Miele S7 S 7260 Cat & Dog Upright Vacuum Cleaner - Lotus White

miele s7260 pet vacuum - great so far

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jun 17, 2012 | 1 out of 2 found this Miele S7 S 7260 Cat & Dog Upright Vacuum Cleaner - Lotus White review helpful

Pros: HEPA Filter for allergies, lays flat, quiet, lots of cord, suction, good quality, stylish, one new filter is included in a box of bags

Cons: not all of the attachments are stored on the machine, it's expensive, filters and bags are expensive

I shopped for a few months before buying this particular vacuum. I was even given the Dyson as a Christmas gift and I chose to return it for the Miele Pet vacuum. I like the upright bag style in comparison to the bag less pet vacuum offered by Dyson.... To be honest the upright bag option and good reviews is really what tipped the scales for me. I have a coworker that has the Dyson Pet vacuum and she loves it, but she has to empty the canister after each room (she has two dogs and cat). It's not difficult but she said she has a little bit of a dust mess from emptying. I didn't want to deal with that. The suction has been great for me cleaning up after two (big) dark, long haired cats. I live in a small 700 sq. ft. apartment and smelling kitty litter was also an issue (even with cleaning daily). The HEPA filter has been great in this regard. There is a noticeable difference in the air after using the vacuum. I've previously used a tower air purifier in my home before and this vacuum/filter gives similar results. It is definitely expensive, that sucks. I had a Hoover vacuum for years and in regards to suction, the Hoover worked well. I would still by this vacuum again, though given my small space and excellent results with the HEPA filter. The rolling attachment for carpet is not stored on the machine, as the rest of the attachments are. I hope this is something Miele finds a way to fix. It really is an inconvenience. In regards to the filters. I purchased this vacuum after Christmas/before the new year. I've used it almost every day to vacuum around the kitty litter area and 1-2 a week in my living space. I just changed my filter a week ago and I have used 3-4 bags, mostly because of the kitty litter. .. Hope this helps! Thanks! Read more Less