I like doing chores. I know that sounds weird but it’s true. Washing dishes, tidying up, and setting things right are small joys I get to experience daily. When I saw the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum, I couldn’t help but think that it’d make doing chores even more fun. Or, for many people, make doing chores fun for the first time. Seem like a big challenge for a vacuum cleaner? Read on to find out what makes this Dyson stick vacuum so cool and find out how to enter for your chance to win one.
The little pleasures of housework
Marie Kondo kicked off a trend for tidy spaces that has only grown since. Kondo was more focused on stuff: objects that people kept around that they did not use or need. I find a different but related joy in housework. Clearing away dirt and getting things back to their clean, unsullied state feels like a beautiful exercise in discipline and control.
It can feel pretty dis-empowering in day-to-day life to realize lots of things are out of your personal control. From the obvious, like the weather, to the frustrating, like someone choosing a seat next to you on the bus when the entire bus is empty, to the corporate, like that annoying way your boss chews at company lunches. After dealing with that all day I totally get the urge to come home and do nothing as soon as you kick off your shoes and flop onto the sofa to watch some TV.
But what I do after kicking off my shoes is take my containers from lunch and wash them in my kitchen sink. I finally get to have control over something, and in this case, it’s making sure that these dishes are clean and out of the way. Having an orderly, quiet domestic space is a form of service to oneself, I like to tell people. It’s where you remind yourself that you’re worth it. Selfcare through home-care, if you will.
So far, I haven’t quite figured out how to apply this philosophy to vacuuming, however. Vacuums have been, historically, rather bulky and loud to me. They weren’t something you could quickly pull out of storage and then use to tidy things up. Plus, with different floor types throughout most homes, it just seemed like a proposition best saved for a free Sunday afternoon.
But with the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum, it really is possible to enjoy tidying up everyday messes. I think it’s now a reality that you could clean your floors in the same way as quickly washing a dish or organizing some mail. Keep reading to learn about the neat features this vacuum contains to make that all happen.
The Dyson V11 Absolute Pro makes vacuuming its own bit of joy
Effective vacuuming requires lots of powerful suction. That used to mean being tied down to a cord, but the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro is totally wireless and gets up to 60 minutes of battery life on a full charge. That means you can leave it charging somewhere convenient and pull it out as needed. And I do mean convenient, because with its striking purple and iron colour scheme, you’ll never want to hide this vacuum away to begin with.
This vacuum can also automatically detect different floor surfaces and adjust its suction mode accordingly, revving up on thick, plush pile carpet and slowing down on delicate hardwood floors all on its own. Plus, this feature helps extend battery life because it means you won’t accidentally leave the vacuum in high-power mode when you don’t need it to be. Now you won’t have to fret over different floor types, you can just keep cleaning from hardwood, to vinyl, to carpet and back again.
The Dyson V11 Absolute Pro also comes with nifty attachments like the mini motorized tool that’s perfect for stairs, and the flexi-crevice tool to really reach into nooks and crannies in things like cozy recliner chairs to get all the crumbs out. And, once it’s time to empty this vacuum, you won’t have to worry about dropping dust and dirt back onto your clean floors because you can use the handy swiping tool built-in on the vacuum to sweep quickly and neatly everything from the vacuum’s canister right into the trashcan.
The Dyson V11 Absolute Pro even has an LCD screen to tell you what mode it’s running in and the status of the battery and filter. That way, you’ll know when it’s time to clean the filter, charge the battery, and more all at glance. No need to disassemble everything just to check if the filter is clean.
It may sound like I’m kind of giddy about these features; you’d be right. But remember how I said vacuuming can finally become another bit of satisfying daily housework, something else to take control of like washing dishes and tidying up? I really think all these features not only make that possible, they really drive home how cleaning up can be full of little moments of joy every day.
If you also want to get as hyped about this vacuum’s features as I am, check out Shelly Wutke’s review on the Best Buy Blog. Shelly really dives into the details of how the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro works and why its unique features are so useful and exciting.
How to enter
Entering this contest is simple, but you can only enter once. To enter, tell us in a comment below what rooms in your home you’d like to clean using the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro.
What you can win
At the end of this contest, we will select two winners from all eligible entries to each receive a Dyson V11 Absolute Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum.
This contest runs from September 20th to October 4th.
Remember, you can only enter once, but your friends and family can also participate. Be sure to share this contest with anyone who loves doing chores, or someone who needs a little push to help them tidy up, and even someone who doesn’t like doing chores but surely will with this vacuum.
Every room. Animal hair gets in every room lol
I would clean my whole house with it. Living with animals you need to vacuum the whole house lol
Kitchen
Living Room
Family room
Living Room for all those snack crumbs from my husband and bedroom to suck up those dust bunnies/fur fluffies!!!
Definitely my living room, I have two cats who shed constantly. Thank you.
Every room! Dog hair is a nightmare.
I would do the house from top to bottom.
Bedroom and Living Room
Whatever room my cat is hanging out in the most! Not sure how she can shed that much and not be bald.
Kitchen and dining area!
I really need this vacuum to give my living room a really good cleaning.
I would use it to clean my dog’s bedroom. It used to be my bedroom, but somehow my pug has taken it over. Anyone who has a pug knows how much they shed!
I desperately need a vacuum that has power! I would clean the entire house but the Family Room would be first on the list! The Dust is out of control! Thanks for the chance. This would be life changing for all of our allergies. We still have an old canister Vac that takes bags! Gasp!
wherever my cat goes.
I mean… all of them? But definitely the kitchen — it gets dirty so fast!
The entire house but especially the living room!
I would only vaccum the garage
I’d like to clean my living room with it
i would clean kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, living room, wreckroom and even my man’s cave.
My kids room…as they used to eat all snacks in their room n everyday it takes me so much time to clean all the mess…i would love to win n give it a try…
The whole house!
Hardwood floors and ceramic have a cat being a senior this would be easy to maneuver. Pick me
I would like to use it to clean all rooms in my house.
Living room, kitchen, and bedrooms
My entire house. Would really love a Dyson. Best ever!
Been admiring them. With my arthritis I really need this beautiful vacuum.
From the basement all the way to the bedroom this will be used! The entertainment room is where most of the vacuuming is needed and it’ll look so nice there
The cat room. Yes, I have a cat room. Yes, it’s as furry and littery and scary as it sounds.
My bedrooms and living room.
i would use it in the downstair’s family room
The living room!!!!!
I would use this vacuum in my living room because there is always an endless supply of dog hair and crumbs from my kids!
All the rooms!!!
I would use this vacuum EVERYWHERE. I could save so much time and energy.
I have 2 dogs and 4 Cats all rescues. I’d LOVE to use this in all my rooms for a quick cleanup and better breathing space. My vac just broke
My living room entrance. Front door mat and floor always has grass, gravel and dirt.
I’d like to clean all of my rooms using the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro!
The family room and the kitchen because both rooms have a lot of foot traffic and the mess and spills are just awful.
all of them
all of them! this place gets so dusty.
In every room! I’ve been wanting one of these!
WOW! I’ll actually enjoy cleaning every room using the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro. Thank you for the contest.
Everyroom! Between the dog, the cat and the kids, I can’t keep up!
Every room in my home. I have 4 kids and 2 dogs so I’m always cleaning in my home .
My master bedroom!! Dust galore!
I’d try it in the car!
Living room! Cats and dirty shoes
I would use it to clean my entire house but especially the kitchen.
The living room!
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