With pets, toddlers and a husband who enjoys working in the yard, keeping my home clean and chaos-free isn’t exactly easy. That’s where my favorite vacuum comes in.
The Dyson V15 cordless vacuum cleaner is a game changer, and it’s currently on sale for Black Friday. CNET has tested hundreds of cordless vacuums at our state-of-the-art testing labs. The Dyson V15 Detect was named CNET’s best overall Dyson vacuum, best at finding dust and given an Editors’ Choice Award. Right now the “Plus” version of the V15 is on sale as one of Amazon’s Black Friday deals for a whopping $250 (or 29%) off. That brings it down to just $600 from its usual $850 price.
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Why I love my Dyson V15 vacuum
My Dyson V15 works great for quick cleanups or deep cleans. Because it’s cordless, I appreciate not having to constantly plug in and then unplug it when cleaning the upstairs and downstairs in my home. It doesn’t take up storage space because the charging docking station is mounted in our garage. It’s no surprise to me that the Dyson V15 outperformed most of its competitors during CNET’s lab testing. The Plus version is nearly identical to the standard V15, except that it offers upgraded filtration and comes with a couple of additional tools (like the low-reach adapter and the combi-crevice tool).
This is two days’ worth of dog hair, which my Dyson can suction up on its highest suction setting from a 500-square-foot section of carpet.
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My Dyson also cleans my car well
My kids’ and pets’ messes aren’t contained to my house, so I love how the Dyson easily converts to handheld mode, which comes in handy for suctioning up loose toddler snacks from car seats and car floors. The crevice attachment can reach those in-between spaces in my car and couch cushions.
The Dyson V15 converts into a handheld for easy car cleanup.
Washable HEPA filter is a plus
I love the washable HEPA cloth filter, too. No more running out of replacement filters. Simply wash it and let it dry. I also bought a backup replacement filter to use so I don’t have to wait for the original filter to dry before using my beloved Dyson on another mess.
I love how easy it is to clean my Dyson HEPA filter. I have two replacement filters on deck in case one is still wet from washing it.
High-performing vacuum with one flaw
My one complaint is its battery life when using it on its best suction setting: boost mode. Dyson’s boost mode works well picking up my dog’s pet hair, but it drains the battery quickly. To clean two stories in boost mode, it needs to recharge to finish the job, and that can take a few hours.
Dyson has three power modes for different tasks. The overall battery runtime varies based on power mode. I find Boost mode works best on pet hair but will drain the battery quickly.
In the middle setting — auto mode — I can clean the upstairs and downstairs of my 2,000-square-foot home on a single charge, and it works well on hard floors and pretty well on carpet. Auto mode is fine for in-between cleanings, but boost mode works best for a deep carpet clean.
To find some other top-rated vacuums, check out our editors’ list of the best vacuums to buy. We also think this vacuum would make a great gift for anyone moving into a new place or who could just use a break with household chores.
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