The Miele Complete C2 Hard Floor Canister vacuum is a high powered machine from Miele. Miele has been family owned since its founding over a hundred years ago, so they must be doing something right. Miele vacuums are known for their versatility and reliability. Here we’re looking at one of their canister vacuums, meant especially for those tricky hardwood floors.
Canister vacuums in general have a lot of advantages: quieter operation, easier transportation, better maneuverability, and they definitely win at cleaning stairs. But some are definitely of higher quality than others. Canister vacuums can be a little cumbersome compared to upright vacuums. (An upright vacuum’s power pales in comparison to a canister vacuum, but tell that to your back.) Mostly because you have to bend down to get them set up.
The Miele Complete C2 Hard Floor Canister Vacuum calls itself “complete”. So we set out to see just how true that is.
Features
The Miele Complete has three main features: filtration, power and reach.
AirClean Sealed System
The Miele Complete comes with a featured sealed system that keeps debris in. Air quality is always a huge concern with vacuum cleaners. After all, it’s no use cleaning the floors if doing so is just going to kick dirt up into the air. It can be more than just an unpleasant smell. Vacuums that fail to properly filter and seal debris can cause irritation and discomfort. In homes with pet dander they can be especially problematic.
Fortunately the Miele Complete C2 avoids these issues. The AirClean Sealed System lets you breathe easy while you clean.
High power motor
Canister vacuums don’t have the same motor limitations that upright vacuums do. This allows them to pack more power and better suction. This Miele Vacuum Cleaner operates via a 1,200-watt Miele-Made Vortex Motor. This incredibly powerful motor means you can really give your floors a deep clean. There’s not recleaning areas with the Miele, this machine gets it all on the first go.
The powerful motor also allows for unparalleled suction control. Most vacuums have high and low settings, but the Miele Complete C2 has six different suction settings to tackle different debris situations. While the name of the machine mentions hard floors, the multiple suction settings mean the Miele Complete can handle all your home’s cleaning needs, from hard floors, to carpets, to drapes!
Comparing motor specs doesn’t mean a lot to most people. What it comes down to is whether or not the machine gets the job done. The Miele Complete cleans efficiently. The strong suction doesn’t leave anything trailing on the floor in its wake!
Large cleaning radius
The other major feature of the Miele Complete is its cleaning radius. Clean up to 33 feet in any direction. That’s a huge step up from a lot of other canister vacuums. And the cord rewinds automatically. This seems like a small detail but so many vacuums don’t bother with it. It’s so satisfying to watch the cord rewind on its own.
Filtration
Filtration may be where the Miele shines the most. Air quality is a huge concern with anything that intakes and expels air. As mentioned, the Miele utilizes the AirClean Sealed System. The filter on this machine really traps debris. Fortunately, the bag holds almost five quarts so you’re not stuck changing bags every other day.
Unfortunately there is no option to go bagless with the Miele Complete. An AirClean Filter Bag is required for operation. This doesn’t compromise the power of the machine, but it can be a drawback for people looking to cut down on waste. No bagless option can also make it more difficult to tell if you have accidentally sucked up something you didn’t mean to.
Attachments
The Miele Complete C2 Hardfloor Canister Vacuum comes with multiple attachments. Unlike other machines that cram in a dozen flimsy additions that are virtually indistinguishable from one another, the Miele Complete focuses on one quality floorhead and three main accessories.
The floorhead is the Pure Suction Combination Floorhead. This attachment does exactly what the name implies. Instead of needing to swap back and forth between multiple floorheads for different floors, you can get all your cleaning done using just this one. It transitions seamlessly between carpets and hard floors.
The Miele Complete also comes with a dusting brush, an upholstery tool and a crevice nozzle. These three attachments cover most areas in your house. Even delicate drapes and fabrics can be cleaned by the upholstery tool without damage.
The Verdict
The Miele Complete is a powerful machine that’s easy to use and gets the job done. If you prefer canister vacuums and you’re on the lookout for solid Black Friday deals, this machine’s an excellent choice for any home. It lacks a bagless setting, but the fact that the floorhead can handle multiple floor types is a huge advantage.
