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Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Vacuum Cleaner :
4.69 out of 5 based on 555 reviews.

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


  • 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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  • What a ripper

    Fantastic little vacuum on a stick. It cleans up in a jiffy and has fantastic suction. My daughter bought one and I saw how handy it was. Being able to purchase one at a discount was brilliant and having it delivered was a bonus as well. Only downside was that the storage area fills up so quick but that is to be expected froma lightweight vaccum that sucks up every dust molecule in its path.

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  • its wall mounting makes it easy to use!

    In a small house with a big dog its great for the weekly run around vacuum. Any bigger household might struggle getting it all done with the battery life. But its more than sufficient for us.
    The dust collector needs emptying more often because of its small size.

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  • great

    I love the vacuum but I didn’t like that it only lasted 20mins and how long it needed to charge it for. But other then that couldn’t fault it but it wouldn’t work for me. I now own a dyson allergy as it was enough to show me how great it was …

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  • DC59 Animal

    They dc59 animal is very portable. You have to hold onto the power but the button is just right there and it doesn’t take much effort at all. Only down side is the battery life for me, I have 4 bedrooms plus study and I have to recharge after every room, didn’t pay much attention on the time I spent the first time, then I realise if you use it continuously, after 5-8mins it stops. However, it does clean very well when it’s in use.

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  • Great cleaning product

    Very powerful handy cleaning product!
    Only downside is the trigger, wish there was some way to always switch it on.
    I’m sure there is!
    Time to browse the manual!

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  • Has the best suction power

    I love this vacuum cleaner! I have heard a lot of good things about Dyson product before, but after trying it myself, I can honestly say that this is the best vacuum cleaner in the market. I particularly love the suction power & how easily it is to use and navigate around the house. As a working mother with small children, sometimes it is hard to find the time to do household chores, but with Dyson DC59 digital slim, I can just pick it up & clean the area that needed to be cleaned. Also, I am amaze that it can picks up loose hair on the carpet, which my other vacuum cleaner couldn’t do. I highly recommended this vacuum cleaner to everyone. Thanks MoM for allowing me to try this out. This vacuum cleaner will definitely be used a lot in our household.



  • 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.

    Would you recommend the latest Dyson Digital Slim vacuum cleaner to friends and family?
    The latest Dyson Digital Slim vacuum has made my life easier
    The latest Dyson Digital Slim vacuum cleans up top, down low, and in between
    The rest of my family like to use the latest Dyson Digital Slim
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  • Amazing Product

    Amazing product and very happy with our purchase. Suction is powerful even in the normal mode and comparable to our old wired floor vacuum. A full charge will only run for 10-20 mins but it gets the job done quicker without wasting time on dealing with wires and power points. It won\’t work if you want to vacuum the entire house at once because it takes few hours to charge up but it works well for us as we tend to split up the areas and vacuum more frequently since it is so convenient to pick up. The mini motorized head provides even stronger suction and great for picking up dust and dirt from the carpet, we also use it for our cars. However hair will still get tangled in the heads and will need to be removed frequently, or you can spend more money and get the additional tangle free head.

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  • Still Loving my Dyson DC59

    I use it most days & really don’t know how I got on before having this. My Mother in law came to stay for 10 days & we ordered one for her to be delivered to her house before she left… She loved using it that much!! She is a keen sewer & told me that she’s loving how easy it picks up all the cut off threads p.

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  • The Dyson DC59 has made my daily chores a breeze.

    From the day I first got my Dyson DC59 I loved it. It made my chores around the house so much easier. The suction on this little beauty is so strong. I use it everyday in my laundry where it’s needed the most because of dog hair. It sucks up the dog hair so easily. The only negatitive thing about the Dyson is that I wish it had a bigger barrel. Overall I am very happy with it and I highly recomment it to others.

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  • So easy to vacuum carpeted stairs

    The Dyson DC59 makes vacuuming the carpeted stairs so quick and easy. No longer do I have to drag the barrel vacuum up the stairs and change the extension lead from the downstairs power point to one upstairs. The dust canister shows how much dust and dirt is being collected and it is so easy to empty.

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  • very convenient

    Very handy to quickly clean up accidents especially in hard to get at places like stairs



  • An Amazing Product - Wish We'd Had One Years Ago!

    Like most people, we knew Dyson to be very solid & reliable vacuums on reputation & their advertising. However until owning our DC59, I don’t think you can appreciate just how much better they are to use, balanced with fantastic cleaning power whilst contained in a compact & light design that you don’t need to be a weightlifter to lug around. Pet hair, crumbs from food/cooking, ‘puddles’ of sand from the kids sandpit etc etc all are equally & easily dealt with on tiles, wooden flooring or carpet – We’d be lost without it now & the house is easily given a quick once-over before guests arrive…Amazing!

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  • Couldn't love it more

    This vacuum has been a great help to my busy lifestyle as a working mum. Easy to use, really effective, no complaints at all. I love it

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  • Shame I have to hold lever in while I vac

    Only issues I’ve had is it heats up where you hold it quite fast. And having to hold lever in while I vac is annoying. Husband won’t use it to vac cars for these two reasons. However great for those odd spills I don’t want to get the big dyson out for.

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  • This is one trigger-happy mum!

    Good things comes to those who wait…
    Always on the lookout for the best deal when it comes to raising a family. It pays to do research, especially with the likes of the Internet being available.

