New design? Peppa Pig sums it up nicely "Bing Bong Boo" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v ...
New design? Peppa Pig sums it up nicely "Bing Bong Boo" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =YjzDH5UjeVs It's just silly.
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Now vacuuming is hardly one of those exciting jobs, it is pretty mundane really, but needs must and with two young children it is something I end up having to do on a daily basis. Other vacuum cleaners have proved not up to the challenge of dealing with the mess that 2 destructo-kids can cause but this vacuum is fantastic. I bought it after having been very unimpressed by a Dyson. I was looking for a cylinder vacuum cleaner and had heard that Miele were good and that they scored highly in the Which reports. I purchased mine from John Lewis where the helpful sales assistant was happy to demonstrate the vacuum in action.
The vacuum in use
The first thing that strikes you about the vacuum is that it does have quite a powerful suck, which is kind of important in a vacuum. This particular machine is actually quite quiet compared to others that I have used. There are six different settings each quieter than the last and the third setting out of six is a quieter one that still cleans well - perfect for when my youngest is napping, I can vacuum and not wake her. The other setting vary for use with rugs, upholstery and for deep clean - the lowest setting being for curtains (why?), though I have to say I haven't ever felt the need to vacuum my curtains! The settings are on a dial and are clear to understand.
The vacuum has the usual on board tools - one for upholstery, a brush for delicates and a crevice tool. These are stowed on the body of the hoover and are hidden away nicely and easily accessed. The construction of the tools is good - it is sturrdy, and the actual extending wand for the vacuum is well made and easy to use.
There are three heads to the vacuum that come with it and more can be purchased from your retailer or online. On of the heads is a turbobrush, for deep clean - my husband prefers this one on the rare occassions he feels the urge to hoover - but I find it a bit scary. For everyday use I use the head which has a brush on with retractable lint brushes - this is ideal for every surface. There is also a special parquet head which is great on my tiled and wooden floors - and quicker than brushing up dust.
On use the hoover moves around easily on swivel wheels and the 6 metre cord is long enough and retracts well. The bag is easy to change and does not require frequent changing - my one criticism would be that the "bag full" indicator is next to useless - it really doesn't tell you if the bag is full and is a bit random - I tend to just regularly check whether the bag is full. When you buy extra bags they come with a spare filter and you can also replace the hepa filter.
Overall
I find that this hoover is great at the job for which it has been designed, I am completely converted to Miele cleaners and doubt I would buy another Dyson. I actually expect this vacuum to last a long while - they have been designed to last ten years or so, and I actually think it will. I have used the vacuum a lot (well maybe not as much as I should have if you saw the state of my house!), and it is as good as new even though I have owned it over a year now. It is good to know that it is covered under a 2 year guarantee (I had a bosch once that lasted far less than that before falling apart but that is another review).
Would I recommend?
I would recommend this vacuum to anyone, it is worth paying that little bit more for as in my opinion you are buying a good quality item that will outlast less well made machines and clean well - it won't make vacuuming a pleasure exactly - but it will make it a lot easier.
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To check the bag you turn the vacuum up to maximum and lift the standard floor head off the floor and watch the bag change indicator. I read the manual and that's what is said.
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