I bought the Miele S5210 four years ago now and it is still going strong. The reason why I decided to purchase this item was due to the adaptability to work on hard wooden floors as well as carpets. Plus the brand Miele was very appealing due to its reputation as a reliable quality brand. From opening up the box and assembling (instructions not needed due to its simplicity) the S5210 is really simple to use. If you do need the instructions then they are very simple to follow. The plug is on a retractable cord which tidily retracts inside the unit with the press of a button. Also within the unit the accessories are housed, along with the standard floor head you ...  Read the complete review

Having wanted a Miele vacuum cleaner for a long time after trying a friend's, I finally got the S5210. In my opinion, Miele produce the best vacuum cleaners on the market. Firstly, it's surprising how the price compares to other brands such as Dyson; £110 I paid for this model. It has a sleek design and a quality build - certainly not flimsy! These vacuum cleaners have a reputation of lasting a long time which was another reason for my purchase - well it's been two years and the performance is still as good as when I bought it. The main plus point is how strong the suction is. It grabs everything without you having to vacuum over the same area over and over. For ...  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

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