28.4.2020

My dyson broke, to buy replacement parts would have cost £70 so I decided that since my dyson only lasted a year I’d try something else. I have never found the ideal hoover. I absolutely hate having to empty a bag less hoover. It doesn’t just fall out like on the adverts & it stresses me out having to poke & pull at awkward parts of the hoover if blocked. Miele always seem to get good reviews & I wished I’d have got one sooner instead of the dyson. This seemed a good price & I wanted something pretty quickly. Not easy during a worldwide lockdown but this arrived the day after I ordered it. I was praying my husband would be out so I could get it in & use it before he told me to send it back.Thankfully, I’d hoovered & put it away before he got home & it was the following day before he realised.If ever there was a near perfect hoover, I think this is as close as I’ll get....To considered when buying;A little weighty-I’m not bothered about this but it could be an issue for others.The it’s strong as heck mate, on the strongest setting, I can’t push & pull the hose, only pull. That isn’t a bad thing but not always easy to handle.No matter how much I love a hoover, the cord is always an issue. They do have a cordless variety of hoovers but it’s all about the price.Pros:Price-£149 is half the price of my dyson & far better spentThe tools are hidden in the hoover casingThere is a clear indicator showing the bags fullnessThere are various settings that you can change with your foot like the on off buttonThe wire has a comfort rewind that you press with your foot & even if the wire is under the hoover as soon as you move it, it winds itself back in without whipping violently & you don’t have to keep untwisting & messingThe settings are varied & even the 1st setting is strong enough. The strongest setting is like a vortex & god help anything in its way. I can’t push & pull it but I noticed a real difference in my carpets once I’d used the stronger setting, it was bringing up bits from the base of the pile that my dyson had simply not managed to pick up. I actually had to put my carpet back under the door plate as it had pulled it away.It works well on hard floors, mattress, especially well on my fabric sofas.It has a curtain setting, handy when you have window loving pets.The bags are easy & clean to change & there is no messing trying to pull the flap thing over to close it when removed, it does it itself.The hoover feels robust & well made. The front hides the utensils & then you lift the whole front to change the bag & filter etcThe hose & tubes are a good extendable size with plenty of reachAn update: the main part I have found is a massive bonus about this hoover is changing bags & filters is mess free. You lift out the bag & there is absolutely no mess Inside the hoover, the bag seals itself. The filters don’t seem to collect any awful mess around them & either making it all stress free.I have a toddler, cat, dog & worst than all of them put together-a husband. Who leaves a trail of destruction where ever he walks & this hoover manages the level of mess I need it for & then some.It doesn’t heat up when having lengthy hoover.You can use your foot & save your back bending to change settings &turning off etc. I found this particularly helpful.Up to now I’m really pleased with it, I’d Be hard pushed to go back to dyson or any other brand of vacuum.There are the price of bags to consider but I’d rather conceal the dust & dirt hoovered up, especially with animals, than have to empty it into a bin.It’s 4 starts from me. That’s 4 well deserved stars

