Dust, Dirt, and Debris Won’t Stand a Chance Against the Dyson Omni-Glide Vacuum
There are a lot of cool things out there that make us wonder, “Do they really work?” In our I Tried It series, we set out to use them in the real world and have determined that, in fact, they really do.
On Trial: Dyson Omni-glide Hard Floor Vacuum
Tester: Brandon Carte, daily vacuumer and frequent mess maker
The Brief: I grew up in a home with primarily hardwood floors, and my parents were sticklers about keeping them spotless. We’d sweep them with a broom and dustpan on the daily, Swiffer them nonstop, and would mop them on weekends. I would have killed to have the Dyson Omni-glide in my youth.
The Omni-glide is Dyson’s latest stick vacuum — it’s slimmer and nimbler than the rest of Dyson’s vacuum lineup and only works on hard floors. When I first unboxed the vacuum, it immediately reminded me of those electrostatic brush sweepers that restaurants and hotels use, but this one is much more modern-looking.
It’s Dyson’s first vacuum to feature an omnidirectional cleaning head that floats along on four 360-degree casters. With the Omni-glide, you can truly clean in any direction — forward, backward, even sideways. It’s equipped with dual soft brush bars that rotate in opposite directions to dust your floors and pick up any size of debris that gets in its path.
The Dyson Omni-glide is the most practical vacuum I’ve ever used. It’s perfect for quick pickups and is the ideal “in-between” vacuum. It’s even faster and less annoying to use than a robot vacuum despite the fact that you’re the one doing the cleaning. I loved using it to suck up pet hair under the table where my dogs always lie. It’s ideal for spot-cleaning, especially in the kitchen. It’ll pick up crumbs, stray dog kibble, and coffee grounds in seconds. And it came particularly in handy once for sucking up a giant mosquito that was terrorizing me before bed.
Probably what I like most about the Omni-glide is that this stick vacuum uses a power switch in lieu of a trigger. Most other stick vacuums (especially Dyson-branded ones) require you to hold down a trigger the entire time you clean. Considering the fact that most stick vacs are top-heavy, holding down a trigger is one extra aspect that makes them less ergonomic.
I found this vacuum extremely comfortable to use. It’s lightweight and won’t cause wrist fatigue whatsoever. The vacuum can even be used completely flat, which is nice for cleaning under furniture. It effortlessly glides around obstacles and does a fine job at cleaning alongside baseboards and tricky hard-to-reach spots, like next to the toilet.
It’s worth mentioning that the Omni-glide is only 42 inches long, so I wouldn’t recommend it for very tall users, since the vacuum’s shorter size would inhibit you from maintaining a neutral spine. For what it's worth, I'm 5-foot-10 and didn't have any discomfort using it.
Although it’s primarily designed to clean hard floors, the Dyson Omni-glide can also convert into one of the best handheld vacuums money can buy. It’s not too cumbersome to hold and comes with a crevice tool and brush that’ll help you dust and clean between tight spaces. The vacuum also offers a higher suction speed setting when you need it, and you can empty its bin in one swift motion without getting any gunk on your hands.
Given its extremely slim size and powerful suction, I didn’t have high hopes for the Omni-glide’s battery life. Dyson advertises a 20-minute runtime for the vacuum. I ran it for 22 minutes before the suction came to a halt. Consider me impressed! That's more than enough time to vacuum 2,500 square feet. The Omni-glide’s battery is removable, which gives owners the option to buy multiple batteries to extend its run time even further. It also comes with a wall dock that keeps the vacuum charged and at the ready.
The Omni-glide has three main faults, with its expensive price being one of them. It does not work well on carpets, which could be a dealbreaker for many. It also has a small bin, so you likely won’t want to use it as your primary vacuum unless you live in a small space. And if you have more than one pet, you’d be better off buying a full-sized stick vacuum since the Omni-glide’s tiny bin fills up quickly with pet hair.
Closing Argument: Despite its minor faults and steep price, I still think the Dyson Omni-glide is worth it. It'll simplify your life and will keep your home cleaner thanks to its versatility, impressive suction performance, and lengthy battery life. The Omni-glide is an absolute joy to use and you’ll likely rely on it more than you think you will. I know I did!
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