Advantages: Great for pet hair, quiet, powerful Disadvantages: None that I've found
After going through 2 vacuums in 3 years, I decided to try to find a longer-lasting replacement .
This model and Miele's 'cat & dog' both had the requirements I needed - that the vacuum would pick up cat and dog hair well and hopefully, with Miele's good reputation, have durability. A consumer magazine recommended both of these but as the 571 was the cheaper of the two and got the highest test score, I decided to opt for it and have not been disappointed.
I ordered online after shopping around for the best price and it was delivered within 3 days. It's a cylinder and has a smart black case that neatly opens to reveal the onboard tools of a dusting brush, crevice tool and upholstery brush. It was simple, even for me, to connect the hose and telescopic poles and with the dustbag already fitted, (easy to change too) I was ready to ...
lesa60 29.01.2005 (30.01.2005)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Miele S 571
Advantages: Last for years, great suction Disadvantages: Colours vary, not all models have a variety of colours
If you are not into DYSONS then this is in my opinion the next best thing if not even better. The quality of all Mieles are incredible. They last for years (my mum has a very old model from eight years ago, and it still works as well as it did on the first day).
DONT BE PUT OFF ABOUT THE BAGS, they are widely avaliable and last for a while, depending on the size of the house and dust on the floors.
This model has a great amount of power that is adjustable. The head has the change between hard floors and carpets. The onboard tools have their uses, they are just not for show.
If you have a baby, this is quiet on the high setting, on the low it is almost undetectable.
All round GREAT vacuum ...
lchw 23.03.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Miele S 4212
Advantages: Specialist cleaning, well made and reliable Disadvantages: None
Well, my rubbish old vacuum eventually kicked the bucket so it was time for me to rush out and buy (well, add to my credit card) my beautiful new Miele vacuum having heard rave reviews about them from friends.
I checked the which guide and other review sites and found that they were rated very highly which confirmed my choice of make and that just left the model to choose. I decided on the S5281 as it seemed a good, powerful, all-rounder. Then came the hunt to find the best price or deal, having not spent any money for while since having a baby I thought that a purchase of nearly £200 online would guarantee me some good discount, cashback or loyalty points.
I found the vacuum for between £195 and £200 in many places and also found it in Argos for £175 - same model number but a slightly different name. I was a bit suspicious so ...
masterchef99 13.11.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Miele S 5281
