Miele Classic C1 Cat Dog Bagged Canister Vacuum Lotus White - Pet Hair Portable

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Such a great vacuum with very few negatives. Pros: The suction is adjustable so it works equally well on low-pile throw rugs (low) and hard wood floors (high). It consistently cleans the floor well with a single pass. The bag lasts a long time (even with a long-haired dog). The turbo attachment works great for the sofa and stairs. The hard floor attachment cleans well and picks up all dish and fur. I used to have to go over floor with swiffer before washing, but no more. Cons: Works on shag carpet, but you have to run the handle parallel to the floor or it will trip the power head off. The power cord is SHORT so I have to attach an extension cord every time I vacuum. The power head is adjustable (height) but it’s very sticky. I plan to take it to a vacuum shop while still under warranty to get it fixed. Read more

I've used my C1 Cat and Dog now for a couple of weeks and I'm loving it! Easy to move around with 3 wheels vs 4 and ggrrreat cleaning!!! So much quieter too!! The only thing I see negative are 2 things. The Wand. It's a lot heavier than the plastic one I had on my 35 yr+ (?) old Eletrolux and it makes sense as it's metal. Sturdy. Doing overhead work, I need use both hands now to maneuver. All the wires are encased which was not so on the Elextrolux and would occasionally unplug. Pain in the ars. I had to replace my plastic one several times as it was dropped or rolled downstairs and cracked. So with that, I'm glad it's metal. I will build muscles. The other thing is the handle on the hose which I do like, but it should of been made smaller for a woman's hand. (Don't the engineers consult with the people who will be mostly using it?) This is the only thing I don't really like. The diff between the C1 & C3 Cat & Dog that I remember is, length of the electrical cord (C3 6' longer), 3 attachments go inside the C3 so it's larger and heavier vs C1 which are stored on top, bumpers around the canister on the C3 (would be a nice feature to have on the C1), some dials or something on C3 and I think that was all. So for several hundred $$$ more for those, I choose the C1. I can live without them. The power head swivels so effortlessly! This is FANTASTIC! My old one didn't. Arg. Easy peasy vacuuming now. There is a toggle button on the handle to turn it on or off which I find so convenient. Oh, the hair cleaning attachment is a little smaller on the C1, but that's ok. It works pretty good too. No more getting a glove on and wiping and wiping hair into a pile to suck up. These are great attachments!!! My new little friend follows me so easily around the house. Turns on a dime. The only thing with the C1 and not the C3 is that it can tip over. It's happened to me 2x and I think it's when I'm turning it coming off carpeting to wood flooring. I just have to watch it when I do so. No big deal. Stairs. Mind are wood. C1 is light enough for me to carry as I go (much lighter than the Electrolux, but it was old) and the older I get this is becoming important. You can buy a cheaper vacuum that performs good also, but they will be replaced in 5 years or so. I'm expecting this beauty to last 2 decades or more without issues. So I'm lovin' vaccing the house!!! I just wonder when the honeymoon will be over! :-) Read more

I have had a Miele vacuum for 20 years. It is still working well but I need to get a new powerhead because it's so clogged with debris. Motor is still working great though. I took a leap of faith and decided you know what I'll just buy a new one, I figured I'll get the cat and dog C1 because it's supposed the most powerful and the best for all surfaces including carpets. Well let me tell you the minute it arrived I submitted a return. For one, it was missing a part. Secondly, the electro plus head is extremely heavy and has the same level of power as my original power Plus head. I was shocked. More bulk, more weight, more difficult to maneuver, but same level of suction that the original power Plus head had. They do not make vacuums like they used to just like they don't make a lot of things like they used to. I do not like this electric line and now I have decided I will buy parts that fit my original vacuum instead. Or I will purchase a regular non-electric new one which is under $400 instead of almost $700 and I will use the old attachment head on it. So so disappointed. I just can't say it enough. They should have kept the original line of vacuums and they could have added more attachments but this electric line sucks. Update: I ended up purchasing the miele C1 pure suction. This is different from the other C ones because it has the different attachment head specifically for rugs. The pure suction is amazing and works wonderfully. Way less bulk than the cat and dog electric one, much lighter and easier to maneuver and has just as good suction capabilities. Very very happy with the C1 pure suction!!! Also I will add that you can also purchase the mini turbo head and it is amazing. It's smaller, has incredible section, and can get into smaller spaces. Read more