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Dyson DC20 Stowaway Animal Cylinder Vacuum cleaner

Dyson DC20 Stowaway Animal Cylinder Vacuum cleaner
From Dyson Limited

List Price: £299.99
Price: £239.99

Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Dispatched from and sold by BA YEOMANS & SON

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Product Description

  • Telescopic wrapÖ system
  • 1400 watts
  • 28 ls Air flow rate
  • 280 Air watts
  • 2 Litre capacity
  • Lifetime HEPA filtration
  • Root cycloneÖ technology
  • Has the British allergy foundation seal

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #52778 in Kitchen & Housewares
  • Brand: Dyson Limited
  • Model: DC20 Stowaway Animal
  • Released on: 2007-03-26

Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer's Description
Dyson - the cleaner that doesn't lose suction. Others clog. Ours don't.

The Dyson Animal Stowaway DC20 offers powerful all-round pet hair removal, ideal for cat and dog owners. The DC20 Animal has all the advantages of the DC20 Allergy plus:

  • Mini turbine head
  • Turbine head
  • Hard Floor tool


    Featuring Root Cyclone™ technology - Patented Dyson technology. Doesn't clog so it doesn't lose suction. Dyson has developed a unique system that does not rely on filters or bags to separate dirt from air. Instead it uses powerful centrifugal force to spin the dirt out of the air, so there’s no clogging and no loss of suction

    Doesn't lose suction. Doesn't clutter when stored

  • Approved for allergy sufferers - All models carry the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval
  • Lifetime HEPA filter - with Bactisafe™ screen traps and kills bacteria and mould on contact
  • Turbine head - For better pick-up on all floor types with no need to change tools - the brushbar can be turned off for delicate rugs and hard floors
  • Mini turbine head - Picks up pet hair from confined spaces, such as upholstery, stairs and the car
  • Shrinks to store away - Hose and wand compress and wrap for easier storage
  • No running costs - lifetime filter and no bags to buy. Filters particles as small as cigarette smoke and no need to replace - just wash every 6 months
  • 5 Year Guarantee - Repeatedly tested for an equivalent 10 years of use to ensure durability. Dyson support on hand 7 days a week
  • Tough durable construction - Made from the strongest materials available to withstand bumps and bashes
  • Clear bin - Made from tough polycarbonate - the same material used in crash helmets - so it's strong and durable
  • High efficiency airways - Maximise the airflow through the machine and reduce blockages
  • Clean exhaust air - Air expelled from a Dyson contains up to 150 times less mould and bacteria than the air you breathe
  • Variable suction - Reduces suction so you can clean curtains, upholstery or rugs without them sticking to the cleaner
  • On-board tool storage - Tools store securely on the machine so they're always on-hand

    Box Contents

  • 1 x DC20 Stowaway Animal
  • 1 x Turbine head
  • 1 x Mini turbine head
  • 1 x crevice tool
  • 1 x stair tool
  • 1 x brush tool
  • 1 x user manual
  • 1 x 5 year guarantee card

    • Customer Reviews

    Buy cheap, buy twice. Buy Dyson, buy once!5
    I had heard people rave about Dysons and could never bring myself to cough up such a large amount for a Vacuum cleaner. 2 £50 cheapo cleaners later, a sea of dog hair having rendered them useless, I took the plunge. W-O-W!

    We borrowed a friends while we waited for it to arrive and managed to suck up 4 - yes 4 - containers full of pet hair and dirt in the first use. Our DC20 then arrived, and eager to set to, I was off! Just vacuuming (or should that become Dysoning? - after all hoovering is now parlance) 4 of our 8 rooms in the flat picked up another container full of hair - 3 days after our 4 container mega clean! This vacuum is simply brilliant.

    The compact design and easy to manoeuvre wheels, combined with the hose and turbine head make vacuuming a doddle. The turbine head just thrashes dust, pet hair and other detritus out of the carpet, leaving it cleaner than I have ever seen it. The hard floor tool made short work of the kitchen and I am now itching to try the skinny nozzle and mini-turbine head in the tighter to reach areas.

    In short, if you were reluctant to shell out for a Dyson and you have a pet, the animal range is a must. We borrowed a DC11 (I think) and purchased a DC20 - you will not regret it. Vacuuming is almost a fun activity now!

    Expensive but worth it4
    Pro's:
    Lighter, quieter than other models, easier to use, easier to dismantle and untangle the brush heads. Interchangeable heads. Resistant to blocking.

    Cons:
    Small dust chamber, expensive, still not quiet enough for unrestricted professional use (more than 80 dBA exposure for operator & others in room)


    This must be among the most expensive vacuum cleaners on the domestic market, but as they say you do get what you pay for.

    We bought one as a replacement for an old DCO4 which was bought just before the HEPA filters were released on the market.

    It's noticeably quieter than many of the upright Dyson machines, and the user is significantly further away from the noise source however if you're using one professionally you should still use ear defenders! Many Vacuum cleaners are well above the dangerous noise level limits.

    It comes with Two brush heads. The smaller one, being more compact is super powerful! The larger one is still excellent at cleaning large carpeted floors.

    It's much lighter and easier to use than an upright.

    The brush head attachment is easily dismantle-able to clean, and as human hairs get wrapped around the bar very quickly this ease of cleaning is a huge improvement over our old DC04

    As with all Dysons it's bagless with permanent filters, which greatly reduces running costs.

    On the down side, the dust capacity is rather small requiring changing every time it's used, or in between rooms if you're doing a lot of cleaning.

    Brilliant5
    I inherited 3 cats recently and was due to replace my vacuum, so I went to the Dyson Website to choose which model and found it cheaper and next day delivery on Amazon. It arrived by 12:00 the next day and it is brilliant. The hard floor head is great for lino & laminate and the turbo heads are brilliant. Anyone who has a cat will know how the hairs seem to 'weave' themselves into fabrics (duvet etc) well the mini turbo head eliminates them! I have never seen such good cleaning from a vacuum and the design is easy to use and empty. In particular the handle extends and rotates so that you can easily hoover under a bed without the turbo head lifting off the floor. Fantastic product - well worth the outlay.