Dyson V8 Absolute: Go Cord-free. Hassle-free.
With two kids under 4 years of age, it gets messy in our house quickly, especially since one of them is 2 years old and has really taken the terrible twos thing under serious consideration. I’m a bit of a clean freak so most of the time I can get it all under control in no time. With the exception of the stair cases.
I have to admit that I loathe pulling out the vacuum for the stairs. We own a fantastic Dyson DC77 Upright Vacuum that we’ve had for over two years now and it still works as well as it did on day one. I love it. Except when it comes to the stairs. I just dislike using the hose and trying to stretch it just enough to get as far down as I can.
Instead we’ve been using an entirely different (and inherently inferior because it’s not Dyson) cannister vacuum to get that job done. It’s enough of a pain having to lug it up and down the stairs as you go that we only vacuum the stairs on a weekly basis.
I was sent the Dyson V8 Absolute to review and it has absolutely changed the way we clean our home. The V8 quickly transforms between hand-held and stick modes and easily changes accessories to help you clean down low, up high and everywhere in between. No messing around with cords, no dragging around a cannister, and no fooling around with hoses. Best of all it only weight 5.7 lbs so it is super easy to manoeuvre while cleaning.
The V8 comes with a docking station you can set up on a wall near an electrical outlet so it can charge when not in use, and go for instant cleaning whenever you need it. The dock even has a spot to store all the accessories. This is a level of organisation that really speaks to me.
It works well on both carpets and hard floors with the powerful suction you expect to find from a Dyson motor paired with Dyson cleaner head technology. It also comes with a variety of different attachments to suit a variety of different purposes. You will find included with the Dyson V8 Asbolute: a Soft Roller Cleaner Head (for hard floors), Direct Drive Cleaner Head (for carpets), Mini Motorized Tool (I find this is great for stairs and upholstery), Combination Tool, Rigid Crevice Tool, Extension Hose, Mattress tool, and Mini soft dusting brush.
It also easily converts, as previously mentioned, to a handheld which is perfect for spot cleaning, cleaning the car and any other quick clean ups. I love this feature as we often have need for spot cleaning. With the Dyson V8 Absolute I can just grab it and clean up any spills or messes with ease. Such as my 2 year old sprinkling paprika all over my area rug.
The first time I vacuumed down the stairs I was actually shocked by all the debris in the bin and how quickly I filled it up. It is amazing the difference in power between the V8 and our old vacuum we used to use on the stairs. Also, thanks to the new Hygienic dirt ejector, you never have to touch the debris that’s in the bin. With my other Dyson vacuum I need to scrape out all the hair and debris that clog up the bin but the new bin emptying machanism on the V8 makes that a thing of the past.
The Dyson V8 Absolute is powered by a Lithium-ion battery that can deliver up to 40 minutes of fade free suction or up to 25 minutes with a motorized floor tool attached. There is also a max power mode that can deliver up to 7 minutes of higher suction for heavy duty jobs. This means you should be able to easily clean your home top to bottom on a single charge.
What I love the most about the Dyson V8 Absolute is that you are not sacrificing on suction by going cord-free. It can easily replace both an upright and a hand-held vacuum so if your current upright vacuum is too cumbersome for your needs, then the freedom of going cordless no longer need be a compromise.
For a complete list of features and more information on the Dyson V8 line of products, visit Dyson Canada.
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Erica Ehm’s Yummy Mummy Club. All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.
This will be perfect gift for a friend who has Multiple Sclerosis
The V8 looks like the perfect vacuum for me. I have stairs and lots of nooks and crannies, and this is a much better option for that than the behemoth I have now.
Always looking for something to make cleaning easier. This looks wonderful.
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I’ve heard nothing but good things about Dyson. Glad it’s worked so well for you
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A good vacuum is a must have for any mom with little kids!!! I love that this is cord free so handy for cleaning!
I have been telling my husband that I need a Dyson like this. It looks so easy to use!
My dream is to get a Dyson – especially this one! It looks ultra convenient and effective.
I love my Dyson! I’ve had it for years and it’s fabulous!
Wow this would be a awesome Christmas present for my wonderful wife
Boy oh boy do I need one of these! I can’t even put into words how it would simplify my life!
That is a pretty cool vacuum! Would love to have one! Lol
I have a Dyson at home! I love it! It sure does that job!
I love all the attachments that come with this. It would be perfect for everything from my floors to my car seats!
I really want one! It looks amazing to clean the whole house!
I would love to win the Dyson DC77 Upright Vacuum. It looks like it is so easy to use. I have been looking for a replacement.
I have been wanting to try a Dyson vacuum. This would be amazing for my house.
I need one of these. With two dogs, a cat and a teenager this will be so handy. No more dragging the cord around either.
I would love to get a Dyson because they are great for picking up everything especially fur
We own several Dyson vacuums and I wouldn’t have it any other way. The Dyson V8 looks so easy to use, is so versatile and most important: makes cleaning floors easier.
This looks like a great cleaning companion. I love how convenient it is to use.
This would be great for keeping the floors free of cat hair
We have a cordless Dyson, and just love it. It comes in super handy when the kids make messes as it’s super accessible!
Wow battery powered? How unique! I have always wanted a dyson!
It looks like a great multi-tasker.
We have never had a DYSON and the truth is I’m DYING for one!! And after seeing this post I now know that a DYSON will be on my Chanukah list! Thank you so much for sharing
I have seen commercials for this vacuum and was curious about it. I am glad I got to read your first hand review of how it works in the real world with actual people and real messes.
The power head on our vacuum needs replacing. It would be great to replace the machine with something efficient.
I really would love one of this vacuum. I have always hoped to get one because they are so powerful and I vacuum 5 times a day.
I really would love one of this vacuum. I have always hoped to get one because they are so powerful and I vacuum 5 times a day around here.
Dyson makes incredible products! We use our V8 everywhere! My hubby loves using it to clean his car!
That looks like a great vacuum. Dyson is the absolute best of the best, and I love the ease of use with this one.
After reading your comments on the Dyson v8 Absolute, I plan on saving up to buy one. My daughter has a regular Dyson and she says it has the most suction of any cleaner she has bought. I know this, too, because I have heard other Dyson owners praise them. Thank you for this post. It brought me the information I was looking for in a vaccum.
I have a cordless Dyson too and love it, so easy to use and is marvellous on stairs and in the car – the only thing is I’d love the charge to last twice as long but you can’t have everything can you?
No matter what, Dyson is Dyson. The best stick vacuum on the market.