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Brief encounters - Miele S5210 vacuum cleaner review part 4

Posted by Simon  19 August 2008

We’ve covered three earlier reviews of the Miele S5210 before on Forever Better and this fourth is as equal in its praise as each of the previous testimonials.

Once again this anonymously written Review Centre evaluation awards the S5210 the full 10/10 across the board including ease of use, durability, style, service and value for money. Described as having “excellent performance, interchangeable floor heads from other Miele models, variable power selection, quiet operation, well built and sturdy and fairly light weight”, the only issue is the cost of replacement bags which the reviewer advises “…to shop around for best prices”.

The owner of this S5210 is also no stranger to Miele being the owner of a house full of other appliances including a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer and concludes their write-up with “whilst Miele products are not cheap, they are without doubt built to last and just ooze Germanic qualities of understated engineering”.

Jump over to the Review Centre to read the review in full and rate or leave a comment of your own.

Brief encounters - Miele Cat & Dog TT5000 vacuum cleaner review

Posted by Jack  7 August 2008

You can’t argue with a 10/10 review - and that’s exactly what mart526330 says of the Miele TT5000 Cat & Dog vacuum over at the Review Centre.

Having sported an upright Sebo for the last eight years, moving brands was obviously a big step. With the long-awaited Miele S7 upright due for an October launch, mart526330 decided to go for a Cat & Dog and is pleased to report that the “Miele is such a strong performer”, delivering results there’s no need to shake a duster at. It has an “excellent adjustable power coupled with effective turbo brush attachment” which he says has left his carpets “spotless.”

It’s always been a problem for him “removing sock fluff etc… from beige, tight pile carpet”, but “this vacuum does that job effortlessly”. He also suggests that the Cat & Dog is “easy to use, store and move around, bag/filter replacement is also easy and mess free.” In conclusion, mart526330 seems entirely happy, being fully “satisfied…and hope it lasts as long as the Sebo!”

To read the his review in full, pop over to the Review Centre.

Brief encounters - Miele Cat & Dog 700 vacuum cleaner review

Posted by Simon  4 August 2008

Following last week’s post on the Miele Cat & Dog 700, a second review has been written this time on the Review Centre.

Starsky1 has owned his machine for over six months and has awarded the Cat & Dog a full ten out of ten across all categories from Ease of Use to Overall Value and gives a particular thumbs-up to the pet hair brush head which he says “…really does pick up my pets hair - even my Border Collie’s which gets really into the carpet!” While he finds the price of the bags as “not so good”, he concedes that only having owned bagless vacuums before, any extra cost would have been more expensive that he was used to.

Starsky1 wraps up his assessment with “I’ve tried many different vacuum cleaners over the years [and] I can actually say I finally enjoy vacuuming!” To read the rest of his review hop over to the Review Centre and leave a comment or rate his review for yourself.

Brief encounters - Miele Cat & Dog 700 vacuum cleaner review

Posted by Simon  30 July 2008

Whether it’s the cuteness of its name or the strength of its cleaning power, the Miele Cat & Dog inspires so much admiration among its owners, that many of them are driven to put finger to keyboard to share their thoughts and feelings with the world on just how much difference it makes to the chore of vacuuming.

This latest review from Haworth on Dooyoo echoes similar sentiments to the previous Cat & Dog reviews we ‘ve featured on Forever Better. The owner of a Cat & Dog for the past two years, Haworth describes it as “…the best vacuum I have ever had and worth every penny…” and “…It does such a good job there is no build up of dust and grime and carpets come up good as new every time”. While he concedes long human hair is sometimes a problem for the rotating brush he finds that it’s “…easily seen as it collects it all together in the first couple of passes and I just bend down and pick it up…” yet despite this he concludes by saying: “I don’t know how I would manage without it now.”

To read the rest of his review, jump over to Dooyoo and see for yourself.

Brief encounters - Miele Cat & Dog TT5000 vacuum cleaner review

Posted by Simon  25 July 2008

Over at Amazon.co.uk, self-confessed hater of vacuuming S Reynolds has just written a review of the Cat & Dog TT5000 vacuum he’s recently bought.

His wife had previously insisted “that the only way to properly clean the carpets is to use the small tools and get on our hands and knees and ’scrub’ the carpet” so he’s naturally delighted that the “suction and performance” of the Cat & Dog is so good that “…it is the only way to clean cat hairs and bits of sock fluff up”. He describes the TT5000 as “a revelation” meaning his cleaning “is done in [a] fraction of the time and effort”.

