How Good Is Miele's Bagless Blizzard Cx1 - User Review

Sleek and eye-catching (I tested the Mango Red version), the Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog PowerLine is a good looker and a hard worker.

Hard Flooring, Carpet and Stairs

The Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog PowerLine was a winner on tiled and parquet floors, as well as carpet. Changing from one kind of surface to another required a flip of the foot control to adjust the floorhead's brushes. They should be protruding for rough flooring and retracted for carpet and rugs. When it came to my effort levels, hard flooring was a breeze as the vac moved straightforwardly across it without missing any of the dirt and debris. Carpet took a bit more tasks on my part. I had to lessen the suction below the indicated setting to avoid more of a workout than vacuuming should be. Adjusting suction through the dial was easy, though.

The floorhead's size meant it wasn't perfect for my staircase, which isn't of the grand or sweeping variety; it was a bit tricky to maneuver on there.

Attachments

The vac came with a crevice device and an upholstery nozzle. Handily, they're on board, so there was no rummaging around or time wasted to swap tasks. There's also a dusting brush incorporated into the handle, which is practical, if (just say) you spotted some crumbs on your keyboard.

Power and Debris Removal

The Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog PowerLine dealt with all things thrown at it with power and thoroughness. Dried mud posed no problems on any kind of flooring, and removed pet hair with ease. Suction was effective right to the edges of the floorhead, making it quick in sorting out a mud-strewn area. The equipment tended to blow the lightest of debris in front of it, however, so the necessity to lift the head on to this made these areas a tad less quick to deal with.

Container Emptying

Taking the container out of the equipment was a piece of cake: it lifts out easily. Once over the container, there was no fiddling about with the catch. It pops open to release the dust. The size of the container opening might mean you have to size up your bin, though, to prevent the debris from overshooting.

Handy Features

The mains cable retracts through a switch you operate with your foot, which is a handy back-saver. For asthmatics (hands up here), the lifetime HEPA AirClean filter permitted by Allergy UK is reassuring. The vacuum has a self-cleaning job that can be manually activated if you've tackled a dust storm.

Storing

Sitting the vac upright is the most space-efficient way of storing it, and there's a place to hook the floorhead into the device to keep things tidy, and so it's a single unit when you come to get it out of the cupboard. The curve of the sizeable suction tube means it does take up space widthways, though it's not too bulky overall, it does demand storage room.

Manoeuvrability

Moving around was no hassle at all as the vac moved effortlessly on its castors on all surfaces. The telescopic hose was also a benefit – you can adjust it, so you're running the floorhead without having to bend uncomfortably. On the downside, I noticed the weight going up and down the stairs since it isn't the lightest to carry.

How Does it Rate Against Similar Vacuum Cleaners

There are many selections of both bagless and bagged cylinder cleaners in a similar price range to the Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog PowerLine, but it's powerful performance, all-around effectiveness, and ease of use make it stand out from the crowd.

Resources and References:

• How Vacuum Clean Suction Works
• definition of a HEPA Filter