Thinking About Vacuum Cleaners? 8 Reasons Why It's Time To Stop!

How serious are you about


vacuuming?
You've got to be pretty serious about clean floors to invest in a Miele C3. Starting at
$649 and moving all the way up to $1,499, these canister vacuums can cost ten times as
Much as a perfectly adequate model.
After testing and using nearly every vacuum in the show, we can say that engineering
is what sets Miele apart. From painless storage in the cupboard, to comfortable handle- or

And our tests reveal they clean well, too!
Chores a little less, that's half the battle right there.
Model By Model
There are nine different vacuums in the C3 collection. Each one is equipped with the same
1,200 watt motor and an integrated set of accessories that is stored in the body of the
canister itself.
bristles.
Miele gave the Kona a well-honed layout
All of the Kona's attachments can be stored onboard.
The Electro Plus brush head is engineered to operate on multiple surfaces.
See, the nine vacuums are two combinations of floor tools, air-powered
The $1,499 C3 Brilliant, for

"premium" Electrobrush (it includes LED headlights). The 649 C3 Alize, by comparison,
Includes none of those.
Weighed Heavily In Your Favor
Part of what makes Miele vacuums feel really "right" is tactical placement of weights
Inside the vacuum to get stability. Step away from the machine, and you'll never have to

The cupboard for that matter.
Even the wand has a place onboard the body. View Larger
That's not to say you'll feel like you're pushing around a block of rock.
You flip on the powered Electrobrush, the brush roll is powerful enough to pull itself
forward.

Pulling the brush back requires 2.7 lbs of force--enough to tire out our arms following a
half hour of cleaning.
Will It Clean My Floors?
If you are going to spend a boatload of money on a vacuum, then it better clean nicely. And the

On low carpeting, it picked up most of the testing dirt we laid out for it in 1 pass--and
Should get your carpets totally clean in a couple of passes.
High-pile carpet is tough to clean, as dust and dirt adheres to carpet fibers and settles
But when we switched to high-pile carpet, the C3 earned the best
Scores of any canister we have tested thus far.
The C3 does not sweat big debris, either. We put uncooked macaroni and rice on our
Kitchen floor testing area and watched this Miele go to town on the kind of kitchen mess
That your kids might make. In one pass, the C3 left the floor spotless.
If you have pets, we recommend you purchase one of the six models that ship with a Miele
Electrobrush, since it will agitate dog and cat hair right from thick carpet bristles.
Together with the HEPA filtration system included with most models, cleaning with a
C3 will help reduce allergens at home.
Given its size, the C3 also deals with tight spaces comparatively well. The extendable wand
Needs only four inches of ground clearance to reach under furniture, meaning owners
Won't have to move chairs and sofas to clean an entire room. The Electrobrushes
Themselves also got top marks, cleaning right up to the wall from both the front and
Side, and leaving no gap where dirt can collect along the baseboards.
Warranty

Miele states their vacuums are engineered to last 20 years. But just in case, a 7-year
Warranty covers parts and labour for both the engine and casing.
All other parts, like the hose and wand.
Why We Like The Miele C3 Collection
For neat freaks who can shell out some money up front, the math works out in Miele's favor.
Given the C3's arsenal of accessories, this machine can replace your dust buster,
Your stick vacuum, and your carpeting vac, all at one time.
The C3 Series' test results are powerful, but their ease of use stands far out from the
pack. Each C3 vacuum offers excellent dirt pickup on both moderate and high-pile carpet,
Comfortable handling, and a wide array of accessories. You're investing in thorough,
Painless vacuuming, and that's about the best we can ask for come chore day.