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Dyson DC18 Slim All Floors

Discontinued

Reviewed December 2008
Dyson DC18 Slim All Floors

pros
  • Good suction
  • Maneuverable
  • Small and relatively light
cons
  • Small dust container
  • Noisy
  • Mediocre attachments
 
 
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Reviewers say the Dyson DC18 Slim All Floors is a solid bagless upright vacuum that performs well on carpet and bare floors. The DC18 holds up well in independent testing but doesn't outclass the less expensive Kenmore Progressive 36932 (*Est. $220). Still, feedback at user-review sites is consistently excellent: owners are enthusiastic about the DC18's strong suction, light weight (compared to other Dyson vacuum cleaners) and easy maneuverability. One downside of bagless vacuums in general is that it's nearly impossible to avoid some exposure to dust when you're emptying the container. For that reason, experts often recommend that asthma or allergy sufferers use a bagging vacuum cleaner.

Dyson vacuums attract a lot of attention from reviewers, and we found excellent coverage of the Dyson DC18 Slim All Floors bagless upright. Both ConsumerReports.org and Which? magazine include the DC18 in their latest vacuum cleaner tests. For the owner's perspective, we looked at Amazon.com and Epinions.com. If you just want to see the Dyson DC18 in action, ExpoTV.com has some hands-on video user reviews.

     
 
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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org tests more than 50 uprights for its latest report on vacuums, rating them for effectiveness on carpet, on bare floors and with tools. Editors also award scores for noise, emissions, ease of use and pet hair removal. Coverage of the Dyson DC18 Slim All Floors is quite thorough, with a breakdown of features and a summary of strengths and weaknesses.

Review: Vacuum Cleaners, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Oct. 2009

2. Which? magazine

Which? magazine is the U.K. counterpart to ConsumerReports.org, with the same reputation for rigorous independent testing and unbiased ratings. The Dyson DC18 is among 108 vacuum cleaners tested. Each gets a breakdown of specs and test results along with a short well-balanced review.

Review: Vacuum Cleaners, Editors of Which? magazine, Oct. 2009

3. Amazon.com

Amazon.com is the gold standard in user-review sites. Reviews are easy to access, and there's good coverage in most product categories including upright vacuums. Well over 100 owners rate the Dyson DC18 Slim All Floors, with two-thirds awarding it a perfect score.

Review: Dyson DC18 Slim All-Floors Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Contributors to Amazon.com

4. Epinions.com

Although Epinions.com rarely gets the user-review volume of Amazon.com, it does have a particularly useful format, and entries are sometimes longer and more thorough. The Dyson DC18 Slim All Floors scores points for its light weight, good suction and easy maneuverability.

Review: Dyson DC18 All Floors Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum, Contributors to Epinions.com

5. ExpoTV.com

ExpoTV.com has a handful of very positive video user reviews of the Dyson DC18. We didn't find the same level of analysis here as on Amazon.com or Epinions.com. ExpoTV.com is still worth a look, though, if you'd like a visual rundown of the DC18's features.

Review: Dyson DC18 Vacuum Cleaner Review, Contributors to ExpoTV.com

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