23.4.2018

I love the C3 Cat&Dog PowerLine SGEF3!Without a shadow of a doubt, this hoover is simply the best vacuum I have used for getting up stubborn cat and dog hair. The name very accurately portrays what the cleaner is good for!The machine has a very powerful suction with six suction levels and you only need to move the cleaner over an area once. There are three active dogs in our household that run around the whole of the downstairs, so I've put the machine through its paces.The Active AirClean filter, specially designed to help absorb pet related odours, seems to do exactly that, and very well might I add, having not noticed any lingering odours during or after hoovering.And there is a handy colour strip to let you know when to change the filter which helps you keep track of it.Effective pet care cleaning aside, if you had no pets whatsoever, this hoover would do more than a thorough job of cleaning your home; it copes admirably with both carpets and hard floors alike.It comes with two floor brushes. Although you could use either, I think the Turbobrush is best suited to carpets and the AirTeQ head is effective for all kinds of hard flooring.On full power the Turbohead brush spins exceedingly fast so the dirt is lifted up from the carpet. Sometime this slows it down, but that's because it's doing its job well! The sliding vent switch is there to reduce the suction pressure if necessary, which I found useful on rugs that may move or pull up. The AirTeQ head glides around on hard surfaces like it’s on wheels, drawing in dust, dirt and pet hairs with ease.The hoover itself feels solid and well made, and yet is compact and lightweight to move about. It wasn't a problem when it came to lifting/carrying it about or when it came to cleaning stairs. The hoover sat firmly on the stairs and I used the Turbohead and crevice tool effectively to do the edges.The clever ergonomic design of the machine makes it very easy to use. The '+' and '-' foot controls save you repeatedly bending down, which for me is a huge plus point. The on-board accessories (upholstery nozzle, dusting brush and crevice tool) are immediate to hand, stored in an accessible compartment on the top of the machine.The electronic controls are clear and easy to follow. I particularly like (and use a lot) the 'energy-saving' setting, symbolised by an 'ear'. Also the 'boost' function comes into its own when you need to increase the power in short bursts to clean up a particularly soiled area. And both these nice design features can be operated via the foot controls, again taking the strain out of bending.The 11m cleaning radius is ample and the cord retracts well and cleanly at the end of use. I didn't need to bend up and down to coil it in, something that has always niggled me in the past!So all in all, this is a GOOD VALUE and VERY EFFECTIVE bagged cylinder hoover on ALL surfaces, and especially good at tackling those stubborn pet hairs and doggy smells. I would unreservedly recommend it to others with pets and without. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

17.4.2018

Men are probably not the main users of vacuum cleaners, but when we do commit it’s nice to have a quality built, nice looking and good feeling machine that does the job it's supposed to do. The Miele C3 cat & dog powerline has the reputation of being the par excellence vacuum for fur shedding pets (and long coiffured women for that matter!). I’ve been ‘road testing’ this product for the past 3 weeks and not really being an enthusiastic vacuumist (previously owned 3 other models over 20 years), my first, second and third impressions are surprisingly positive. ProsSleek and curvy looking. Nicely coloured (mine a red burgundy) cylinder body.Solid and well built ‘quality material’ feel with snappy and easy inter-changing of tools and wand length adjustment.Agile in driving around with body bumpers for collision control, preventing scratches to the cleaner and damage to the furniture/paintwork. Surprisingly a ‘light weight’ which is appreciated when having to carry it upstairs. Always a big complaint from the wife which is now sorted!Not overly noisy in its various power suction modes. The dogs don’t seem to mind it too much.Noticeable lack of malodorous fumes coming out of the exhaust manifold.Easy ‘dustless’ exchanging and throwing away of the dirt bag. (A previously owned bagless model invariably exposed you to clouds of dust when emptying.)Good range of easy interlocking tools, although I seemed to stick to the turbohead brush for almost everything.Generously long lead which lessens having to annoyingly switch power sockets and a ‘fun’ one touch smooth automatic lead recoil action.Lastly and probably the most important, seems to do ‘what it says on the tin’. Invariably picking up everything in its wake and impressively getting rid of the hairs from the dog’s rug and blanket. Although taking care to reduce the suction level to avoid swallowing the whole thing!ConsSo far not many, but my one little gripe (a function of its efficiency!) is having to disentangle the long human hairs wrapped around the turbohead brush. Possibly not needed to do every time after usage but probably when you replace a dust bag would seem a good idea.Replacement bags and filter (not too sure how long the filter will last but has an indicator on it to tell you when to replace) are an extra cost but has to be weighed up against the efficient odourless and dust free vacuuming operation.The initial list price (relative when compared to other brand leaders). The expression ‘you get what you pay for’ comes to mind. The build quality would seemingly give it longevity to make it cost-effective. Somehow I don’t think I’m going to mind finding out how long this is going to be. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

