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Dawn-Bev*
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posted 21. January 2009 11:51 AM
I know some of you on here have a Dyson - what do I do when Ive hoovered up a childs sock by mistake? can I take it apart and try and remove the sock, or do I have to buy a new Dyson ta
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posted 21. January 2009 12:33 PM
I have a Dyson upright. No need for a new Dyson - did you suck it up from the bottom or up the cylinder? Can you see it in the cylinder? With a bit of care you can open them up quite a lot.
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posted 21. January 2009 12:35 PM
I have a Dyson too. Just twist all parts, everything opens and remove the sock. I regularly hoover up stuff like handkerchiefs, etc. It is really not a problem. Good luck.
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posted 21. January 2009 01:12 PM
it sucked up from the bottom, and i cant see it in the cylinder. i'll attempt to take it apart, it needs a good clean inside anyway thanks
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posted 22. January 2009 08:12 AM
This is probably obvious, but do make sure its unplugged from the electrics when you start taking it apart! (got my old H&S Rep hat on )
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posted 23. January 2009 02:26 AM
That must be an "Englishism"(New word, mine)-Hoovering up with a Dyson. Try "Dysoning up" next time!
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posted 23. January 2009 02:50 AM
quote: Originally posted by Lucy Loves Ricky: That must be an "Englishism"(New word, mine)-Hoovering up with a Dyson. Try "Dysoning up" next time! We do hoover, but we don't dyson, (not yet anyway)
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