is it easy to clean out the canister when used with pet hair?
1643071
Yes. I empty it after each use. I wash the filters when needed. Also I have a yellow lab that sheds and two black cats. Great for quick clean up.
1643072
Yes. The canister simply unscrews. There is a removable filter basket inside that unscrews but usually I just take a round vacuum brush attachment from my big vacuum and simply brush off the filter while standing over a big wastebasket or garbage can. It takes about a minute or less to clean. Extra filters are sort of expensive so I usually just brush off the existing one.
1643073
Yes, I just take a piece of a paper towel and run it over the canister after dumping the contents. No problem.
1643074
We had a yellow lab who shed hair like he manufactured it. It was no problem to empty. I emptied after each use. You may have to pick some out and brush some off the filters but I have had several portable vacs and have been more pleased with this than any other.
1806762
Yes. You should try to empty the canister every time you use it so it won't get clogged. It is very easy to do. I use mine to keep up with the dog hair and the dried mud chunks they carry in on their paws. It's also light enough where I can vacuum any cobwebs along the crown molding and above doors. I love mine! It's not my main vacuum, it's for the little places that the main one can't fit and for quick pick-ups. Another favorite use is along the bottom of the cabinets in the kitchen after meal prep. I'm always dropping food so I just grab my Bissell land suck it up! =D
508872
This vacuum is super easy to clean. The dust buster that pops out can be disassembled in two quick steps and emptied out. I have a two bed room condo, about 800 square feet of carpet, a long haired cat and a Shiba that sheds like no ones business. I empty the canister after every use and am baffled at how much hair it picks up. The brush roll self cleaner isn't perfect, but you can unhinge, cut the hair wrapped around it and empty in a few seconds. Could probably clean all of this after every use and reassemble in under five minutes!
938048
It is easy to empty the waste. The brushes will still get tangled with long hair - no different than cleaning a hairbrush, however.
789105
Yes! I too have a problem with emptying the canister. Reason being is we have long (human) hair in the household, so it gets wrapped around the center column in the dustbin. So when I goto empty out the canister, it's all well wrapped with all the other fluff in there. I often need to remove the clear cylindrical housing in addition to opening the 'bottom door' and then use my hands to free everything up. But I don't mind doing this since at least I don't have to buy and throw away bags. I always perform the emptying outside and hold my breath. Kinda sucks, but I still love my Dyson cuz it sucks in other ways :) Yes! I too have a problem with emptying the canister. Reason being is we have long (human) hair in the household, so it gets wrapped around the center column in the dustbin. So when I goto empty out the canister, it's all well wrapped with all the other fluff in there. I often need to remove the clear cylindrical housing in addition to opening the 'bottom door' and then use my hands to free everything up. But I don't mind doing this since at least I don't have to buy and throw away bags. I always perform the emptying outside and hold my breath. Kinda sucks, but I still love my Dyson cuz it... » Read More Yes! I too have a problem with emptying the canister. Reason being is we have long (human) hair in the household, so it gets wrapped around the center column in the dustbin. So when I goto empty out the canister, it's all well wrapped with all the other fluff in there. I often need to remove the clear cylindrical housing in addition to opening the 'bottom door' and then use my hands to free everything up. But I don't mind doing this since at least I don't have to buy and throw away bags. I always perform the emptying outside and hold my breath. Kinda sucks, but I still love my Dyson cuz it sucks in other ways :) « Show Less
1905984
I haven't had any trouble with that. I have 3 dogs that shed heavily and long hair and the vacuum works beautifully so far.
732050
We own a black short hair dog. I think it does a very good job of getting her hair off the carpet, dog bed and furniture. The suction is excellent. The bag is very easy to change also. However, the bag does retain smells. My husband swears it smells like dog after I sweep, so I bought tablets you put in the bag to hide odors. I don't smell dog myself.
2019330
I can usually get it out. We have four cats and one dog, and so I wish the basket was bigger since it fills up after just one room (depending on how long it has been). The hair does wrap around the the wheels and brush axle, but with a scissors or the comb they provide with it, it just takes a few minutes to clean up.
881981
It works well for picking up pet hair, but once there's a clump of it inside and it comes time to empty it, it takes some prodding with a finger (ick) or something thin and long to get it to come out.
1036223
I have three pets so vacuum thoroughly before cleaning the carpet. I have not had any problem with the Hoover. it cleans up easily.
438901
It very likely is. I don't have pets, but it easily grabs any crumbs or fuzz around. I sweep mine off or swipe with a discloth and it cleans super easy though.
1389888
Hello, I'm not entirely sure - It might not have one. That said, I again used this vacuum and was blown away at how much dog hair it picked up. You'll empty the canister often as it's small (and change the filter) but I think well worth it.
385617
Hey Norma! The canister is very easy to empty. All you do is push a button to release it and when you have it directly over a trash can or trash bag, you just ope n the bottem and the gunk falls out. (don't do like I did and open it over your foot) With arthritis, though, I do believe the carry around canister would be a little heavy. The vacuum itself is very easy to manuever, especially with the swivel feature. I truly love this vacuum, but like I said, the detachable carry around canister would probably be a problem for you. I hope I was of some help and don't hesitate to ask other questions if you need to. Hey Norma! The canister is very easy to empty. All you do is push a button to release it and when you have it directly over a trash can or trash bag, you just ope n the bottem and the gunk falls out. (don't do like I did and open it over your foot) With arthritis, though, I do believe the carry around canister would be a little heavy. The vacuum itself is very easy to manuever, especially with the swivel feature. I truly love this vacuum, but like I said, the detachable carry around canister would probably be a problem for you. I hope I was of some help and don't hesitate to ask other... » Read More Hey Norma! The canister is very easy to empty. All you do is push a button to release it and when you have it directly over a trash can or trash bag, you just ope n the bottem and the gunk falls out. (don't do like I did and open it over your foot) With arthritis, though, I do believe the carry around canister would be a little heavy. The vacuum itself is very easy to manuever, especially with the swivel feature. I truly love this vacuum, but like I said, the detachable carry around canister would probably be a problem for you. I hope I was of some help and don't hesitate to ask other questions if you need to. « Show Less
2232948
I don't know how well since it depend whether the hair is on a smooth surface or a material such as velour which is textured and may entrap hair of any kind. I did have a dog but not currently, so there is no way for me to test. I would suggest you call the Electrolux company and find out, or better yet see if you can find outfrom Consumer Report as to how they evaluate it in comparison to other canister type vacuum cleaners.
551295
I would rinse the filter off. I have had mine about 6 weeks and havent had to rinse it yet (and using it for pet hair). It is very easy to clean off the filter when emptying bin.
2046913
Emptying the canister is only messy if you hold it above the garbage instead if lowing it into the garbage. This is my second canister Dyson vacuum & I would never go back to bags. With the DC65 the filter needs to be cleaned every 3 months. This might seem quite often but that is just because it picks up so much dirt.
155824
ABSOLUTELY NOT! An excellent machine! One tip (for any type of sweeper) if you want to pick up pet hair from any carpet. Mist your carpet with water VERY lightly. Your sweeper will pick up hair 3 times faster and more thoroughly.