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Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner
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As mums, it’s important that we do everything we can to take care of our families…including keeping the house free of dust!

Which is why we are so excited to announce the Dyson DC59 Animal Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner product review. If you’re one of the lucky mums selected, we’ll be asking you to put the Dyson DC59 Animal Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner through it’s paces in your own home, and then share your reviews right here.

About the Dyson DC59 Animal Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner

The latest Dyson DC59 Animal Digital Slim is the most powerful handstick vacuum and removes as much dust as a corded vacuum. This is made possible by the combination of the Dyson digital motor V6, 2 Tier Radial cyclones and the latest floor tool with carbon fibre filaments for hard floors and nylon bristles for the carpet.

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In the Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner product review, mums selected received a Dyson DC59 Animal Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner worth $649 to trial and review in their own home. See what they thought by reading the reviews below and by watching their fantastic video reviews:

Published 22nd October 2014

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  • DC59

    My son bought me a DC59 animal digital slim two and a half years ago. OMG I love it. He bought it for me to make it easier for because I have a disability. I have timber floors and one big rug. It gets used at least twice a day. It was being used so much I wore the head out. I rang Dyson even though I had run out of warranty they replaced the head for me. I would not ever ever be without my Dyson. Definately 5+ stars.

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  • 12 months on and still going strong!

    It’s been almost 12 months since using the Dyson DC59 vacuum and it is fantastic. I use it every day, my in laws even bought one after trying out ours. It saved my back whilst heavily pregnant and gets a really good workout in our house with 3 kids and a dog! I recommend it to anyone, I haven’t used my old vacuum cleaner once since receiving this one!

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  • Absolutely LOVE IT!!!!

    I absolutely love my Dyson DC59 digital slim vacuum cleaner. It makes cleaning the floors and sucking up little spills from the kids, simple and easy… it literally takes minutes, which means I do it more often and my floors always look clean. As a busy mum this is really important to me, so I highly recommend this product.

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  • Greatest Invention

    I truly loved the Dyson Digital Slim Vacuum as it is portable, powerful and so easy to use!
    My family shares the joy in having such a great invention in our home as it decreases the time that they need to complete their chores and it is so easy for them to carry around our double storey home.
    My kids often fight for the vacuuming chore as they have more time to do other things as it takes them less time to vacuum.
    Thank you so much for allowing us to take advantage of such a great offer and review such a great invention!

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  • Such a help around the house!

    I still can’t speak highly enough of the Dyson DC59 Animal vacuum. It’s so easy to use and now that we’ve mounted it on the wall in the laundry, there is no need to worry about remembering to recharge it.

    Particularly after mealtimes with the kids, the Dyson DC59 Animal is a great way to do a quick clean without having to worry about getting out our main vacuum.

    I love it so much I’ve even talked my parents into getting one…and they love theirs too!

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  • Great power, great suction, great results!

    I actually went out and purchased one of these after reading the fabulous reviews.. and I was just as impressed as everyone else seems!
    The power is incredible and really does pick up everything. I live in a home with 3 cats and get ALOT of fur around the home.. this picks up everything and is SO powerful I was blown away bu tits performance! Its so light to hold and the swivel on the head makes it even more accessible throughout the home. I can get under so much more than I could with my previous vacuum and the attachments are great for not only all the crevices throughout my house, but also for getting into the tight spots in my car.
    I am so impressed with this vacuum and have recommended it to others,, its outstanding in performance and the power is amazing!

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  • Simply awesome, it has changed my life!

    I absolutely love this thing, after using it for a while now I dont think we will ever use our full size vaccuum again. This has just as much power and alot more convienient. Breaking it down into the important features I would have this to say:
    Power: Excellent!
    Battery Life: OK but only lasts 6 minutes on turbo mode (which you really need to use on carpet, we usually can clean 2 lounge rooms and a bedroom on 1 charge)
    Ease of use: Good but emptying can be a little difficult, usually after using for a full charge you need to remove the whole canister to empty it out
    Build Quality: Ok – Some of the joints feel a little flimsy and not sure if they will last the distance, but we will see. The filter on top doesnt lock in and ours is loose and falls out if you tip the vacuum up, I did call the warranty and they sent out a new filter but it still falls out, must just be a design flaw, I will just fix with some sticky tape i guess.
    Warranty: As I said above I had to have the filter replaced and I was very impressed with the warranty process, they simply mailed out the new part without me having to lift a finger, I also have a full size Dyson which I had to get a replacement part under warranty and they also sent that out free of charge no fuss!

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  • Better than better

    It is the best vacuum ,too strong too small.

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  • Glamour + vacuuming equals Glacuuming!

