Why The Miele Vacuum Is Better Than The Dyson, Rainbow & Oreck Vacuum Cleaners
The Miele is probably the best vacuum cleaner that I have ever used.
In my business of cleaning homes for a living, I've used many different types of vacuums. But the Miele stands above the rest.
Here's why I choose the Miele vacuum cleaner over the Dyson, the Rainbow, the Oreck, and other vacuum cleaners...
My Review Of The Miele...
I like the Miele vacuum cleaner best because:
- It's lightweight, very manageable, and easy to use.
- It has the option of a true hepa filter.
- It's available in many different styles and colors.
- It has adjustable power settings.
These are things that mean a lot when you're investing in a vacuum cleaner.
The Miele comes in an array of styles and colors. So if you prefer an upright or a canister, or if red is your favorite color, those types of options are available to you. The Miele is also available in a lightweight or heavier style. As far as lightweight vacuums that perform well, the Miele is surprisingly easy to work with.
The Miele rates high on stairs, as well. If you have ever tried vacuuming stairs, then you know it can be challenging -- trying to lug the vacuum with one hand and vacuum the stairs with the other. The Miele is not at all awkward when cleaning stairs, because it has a nice handle to grab. And it's not too heavy.
The attachments for the Miele vacuum cleaner are also very easy to change, as the job at hand changes. And the bags are a super quality and easily accessible, too.
There is also an adjustable power feature on the Miele that lets you change the level of suction, depending on whether you are vacuuming curtains, lamp shades, oriental rugs, or carpet.
Plus, you have the option of getting a true hepa filter. This is a nice because it keeps bad smells and dust from flying back into the air -- which is great for people who have allergies or animals in the home. Personally, I don't want to smell anything that has come out of the carpet (...or any other place that I have vacuumed).
Another unique feature is the blower. This is really handy for cleaning dust from electronics, decks or garages.
Comparing The Miele To Other Vacuums
There are some other vacuums which have the same or similar qualities as the Miele -- like the Rainbow, Dyson and Oreck. But none of these is quite as good as the Miele, in my opinion.
The Rainbow uses a water bowl instead of a bag to collect dust. It is supposed to clean the air when it passes through the water, but the water is actually full of dirt and dust that would normally go into a dust bag. There is also a little height adjuster on the Rainbow's vacuum head to adjust for different carpet heights; but it's a dummy switch.
The Dyson is a great vacuum, but it's heavy and it can be hard to handle.
The Oreck is alright if the only feature you're looking for in a vacuum cleaner is that it's lightweight.
When comparing the prices of these vacuums, they are all a little more expensive than your standard household vacuum cleaner. But I would definitely put my money on the Miele.
The power in your Oreck shouldn't weaken over time. If that's the case, all you have to do is replace the belt (which takes 3 minutes). Have you seen the latest Oreck XL Platinum? That's a heck of an update.
Mieles are made overseas. Orecks are hand-built in America. I don't know how reliable Mieles are, but I do know they have poor customer care. Orecks last 20 years and have the best customer support in the country. The cheapest Miele costs $800 and goes all the way up to $1,900. The most expensive Oreck XL costs $599 and comes with a 10-year warranty, free tune-ups for 10 years, plus extra equipment (handheld canister vacuum, replacement bags, etc.). I am sure Miele makes good products, but for $1,200+ for a mid-range vacuum they better be good. However, when it comes to value for the money, I'd choose an Oreck every time.
All I know is that 2 Miele vacuum cleaners were shutdown suddenly within 4 years in our daycare centre. Their power cords. swithes were fine. It looks like worse than the cheaper one.
Don't be fooled people. Rainbow is the best airwasher/carpet cleaner on the market. It maybe more expensive than the others, but remember the old saying " you get what you pay for". How many 30 year old miele's do you see out there still cleaning as good as day one?? not many, and not many others either. Spend the money and get a lifetime great machine, buy a rainbow. I promise you wont go wrong!
If you are considering switching to Miele but are slightly overwhelmed with the vast selection of models, colors and features, be sure to check out www.galaxyvacuum.com
This site breaks down Miele models so you can easily understand the features and benefits of each Miele model as well as which accessories to purchase for your Miele Vacuum Cleaner.
Best of luck!
Look people if you think suction is what cleans you are all crazy and they have you sold. If suction cleaned then i guess you could ball up a piece of string and put it in the old glass coke bottle and put your mouth over the top of it and suck the piece of string out. I didnt think so. but what if you drill a hole in the glass bottle and then put your mouth over the top and suck now what. Oh so now you can see that its the airflow that accually picks up all the dirt. Guys the defintion of vaccuum is no air or no air movement. So with that said these vacs arent working. Find the one with the most air flow and no clogging of the bag and you will find the best cleaner. I own a filter queen and have for years and i will tell you with the cyclonic action design the filter never clogs giving it airflow all the time which is the cleaning ability. Check a demo out of the filter queen sometime and you will see.
Wow... I think you've convinced me to try the Miele.
I've been a loyal Oreck customer for YEARS, but I'm starting to think that the suction isn't the best it could be. I'm on my 2nd Oreck (in 16 years), and it's almost as if the Oreck starts out strong and is the vacuum to measure all the others against. But then, over time, its power seems to weaken a bit.
I'm just starting to sense that maybe Oreck isn't updating/upgrading as much as some of the others -- like Miele and Dyson. I'm still torn...