We are a broom household. My fiancé and I haven’t owned a vacuum for more than four years, so when the opportunity arose for us (or rather, me) to give the new Dyson DC38 Multi Floor vacuum a whirl, I jumped at the chance
We live in a medium-sized two-bedroom apartment with wood floors throughout, with two exceptionally furry cats, so keeping on top of the dust bunny issue in our home is a mammoth task.
First off, I was surprised at how compact and light the DC38 is, but with no loss of power. The assembly was straightforward (dare I say I only looked at the instructions once?) and within less than five minutes of the box being opened, I was on my way to the horror of my cats. Let’s just say they were more impressed with the empty box.
I found after each time I used the DC38, I wouldn’t notice the kitty-fur tumbleweed for a good three to four days afterwards. Which is impressive, considering previously I’d have been sweeping the floor every day. I also gave the vacuum a spin on carpet, to test out its ‘Multi Floor’ moniker, and I couldn’t fault it there.
I referred to the instructions just once during the three weeks I was testing the Dyson, to find out how to remove and empty the bin. This is a vacuum that can hold a serious amount of dirt, even at the recommended empty line. The suction didn’t falter as with vacuums we owned in the past. Given we have two furry cats, I would have expected the Dyson to jump back into its box and cry, but it didn’t balk.
The only faults I found with the DC38 was that the vacuum seemed too light and would sometimes roll over on its side when taking a corner - but then again, I am an aggressive driver. The cord could do with being a bit longer (that’s what she said). The vacuum retails at €379.99, which is far pricier than your average vacuum, but fairly typical for this brand. And the very worst part of using the Dyson DC38? Having to hand it back and open the broom cupboard again.
Overall I would rate the Dyson DC38 Multi Floor vacuum a strong 8.5 out 10.
The Dyson DC38 Multi Floor vacuum - feared by cats, adored by neat freaks.
Words by Alex Cobbe
