Miele S5210

You may be able to get cheaper vacuum cleaners but this provides excellent value for money for the quality offered. We have had it four years, having had our previous one less than two before it blew up, and never had a problem with it. The suction is excellent, although I find it picks up cat hair better on carpet with the brush down which means using it gives a great workout as it is quite hard to push around! You can always reduce the suction with a handy dial on the top if you find it too hard to move around, or for more delicate jobs, such as upholstery (it even has handy little pictures of what suction level is suitable for what). It comes with a variety ...  Read the complete review

I bought this vacuum cleaner in December 2007 and I am still very pleased with it ten months later. It is compact, light, easy to manoeuvre and has exceptional suction. The tools are stored neatly in its body and the hose is long and height adjustable. The straight part of the hose is telescopic so that it can be tidied away very neatly. It has a long flex enabling me to plug it in centrally and do the whole of the downstairs and the stairs without having to change sockets. It is effective on both carpets and hard floors. Both dust bag and filters are easy to change. The colour is practical as it doesn't show any scuffs or knocks. I bought this vacuum cleaner ...  Read the complete review

Outstanding! Best vacuum cleaner I have ever bought in 30 years. Everything is superb : its neat, sturdy design; clever way tools are stored; robust hose and tools. Best of all is the massive suction: first time I switched it on, it sucked up a carpet tile that had been down for 10 years! Ten months on and I think it is still fabulous. With two huge dogs and busy house, it simply eats the dust and dirt. I could not be more pleased. I recommended it to a friend who has fitted carpets through out, and he is just as enthusiastic. A definite buy!