Do you want to spend a day at Dyson HQ learning about allergies (and get a free Dyson Allergy vacuum cleaner?)

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Hi there

Dyson want to invite five Mumsnetters who have children who suffer from asthma and/or dust allergies to visit their HQ in Wiltshire on Tuesday 9th September. During the course of the day the Dyson microbiologists will examine a sample of your dust to let you know what's lurking in your carpets and offer advice and tips on how to keep allergens at bay. Dyson will cover any transport costs and give you a Dyson Allergy vacuum cleaner for your troubles

All Dyson ask in return is that you come back and tell everyone else on Mumsnet all about your new-found dust busting tips later in September.

If your family fit the allergy bill, you know you're free on the 9th and fancy a day out and a new Dyson - you can sign up here

Best

MNHQ

ive entered too,
good luck all xx

oooh - pet special????

saving myself for that!

can i come. pleeeeeeeease

[misdee makes a fool of herself begging]

done
fingers and toes crossed

I've entered. Hopefully will get a chance to ask the experts if their product really will help. There is so much conflicting evidence, not enough exposure to dust and allergens, too much exposure. Also strangly interested to know what dust contains other than skin and mites.

I've entered. Hopefully will get a chance to ask the experts if their product really will help. There is so much conflicting evidence, not enough exposure to dust and allergens, too much exposure. Also strangly interested to know what dust contains other than skin and mites.

i'm just entered. just told hubby about it. he says "can't believe you are excited about a vacuum cleaner". its not a vacuum, its a DYSON

I was feeling a bit disappointed that my family aren't elible for this, but Boco has made me giggle

i have entered too
do you think if i disguise the dyson as a birthday prezzie my DH wouldnt mind so much me not being home on his birthday erm...no ok il have it for myself then thats if i get picked....please pick me....
did it work??....
xx ei xx

Done, and I only live down the road so my expenses would be very minimal .

I'm allergic to everything from dust to cats to lillies - I'm free on the 9th, so I'm in!!!

a dat at dyson hq?

no thanks id rather boil my own head

My God some of you mumsnetters are really being SUCKED IN by this offer
MITE I suggest that you stop SNIVELLING n SNEEZING you DUST yourselves off, stop scraping samples off your bedroom carpets and stand UPRIGHT next to the ironing board.
of course I will let you all know in due time if I am, in fact, the WINNER!!
P.S. does the 'said chosen few' have lady fingers buffet lunch provided on the day or do we/they have packed lunch of marmite sarnies?? .

oooh me me me!

Am I to put qualifying reasons/begging on here too or is that not an actual requirement?

Ah well...75% of my family have dust/pollen allergies and asthma. DD has eczma, severe asthma, and varying allergies ranging from foods, to animals, to pollen, to...goodness knows what!

Please please please can I come and learn about Super Dysons please and have one of your magical fantastic amazing vacuum cleaners that I couldnt afford otherwise?

I love you so very much.....

Another here begging for some advcice...

Are there any places still available? With a DS with a an allergy to house dust that "scores" >100 on RAST tests (which manifests itself in asthma and eczema), and a couple of dogs sadly living confined to textile-free areas of the house,I would be very happy to participate in this test.

I have tried most "allergy" vacuum cleaner models and although I´m a Miele Solution convert I would be interested to see if Dyson can convert me back to their ranks. (and could provide me with some advice on how to optimise the use of the vacuum cleaner as I´m one of those sad persons for which vacuum cleaning includes vacuuming the walls regularly...

I am up for the Pet special too. I have the hairiest house ever thanks to my ddog.

Lunch will of course be included. And if anyone has any foodie allergies then please let me know in advance...!!

Oooh... I'm allergic to cheese / dairy... but otherwise OK... when do we find out if we've been invited????

I'd love to find 'middle ground' between the very hairy dog and the non hairy DH!

I challenge anyone - ANYONE - to invent a gadget that will put an end to my snivelling, sneezing, itching and - worst of all - wheezing caused by those little buggers that invisibly infest my house, despite my exhaustive attempts at cleaning (complete with gas mask). Assorted doctors have been no bloody help whatsoever and I'm seriously considering moving to the north pole where it is too cold for mites. So come on Dyson, show me what you're made of!

Have just signed up.

Where is Dyson HQ? Hoping it's in the Bahamas

Don't think my dh will mind me learning about hoovering on our wedding anniversary, do you? Does the dyson come gift wrapped?

Bit about taking sample of dust. Would be very difficult to find in my house, actually!!

Hi everyone, I have just emailed those who were selected for this day - but wanted to say to everyone who volunteered thank you very much for this - we were impressed with the response - and it was very hard to choose the 6 (Dyson increased the numbers to 6).

Please do keep an eye out on MN for Dyson info because after the visit those who attend will be giving their feedback for you to discuss.

Thanks again

PS Dyson HQ sadly not in the Bahamas but Wiltshire.....

Oh and had my suitcase all packed for the bahamas

Just as well I wasn't picked then