15.4.2018

In the past, our two loveable fluff producing kittens have been very anti cleaning. The moment the vacuum appeared was the moment they hurtled in the opposite direction, shedding more fur as they went and would then refuse to come down from the nearest bookshelf. The Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog Power Line has finally put a stop to these issues!The Miele tackles a range of flooring seamlessly; hardwood floors, woven carpets and thick rugs are all cleaned with ease. We are especially impressed with the light touch buttons which deftly change suction power. This has given us added confidence with regard cleaning more delicate items in the house such as curtains and upholstery.The ability to quickly switch power settings allows you to work with the machine as opposed to fight against it.The compact design allows for easy storage when not in use. There are docking slots either side of the unit which hold the two cleaning heads on both sides, so that it can be moved as one when changing rooms. The nozzles in the front compartment are neatly packed, ensuring a snug and tidy fit. The attention to detail with regard to the ergonomics of this vacuum feel very high end and the level of thought that has gone into the overall design ensure that this is a joy to use. For its cleaning ability and suction power the vacuum is incredibly lightweight and it can whip around the house with the dexterity of a ballerina! As a long term bad back sufferer I am especially impressed with how easy it is to manoeuvre when both using and carrying. The length of the handle ensures that I do not need to bend down and the light touch buttons can be controlled by feet very easily. The length of the power lead has allowed access to all areas using only one plug point on each floor level. Vacuuming the stairs is also done with ease, the telescopic hose quickly retracts to a manageable height allowing for one handed stair cleaning while the device can either be held or rested on a step. The Miele has calmly dealt with any household dirt that it has met in its path and it has impressively restored the weft of a number of rugs. We can now sit on the sofa or carpet with confidence, knowing that we will not be covered in fur!This vacuum is very well suited to a household of fluff shedding animals. The motorised cleaning head has attacked any areas covered in fur and it does so with such a quite approach we no longer have stressful moments every time we need to clean. Cat owners will also appreciate that our kittens really loved the box it arrived in as well! The Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog Power Line is an amazing vacuum; the whole household are incredibly happy with the purchase. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

7.6.2020

Bought my first Miele vacuum cleaner to replace an aging Vax bagless model that had bits dropping off it whenever used.I debated which one to go for, having spent ages reading various web and YouTube reviews plus Amazon customer reviews on my shortlisted items (another Vax bagless cylinder [because it was cheap and I already know the brand], a Henry for legendary reliability plus the Miele range for their quality reputation).The thing that I wanted most is bagged vs bagless so the Vax was out of the window, so was the Henry as suction wasn't variable). Didn't want to spend a million pounds on a Dyson (been there twice in the past, and build quality wasn't all that).So,

16.4.2018

My initial impression when opening the box was slight disappointment as what appeared to be just another standard vacuum cleaner with limited accessories coming as standard. There were two brush heads included along with a (good length) hose and extendable metal tube. Setting up was very straightforward and I was able to start using the device within minutes, starting with the 'Turbobrush' head. This attachment worked really well on carpets, and combined with the fully adjustable power settings (there's six levels to choose from) cleaning our hall, lounge and dining room was quick and simple, especially as it comes with a good length power cord and wheels that allow the vacuum to be moved with ease.

14.4.2018

We are the proud owners of two Labrador dogs / a cat and an African grey parrot so this complete C3 cat and dog powerline vacuum cleaner needed to perform at an extremely high level to pick up all the different pet hairs and parrot dust/dander and cut out those pet smells needless to say it didFirst assembling of the hose and attachments was easy every component gave a positive click the stainless steel telescopic tube was a dream to use with several different height adjustments which click securely into position which I really appreciated being 6’4” tall, it comes as standard with the turbo headed brush (great for pet hairs as per the attached photos)

14.4.2018

Incorporating a really tidy design, the Miele Complete C3 PowerLine vacuum cleaner not only looks good but is compact, easy to store and is a highly portable piece of kit, whether being carried in hand, or trailed during operation.In terms of functionality, the cleaner is lightweight and very manoeuvrable - due to the quality of the base wheels that make operating the unit in small or difficult to reach areas, such as stairs, much easier than with other bigger, much heavier vacuum cleaner models. Versatility is further enhanced by two clever design features – firstly, the length of the retractable power cord, which far exceeds any other vacuum cleaner that we’ve either owned, or used, and secondly,