We’ve covered other reviews of the Cat & Dog TT5000 on Forever Better in the past and to get the low-down on this most recent thumbs-up head over to Amazon and see for yourself.

Brief encounters - Miele W1512 washing machine review

Posted by Matt  22 July 2008

A new Miele review has popped up at Review Centre, this time from member Moira Hollamby who’s decided to rate her Miele W1512 washing machine. It’s a very positive testimonial in which Moira says she would “recommend this machine to anyone!”

Moira thinks that the Miele W1512’s good points include “everything”, especially the fact that it’s “a well made machine”, the only negative thing she can think of is it’s “very heavy if you need to move it”. She goes on to say that though “it may seem expensive”, it’s well worth the money as it’s “a machine that is built to last”. Moira knows what she’s talking about too, as she declares she’s had “nearly every make of washing machine” and none of them made it past eighteen months of usage, plus the W1512 “washes cleaner than any machine I have ever owned”.

As well as being very happy with her Miele W1512, Moira also thought Customer Service “was brilliant too”, receiving an extra 5 years of warranty free after registering her guarantee. You can read the full review here.

Brief encounters - Miele WT2670 washer dryer review part 3

Posted by Simon  18 July 2008

We’ve posted two previous reviews of the Miele WT2670 Washer Dryer from the Review Centre on Forever Better and can now bring you a third courtesy of eosman who’s contributed the most detailed write-up to date.

Awarding the WT2670 full marks for ease of use and durability, 9/10 for Service and Overall Value and 8/10 for Style, eosman - who’s only had the machine for a few days - has been sufficiently impressed by its ease of use and versatility, coping “…very well with 3 months unwashed clothing and more within the last 5 days since we received it…” and build quality to express his thoughts so early on. His only concern so far is that “…clothes also tend not to dry completely at times…”, but does admit that it “…may mean a wrong programme was in use, or the drum is overloaded.”

To read eosman’s review in full, pop over to the Review Centre and if you’ve something to add leave a comment.

Brief encounters - Miele W864 washing machine review

Posted by Matt  7 July 2008

A review of the Miele W864 has been posted on WasherHelp, a site dedicated to information on UK washing machines by Andy, an engineer with 30 years of experience. It’s a very detailed review, concluding that the Miele W864 is the “Rolls Royce of washing machines”.

As the review is by an engineer, it’s more technically focused than performance based. It begins with a paragraph on the fact that Miele use a stainless steel outer tub, rather than vitreous enamel (”strong, but susceptible to rust”) or plastic tubs which can be damaged by coins left in pockets. Therefore “stainless steel outer tubs are the ideal answer”, according to Andy. He’s also impressed by the strong door that has been “tested to be opened and swung shut 60,000 times”, as most non-Miele machines are tested for less than half that number.

Andy notes that independent engineers may struggle to obtain parts and information for Miele machines, so Miele’s own engineers are the best option if any repairs are needed, though “Miele currently have really long guarantees that reflect their confidence in the quality”. Head over for the full review at WasherHelper.

Brief encounters - Miele Cat & Dog S5260 vacuum cleaner review

Posted by Matt  3 July 2008

A new review of the Miele S5260 Cat & Dog vacuum cleaner has popped up on review site Ciao! Written by ladytinkerbell, she likes the S5260 so much that she admits she “love[s] to hoover now!”

Describing the vacuum as an “excellent machine”, ladytinkerbell reports on how it is solid yet lightweight, how the metal tubes can be extended to a “fantastic length” and the head can be altered for different locations. She’s also impressed at the cleaning result, as it’s “amazing” on dog hair with the tools giving “great results” on sofas and curtains. She highlights the small brush tool as being particularly useful as she uses it everywhere including the skirting boards, door tops and even ceilings.

Though she mentions it’s a little bit “pricey”, she thinks it’s “well worth it” and wouldn’t want to use another vacuum cleaner “after experiencing this quality”. Head on over to read the full review here.

Brief encounters - Miele WT2670 washer dryer review part 2

Posted by Matt  2 July 2008

A new review of the Miele WT2670 washer dryer has popped up on Review Centre, receiving full marks in every category listed.

You may recall a previous write-up way back in April that was similarly positive and the guest author of this latest review thinks the WT2670 is “a brilliant machine”, listing a number of good points including ease of use, extensive programmes and the “excellent wash results”. The author is also impressed by the machine telling you “how much detergent you need based on the programme and weight of load”.

“Don’t even bother to waste your money on a cheaper alternative” concludes the author. He’s had a Miele for 15 years and it’s still working “brilliantly” today despite never having been serviced. Head on over for the full review here.