[Note: This item has been refurbished by the original manufacturer. Please see Product Features for more details.] People love their pets, but pet hair is an entirely different story. Despite Fluffy’s sweet manner of snuggling up on the sofa for some purr time, that white, fluffy hair sticks to the upholstery like glue. And while wrestling with Bowser entertains dog and owner alike, the resultant film of golden retriever hair on the carpet fails to amuse. To tackle these animal-inflicted woes, it takes a certain breed of vacuum, a real animal. Enter Dyson’s Animal. From the UK-based company’s innovative The Ball line of vacuums, the Animal model best enjoys a bevy of features and tools to specifically conquer pet hair. Additionally, the vacuum demonstrates superior mobility, actually rolling on a ball for 360-degrees of twists and turns. The vacuum’s 10-amp motor is mounted within the ball for a low center of gravity while the cleaner head pivots to manuever furniture legs and corners.
Dyson crafted the vacuum in durable ABS and polycarbonate materials. The direct-drive brush bar uproots embedded debris from carpeting but benefits from push-button shutdown to prevent damage to delicate rugs or hardwood floors. The vacuum’s Root-8 Cyclone technology powerfully sucks dirt through the spacious channel for deposit in the see-through .71-gallon dustbin. To empty a full bin, the user need only push a button and hold the bin over a trash receptacle, eliminating minimal physical contact. A permanent, washable HEPA air filter ensures that collected allergens stay contained inside the vacuum. As a result of filtering, the released air contains 150 times less bacteria and mold. A built-in telescopic hose system allows the user to tend to stairs and curtains. The provided airflow nozzle assists in retrieving dust from crevices, while a low-reaching floor tool attaches to the hose to clean underneath beds and coffee tables. For stubborn pet hair, a mini-turbine head attachment powerfully sucks hair from upholstered furniture, rugs, and other pet-frequented areas. The Animal model also includes a carpet care kit to manage hairballs and other unsavory accidents. The vacuum’s power cord spans 37 feet, with a 51-foot maximum vacuum reach. A 90-day manufacturer’s warranty covers this item. Made in Malaysia, the vacuum measures 13-2/3 by 11-2/5 by 44-1/10 inches and weighs approximately 20 pounds.