    When I first saw the DC59 handheld stick on the home Rv shopping channel two Christmases ago. I was sold on the idea and practicality of having a cordless vacuum, especially having a 1yo DS and working fulltime meant time was of the essence, but unfortunately the price and DH would not let me indulge further on the thought. A earlier Dyson handheld (without stick) model, which was redeemed using credit card reward points filled the gap.

    Flash forward and with an addition of a DD and a opportunity to review the product at half the RRP, this stay-at-home mum was very excited to receive her Dyson DC59 Animal handstick. The design and colour made it a beautiful to look at. I wasn’t looking for a replacement vacuum cleaner, I was looking for something to aid in the quick cleanups after meals with my 2yo DS. The handstick does wonders for my back.

    What I really like – the motorised and heavy feel of the brush head makes it feel like it’s picking up all the dirt, works especially well on carpet. I guess because my current 1400w vacuum cleaner brush head I would normally have to work at pulling and pushing at a certain angle on carpets to feel like it’s getting everything including hair. Not so with the Dyson. The suction power is incredible and it definitely last longer than our old Dyson handheld, which seem to cut out a lot even after a full charge.

    I guess I need to get use to using a handstick, it’s not that light that I can just throw it on the floor in between vacuums. It either needs to be carefully positioned so it doesn’t slip (being top heavy) or otherwise placed on the ground when it’s in stick mode.
    I understand too that one would not normally be turning the main suction unit upside down but it is funny how easily the filter falls out when this happens even with suction on.
    I would think it would be secured to the unit.

    My DH tried to see if the handheld could be converted to the stick version but I guess this is how Dyson markets it’s products to maximise profits. Connections are different on the models.

    So the only other thing is how can it can remain in its pristine condition, our other Dyson handheld has seen better days but I guess this shows how much apart of the family it has become and no doubt will the Dyson DC59.

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  • Love my new Dyson

    We just got the new Dyson stick vacuum and it was so fun. When we took it out of the box, I just cleaned the carpet spot just in from of me where I was sitting for fun, not seriously cleaning, and I was surprised to see that the barrel contained a lot of dust and rubbish. It\’s small but so powerful.

    Next I used it on my stairs and it\’s a miracle on stairs. No cords to navigate and super powerful. I am always worried that the battery won\’t last long enough but so far it\’s been fine for all the areas I\’ve cleaned. I will keep trying it.

    The only thing with cleaning stairs or up high us having to lift the device which can get a little heavy for weaklings like me. It\’s heavy in the handle unlike a standard barrel vacuum, but that offsets against having to drag a bigger barrel around. So overall still heaps better than a barrel corded vacuum. I love it.

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  • I never thought I would enjoy vacuuming! Love my Dyson!

    It is hard to imagine enjoying vacuum cleaning but the Dyson is so easy and convenient, it really is enjoyable to clean up mess after my kids (or myself). The Dyson is a stylish unit and we have hung it on the wall near the dinner table and kitchen. As parents with kids know, after children eat (or maybe it is just mine) the floor looks like you haven’t vacuumed in weeks. The Dyson is so quick and easy to vacuum up their mess now. I have used it on floor boards, rugs and carpet and it cleans great. The suction seems to be as good if not better than my ducted vacuum system.
    My only negative comments about this vacuum is that it gets quite warm and when you are vacuuming cobwebs up high the filter often falls out. Would also love to get more minutes out of this vacuum when fully charged. However these things do not change the fact that I still love my Dyson and would recommend.

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  • Dog hair gooooooooooooooooone!

    What a magnificent machine! Runs rings around my old vacuum cleaner(s)! Really impressed with it’s ability to pick up dog hair – this was a major factor in me trying the vacuum cleaner, as my little Benji sheds the most extraordinary amount of hair. Vacuuming is no longer a chore – I look forward to emptying the canister every time – because I know how effective it has been, and how much cleaner my house is as a result! Thanks so much, have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the DC59!

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  • Simply amazing - making life so much simpler!

    I received a Dyson DC59 Digital Slim Animal as part of the 50% off trial/promotion. I am more than ecstatic with the purchase and will definitely be keeping this product.
    This Dyson cleaner truly is a fantastic device and makes cleaning up faster and easier.

    My son is 9 months old and just started crawling so everything on the ground is fair game to go straight in his mouth. It was driving me crazy pulling out my corded vacuum everyday and switch powerpoints multiple times just to cover my tiled living area. Not any more with the Dyson Digital Slim!! I can zip around the tiles in a few minutes ensuring there is less debris on the floor to go in to bubs mouth!

    I am happy with the amount of usage I get out of a charge – can easily zip over the tiles and get into the main carpeted areas before needing to plug it back in. I find the power is more than enough but turbo mode makes it even better.

    It’s a strange day when you can say to yourself that you actually *love* a vacuum cleaner!!

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I fondly remember slow, summer afternoons with family and friends gathered around a table of delicious finger-food during my childhood – the adults chatting and laughing, the kids pretending they understood the jokes. My parents had continued their Mediterranean traditions long after settling in Australia – and the simple joy of an effortlessly elegant gathering was one of my favourites.

What I don’t remember is my parents ever being stressed about the gatherings. It all just seemed to ‘come together’. Ah, how times have changed!

There’s something about the Italian style of entertaining that’s still so alluring in our fast-paced family lives. The idea of La Dolce Vita: a sweet life surrounded by family, friends, food and minimal fuss. Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of the entertaining experts at Sandhurst to share easy tips for elegant, memorable summer get-togethers.

We also asked our community of mums to share their tried and true, easy summer entertaining ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Euro-Inspired Entertaining

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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:

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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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