Today, we’re going to take a look at two great canister vacuums. Canister vacuum cleaners are popular for several reasons. They are renowned for their versatility and maneuverability, thanks to their compact design and lightweight canister unit that trails behind the user. A Miele canister vacuum makes it effortless for users to navigate around furniture, reach tight corners, and clean stairs. You can’t go wrong with a canister vacuum, so let’s take a look at two Miele canister vacuums and see which is right for you.
Why Miele?
Another important feature is the air filtration and dust retention system. Like all Miele vacuums, the Classic C1 Pure Suction can have additional HEPA filtration added and has an excellent built-in filtration system. The Miele AirClean filter built into the vacuum is a multi-layer, electrostatically charged design that retains 99.95% of particles as small as 0.5 microns. This means that if you have allergies or asthma, this vacuum can help keep your triggers to a minimum.
However, some users have noted that this vacuum is not the best at grabbing pet hair. If you have a furry friend who sheds a lot, this might not be the vacuum for you. And if you have a lot of deep pile rugs or carpets, the brush on the C1 Pure Suction’s floor tool might have a hard time getting all of the dust out of the lower layers of the carpeting. If that’s the case, the C1 Pure Suction’s sibling, the C1 Turbo, might be a better choice – its brush is more robust for handling deeper carpets!
- Weight: 11 pounds
- Filtration: AirClean, optional HEPA
- Operating Radius: 29 feet
- Cord Length: 21 feet
- Bag Capacity: 4 quarts
- Warranty: 1 year
- Sound Volume: 64 decibels
- Dusting brush
- Upholstery tool
- Crevice tool
- Combination carpet and smooth floor tool
- Automatic cord rewind
Like the C1 Pure Suction, the C1 Turbo has an advanced air filtration and dust retention system. While the filters are exactly the same, the C1 Turbo’s larger bags fit into a spring-loaded cap system that ensures all dust and debris stay in the bag when it’s time to change it out. You can add an optional HEPA filter for particle removal down to 0.1 microns, making this vacuum a good choice when air quality is of the utmost importance.
Another major difference between the C1 Pure Suction and the C1 Turbo is the effectiveness of the floor tool on carpet. While the C1 Pure Suction can be used on carpet and does have a brush, it is most effective on very low-pile carpets. The C1 Turbo’s brush is not a static brush. Instead, it is an agitating brush. The brush rolls using the suction of the vacuum. This effectively beats your carpet, cleaning the top layer while getting dirt and dust out of the bottom layer at the same time. The brush is gentle enough to be used on hardwood but strong enough to remove unseen dirt and dust from your carpet that other vacuums leave behind.
Another key difference between these vacuums is size. The dimensions of the two are exactly the same: 18 inches long, 11.25 inches wide, and 8.5 inches tall. That’s pretty compact for machines that are this powerful! But when compared to the C1 Pure Suction, the C1 Turbo is slightly heavier, with a larger bag capacity. If you have a larger home, this may make the C1 Turbo a better choice.
- Weight: 12.9 pounds
- Filtration: AirClean, optional HEPA
- Operating Radius: 29.5 feet
- Cord Length: 21 feet
- Bag Capacity: 4.76 quarts
- Warranty: 1 year
- Sound Volume: 64 decibels
- Dusting brush
- Upholstery tool
- Crevice tool
- Turbo brush floor tool
- Automatic cord rewind