[Product Review]
Now before you get me wrong, I really do mean it literally when I said Dyson V8 sucks. In fact, it sucked really well for a handheld portable cord-free vacuum cleaner. I have to admit though, that I do not clean up the house as much as the perfect daddy / husband should, and my experience with handling vacuum cleaner is limited to the conventional vacuum cleaner I received as a housewarming gift when I first got my flat over a decade ago.
Back then, I used to be really house-proud and would do a thorough cleaning up once a week, but then as the kiddos starting coming into our lives one by one, things changed (more proud of something else I guess, the kids). Where one could easily waltz from one end of the hall to the other previously, there are now tables, chair, toys and what not all over the place. And with more stuff and human (skin) in the house now, there are lots more dust flying around but yet we used the vacuum cleaner less often. I wouldn't even want to touch on the dust mites...
Lugging the vacuum cleaner around the house became increasingly irritating, and even more so when it needs to be plugged into a power point! Gradually the cleaning became less frequent and even after we got a helper, I had never seen her use the vacuum cleaner, relying on sweeping and mopping instead.
Back then, I used to be really house-proud and would do a thorough cleaning up once a week, but then as the kiddos starting coming into our lives one by one, things changed (more proud of something else I guess, the kids). Where one could easily waltz from one end of the hall to the other previously, there are now tables, chair, toys and what not all over the place. And with more stuff and human (skin) in the house now, there are lots more dust flying around but yet we used the vacuum cleaner less often. I wouldn't even want to touch on the dust mites...
Lugging the vacuum cleaner around the house became increasingly irritating, and even more so when it needs to be plugged into a power point! Gradually the cleaning became less frequent and even after we got a helper, I had never seen her use the vacuum cleaner, relying on sweeping and mopping instead.
Our First Introduction to Dyson
I am not the “into” cleaning but I definitely know of the brand Dyson. With rumbustious toddlers in the house for the past 8 years who doesn’t give a hoot about putting their hands on or into anything that moves, it scares the hell out of me at times. Hence I cannot help but admire the technology behind the bladeless fans by Dyson, which I find simply amazing.
So when we were actually invited over to Trehaus by the Dyson team for a casual get-together and introduction to their latest vacuum cleaner, I knew that this one "die die" cannot miss, and I was right. The Dyson V8 is indeed another technologically advanced piece of equipment from the company.
Bag-less Technology + Easy Dirt Removal
Being first time homeowner and user, I didn’t know of the need to change the dust bag. In fact I thought my vacuum cleaner had spoilt when it could hardly pick up anything due to the full bag which had restricted the air flow!
I was really happy when I finally realized what the problem was, UNTIL I noticed that it didn’t take long for the need to change the bag again, and how bloody EXPENSIVE the bags were. In fact I have a feeling that the companies make more money out of these bags, over selling the machines themselves!
The Dyson V8 is bag-less, never loses its suction power (unless it’s time to recharge of course) and its dirt ejector makes easy work of removing all the accumulated dirt without getting the hands dirty. Even my kiddos were able to operate it easily.
Light & Versatile
I still remember trying to suck out the dust on the top of my air-conditioning unit previously. I had to take remove the nozzle head from the flexible tube so that it can fit into the crevice between the ceiling and air-conditioner, carry the bloody vacuum cleaner with one hand, and use the other hand to move the tube around. Going to the next room, means having to unplug and repeat the same process! With the body aches that follow, I would often curse and swear till the next cleaning.
So when we were actually invited over to Trehaus by the Dyson team for a casual get-together and introduction to their latest vacuum cleaner, I knew that this one "die die" cannot miss, and I was right. The Dyson V8 is indeed another technologically advanced piece of equipment from the company.
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| On hard floors, this soft roller cleaner head picks up both fine particles as well as bigger pieces. |
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| And it can be dismantled for cleaning if required. |
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| The Dyson V8 Fluffy comes with a variety or attachment heads for your cleaning needs! |
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| This special joint allows you to reach difficult angles without twisting your wrists! |
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| Showing you how to remove the filter for the occasional wash under the tap if required. No need to buy replacement! |
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| Just put on the right attachment and you can clean animal (soft toys) too, without incurring the wrath of SPCA! |
Being first time homeowner and user, I didn’t know of the need to change the dust bag. In fact I thought my vacuum cleaner had spoilt when it could hardly pick up anything due to the full bag which had restricted the air flow!
I was really happy when I finally realized what the problem was, UNTIL I noticed that it didn’t take long for the need to change the bag again, and how bloody EXPENSIVE the bags were. In fact I have a feeling that the companies make more money out of these bags, over selling the machines themselves!
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| Even kiddos can operate the machine and dispose of the rubbish easily. |
Light & Versatile
I still remember trying to suck out the dust on the top of my air-conditioning unit previously. I had to take remove the nozzle head from the flexible tube so that it can fit into the crevice between the ceiling and air-conditioner, carry the bloody vacuum cleaner with one hand, and use the other hand to move the tube around. Going to the next room, means having to unplug and repeat the same process! With the body aches that follow, I would often curse and swear till the next cleaning.
The portable cord-free Dyson V8 is a totally different story altogether. It may not be super lightweight (at 2.55kg), but is manageable enough for me to move around and reach all the hard to reach nooks and crannies without any problem. All I needed were the most relevant attachments for the job.
Even with its motor rotating at 5 times the speed of the Formula 1 car motor, the battery lasts a respectable 4hrs with a full charge. Usage time is shortened though, if you were to turn it on at full power. I would have expected the machine to sound much louder than it actually did, especially with the comparison with the Formula 1 engine but it was pretty silent on normal power mode.
Practicality
One may be easily awed by the great performances put up by the salesperson in the departmental store selling the latest start-of-the-art machinery to combat dirt and grime. I personally, was almost sold when the salesperson of one particular brand came over my place to do a demonstration, after someone in the family took a free gift (a mistake I would say).
It may be a great product in theory, BUT given its bulk and PRICE, it is really not for us. I know of a friend who bought the machine only to leave it dormant in his storeroom (after the initial enthusiastic period of cleaning), and still needing to pay for its remaining instalments!
What you REALLY need, is something that you will use on a regular basis. And Dyson V8 Fluffy is one that you can use any time and I would imagine it to be really handy for car owners too!
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| Even Spider boy approves! |
Verdict
I personally find the performance of Dyson V8 ideal for everyday use for HDB-dwellers like myself. Have the docking station fixed at the right corner in the house, and harness the fade-free suction power of the machine at will. Just perfect!
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| The cord-free and light-weight Dyson V8 makes cleaning enjoyable, even for little kiddos! |
My only grouse would have to be the price tag of $1,099 for the Dyson V8 Fluffy, but considering if you factor in the savings from not having to purchase any consumables such as filters or dust bags, it may pretty well work out fine in the long run.
Oh, and also the need to find a place to store all the different attachments / heads too since the docking station cannot hold these.
Other than the above, Dyson V8 rocks and sucks (really well)! Thank you Dyson for the review set, we love it! You can get yours from the list of authorized retailers here and the prices are as follows -
Oh, and also the need to find a place to store all the different attachments / heads too since the docking station cannot hold these.
Other than the above, Dyson V8 rocks and sucks (really well)! Thank you Dyson for the review set, we love it! You can get yours from the list of authorized retailers here and the prices are as follows -
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