Carpet sweepers

Does anyone know if carpet sweepers are any good at picking up hay and straw?

I'm thinking it would be far more convenient than dragging out the dyson every time!

(to clarify, I am still going to Hoover, just not every 5 mins )

I dont know. I had a similar problem (or course) and i invested in a hand held mini dyson and its fab. charge it up and its ready to suck at every hay emergency!

They are only marginally better than a dust pan and brush on carpets and rugs and don't clean up hay that's "eaten" into the pile!

Better on laminate/wood/vynlay.

Thanks guys

I might just look into the mini dyson!

I've got an old Bissell cassette 8000R carpet sweeper which has done 3 house moves with me and I wouldn't be without it, it sweeps up the bunny poops ok and some of the shorter strands of hay and it's ideal for a quick sweep when I don't feel like getting the hoover out at like 11:00 at night.

Must say I like the sound of the mini Dyson may have to have a look at that

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4065986/Trail/searchtext%3EHAND+HELD+DYSON.htm

It is a bit pricey but we have found it a godsend. Plus Daisy likes to box it!

Katieb wrote:http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4065986/Trail/searchtext%3EHAND+HELD+DYSON.htm

It is a bit pricey but we have found it a godsend. Plus Daisy likes to box it!

Thank you for that Katie it has brilliant reviews as well

Thanks for the link Katie