Burning isn’t the only bad smell that can be emitted from a vacuum cleaner.
The brush bar can be removed with a simple click system, so you don’t need to resort to scissors for untangling pet hair.Unfortunately, there aren’t any headlights on the floorhead.
You generally expect to find these on premium cleaners, although the Dyson V11 doesn’t have lights either.. Another slight irritation is not being able to turn off the rotating brush bar.Brush bars often scatter debris on hard floors, which is why it’s useful to sometimes switch them off.You can buy a separate Soft Action Brush for hard floors, but this is sold separately and you’ll need to check the compatibility of your cleaner.. There’s a smaller motorised pet tool included, which has rubber fins instead of bristles.
This is more hygienic for cleaning pet hair, but it doesn’t grip so well on carpets.The pet tool is great for removing hair from sofas and stairs though.. Other Tools and Accessories.
Along with the floorhead attachments, you get a range of non-motorised accessories.
There’s a combination tool (dusting brush/upholstery tool,) an extension crevice tool, the flexible pivot tool we mentioned earlier, and a Z Station self-standing charger stand..Messy to empty.. As dirt and dust is caught in a plastic dust canister, a cloud of particles can escape when emptying.
If you suffer from allergies, you’ll need to get someone else to empty the vacuum into an outdoor bin.. More maintenance.While you don’t need to buy replacement bags for a cyclonic vacuum, the downside is that dirt and grime builds up inside the dust canister.
You’ll need to periodically clean it to maintain performance, which isn’t the case with a bagged vacuum, as all the dirt is contained.. Summary.Cyclonic vacuum cleaners rely on centrifugal force to separate dust and dirt from the air.