Having made do with my old Sanyo cylinder vacuum for long enough, I finally bought a Miele Cat & Dog to see what all the fuss was about.
I was not disappointed.
It was so much quieter. Only when you turn up the power to 'lift the carpet' strength (and it does) did it sound like my old ... Read review
The Miele Cat & Dog is a powerful vacuum cleaner particularly suited to those with dogs or ... more
cats. Its Active Air Clean filter incorporates a charcoal filter to take away nasty smells, while the accessories include a turbo brush that remove pet hair and fur easily. It boasts a Silent Setting, thanks to a quiet motor and special insulation.
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Miele introduces the Cat&Dog: An especially powerful vacuum cleaner designed to make life ... more
with pets more comfortable. A special machine with a powerful motor and powerbrush to remove pet hairs and a unique, active charcoal filter system that efficiently removes odours from the exhaust air.The secret behind the airflow is a powerful, 1200-watt motor. The two-stage fan system moves an amazing 141 cubic feet of air per minute. Despite its incredible power, it's also exceptionally quiet; so quiet, you'll even be able to hear the phone or doorbell ring. Color: Autumn red
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2200 watts 4.5 litre dust bag capacity 10 metre operating radius Smooth running 360 swivel ... more
castors. Castors mounted on steel axles to ensure excellent maneouvrability 6 variable power settings - 300-2200W Turbobrush STB 205-3 - Perfect for picking up pet hair from carpets Supplied with a Active Air Clean filter, combines the super Air clean filter with an active charcoal cassette to absorb odours. Ideal for pets owners HEPA 12 certification for complete vacuum cleaner - According to the European Standard EN 1822. Discharged Air is cleaner than the ambient room air (when used with HEPA filter) Bumper strip to protect vacuum cleaner and your furniture Mini Turbobrush STB 101 - Ideal for vacuuming stairs and removing pet hair from upholstery Vacuum motor features thermal safety cut-out and electronic gentle motor start-up Dust bag change indicator - Signals when the dustbag needs to be replaced Comes with 2 HyClean dustbags - The new HyClean dustbag sets new standards in filtration, dust-absorption, hygiene and safety Six Step Rotary Dial - To adjust the suction power for different floorings Silence setting - Ideal combination of low noise level and cleaning performance Recommended for Loop Pile carpet, Deep Cut Pile carpet and furniture Dimensions: L45cm Weight: 7.7kg M&S is a member of the WEEE Distributor Take Back Scheme. Recycling your electronic waste has never been easier! Click here for more information This product is not available for international delivery. Find out more , Manufacturer: Marks & Spencer
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Advantages: Great for pet hair removal, enough power to last the whole bag Disadvantages: Possibly a bit overzealous with the pet hair removal
...enough, I finally bought a Miele Cat & Dog to see what all the fuss was about.
I was not disappointed.
It was so much quieter. Only when you turn up the power to 'lift the carpet' strength (and it does) did it sound like my old bone shaker.
The 2200 watt motor means that there is enough sucking power for the life of the bag. My old machine lost suction even with a new bag after 10 minutes.
... ...order 2 packs direct from Miele by phone for £15.75 incl p&p. Each pack contains 5 bags and a basic Super Air Clean filter.
Bag removal is easy and clean as the bag opening automatically closes when you pull it out.
The stainless steel telescopic tube means that I no longer have to risk back problems when vacuuming. It is rather heavy though, and the edge of it is quite sharp, so it's best to attach the crevice tool ... more
Having made do with my old Sanyo cylinder vacuum for long enough, I finally bought a Miele Cat & Dog to see what all the fuss was about.
I was not disappointed.
It was so much quieter. Only when you turn up the power to 'lift the carpet' strength (and it does) did it sound like my old bone shaker.
The 2200 watt motor means that there is enough sucking power for the life of the bag. My old machine lost suction even with a new bag after 10 minutes.
Although more expensive, the larger capacity 4.5l bags take at least twice as long to fill, so that they work out about the same, pricewise, as my old vac bags. You can order 2 packs direct from Miele by phone for £15.75 incl p&p. Each pack contains 5 bags and a basic Super Air Clean filter.
Bag removal is easy and clean as the bag opening automatically closes when you pull it out.
The stainless steel telescopic tube means that I no longer have to risk back problems when vacuuming. It is rather heavy though, and the edge of it is quite sharp, so it's best to attach the crevice tool when doing the edges of skirting boards.
And hooray for the Active Air Clean charcoal filter. I no longer nearly keel over with the smell of stale animal smells every time I turn the vacuum on.
The main reason I bought this machine was for the 2 turbo brushes, one full-size and one mini, to remove pet hairs. And they certainly do the job. They remove all but the most stubborn hairs, which I then scrape off with the crevice nozzle attached.
Here we come to the only real downside to this machine. In my experience the turbo brushes do seem to take a little of the top layer of the carpet (pure wool) off with each use, only a little, but a little, nonetheless. In my case, I am willing to pay this price in exchange for the removal of pesky pet hairs.
You also have to be a bit careful with the suction hose, which whilst it is lovely and flexible, also feels a bit fragile. I wouldn't want to yank the machine about with it, like I did with my old vacuum.
Then again, this vacuum moves about really easily and smoothly on its 3 castor wheels, so it doesn't need to be yanked about.
Be aware, that every so often you will have to remove hair and other debris that get wrapped around the rollers of the turbo brushes. It's a 5 minute job that I do before each big vacuuming session.
A small point, but one you would have thought Miele would have addressed, is that when you pull the electrical cable out to its full length, there is nothing to tell you that you're reaching the end of the cable. A yellow warning line on the cable itself to let you know that the cable was fully extended would have been helpful.
In summary, allowing for slight carpet shaving and other niggles, I really like this quiet and efficient, clean smelling, large capacity, manoeuvrable machine, and whilst vacuuming is never going to be a fun activity, the Miele makes it a more satisfying one.
I bought my Miele from John Lewis for £179 plus £6.95 delivery which comes with a 2 year guarantee.
Advantages: Unbreakable, don't worry about the dog chewing the hose or the kids jumping on it! Disadvantages: You can only buy the bags from Miele or John Lewis
...abused by husbands and pets. Miele Cat & Dog MAX has survived it all. The body is made of 'crash helmet' material and the tube is indestructible! If you don't believe me, get your kids to ride on it and pull it along or your pet to chew it.
It is so silent on the low setting my husband can watch TV as I get on with dusting. The high setting will pick up any pet hair, my husband even found the upholsery turbo brush great for his fur-covered suit!
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MalaysianMist 13.08.2008 (03.08.2007)
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