The Dyson Ball Multi probably has the strongest suction of any upright vacuum available in the market right now.It has 45 air watts more than its predecessor the DC 40 Origin and 65 air watts more than the new DC 75 Cinetic.This strong suction allows it to pick up dirt on a variety of surfaces including bare and carpet floor surfaces.It comes with a stretchable hose which means this machine is capable of above the floor cleaning (take note it has a 45 feet maximum reach according to Dyson).Rounding out the tool set included in the package includes a combination crevice/brush tool and stair tool.This is similar to the DC65 minus the tangle-free turbine tool but it’s cheaper.Let’s see how this new version performed.Editor Rating Bare Floor  Carpet  Pet Hair Removal  Ease of Use  Overall  Price This is an upgraded version of the DC40. The biggest difference would be the suction power. The Ball Multi Floor upright has 245 air watts while the DC40 produces “only” 200 air watts.

This is a pretty significant difference though the DC40 is cheaper by $30 and lighter by a few pounds.Another difference would be the filtration system. This one uses the Radial Root Cyclone technology which does a better job in keeping filters from being clogged with fine dust.Here’s the full feature list:Between the strong 245 air watt suction and brush roll on/off feature, this vacuum is well equipped to clean dust and debris off hard floors. The low profile head may result in what you call a snow plow effect but you can clean larger bits of debris using the quick detaching hose and extension wand.The strong suction also does wonders in cleaning surface dirt on carpet. It is equipped with a stiff bristled beater bar that allows it to agitate and deep clean. It may not match the newer cinetic science upright in terms of agitation but it won’t be far behind.Do you want proof? Check out this video and how it agitates carpet and picks up almost everything in its path.Later in the video, you’ll also see how it picks up all types of dirt on hardwood, even the dirt trapped inside the cracks are picked up.

The strong suction power make this possible and make this upright one of the best at doing so.This machine is one of the more affordable deep cleaning upright in Dyson’s product line up. car vacuum cleaner & tyre inflatorIf you consider how it performs, the price is a good bargain.vacuum cleaner avenue roadWhile it comes with a stair cleaning tool, it is rather small so you’ll probably need a separate tool to really deep clean carpeted stairs, or clean pet hair off it.cordless vacuum cleaner hong kongIt comes equipped with a detachable hose and extension wand so this is pretty capable of cleaning off dirt, dust and other loose debris from upholstery. The main tools that you will use here are the combination crevice/brush tool and the stair tool.

It does not come with any pet hair tool so this vacuum isn’t best equipped to clean lots. The DC65 would be better equipped to do that because it comes with the tangle-free turbine tool.On carpet and bare floor, cleaning up pet hair should not be a problem because it has a motorized brush roll but on upholstery it won’t be as effective as it lacks a pet hair tool.You’ll get two attachments – a crevice/brush combination tool and stair tool.Power cord is 30 feet long and is retractable.It comes with a washable filter that will last the lifetime of the vacuum. Dyson recommends washing it once a month.Another HEPA filter is accessible inside the ball.Aside from cleaning the filters, you will also make sure to regularly clean up the dirt bin as debris will accumulate the more you use this.It comes with a 5 year warranty.First off consumers loved the suction that this cleaner has as it was able to pick up a lot of dust and pet hair on a variety of surfaces like carpet and hardwood. There were some people who complained about the brush roll being too close to the floor that it did not pick up larger pieces of debris like pet dander.

In terms of weight, it was mixed some people say it was light while others say it was too heavy.In terms of reach, when you combine the length of the hose and extension wand, it was able to reach all the way up to the ceiling. I guess this should not be a problem unless you have a very large home with a ridiculously high ceiling.The stair tool isn’t really designed well, like what I’ve said earlier, it is too small but the hose was long enough for it to reach all the way to the top. I must warn you that if you have a flight of stairs that is really tall or have one that turns at an angle, the hose length might not be enough.Despite the complaints, these are just a minority. The majority still liked how this vacuum performed despite the high price tag they were satisfied with their purchase. One consumer summed it all perfectly, “you get what you pay for”. where this can be had for just under $300 but only for a limited time. Amazon also sells it at the same low price.This vacuum would be great for medium to large homes with a mix of carpet and bare floor.

The long 30 foot cord should be enough cover large areas but it may struggle cleaning carpeted stairs because the tool that it comes with is small and would only cover a small area at a time.The extension wand + hose allow consumers to use this to clean upholstery, stairs all the way up to the ceiling so this machine has versatility. Dyson advertises this to have a “whole machine HEPA filtration” and it is certified by the Asthma and Allergy Association of America to the asthma and allergy friendly.But remember since this vacuum is bagless, emptying it still exposes you to the dust and allergens so you’ll have to either empty this outdoors or wear a mask if you are suffering from asthma.In terms of reviews, consumers loved how this picked up dirt, especially on carpet where dust, grime and allergens tend to hide underneath.If you cannot afford the cinetic science upright, this will be a great and cheaper alternative minus the special tools.It’s estimated that we typically spend one hour per week vacuuming.

This, rather dull fact, does make it easy to determine how much it costs in electricity usage. New EU regulations effective from 1st September 2014, mean that vacuum cleaners sold in the EU are required to have an energy label the A to G ratings will cover energy use, cleaning performance on carpets and hard floors, and dust emissions. You simply look for your vacuums motor power, usually quoted in watts, then use Sust-it’s energy calculator to workout the running costs and multiply by fifty-two! So can you get energy efficient vacuum cleaners? This is where things get more complicated!  Together with the ever growing list of vacuum cleaners good for pet hair, hard floors or allergy sufferers you might notice manufacturers boasting an eco vacuum cleaner as part of their range; low wattage models with a claim of the same sucking power as higher wattage motors. However, generally uprights vacuum cleaners tend to be more energy efficient than cylinder models, this is because the extra tubes and pipes cylinder vacuums use require more energy to create suction. 

When you add into this the potential for leaky seals in the pipes, it makes an upright a good eco choice. Then there are efficiencies of technologies used, such as centrifugal fan systems and microprocessor control; improved pipe and good nozzle design, all have an impact. Plus, more importantly making sure your filters are clean or your bag (if it’s got one) isn’t over full, will all make a difference too. The longer you vacuum the more it will cost! What size of motor should you go for?  Vacuum cleaner input power ratings have increased dramatically since the 1960s from a typical 500W to over 2500W today!  If that makes your vacuuming five times quicker you’ll be using the same amount of power.  If time isn’t an issue then a maybe a less powerful model will do. Air watts are a European test standard (IEC60312) for vacuums. An upright vacuum cleaner should be around 100 air watts and a cylinder vacuum cleaner needs to be about 220 air watts.  However, in addition to having to display energy labels on vacuum cleaners, the regulations mean that manufacturers will not be able to make or import vacuum cleaners with motors that exceed 1,600 watts.