Miele S251i Plus Bagged Canister Vacuum

Pros: Very quiet, good suction, sturdy, lightweight.
Cons: There's no attachment for vacuuming the cats...

My household has two cats in it. They shed. They shed a lot. Imagine the detritus they leave on the horizontal surfaces of my home. Last winter we moved to Europe and had to buy a new vacuum to work with European electrical standards. Imagine my ...

Pros: Incredibly quiet and strong suction, cont.variable speed, features
Cons: Air powered turbobrush not suitable for normal to thick pile carpet

This vacuum is very nicely designed, with features that just make sense as you use it. Highlights of this Flamenco S251: - Well sealed system that allows very little dust bypass when operating, so it doesn't spew dust into the air as you vacuum. This ...

Pros: great quality, very powerful, very quiet, 360 degree swivel casters
Cons: no on board storage for some tools, non-integrated power nozzle cord

I collect vacuums as a hobby (have 35 machines in my living room!), and used to sell them for Sears and Kirby, so I know a little bit about them.  I had been wanting a Miele (pronounced to rhyme with Sheila) for years, but the high price tag ...

Pros: Good suction
Cons: Bumper leaves black marks on baseboard

I apparently paid more ($400) for my Miele Flamenco II five years ago than they cost today. According to a sales rep at a vacuum cleaner store with whom I spoke recently, this model is now made in China rather than Germany which allegedly explains the...

Pros: Quiet, efficient, easy to use - and pretty, to boot
Cons: Dustbags and filters are more expensive than those of comparable US models

This review starts on a wistful note: I used to have a cleaning lady... The cleaning lady was not too diligent and had to go. Before she did, she can be credited with one good deed: she recommended this Miele vacuum cleaner, which we bought for $350, on ...

Pros: Not only is it beautiful, but it really, really works on everything (even cat hair).
Cons: The most expensive vacuum I've ever bought (and I got a discount!)

Call me someone who needs to get a life, I don't care. This vacuum cleaner is everything I ever wanted (in a vacuum.) I have coveted this vacuum cleaner (in cobalt blue) for years, but couldn't come up with a reason to buy it until I met Mr. Sweeper ...

Pros: Great power, quiet, light weight, nice wheels, maneuverable, cleans carpet and floor.
Cons: Doesn't brush deep pile carpet well.

ON CARPET:
This is a Canister vacuum with an attachment called a 'turbo brush'. The turbo brush is an air driven tool for low pile or tight loop carpet. (If you have wall to wall deep pile carpet, stop reading this review and look at the Miele...

Pros: Light, quiet, powerful, reliable, user-friendly, good warranty, small size.
Cons: Uses bags, expensive, no filter upgrades on 200-series models.

Introduction It was a sad day when I realized that my Dirt Devil upright was dying a slow death. After numerous disassemblies, cleanings, and belt replacements, it was simply not keeping my loft very clean. A friend of mine owns a Dyson and I ...

Pros: Superior suction, extremely quiet, very effective power-brush
Cons: Some accessories don't fit in attachment storage area, power-brush electrical cord is a bit clumsy

I have hay fever. My wife is a former florist. And I love the arrangements that she does. Needless t ...

Pros: Works very efficiently on any floor surface
Cons: A little expensive, but I bought it from a local retailer here in town

I am hard on my vacuums. I have 2 small children and 2 cats, and very little time to lug around a vacuum and actually use it to clean with. I am very impressed with this vacuum. I had never used a canister vacuum before, and I was very leery of doing s ...

Pros: cleans well, light, durable, high quality, long cord
Cons: It would be nice if all tools could be stored in the vacuum. Very expensive.

I have a very hairy cat, and after only two years, my $89 special from Sears died. Believe me, I didn't miss it at all. This time around I wanted to buy something that would a) last a long time and b) pick up all the bloody cat hair. Mieles are not ...

Pros: extremely strong suction, 5 year motor warranty, clean exhaust
Cons: additional carpet brush is recommended

My wife and I have used several canister vacuums in the past few years. We had a Hoover that died. We then purchased the Eureka Clean Air canister from Costco that worked well for about a year then began to malfunction. We purchased the Kenmore that...

Pros: Compact, quiet, superb construction
Cons: Haven't found any in 5+ years

I have several vacuums, including a Kirby, a Rainbow, and this Miele. I've owned the Plus for more than 5 years now; it's identical to the one still for sale. I've seen vacuums come and go, but this Miele gets more use than any other in my ...

Pros: Quiet, maneuverable, proficient, small, lightweight
Cons: Removing power beater brush is cumbersome and bothersome. Minimal on-board attachment storage.

I purchased this Miele after reading all the wonderful reviews. I was planning to buy the Antares, but when I found out it did not come with a power beater brush, I decided on the Miele Plus. I prefer quality construction over bells and whistles, which ...

Pros: quiet, powerful, quiet, durable, quiet
Cons: its a cannister, semi-small bags

When we purchased this Miele Plus, it was shown to us by a Miele representative. The machine is ...