The Chronic Consumer

I know that giving household appliances and cleaning tools is not exactly a romantic gesture come Christmastime, but the reality of the situation is that many people use this season to buy slightly more expensive things than they ordinarily would. So if you want/need to spend a few hundred dollars on a vacuum cleaner and couch the purchase as a gift, more power to you!

Anyway, when it comes to vacuum cleaners, there’s no better name than Dyson. I’ve been a Dyson owner for three years now, and love my vacuum — as well as the unbeatable customer service offered by the company. I had a problem with the cord somehow getting shorted out, and when I took the unit in to get repaired, they replaced nearly ever part of the machine, not just the faulty cord! It was awesome!

One of the most popular models out there is the Dyson DC18 Slim Vacuum, which is a lightweight, yet powerful, upright vac that works on any type of flooring. It comes with a 25-foot cord, a bagless canister, and a couple of attachments for stairs and upholstery.

The lowest price I’ve seen on the Dyson DC18 Slim Vacuum is $349 at Amazon, which I think is a pretty good deal. Trust me when I say you’ll get your money’s worth from this product!