This vacuum recommendation and personal anecdote comes from Mashable shopping reporter Samantha Mangino.
Robot vacuums and cordless stick vacuums bring convenience and ease to floor cleaning. In the past, vacuums came with cords and bulky canisters, and although their popularity has waned, they are still undeniably powerful. The Miele Classic C1 Turbo is the return of the classic bagged vacuum, and it’s for anyone with heavy-duty messes who wants a thorough but quick clean.
If you’ve been burned by weak suction on cordless vacuums, the Miele Classic C1 Turbo goes back to vacuum basics with its canister design. It has incredibly strong suction for spotless floors. Sure, you have to be prepared to deal with the heaviness of the canister, but that’s a minor issue when it comes to antique floors.
When our two-year-old vacuum started pushing dust and debris around instead of sucking it up, I started looking for a new vacuum. To avoid (or at least delay) the quick cycle of another vacuum dying after just a few years, I turned to the subreddit r/BuyItForLife, and the most common recommendation was the Miele C1 Turbo.
The suction on this vacuum is amazing, especially after using great cordless vacuums for years. The Miele only requires one pass to thoroughly clean spots. There is a white striped rug in our living room on which our cat is adept at making a mess. But to clean it completely we only have to go over it in one pass. The first time my wife used the vacuum on the rug, I asked her if she used our heavy-duty upholstery cleaner because it looked brand new.
It comes with several attachments that are neatly stored on the base of the vacuum, so they are always within reach during use. Plus, the built-in organization means you’ll never lose track of where you put the brush head. Each attachment head meets a different need, enabling you to reach every corner. Wiring can be a hassle because the vacuum has to be plugged in for use. That being said, the rope is so long that it has a cleaning radius of about 30 feet.
At $499 (but often on sale for a lower price), this is one of the more affordable vacuums on this list, but there is an overlooked cost that comes with owning a Miele. This requires a bag within the canister. On one hand, the bags allow the vacuum to empty cleanly, but that means you’ll have to buy them again when the bags are full.