At first Glance, the Dyson DC 21 Stowaway Bagless Canister Vacuum looks a bit like a bug. And while its name doesn’t exactly roll of the tongue, the DC 21 does promise to take a roll on most surfaces.

The Dyson DC 21 boasts of a lot of features that will make every homemaker dance with joy. It has a variety of brush control functions that will help you tailor the cleaning to the floor surface. This way, you can go from vinyl to hardwood with ease. There are also separate attachments for cleaning stairs and for reaching high places. With a 12.5-inch cleaning path, the DC 21 has a wide enough path that will help you get rid of more dirt and dust. It even has a channel for larger particle and debris. This channel leads directly to the canister.



Equipped with the patented Root Cyclone Technology, Dyson DC 21 sucks dust and lets none of it back into your living room. This technology effectively sorts the dust from the air so the machine releases the air while keeping all the dust tucked safely away. Moreover, the DC 21 has a maintenance-free High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. This sort of filter is powerful. It is aimed towards cleaning out almost 99.97% of airborne particles and pollutants. Imagine that – such clean air for your family from a pretty small device.

In fact, that’s one of the best things about Dyson DC 21 – its size. Compared to most vacuum cleaners that are just monstrous and bulky, the DC 21 is relatively small. Just like a bug that can tuck its wings upon itself, DC 21 and almost all its parts can be tucked away in the unit itself. The hose can just be coiled around the unit. With the exception of the bare-floor attachment, all other add-ons have their own slots. Folded up, Dyson DC 21 is pretty sleek. It measures a very slim 14×11x17.5 inches. It’s small enough to fit under your bed or in your closet.

However, what the Dyson DC 21 lacks for in size, it makes up for in weight. For such a small device it packs a lot of weight. Close to 30 pounds, the Dyson DC 21 may be a bit difficult to lug around from place to place. Of course, this is not such a big consideration when you’re vacuuming the floors. After all, DC 21 has wheels. But when you live in a house with more than one storey, portability is an issue. Lugging an almost 30-pound vacuum cleaner up three to four flights of stairs can prove to be a work out.

Other than the weight, the price of DC 21 is a bit steep. At $500, the DC 21 is a commitment. You should consider browsing through all the catalogs to make sure that the DC 21 really answers your needs. Otherwise, it is $500 that you will never get back.

But besides the price and the weight, the DC 21 is a great buy. It’s small, it’s sleek, it stores easily, it has great suction power and it’ll keep your air clean. This machine is so easy to use; it’ll get you cleaning in no time.