It's expensive but worth it. It's heavier than I expected, so it's not so easy to carry it up 3 flights of steps." A nice feature is the automatic floor height so you don't have to stop and change settings going from carpet to hardwood. Also the brush on/off control is at the top of the handle." Also noteworthy: this was the only test where we saw the DC50 outperform the DC41, as it cleaned sawdust off of low-pile carpet almost 20 percent more effectively than the DC41 did.

However, it’s the Turbine head that really makes the DC41 Animal a stand-out choice for stair cleaning. It’s light in the hand, cleans right up to the stair edges and offers exceptional suction and cleaning power thanks to the innovative brush design. Dyson DC41 Mk2 Animal – How does it cope with pet hair? Well after the Cat 5 hurricane we replaced the carpets with new deep pile. And I am 6 ft tall 185# in good shape and I’ll be darned if I could get our Dyson Ball Animal 2 to move without it being a SERIOUS workout. Our house keeper just can not use it. Read all the posts there are several solutions. Dyson hoses seem to stretch further yet retract to become shorter than almost every other brand’s, and the DC41 Mk2 Animal’s hose is no exception. Combined with the telescopic wand, it reached right to the top of our domestic stairs and, thanks to the low attachment point to the machine, the DC41 remained stable and upright even when provoked with some thorough tugging on the hose.Captures more microscopic dust than any other’s cyclone. Conventional vacuum cleaners rely on bags to trap dust and dirt. But when you start to use some bagged machines, dust can clog the tiny holes in the bag. Some ordinary bagless vacuum cleaners work in a similar way. They use a central filter to trap fine dust, which can clog too. Suction drops, leaving dust and dirt behind in your home. Dyson's patented cyclone technology captures more dirt than any other cyclone. In Radial Root Cyclone™ technology remodelled airflows maximise suction power. Improved flow efficiency reduces turbulence and preserves air pressure, so more microscopic particles are extracted by the inner cyclones. These refinements help remove more dust, allergens and pet hair from the home.

Powered up on a carpeted floor, the DC41 Animal wasn’t too noisy in use, and was considerably quieter than some older high-power cleaners we tested before the EU’s 1600W limit was enforced. It measured 82dB at ear height above the machine, which is about the same sound level as road noise in a car travelling at 40mph. Your home has a lot of tight corners. With other vacuums, it's hard to reach certain areas. But with attachments and easy steering, the Dyson DC41 allows you to reach every last spot of your home. I did not want to permanently modify so I tried the wire tie suggestion by williams and Barry Armitage.As you move from carpet to hard floor the automatic adjuster immediately changes the level, so there’s no faffing about with levers to change head height. It veritably glides around hard floors, with the ball making it feel very light and manoeuvrable. Dyson DC41 Mk2 Animal – How does it perform on stairs? If you find that your vacuum needs servicing, you can call Dyson toll-free six days a week at 1-866-MY-DYSON (1-866-693-9766) for assistance finding a Dyson-authorized service center near you. A small turbo-brush head is essential for pet owners, but Dyson’s Turbine tool takes this feature to the next level. Dyson DC41 Mk2 Animal – How well does it clean?