Dyson Groom

Hi,I have had my DC50 for a little over a week now. All I can say is WOW. This vacuum has some great suction. I have a corgi, and as all corgi owners know, corgis shed A LOT. This vacuum picks up the hair in one pass. It works perfectly on my wood floors, rugs, and carpet. See below for details on the features of the vacuum/attachments.Cleaner HeadThe new cleaner head has carbon fiber bristles. This might sound a little bit "gimmicky" because of how everyone is starting to put carbon fiber into their products; however, it does serve a purpose. The previous brush heads only had the red bristles. They were good for cleaning carpets, but had to be turned off when cleaning hard floors so they wouldn't scratch. The new cleaner head still has the red bristles, but the appear to be shorter so that they wont scratch the floor. The black carbon fiber bristles gently sweep hard wood floors. Also, the cleaner head adjusts automatically, creating the perfect amount of suction on every floor type.CanisterThe canister on this vacuum is not very large, but that is to be expected on the compact model. I especially enjoy the “hygienic” emptying feature. Just hold the canister over the trash, press the red button, and everything falls out the bottom. No mess, no hastles.Hose/CordThe power cord is sufficiently long… there isn’t really much else to say about it. The hose; however, is not very long. While this is the compact model, the hose can only be described as “too short”. You can purchase a hose extension for a nominal price, so this isn’t a deal killer.DurabilityDyson comes with a 5 year warranty and has excellent customer service, so I’m not really worried about durability. A lot of people complain that Dyson vacuums are made of plastic. This is not an issue, they are made from a very durable ABS plastic blend. (The same type of plastic used in riot shields)Dyson Groom ToolThis tool is nothing short of spectacular. Push the button, brush the dog, release the button and watch the hair get sucked away. DONE!Soft Dusting BrushExactly what it sounds like. This is probably the tool that I use the most. It has soft bristles, so you can use it to brush delicate items. I use it to dust my piano, tv, cabinets, lamps, pictures, art, etc.Hard Floor ToolThis tool is useful to get into tight corners where the vacuum can’t fit. (around plants and furniture)Multi Angle BrushI use this tool to dust he fans and the crown molding around my cabinets. It has two built in rotation points, so it can turned to virtually any angle.Mattress ToolI have no idea why Dyson named this the mattress tool. You can use it on so much more than the mattress. It is useful for any type of fabric. I use it almost daily to get the massive amount of dog hair off of my comforter.Combination ToolPerfect crevice tool with brush. I use it to clean the crevices in my couch and also on the baseboards.Tangle Free Turbine ToolI haven’t had a chance to purchase this. I am hoping to purchase this in the future.

The media could not be loaded. Holy Corgi, Batman!I bought this attachment just a few days ago. It arrived today and I immediately put it to the test.Preface:Several months ago we adopted a blind Corgi puppy. Due to the circumstances, we didn't have much time to decide and even less time to research. Literally a life or death decision for this guy. Not surprisingly, this dog sheds. Surprisingly, this dog is listed as among the worst for shedding breeds!Over the past few months we've watched this puppy grow into his current self and amazed anyone would want to get rid of him. Not only is he no longer blind, the runt is among the few puppies that survived at all!The Problem:HE SHEDS! OH. MY. GOODNESS. HE SHEDS! You don't notice it until the weekend comes around and its time to clean. I have the unfortunate luck of being allergic to the world. In fact, I relocated from Texas because of my sensitivities, failed resistance/ tolerance therapies, and general disdain for being perpetually medicated. Having a dog that loves the outdoors AND sheds so much really impacts my quality of life.Part of a Solution:The solution? Well, just really stay on the cleaning aspect of our routine. We have bought rollers such as the ChomChom Roller Dog Hair, Cat Hair, Pet Hair Remover, and it is amazing for removing the shed fur off off furniture. We've bought brushes to use on his coat while grooming him outside. It produces mats of fur just waiting to float away before I can bag it or to stick to every article of clothing you have on at the moment. We needed another tool in this fight...Enter this Dyson Groom attachment.I've attached a picture of the Dyson Ball Vacuum bin before and after a quick brushing session. I started by emptying the bin and taking a picture. I attached the Dyson Groom. While recording the session, I used the Groom to brush the Corgi's coat for **less than a minute**. I then removed the bin, took a picture, and then emptied it. What you see is the effectiveness of the device and the necessity of it.This attachment is another tool in a very necessary arsenal for those with super shedding dogs and/ or those with sensitivies to all of the stuff such dogs bring inside. Brush it off straight into the vacuum!