I Tried Out Dyson’s New PencilVac. Here’s What You Need to Know

Attached to the PencilVac are four conical brush bars called Fluffycones. With two brush bars on each side, the front cone rotates in one direction while the rear brush goes the opposite way. The four bars jut out at the sides too; that way, it cleans in all directions with every pass on the floor. It also shoots out green lasers from both the front and back of the cleaner head to illuminate dust, making it easier to spot particles that aren't as visible to the naked eye. But unlike Dyson's Detect line, which also includes lasers, it doesn't have a piezo sensor, which is what allows that specific lineup of vacuums to automatically increase suction power based on what it's picking up. In addition to dust and debris, this vacuum is ideal for picking up hair. The nylon bristles are angled to ensure that strands migrate to the side of the cleaner head rather than getting wrapped around or tangled in the brush bar. So, you don't have to pull the hair out or resort to cutting it off with s ... Read full article.