    I am very impressed with my new Dyson Animal DC59. It is very light and handy to use, the swivel head is excellent and almost intuitive. It also excellent for cleaning my car, just a breeze . If glamourous camping is called glamping, then the Dyson is so stylish it should be called Glacuuming!

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  • I love the portability and suction power

    Life has never been the same since operating the DC59. As previous reviewers have pointed out, it is extremely easy to use (point and click) and the portability of this device make cleaning up quick and efficient. Thank you MOM for allowing me to review this product.

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  • DC59

    My son bought me a DC59 animal digital slim two and a half years ago. OMG I love it. He bought it for me to make it easier for because I have a disability. I have timber floors and one big rug. It gets used at least twice a day. It was being used so much I wore the head out. I rang Dyson even though I had run out of warranty they replaced the head for me. I would not ever ever be without my Dyson. Definately 5+ stars.

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  • love it but its not for me.

    i love the dyson brand, we have this Stick vac at work and it was convenient for the office although for home use only really does the trick in hard to reach places and up high. i would still have to vacuum with the my other vac to get the house clean.
    i would recommend to those who don’t have much of an area to clean.

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  • One of my favourite products

    This is one of the best vacuum cleaners that I have ever used! It also takes up such a little amount of space! It has a great amount of suction. It even sucks up pet hair! It is so versatile and by far the best vacuum cleaner that I have ever owned. Thank you to Dyson and mouths of mum for a great review. The dyson vac is a great value for money too!

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  • Great little vacuum

    Bought this as we are renovating and our tiled floors and floorboards are always dusty. We looked at another brand, but went for this one as the thinner head fits under furniture. Battery lasts around fifteen minutes. Enough for a quick scoot around the living areas. Sucks well. Couldn’t live without it now. Proper vacuum comes out once a month. would recommend to clean freaks or busy people

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  • Love My Dyson!

    Since purchasing our Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner, our other ‘normal’ vacuum cleaner, rarely sees the light of day.

    Messes of all sorts are quickly and easily vacuumed away, meaning no more crumbs or dirt being tracked throughout the house.

    The additional attachments makes cleaning drawers, beds, skirting boards, cars, lounges, etc a breeze.

    I love our Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner and certainly think it is worth the investment.

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  • Life Saver

    I love this vacuum that much that I bought one for my mums birthday. I love how easy it is to clean the house and get into tight areas. This saves my back injury every time as its such a light weight product. The only down fall I have is the battery only lasting for 20mins can sometimes not be long enough and having to wait the 3 hours for it to recharge before you can use it again. Other then that I Llooovvvveee it:).

  • Still the best!

    Every morning I come into the lounge room to survey the trail of destruction my kids have already created, normally there is dry cereal all over the carpet! This used to drive me crazy but now I just pick up my Dyson and suck it all up! I actually tried using my old vacuum cleaner the other day and after 2 minutes gave up and picked up my Dyson again. I was able to finish the vacuuming whilst carrying my 9 month old teething baby around!

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  • 12 months on and still going strong!

    It’s been almost 12 months since using the Dyson DC59 vacuum and it is fantastic. I use it every day, my in laws even bought one after trying out ours. It saved my back whilst heavily pregnant and gets a really good workout in our house with 3 kids and a dog! I recommend it to anyone, I haven’t used my old vacuum cleaner once since receiving this one!

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  • Forget the broom

    I use this daily it is just brilliant so powerful for my inbetween vacuuming especially after my grandkids have visited makes short work of dusting using the attachments which are easy to change I am able to reach the cornices to rid the cobwebs, awesome for cleaning the inside of my car can get into all the nooks a crannies just love it

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  • So lightweight and easy to use!

    I started with another brand but it had such a limited life. I then decided to borrow a friends Dyson and it was much more powerful. I got all the skirting and edges of my hardwood floors throughout the house and there was still so much battery left. It was just so much easier to use – now to convince my hubby that we need a new one…

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  • Brilliant

    Absolutely loved this product! It’s great, keeps pet hair at bay and my carpet is always clean. It’s powerful yet compact, stays charged for ages and rarely loses auction or power. My dog is a little hesitant of it. My kids love helping out and because it’s light they can. Dyson impressed me yet again! Would definitely recommend it. Target had them super cheap too!

  • great for pregnant women

    So easy to use even though i am about to give birth any day. Still loving my Dyson xxx

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  • Love, love, love Dyson!

    My husband should be a salesman for the Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner. Ever since we’ve got it, he’s been showing it off to all our family and friends. And I do have to agree with him, it’s awesome!
    Instead of reaching for the dust pan and brush, I now just get the Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner off charge for a quick whizz of the crumbs.
    My kids enjoy using it as it is nice and light and easy for them use.
    Thank you hubby for getting this!

