Miele all the way…

On the Cloth Nappy Tree forum there is a cry for washing machine help. Freyarose’s machine has ‘totally given in’ and she’s not blaming the cloth nappies either. What she needs now is a machine that has a large drum, quick wash cycle and a fast spin…

There are a few responses but the stand out reply is from Jan3182001,

“Miele all the way.

20 min short cycle / hygiene wash for nappies plus water plus on most cycles too
quiet motor / 5 year parts and labour warranty included sometimes extended to 10 years for no extra – mine is / 24 hour delay start / tells you how long is left / can open door part way through / child lock / pillow cycle / trainers cycle / stain settings / can change temperature and spin even after programme has started / 1600 rpm and no spin options /
mine is AAA rated.”

Quite a list. Are you ‘Miele all the way’? Have any experience of washing cloth nappies? Then offer Freyarose your advice on the washing machine help thread on Cloth Nappy Tree.

Best vacuum for car care?

There has been some vacuum discussion on the Detailing World forum – the largest community of vehicle detailing enthusiasts in Europe. Mr Scisco’s vacuum has ‘given up’ and he is looking for a replacement.

Gaz W provides Miele as the best option for car care, but Mr Scisco, while aware of Miele’s domestic prowess is concerned about the weight of commercial use for detailing. However Gaz W says not to worry,

“Miele copes fine for me, mine is god knows how many years old and still works like new. Only thing it’s ever had are replacement filters and bags when it needs it.”

Have you used a Miele for looking after the interior of your car? Maybe the S4812 Hybrid? If so leave us a comment below.

Pet vacuum cleaner – Anyone got any suggestions?

Boards.IE member Officer Giggles needs a vacuum cleaner that’ll get rid of the pet hair and has turned to the community for advice on the Miele Cat and Dog.

There is discussion taking in various brands of vacuum cleaner and what the experiences of each have been like on the thread. On Miele though Sillybuttons despite not owning the Cat and Dog model recommends it,

“[I] can totally recommend the Miele, I have one and it is brilliant, and mine isn’t the pet one. Suction is great though!”

Also Dolce answers a question on whether the Cat and Dog has a bag or not and also, as an asthma sufferer, suggests the Miele model,

“[…] we have the Miele Cat & Dog Turbo 500 and it has a bag. I’m also asthmatic (yes, with 2 cats!!) and since getting the Miele I haven’t had any problems; it’s brilliant for cleaning down sofa’s and curtains too (3 hose attachments).”

Have you used the Miele Cat and Dog vacuum cleaner?

Vacuum Cleaners – Upright or Pull-Along?

There are often conversations on the choice of bag or bagless when it comes to discussing vacuum cleaners. An equally discussed topic is that which features on the NetMums thread Upright or Pull-along started by Maha A who needs new vacuum,

“I am not sure if I want another pull along one again or not, they are easier for vacuuming under beds sofas, 10 seater dining tables!!!”

So what is it for you? What do you prefer? The answers on the thread offer plenty of advice on both types but it is Angel D(7) who goes that bit further and places Miele in the mix,

“[…] if money allows and you want a vacuum that will actually pick up dust (how novel!), last for more than 5 years, not burn your house down / take the skin off your legs with heat and take a few knocks, BUY A MIELE!!!!

Upright OR pull-along. You won’t regret it!”

To read the full conversation visit the NetMums thread – Upright or pull-along.

DogPages.org are talking vacuum cleaners

On the forums of DogPages.org member pbr is looking for help on choosing a vacuum cleaner,

“I just need a recommendation for a bagless cylinder reasonably lightweight vacuum cleaner for mainly wooden floors but with some carpet & rugs.”

Despite the request for bagless a few members have advised not being too hasty dismissing the alternative, especially when it comes to the Miele Cat and Dog. Jazzlet praises its ability to deal with laminate,

“I have to say that I rarely vacuum the laminate as it’s quicker to whip round with a broom, but it does a great job when I do. And it picks up the difficult combination of long human hair and short dog hair from the carpets with no trouble.”

When it comes to the bag issue mcclurgs suggests it isn’t as bigger problem as one may think,

“I am a massive Miele Cat and Dog fan, yep it comes with bags but the job it does is unbelievable. I have 3 dogs and empty the bag maybe once a month.”

And on page two of the thread Janice, who believes her Miele Cat and Dog upright cleaner is the best she’s ever owned, thinks bags are an advantage,

“It’s not bagless, but having the bag is a bonus in my opinion … bagless cleaners are very messy, and spew dust everywhere when you empty them. Everything that goes into the Miele dust bag stays there, 100 per cent.”

Have you got a preference when it comes to bag or bagless? A tip for battling dog hair? Or an opinion on the above? Let us know in the comments…