Happy_Chappy has decided that the time has come for a new vacuum cleaner and he’s asking for recommendations over at Digital Spy. He prefers a cylinder model to an upright and he’d like it to have “a good allergen filter”.

After several suggestions StressMonkey strongly recommends the Miele Hepa 5280 – “without a doubt the best vacuum I’ve ever had by a very long way”. He’s also had experience of using his mother’s Dyson and when comparing the two states: “Miele wins hands down”. He praises the Hepa for being “Powerful, light, [and] compact” as well as tidying away easily, having useful attachments, an adjustable hose plus making “short work of pet hair”. He likes it so much that he (almost) vacuums for fun!

Happy_Chappy is also considering the Miele S4281 as it “came top for Which? best buy” and has many good reviews after which msjj also chips in, mentioning: “I have a Miele I swear by, rather than at”. Head over to read the full thread, and let Happy_Chappy know what you think.