Spring is here and what better time to get the house looking good, for most of us that means doing things we wish other people could do for us, like vacuuming. Recently, my old Hoover bit the dust, tried to fix it, but in the end he had to say goodbye to the old faithful. Luckily, my dad, savvy gadget collector that he is, had a like-new Dyson sitting around waiting for his next assignment. I have seen these advanced machines in action, but never had a reason to own one until I got married last year. For a vacuum, I have to say that the Dyson DC33 not only looks like something out of a NASA project, but also performs like no other multi-story upright vacuum on planet Earth. Number one, it’s lightweight at just 17.6 pounds and easy to maneuver, yet powerful enough to catch microscopic dust particles in ridiculous amounts. At number two, I discovered that it comes with a less hygienic bag, which is a plus because you never have to replace a bag or come into contact with its contents. My only real complaint has to be getting hair stuck on the brush bar, which is true of all vacuums, including the latest one.

Also, I found that this model lacks the ball mechanism, which is supposed to give the vacuum better maneuverability, but for the cost difference, I think the Dyson DC33 works fine. Another thing I love about this vacuum is that it works great at picking up my dogs’ hair, I don’t really see the need for a pet vacuum, which could save you cost.

So it’s also great for cleaning other things like my car. I found the crevice tool to be very helpful in getting to hard to reach places on my car, much better suction than a shop vac. An added benefit over the shop vac is the noise level the DC33 is really quiet and I love how versatile the wand tool is just wish it was aluminum not plastic but it’s a small price to pay at cost saving name.

Overall, I find it hard to see myself using another vacuum for long because it’s easy to use, powerful, lightweight, and a great value for under $300. I chose this vacuum because it also ranks highly with consumers as an upright canister of multiple uses. Feel free to check customer reviews on sites like Amazon, this will help determine if this vacuum cleaner is right for you.