Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Review

Great power for 6 minutes every time

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By Gary Patterson

I recently bought the Dyson DC16 Root 6 as I needed a new handheld vacuum for small cleaning jobs. I've owned probably 5 other hand vacuums and this Dyson is by far the best. The reason for this is simple: it gives you unbelievable suction at max power over and over again. I would rather have a cleaner that sucks up powerfully for 6 minutes than one that is lackluster but has a longer battery life. You can clean faster with it so you don't need a 20 minute battery, and if you do then you should use one of the full sized vacuum cleaners.

The perfect time to use it is when you see some crumbs or a small spill on the floor. It will get everything in the first pass which always for me is much faster than any other I have owned. My old vacuums would have to go over the floor like 3 or 4 times but not the Root 6. Now, people must remember that it is not designed to be a replacement for a large upright or canister vacuum cleaner. It is a nice complement to your other full sized machine.

I have found that this Dyson recharges in around 3 hours and has a nice set of LED lights showing what the current power level is. I have read other reviews where people complain about only having like 5 minutes of cleaning time but if you need more then you are using the wrong model. I think some people just need to realize this and they will appreciate all that this vacuum has to offer. It does have some cool features like two attachments in one which means you have less pieces to carry around.

We love Dysons so maybe we are biased. We also own two of their uprights but we keep going back to them for good reason. You won't find another cleaner that has the suction, or at least we haven't found one. This handheld is highly recommended.

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