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  • Fast,perfect cleaning

    What an awesome feelings I’ve since I tried the Dyson DC59.after reading the reviews here and then trailing because one of my friend actually have one I can’t stop my self to bought it.
    This is what I needed because for me cleaning is always hard my 1 year old always after me and turn off the switch or take out the plug of the vaccume and it takes me more than a hour for cleaning but this is amazing quick cleaning with perfect result and Also covers less space.
    This is something I highly recommend to my every friend.

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  • The best

    My Dyson slim would have to be the best vacuum I have ever used! My house has never been so clean! Battery last about 4 days and it gets into all the small little spots a normal vacuum can’t get into, even great for getting down the cobwebs from the crazy little spiders! A little expensive but def worth spending the money on a fantastic product! U won’t be disappointed

  • Just the best!

    I kept telling my husband that we didn’t need a cordless vacuum cleaner…he proved me so wrong! I just love the Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner! It is so powerful, it cleans better than my regular Dyson. After every meal, out it comes for a quick clean up of any crumbs. This vaccum is convient, light, powerful and delightful!

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  • Love it!

    The Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner is just the best! I love how handy it is to clean up little mess easily and quickly. It’s also great to take outside and use for cleaning the car. The different attachments makes cleaning things like curtains and upholstery a breeze! I love my Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner and my husband for buying it for me!

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  • It has changed the way I clean

    I just love my Dyson Digital slim vacuum cleaner! It is officially my new favourite house hold appliance! With two young kids it makes very quick work of cleaning up, especially after a meal. I rarely have time to vacuum the whole house at once anymore, so I love that I can grab this quickly and just vacuum one room if I have a couple of spare minutes. No need to get the big vacuum out!

    It’s easy to use, the battery lasts for about 3-4 days worth of spot cleaning or single room cleaning which is great. The container probably has to be emptied every other day but it’s so easy it’s not a hassle.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting one of these, just do, you won’t regret it!

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  • Love my Dyson Digital slim vacuum!

    After reading reviews here I knew that the Dyson slim vacuum was for me! I already have a Dyson upright and it’s awesome, but with two little kids who are a whizz at turning the floors from clean to disaster in about 27 seconds, I really wanted something that was easy and quick to whip out and take care of a small mess. The Dyson slim vacuum is so easy to use, even my 4 year old can handle it! The suction is second to none, and dare I say I actually look for reasons to use it!!

    What I particularly like about it is that it allows you to quickly vacuum a single room without feeling like you have to do the whole house because you got the big vacuum out. With small children it’s rare that I ever clean the whole house in one go now. I break up the house work into manageable bits each day so this style of vacuum suits this well. The battery lasts about 20 minutes (less on boost) which actually does about 2-3 days worth of vacuuming for me which is great.

    The thing I like least is the noise. It’s not bad, it just sounds a bit like a handheld vacuum (ha!). But because it doesn’t take long it doesn’t really matter.

    The head is very easy to move around and easily gets into corners and small spaces.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting a Dyson slim vacuum, I highly recommend it, you won’t be disappointed! It will change the way you think about vacuuming!

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  • Still loving it

    I am still absolutely loving my dyson!
    I have named her Ivy
    she is part of the family
    She makes all my cleaning up so much easier and quicker.
    Suction is still amazing, like brand new
    i wish it would allow more battery life because I dont want to use any other vacuum
    loving it

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Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

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A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

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  • I Love a good charcuterie board. I Love all the different options all on the one board. I love to do a chocolate board when we have guests over, it’s a fun way to do dessert after dinner. The kids love seeing everything layed out so they can pick and choose.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.

    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)

      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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  • The simplest way to entertain.

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  • I love the looks of different finger foods. I don’t think it is hard to put something together and I had many afternoons hanging out with many mums and all the children at the Cul the sac we then lived. At times I had 8 mums coming with over 40 kids. Many sweet memories indeed

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  • Love the visuals of the chatcuterie board

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  • Looking forward to summer catch ups! Its always the best time to just chill

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  • I love the go to guide for how to arrange a board! Mine never look aesthetic so I am going to try this!

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  • Charcuterie Boards and Antipasto boards are so good. I love them, i love the variety of foods you can put on them and they are so great for entertaining and enjoying with family or friends. It is something i like to make whenever i have friends over as you can enjoy and pick away while you are catching up. Great entertaining option.

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  • I absolutely adore an antipasto spread. There’s nothing better than having a colourful plate of charcuterie and antipasto shared with loved ones. I grew up with my Mum making the most lush, long table of nibblies on celebrations and it’s something that my siblings and I carry on today. It brings us all together.

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