Though it looks daunting, it’s actually pretty easy to narrow it down to a few models in a few minutes. When it comes to purchasing a Miele vacuum cleaner, all you require to know is one significant buying tip and then follow three simple steps to select the perfect Miele for your home.

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Purchasing Tip: Miele only makes five vacuums

The big tip you require to know before starting is that Miele does not make thirty different vacuums; they only make five. That’s correct; there are just five vacuums to choose from: Three canisters (C1, C2, C3) and two uprights (H1, U1). These different vacuums are then paired with various features or accessories to make up the various models.

To be clear, all the C1 series models are identical vacuum cleaner canisters. All the C1’s have identical motors, same suction, same body, same cord, same wheels, same plastic. This is also true within all the other series- all the C2’s are similar, all the C3’s are the same, and even all the U1’s are the same.

It can get confusing when you discover that every series has its own set of special features and that each model in the series is paired with different floor tools for different types of carpet. When you add to that more than a dozen special accessories and three different kinds of filters to choose from, it does seem a bit excessive until you realize that, instead of having to compromise on a “one size fits all” product, you can find the exactly the appropriate vacuum for your flooring, your filtration needs, and your budget.

Before you begin to choose: upright or canister

Both Miele uprights and canisters have the same great suction and filtration, so if you have a real partiality for one or the other, stick with that style to be sure you’ll be comfortable utilizing the vacuum.

If you are a bit more flexible in your preference, follow this overall rule of thumb: purchase a canister if you have high-end carpet or mostly bare floors and area rugs; purchase an upright if you have mostly wall-to-wall cut-pile carpet.

Purchasing a Miele Upright

Selecting a Miele upright is very simple. There are only two model choices: the H1 series Quickstep and the U1 series full-size upright.

Extras: Accessories and Filtration

Whichever Miele model you select, all come with a full attachment set (dusting brush, crevice nozzle, and upholstery tool), so you’ll have all the tools you require for regular cleaning. For specific jobs, there are special tools; radiator brushes, bendable crevice apparatuses, auto detailing kits, window blind brushes- and the list goes on. There’s a specialty attachment for just about any cleaning work you can think of.

Miele AirClean filtration is a common, low-cost filter that cleans the vacuum exhaust air before it leaves the vacuum. The Active Air Carbon choice filter adds a thick layer of odor-absorbing carbon for those of us with pet odor issues. These filters are excellent for many individuals, but if you have severe allergies or asthma, we recommend Miele’s S-Class HEPA filter for absolute protection against allergy and asthma, causing particles.

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That’s it. You now have all the inside knowledge of how to select the best Miele vacuum for your home. But if you’re not quite sure or feel like you’ve spent enough of your life trying to find the appropriate vacuum, it’s time to call the experts. That’s what we’re here for. Contact ThinkVacuums to talk to a trained Miele product specialist that will answer any questions you might have.

References and Resources

• Common Miele Cleaners
• Benefits of HEPA Filters