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the new dyson air multiplier

dyson bladeless fan the new dyson air multiplier
We know that when it comes to innovation, Dyson is at the front of the pack. When they eliminated the vaccuum bag, we thought that was pretty cool. But now they’re back with another great new product that’s just hit the Canadian market: The Dyson Air Multiplier.

It’s a fan that has no blades. It’s super-stylish, yes, but is it really necessary? You may not think so but according to inventor and engineer James Dyson, he created this new fan to combat spinning blades, which he says chop up the air flow, causing annoying buffeting. He says the blades are hard to clean and are, of course, a temptation for childrens’ curious little fingers.

The Dyson Air Multiplier is a stylish reincarnation of a household product many of us use. Not wanting to run my air conditioning all night long in the summer, I often rely on a fan. But this one would look so much better than the clunky fan I’m currently using. Simple. Stylish. I love it!

Available at: dyson.com, The Bay, Home Outfitters, Sears and other retailers across Canada.
Price: $379.99 to $549.99

What do you think of the look of the new Dyson Air Multiplier?

dyson dc25 animal

dysonanimal1 dyson dc25 animalAhhh, the smell of spring is in the air! Well, not quite, considering the below-zero temperatures we’re still feeling. But spring hath sprung, and whether we sense it in the air or not, it’s time for that often dreaded spring clean.

Enter the Dyson DC25 Animal vacuum, the answer to your cleaning prayers. Fitted with Dyson’s innovative Ball technology, this sucker pivots to pick up dirt out of any nook and cranny. You can also breathe easy, because the Animal is scientifically designed to reduce allergens, and the washable filter means air expelled from the vacuum has up to 150 times less mold and bacteria than other products.

Priced at $699 and with a 5-year warranty, this vacuum’s an investment, but one that has quality to match its pricetag.

Look for the Animal to hit major department stores nationwide this coming April.

Looking for a smaller, hand-held version? Check out web editor Natalie Bahadur’s blog for info on the Dyson DC16 Animal.

Pick up the May 2009 issue of Style at Home, on newsstands April 6th, for details on how to win your own Dyson DC25 Animal!

dyson DC16 animal handheld vacuum

picture 20 dyson DC16 animal handheld vacuumBack in August, I got a cat. I love cats and had one (three actually, at one point) for years while I was in university and in the years after that. I won`t bore you with the details concerning why I no longer had a cat (don`t worry; no animals were harmed in the story) but let`s just fast forward to the summer, when I got a new one. He`s the cutest little guy you`ve ever seen. Incredibly obedient and when he looks at me, I melt. He`s got the sweetest little face and he just loves to cuddle. All sounds great, right? Well, it was until I discovered that the cuddly little creature sheds like a … well, whatever sheds a lot. Seriously, it`s nearly impossible to stay on top of the cleaning because he sheds so much. My once spotless condo is often covered in a thin layer of fur despite my most diligent efforts. Enter The Animal! The Dyson DC16 Animal is the answer to all my cleaning needs. This thing is a lifesaver and has restored my furniture back to its pre-cat glory. I was amazed by the suction power and by how thoroughly it sucked up pet hair that had gotten trapped in the fibres of my couch. I`d tried other handhelds before, lint brushes, those sticky roll-y brushes, even tried cleaning it by hand but nothing produced such staggering results — and that`s not even mentioning how quick and effortless it is to use The Animal. It takes three hours of charging to give you six minutes of use, which I initially thought was nuts — but since it`s a handheld, you probably wouldn`t use it for much longer than that in one go anyway. It hasn`t turned out to be a problem for me and for this kind of suction power, trust me –  it`s worth the wait!

Interested in winning one of these beautiful beasts? Enter the Dyson Next Top Animal contest for your chance to win great Dyson products, plus cool stuff from Pedigree, Whiskas and Bark & Fitz.

Price: $229.99

clean for the cure with dyson

dyson2 clean for the cure with dysonAs I mentioned yesterday, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) has partnered with a variety of companies to raise funds for breast cancer research. Dyson is one of those companies and to support the cause, they have launched two limited edition pink vacuums; an upright (pictured left) and a canister vacuum (pictured right). While Dyson vacuums are known for their superior quality and easy handling, these two special designs are a wonderful way to support the CBCF`s efforts and bring home a vacuum that`s the perfect marriage of form and function.

Prices:
DC07 Upright: $499.99
DC21 Canister: $599.99

Available: while supplies last at The Bay, Home Outfitters, Future Shop, Best Buy, The Brick, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sears, Lowes, Home Depot and Dyson authorized independent retailers.

Proceeds from the purchase of these vacuums go towards a minimum donation of $50,000 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

To find other CBCF partners, click here.