The Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum Cleaner has been reduced to £340 from £374.99 on Amazon, a price drop that has drawn enthusiastic reviews from pet owners who describe it as 'worth every penny'. The machine is engineered specifically for households with animals, featuring a cleaner head that automatically detangles hair during use to prevent strands from wrapping around the brush bar.
The vacuum also comes with a bin that is 60 per cent larger than the Ball Animal 2's standard capacity, allowing users to clean more of the home before needing to empty it. Dirt can be ejected at the touch of a button, eliminating the need to reach inside the bin. For hard-to-reach areas, the vacuum offers up to 50ft of total reach, combining a 35ft cord with up to 15ft of hose stretch, making it suitable for stairs and other elevated spots. An instant-release wand simplifies cleaning of both high and low surfaces, while the telescopic handle rotates in three directions for long-reach cleaning beneath and around furniture, as reported by Liverpool Echo.
Pet owners share their experiences with the Dyson Ball Animal 2
One customer described the Dyson vacuum cleaner as 'absolutely amazing'. They stated: "First time I bought a Dyson product, to be honest, we have two dogs and two cats! I cleaned my bedrooms yesterday with my old vacuum (Henry), but we have very thick carpets, to be honest, and obviously, the old vacuum wasn't powerful enough."
"Today I received this beast, and you can see in the pic the amount of dust and hair. My house is very clean (that's what I thought), I vacuum our bedrooms every two days, but I can see the difference now between the old one and the new one! You get what you pay for! Worth every penny. Easy to use and amazing, very happy customer," the reviewer added.
Another customer commented: "This is really the best vacuum cleaner. Worth every penny!" A third reviewer said: "It's amazing! Best vacuum cleaner I've ever had. I vacuumed the lounge with my old cleaner, then went over the same area again with this Dyson, and the amount it picked up was staggering! Looking forward to doing the rest of the house."
Alternative vacuum options from Shark and Hoover
For shoppers considering alternatives, the Shark Detect PetPro Corded Upright Vacuum is currently priced at £199.99, reduced from £359.99 on Amazon. This model is designed to handle everyday mess and features anti-hair wrap technology that draws in dirt, debris and hair. It also comes with a pet crevice tool and an anti-hair wrap pet power brush.
On Yimbly, an online marketplace owned by BirminghamLive's parent company Reach Plc, the Hoover 400w Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Motorised Pet Tool is available for £179, down from £265. This model features an anti-tangle floor head that glides across various surfaces and includes a dusting brush, crevice tool and motorised pet tool.
Customer feedback highlights strengths and limitations
One customer remarked: "We're really happy with this vacuum cleaner - it's easy to assemble, use and maintain and most importantly brings the carpets up a treat. The animal attachment is great and picks up all the cat hairs from our sofa. The only negative we've found is that on our deeper pile carpets, it is quite hard to push/pull even on the lowest setting, alright if you don't mind a bit of a workout, but someone elderly/physically frail might struggle."
A further reviewer noted: "My wife finds it a bit hard to push. Suction is brilliant. The dust collection bin is not as big as the previous model we had for 20 years." The Dyson Ball Animal 2 remains available at its reduced price on Amazon, with the Shark and Hoover alternatives offering different price points for pet owners seeking effective cleaning solutions.
