Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction Vacuum for Hard Floors & Low-Pile Carpet

Love this vacuum. The suction is phenomenal. I have all hardwoods and a few rugs and there is an attachment for everything. I have to say that this vacuum picks up more and does a better job than my expensive Rainbow. Lightweight and easy to move with it. If you are “on the fence” about it, buy it!

This just arrived yesterday, and I've been vacuuming ever since. The floors, the couch, the curtains, the top of the cabinets, the AC vents, the dogs. I don't think my apartment has ever been cleaner. I specifically love: The suction: I live in a loft apartment in an old renovated mill, and there are huge cracks between the floorboards of the beautiful hardwood floors. Over the years, lots of stuff has fallen between them, especially considering I have dogs. So dog fur, pieces of their food and treats, tons of dust, etc. The suction on this thing is so great that it sucked all that stuff right up from between the boards. I don't think this apartment has ever been cleaner than it is now. The noise: It's quite quiet compared to the shop vac I had prior to this vacuum. My dogs hate/attack it far less than my previous vacuum. I'm used to fighting off dogs while vacuuming; this thing is quiet enough that they don't perceive it as a threat. Which makes the process easier. The filters: I have a sensitivity to mold and have been very sick in the past from black mold at another apartment. I know this building has water damage too, but there is no visible water damage in my unit. However, as humid at the climate here is, and as much as I can smell a musty odor, I became very concerned about recurrent mold exposure - plus became symptomatic again. I got a great dehumidifier to dry the unit out, and this vacuum, unlike others I've had in the past, does not disturb and throw dust/mold spores up into the air. Instead it is all sucked into the vacuum where the triple filtration means that I'm not risking exposure when I vacuum by aerosolizing the spores (which I know are there - they are everywhere). I even used it to lightly vacuum the bottom of my IQ Air prefilter to remove the dog hair and large debris, and I've had no reaction and seen no floating particles in the air during this process. I do also run my IQ Air at the highest setting while vacuuming, and that thing is a powerhouse. The attachments: I think they are great. The main floor attachment is obviously quality. I like the upholstery attachment - it works really well for pet hair and my couch has never been cleaner. It also did a great job on my curtains. The round soft bristled attachment is really great for strong suction on delicate scratch-able surfaces like wood furniture. It's gentle but will pick up all the dust. The narrow attachment for edges is great - fantastic size for getting into narrow spaces too. The various suction settings: I like that I can turn down the suction because as another reviewer noted, this thing is powerful, and on full suction it would be very difficult to maneuver over a small rug. I love this thing. A great investment.

I've been using vacuums for more than 30+ years and had the usual expectations of them... mostly loud, harsh vibrations, left an odd residue smell, and usually broken or 1/2 of their original performance and new quality feel after just a few years. Well fast forward to this weekend when I took the plunge into a vacuum brand i knew nothing about and my vacuum game just got elevated. Quiet, solidly built, functional, strong suction, useful on the fly settings and a design that is appealing and classic. On top of all that, the price was comparable to what I payed for a now "curbside" vacuum that lasted only a couple years. The Miele C1 Classis is the "base" model of the Miele vacuum brand but at least for me its worlds ahead of any brand I’ve used before. As far as my actual vacuuming trial this weekend, it handled great with just the base model and the floor to carpet switchable head that came with it. I have about 80% hardwood floors and the rest are either low pile or some rougher indoor/outdoor mats which this vacuum did a great job on. I found that the very accessible exhaust adjust on the handle allowed for fast changes of suction - including when i had to open them up fully going over more shag rug carpets. Maybe in the near future i may add a roller attachment to get more stubborn debris like buried lint deep in the carpet but so far 99% of what I need to vacuum is handled by this machine. If I could make changes to the C1 it would be to have a hand operated off/on switch and perhaps having the vacuum a bit lighter.. but I think those are not possible on this base model in order to keep the costs down and put the money towards the more crucial points of the vacuum like the powerful yet quiet vacuum motor (common to all models) and the overall build quality of the rest of the components. No regrets at all on this purchase.

I purchased the Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction in Graphite Grey and have already used it 3–4 times for both house cleaning and vacuuming the car. It is incredibly portable, easy to use, and has the strongest suction of any vacuum I have ever owned. This is actually my second Miele; my first one lasted an amazing 26 years, and I only parted with it to pass it down to my son because it still works perfectly! I am completely sold on Miele's quality and highly recommend this brand. Plus, buying it on Amazon was a breeze—just a few clicks and it was at my door, saving me a trip to the store. Definitely recommend!

