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Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones review: an ultra-light vacuum you’ll actually enjoy using
Dyson’s latest hard-floor vacuum is an expensive indulgence you probably don’t need – but might still want
TL;DR
- The PencilVac Fluffycones is a long, slender vacuum designed solely for hard floors.
- It features a unique Fluffycones floor head with four rotating cones and caster wheels for maneuverability.
- The vacuum incorporates the motor, battery, and dustbin into the slender wand, offering a streamlined design.
- It excels at cleaning up fine debris like dust, fluff, and crumbs.
- The omnidirectional floor head and broom handle grip make it highly flexible for navigating obstacles.
- Dust detection lights on the front and back help identify and clean dusty areas.
- The vacuum struggles with larger debris like cat litter and clumps of pet hair, scattering or clogging the head.
- It cannot reach into tight corners.
- Emptying the dustbin is designed to be cleaner and more efficient than previous Dyson models.
- It comes with a free-standing charging dock and a combination crevice tool/dusting attachment.
- The device is not suitable as a handheld for close-up cleaning due to its length.
- It includes a two-year warranty covering parts and labor for faulty products.
- Dyson offers a recycling service for old vacuums.