19.4.2018

We have just replaced our old Miele Cat&Dog model with this new one, and I have to say it is better in several ways.One significant improvement is that it has a longer mains lead, so we can now vacuum the whole length of our upstairs corridor without having to move the plug from one socket to another.Another feature I like is the set of discrete power settings rather than the old continuously variable power. It is easy to associate a particular icon with a specific task and push a button a couple of times to get to the right one. It was a bit more hit and miss with the control knob on the old model as you had to remember the position to use - or simply judge the power level by how much sound the machine made.The main suction tube feels more solid,

7.11.2017

Obviously Miele is a very well respected brand and is definitely value for money despite a higher initial cost, this is my first bagged vacuum I've only ever used bagless and preferably Dyson so this is a new one for me but I think it's a keeper for the deep cleaning.On assembly I noticed how light and easy to manoeuvre the unit is in comparison to bagless vacuums I've tried, it's designed so it doesn't bump and damage everything when being pulled about and this can be carried around with ease with my fingers and set on its bottom to make it easier to do the stairs or for even more compact storage- these are big bonus points.The onboard digital display is regarding the strength of suction (plus warning lights if necessary)

15.4.2018

I found this vacuum cleaner to be of a compact size but very powerful. It’s really easy to use, and apart from putting together the hoses it could be used straight out of the box, even the dust bag was fitted! Due to its efficiency in cleaning vacuuming itself takes much less time as you’re not continually going over the same area time and time again to pick up particles. This vacuum collects the dust the first or second time you go over the floor/carpet.The cable was of a good length and so vacuum itself was easy to move around... and I didn’t have to unplug it to use on the stairs. I found it to be much lighter than other similarly sized models. The best part is the fact that this is truly amazing at what it picks up.

14.4.2018

Having owned an older model S5261 Miele Cat & Dog vacuum cleaner, I was pleasantly surprised to find the Complete C3 Cat & Dog model SGEF3 is much lighter and more energy efficient than my previous model, without compromising the performance.Attaching the suction hose and the telescopic handle which can be easily adjusted to suit the height of the user was straight forward after reading the operating instruction booklet. The suction power selector buttons with illuminated symbols are an improvement on the suction power selector dial of my previous model. However, the automatic cable rewind and the power on/off foot switches are located just below the -/+ suction power buttons,

14.4.2018

The C3 replaced an aging but still functional Miele S507 cylinder vacuum cleaner.Easy to assemble out of the box with clear instructions also showing the different features of the machine.Our property has a mix of hard and carpeted flooring so it was interesting to see how the Turbo brush worked, compared to the previous vacuum.On hard flooring the turbo brush is very effective at picking up debris and it has a light action pushing it around the floor, making it easy to get into the gaps between the furniture.The vacuum itself is lighter than the S507, about a kilo lighter, making it easier to carry up the stairs and also use on the stair carpet where it needs to be held whilst vacuuming.The standard vacuum head is great on carpeted floors,

15.4.2018

The only areas where my old Miele S512 failed (after nearly 18 years!), were the connectors at the top of the hoover rod which eventually lost their bite/ springiness and the lid to the attachments section which eventually broke off. These have both been beefed up/ improved on my new Complete C3. Other improvements include:- no need to guess which way the attachments go in, the narrow attachment for small spaces goes in either way and the brush just goes in when it has been straightened out rather than having to guess which way to fold it to fit it into the slot.- all controls are foot operable, so no bending down required.- the retractable cord is extremely powerful and there's no need to 'pull it out a bit'

16.4.2018

I have had this machine for a fortnight and can truthfully say it has revolutionised my household cleaning routines. The first thing you notice is the colour, it is very pleasantly finished in maroon and dark grey. The next is the clever way space has been utilised for various attachments inside the body. Another part of the body opens to reveal filters and bag. I find the "suction release" button on the handle very useful as this machine is very powerful, when you have max suction set it is actually easy to get stuck when on thick pile carpets. A cautionary note here, it is important to read all of the user guide before you operate this machine,

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