I will answer the question that most of you have - if you have many area rugs, mats and carpet (low pile to manageable medium pile), which model should you buy? If money is no object, get the powered version that uses the powered hose. The C1 does NOT include any power hose even if it may look like it does - it is suction only. I wouldn't consider using it for shag carpet and can see it as a beast to manage. I have many area rugs and low pile carpet. The basic C1 Pure is the exact same engine as every other Miele C1 - the ONLY difference are the attachments. Here is where it gets challenging and I will tell you my experience. The C1 Pure attachment includes the SBD 365-3 Combination Floorhead. It's OK and will be the one tool to have the worst 'stick' effect to your rugs and carpets. I had to turn my vacuum down to the lower or lowest suction to have some semblance of "smooth" rolling over my carpets and rugs. I hated that it has a plastic bottom and wondered how abrasive this effect was, since pushing forward is the only easy way and there is friction, albeit manageable at that low level. I'd only buy this for mostly wood or tile floor, but even then I'm not so thrilled with the attachment. Now this model can be purchased for MUCH less than the Turbo model at times, and some buy replacement aftermarket tools like the Splinova Miele Turbo Head Cleaner, Hand Attachment and Floor Tool Accessory. I have not used it and some swear it's near as good as the original. You'll save about $65 off of buying the Turbo edition. But it's not all that clear. The attachment you want is the STB 305-3 TurboTeQ Floorhead. It is the only one that is non-powered that makes vacuuming on rugs and low pile carpet manageable. You can raise the vacuum level higher and push forward. Backward will created a stacked, brushed out look and friction, likely because the wheel is spinning forward and you're overpowering it moving it backward. So you'll need to only go forward to be truly effective, picking it up and pulling back to go forward again if you want to stay in a similar spot. As to the brush attachment, it is better than the Combination Floorhead which is pretty good for what it is and certainly convenient. I've seen some say the bristles wear out more quickly and wondered whether I'd be better off with a cheaper imitation of this tool if I really felt it necessary. So - even though I got a GREAT deal on the C1 Pure and then saw the price was raised, I wasn't sure this was the way to go. Problem is Miele's seriously overpriced accessories required 2 accessories to replace the Pure, which was OK but I wondered about durability and the issue I mentioned. You don't need to go that route because the Floorhead is a pretty good tool. But if you want to replace that brush, you need to buy two supposedly 'quality' accessories your savings from the Pure model. So the $95 savings of the Pure of the Turbo drop from $65 to near $35-40 - which still seems better but not really as much. So I opted for the C1 Turbo when it was on sale - but the Pure can certainly be an option + aftermarket tool. Just be aware of this and you can be pretty darn happy to save on overpriced Miele accessories if you wish to go that route. HEPA Filters: It's incredibly ludicrous and a very bad choice for Miele not to include a Hepa filter and that you have to buy them aftermarket, at least those are the affordable ones. If you're paying a premium for the product, this seems ludicrous and a nice use by competitors in the market should they step up their game. I still wouldn't avoid purchasing due to this, just buy a HEPA filter if you need it. You can use the original until it goes. I think ALL of Miele's products are overpriced at a premium. They are better than their competitors at present. Their accessory prices are ludicrously overpriced. An extension tube aka crevice tool is $34 for a piece of flexible plastic. For some reason aftermarket have done mediocre jobs and some say they are worthwhile. When deciding which model to purchase, very seriously consider the accessories. To me, the Blue Turbo C1 was the right model on sale and, from there, I would ONLY consider a powered model with the powered power nozzle as an option. But that was way out of my price range and need. Short Cord: Yes - it's unfortunately only 20 feet. Nobody in the US cares how small apartment rooms are in Germany when they are vacuuming their 20 foot rooms and stretching to the ends and going no further. Accept it. They don't have to change anything until a competitor comes ot the market. Bags: They are small. Very small. However, I found I could do a 1100 SF apartment and not fill a bag, maybe take me a couple of times to fill it. After using other devices with larger bags, it came down to not wanting to ruin my rugs and carpets and this was the compromise. Hope this helps.

I clean offices and apartments for a living. So I'm acquainted with all types of vacuums. I got the "Pure Suction Style Miele", since I don't have big rugs which would require the rotary action head from a different model . I shake out my small scatter rugs manually. . It's built sturdy, easy to maneuver , and the Amazing suction makes it a great value for the money. It definitely speeds up the cleaning time.

I just received my Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction Bagged...from Amazon. Used it for the first time today. It sucks up dirt very well……in fact, perhaps too well…..I found it extremely difficult to MOVE across the carpet, without wrenching my back! I stopped and checked the part that meets the floor (the floor head?), because I thought perhaps the wheels were stuck. When I examined it, there were NO wheels at all! No wonder it is so hard to move across the floor! I had to move the suction power down to the lowest possible setting in order to move it across the carpet….at all! When I moved the suction to the highest power, it lifted my carpet up off the floor!....and it was IMPOSSIBLE to move it AT ALL! What is going on??? 20 years ago I had a canister Miele, and I loved it. There were NO issues like I am having today. What is going on??? I was fully prepared to LOVE my new Miele vacuum cleaner, but if no one responds to this email with practical solutions……I will be returning it, PRONTO! UPDATE a day later, I searched for Miele Floor Heads, and found that there is a floor head that has wheels, but it costs and additional $130!!! The vacuum itself costs about $300. But the TURBO floor head costs an additional $130??? So in reality this vacuum costs $420. Plus I read the reviews of the Miele Turbo Floor Head, and apparently it is extremely difficult to CLEAN to get the hair off the rollers.....things like hidden screws underneath the wheels, stuff like that. Really bad reviews. On the "plus" side: it has Excellent suction power.....but I can't use the storngest or even the medium setting, I can only use the lowest setting or the floor head gets stuck to the floor and I can't move it all until I turn the power off. Another "plus" it is very, very quiet when it is running, which is nice. Some of these cheap vacuums sound like an outdoor lawn mower! That was the cheapest Bissell that I tried, and took back because it stopped working after 1 use. I'm really having trouble finding a solution here, without costing an arm and a leg.

"Everything about this vacuum is excellent! It has superb build quality, strong and adjustable suction, and a lightweight design. The seals are fantastic with no dust leaking, and it runs very quietly. The option to add HEPA filters is a huge plus. Highly recommended!"

A colleague recommended this product to me and it does not disappoint at all. Excellent suction and overall quality.

Excelente aspiradora, de calidad, muy duradera y muy buena potencia

Muy potente y silencioso. Ligero y robusto.

Esta aspiradora es la segunda que tengo de la misma marca, la primera me duró más de diez años. Esta tiene mejor succión. La recomiendo ampliamente.

Aspirado de pisos duros y tapetes