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.

Miele Vacuums are the Top Guns when it comes to cleaning

Home and Gardening have suggested that Miele vacuums are the Top Guns when it comes to cleaning. The US site has called them ‘the Rolls Royce’ of the domestic appliance world.

The article covers the Miele range of vacuums collectively. Referring to their looks as well as the unmatched filter system,

“Besides its oh-so sleek designs, Miele Vacuums are also known to have one of the best filtration systems in town. Utilizing true HEPA filtration, you can always be sure that the Miele Vacuum that you buy will be able to capture the finest dust particles in your carpet or in your floors.”

It is these filters that have proved so effective when it comes to helping those combating allergies,

“The HEPA system catches the smallest particle that a vacuum can suck and it is supplemented with a larger high-efficiency bag to help you secure a much cleaner house.”

Also discussed is the cost of the range, stating that Miele is an ‘expensive choice’, but that when buying a Top Gun cleaner that has ‘clearly raised the bar’ it is unlikely you’ll be disappointed. The full article can be read at Home and Gardening.

Miele among the vacuum options on MSE

Avantra has asked,

“We are after a new vac as ours is now used solely for clearing debris in the house refit. We have a large ever-shedding happy lab […] what is the best overall vacuum that can do dog and general dirty polypropylene carpets?”

As ever the Money Saving Expert community has jumped in with advice with Ali-t going for Miele,

“My Miele cat and dog is a godsend and the extra guarantee also includes a pack of replacement bags that cost nearly the same as the guarantee making the 10 year guarantee nearly free!”

Also discussing Miele is CKDesigner – specifically the technology involved in the production of the bags, although he sums up his opinion succinctly,

“No other manufacturer in the world takes domestic vacuum cleaners as seriously as Miele!”

And then finally there is SuisideVW,

“Go Miele everyday.”

Click throught to read the the full Money Saving Expert vacuum related debate.

Miele Hybrid with Mamma McCann

Mamma McCann is a self confessed ‘clean freak’, so when we offered her the Miele S 4812 Hybrid Vacuum Cleaner to trial she couldn’t resist.

The Hybrid’s battery pack did impress Mamma McCann, even in terms of just not running the risk of tripping over leads. However the practicality of this also meant a clean car and cobweb free balcony. She also tried out the variable suction that was,

“[…] great for us as we have started to give Mini Mc finger foods which often get thrown all over. The suction increase was also great for picking up cat hair and I managed to clean my sofa of all fluff.”

The only downside Mamma Mcann can imagine people having with the cleaner is the weight, but this doesn’t stop her finishing her article with these three words,

“Awesome Miele Hybrid.”

You can read further reviews of the Hybrid from DustFluffGrit and Machines That Go Bing.