Dyson DC26 Allergy - features

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 Radix Cyclone™ technology doesn’t rely on a bag to trap dust and dirt. Instead, it spins the air so fast that centrifugal forces up to 268,000 times the force of gravity fling dust and dirt out of the air and straight into the clear bin. And that includes the fine dust that can restrict airflow in some ordinary bagless vacuums. Unlike some other vacuum cleaners, Dyson machines don't lose suction.

DC26 machines are ultra-lightweight and small - for homes where storage is at a premium, or as a second machine for upstairs. They weigh just 5.3kg and fit on an A4 sheet of paper. But there's no compromise on performance. The cyclones in a DC26 machine work like the larger cyclones in a full-size Dyson vacuum.

Dyson cyclones are able to extract particles as small as 0.5 microns - including common household allergens such as pollen and mould. But there’s also a HEPA filter as an extra precaution for people with asthma and allergies. It won't need replacing - just give it a wash according to the instructions that come with the machine.

Emptying the bin on a Dyson vacuum is quick and hygienic. Just press the button to release the dirt. The bin is clear, so you can see when it needs emptying - and how much dust, dirt and pet hair the machine has captured. Dyson vacuums were the first to have clear bins - despite market researchers insisting it was a bad idea. Now clear bins are everywhere (though not all are made from the same ABS polycarbonate as riot shields, like Dyson bins).

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