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?

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…

Miele Cat & Dog vacuum given 5 stars at Argos

Always nice to see some positive reviews for Miele products, and The Cat & Dog vacuum cleaner has been getting some particularly favourable 5 star reviews on the Argos site in the last few days. Mobo from Cornwall rates it ‘excellent’, stating “Totally love it. It is far better than any of my past vacuums”.

Elaine meanwhile suggests “It is easy to maneuver, has great suction and a variety of suction buttons depending upon the thickness and how soiled the carpet/floor is.” She even elucidates on her thoughts of bagged vacuums, saying that it’s “easy to change bags with no mess as the bag seals before you dispose of it. Highly recommended”.

You can read the full reviews, and 3 other 5 star rated write ups, on the Argos site.

Miele cat and dog vacuum pleases Motley Fools

CasperCCC’s daughter has a slight allergy to cat hair, and is looking for a new vacuum on The Motley Fool forum. Jopo1 is quick to respond saying “I love the Miele Cat & Dog vacuum – it’s about the best vac I’ve had, and normally I hate cyclinders, but this is easy to use due to its long reach and long adjustable handle”.

Melonfool agrees, suggesting “Miele cat and dog – had mine for years and it’s very good, even my cleaner said so! ”, while Manks1 sums up saying “My vote is for the Miele Cat and Dog – they are expensive but worth it.” “Another rec for the Miele Cat & Dog” says Caramac, leaving CasperCCC to come to the only conclusion – “Right. So Miele seems to be the winner…”

Miele vacuum cleaners up for discussion

Moomin8804’s vacuum has broken down, and is looking for a replacement on hitched.co.uk – and has had some responses praising Miele cleaners. Knownowt defies her name by suggesting she has “heard good stuff about Miele”, while Mrs Jellybaby1977 would “would recommend a Miele – worth the investment.”

Meanwhile, pinkalien has found a great deal for a Miele and posted a link, whilst Lillythepink sums up saying “Miele Cat & Dog for us.  I adore it – it’s so little effort”. Pop over to the forum to get involved.