shaped tool is used to grab dirt and dust from hard-to-reach areas like couches, around windows, and other tight places. Mattress Tool: Attach to the wand or hose to remove dust mites, allergens, and other particles from your mattress. Suction is spread evenly across the mattress tool head to allow for use on fabrics, mattresses, and even carpet. Multi-Angle Brush: A twisting design moves to multiple angles to remove dust, dirt and allergens from hard to reach surfaces such as cupboard tops, door frames and lampshades. Powerful Suction: It offers 180 air watts of power to suction up even the tiniest particles.

Edge Cleaning: Designed to clean all the way to the wall, its edge cleaning won't miss a spot on the floor. Long Warranty: Few vacuums come with a standard 5-year warranty like this Dyson upright vacuum. Long Reach: A maximum reach of 50 feet can clean multiple rooms without having to unplug and start again. Lightweight: For such a large and powerful vacuum, this Dyson upright weighs less than 20 pounds. Never lose suction or miss a piece of pet hair when you clean your whole home, including carpet, hard floors, upholstery, mattresses, and more. No Maintenance Costs: No bags or filters to replace means low-maintenance cleaning. Never Loses Suction: Don't worry about filters clogging or getting dirty thanks to Dyson's cinetic technology, which provides HEPA-like filtration. Ideal for Allergy-Sufferers and Pet Owners: Powerful suction and a variety of accessories for any surface will rid your home of allergens, dust mites, pet hair, and dirt. Bagless Design: While some customers appreciate the bagless convenience offered by this Dyson vacuum, others prefer to keep allergens locked away in a sealed system with a bag.