For many pet owners, finding a vacuum that is able to keep your furnishings free of pet hair is highly desirable.

The Dyson DC16 Root 6 hand vacuum only requires three hours to charge for six minutes of consistent power. While we can’t test the longevity of the vacuum, we have heard from other users that the battery of this vacuum will no longer hold a full charge after a six month to one year period. It proved to be a useful tool for cleaning our car, but the cleaning area was so small that it took a long time and the battery ran out before we could finish. Performance on Carpets One feature we really like is the trap door on the dirt container. By pressing a button on the side of the vacuum, the bottom of the dirt container literally bursts open and all the dirt falls into the garbage. Getting Started We found that on longer jobs we actually used both hands to support the vacuum as our wrist started to get worn out.There were some jobs that we weren’t able to finish before the charge ran out. The DC16 handheld vacuum reminded us of using a power tool requiring continuous pressure on the power button to operate. The Dyson DC16 Root 6 comes with a charging stand that can be mounted to the wall or stand free. There is no where on the stand to store the attachments. We count this as a strike against it since the vacuum and the tools can’t be stored together. Value For Money There is no assembly required for the vacuum itself. If you choose to mount the charging stand on the wall, you will need a few tools. The Root 6 only requires a three hour charge before using it for the first time. This is considerable less than other handheld vacuums. Battery Charge

Next we used rice to simulate medium particles and found again that the Dyson was easily able to capture all the particles. Lastly, we used white beans. The suction on the Dyson DC16 hand vacuum was so strong that it did a beautiful job of getting a variety of debris from our car floor.UK postage is free. Can also send international which will cost extra on postage, please see postage costs. We are not responsible for Customs Charges (if any) for international buyers. Genuine Dyson DC16, DC16 Animal, DC16 Car and Boat, DC16 Issey Miyake exclusive Handheld Vacuum Mains Charger To see if the Root 6 was able to live up to the task, we rubbed pet hair onto our upholstered couch and used the vacuum to clean it up. However, we have been unable to test this. We really enjoyed having the ability to grab the vacuum and go without having to be limited by a cord. We just wonder how long it will last. Noise

This vacuum averaged eighty-one point five decibels landing it in our moderate noise category. You won’t be able to talk over the vacuum, but its not loud enough to warrant ear plugs. Ease of Use on Stairs The unfortunate thing is that the accessory tools we had are petite, covering very small surfaces at a time.Replacement battery charger for your Dyson DC16 handheld vacuum cleaner. 21.6 volt lithium ion battery technology re-charges up to 3 times faster than others. Crevice Tool– This crevice tool had a generous length for a handheld. We really appreciated this for jobs like cleaning out our dryer vent and getting in between the seats in our car. Ease of Use The way this machine handled reminded us more of a power drill than a handheld vacuum. This is a good feature if you want the man in your life to feel comfortable cleaning.

We liked most things about the Dyson DC16 handheld vacuum cleaner. Dyson seems to have tools available that will handle the jobs the combination tool fell short on. Not all handheld vacuums have strong enough suction to grab these heavier particles. However, they were no match for the Dyson. Performance on Hard Floors Like a power drill, you have to continuously apply pressure to the power button for the vacuum to be on. Since the charge only lasts six minutes, it didn’t tire our finger to hold it down. While using the vacuum on our stairs, we again encountered the problem of the accessory tool cleaning such a small area at a time. It did a great job extracting dirt with its powerful suction, but it took a very long time with the tools we had available. We especially appreciated the cordless feature on our stairs. Maintenance Our only complaint was that a lot of the hair got caught in the lint strip located on the bottom of the combination accessory tool.It took so long to clean the seats and floors that we exceeded the six minute battery charge limit and the vacuum died on us when we had just half the car cleaned. Pet Hair