finally!
After much cleaning and washing and scrubbing, the machine is finally tolerable. If I get right up to the hose or bin and TRY to smell, I can tell that the machine has been abused by a dog owner. However, if I just vacuum with it, it does not "perfume" the ambient air with any malodorous fragrances.
That said, I am a bit disappointed with the amount of dirt the Dyson got from my carpet. I do have flat carpet, and my usual machines of choice are a Kirby G5, a Royal all metal commercial upright, a Sanitaire SC887 upright and a Kenmore Iridium canister... so I'm sure they don't leave much dirt behind. Still, I expected more from the Dyson. I've read stories/reviews from people who filled up many bins with the their first Dyson use. Maybe when I bring it to friends with inferior machines and thicker carpets to show off, I'll be more impressed.
A gal can dream huh? I just HAD to have a Dyson!
