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There are lots of anecdotal stories that Miele bags excel at letting air flow as it fills. Not sure if the same can be said for other high-end vacs? It is like fuel economy ratings in 18-wheeler trucks that are tested with pristine engine oil... in daily driving most use basic conventional oil...

You don't have anything unless you have air in your tires, like my Miele C3 Alize. This is a most important feature to a vacuum.

We've all seen the videos where a Sebo or Miele vacuums a carpet after a Dyson is finished and continues to pull up debris... but what if that Dyson made 1 more pass, would it also pull up that debris? Is anyone aware of more scientific carpet cleaning analysis, maybe analyzed with...

2 questions. I get that leaks reduce airflow at the nozzle/floorhead... But if the motor is sucking in when on I don't see how any dust escapes through leaks when traveling to the motor because leaks will also be sucking in air, inhibiting dust escape... It seems a sealed system helps maintain...

Getting dirt off the ground, 1st. Keeping it out of the air, 2nd. Enjoy using it painlessly, 3rd. The problem is many excel at 1 or 2 of the 3. Very few are very good at all 3. A vacuum without all 3 is deficient. Related to the ergo category is also usability... If it lacks tools to get...

Why Kirby should be concerned... today people seek ease and comfort. Kirby is not innovating with the times. Their machine needs to be lighter, the attachments easier to switch out and the machine must be much quieter. With the web, their door-to-door sales approach will become increasingly...

What's a 'full vacuum'? Reminds me of young drivers that pull into the oil change shop and ask how they can make that 'change oil' light on their dashboard turn off.

There's nothing like a solid vacuum... unless you prefer a lightweight one with lots of flexible features that still gets the job done and lasts. I was eying up this Platinum but one of my favorite features in my other vacuums is an adjustable wand. It saves my back. Quiet and lightweight are...

eurekaprince, nice commentary. I grew up with Hoover in my house of 5 children and they seemed indestructible. When I graduated from college I actually sat through a 1 day Rainbow Vacuum recruitment session, but did not return. I have to admit I was fascinated by the vacuum capability, but...

I work in marketing for a consumer goods company far removed from vacuums. A pretty well understood concept of all top brands and higher cost luxury good producers is not "how does it do the job?", rather "how does it make you feel?". Resonating with a consumer's emotions creates significantly...

According to user reviews of a large online vendor selling the Perfect brand they sometimes have spotty durability and vendor support is questionable. I suppose if one rolls the dice it can be a great acquisition.

My wife's shop had an MC6217 Panasonic Jet-Flo commercial upright (I think from the early '90's) and the cord frayed so they were pitching it. She brought it home about a decade ago because she loved (and still loves) that vacuum. I ordered a new cord online and swapped it out. It is probably...

Doesn't the ultra-expensive Vorwek Kobald VK200 come complete with powdered freshener and a freshener spreader? Not sure if they are intentionally trying to destroy their own vacuum or this whole subject is an urban legend?

I would rather "the invisible hand" determine which vacuums work effectively. They aren't drugs, for crying out loud. Wattage maxes are also a double edged sword... need to consider complete life cycle. If wattage is reduced to the point one must vacuum twice as long for the same result (or...

I suppose many vacuum brands have not only stretched capability over the years but competency as well in the name of differentiating price points/internal costs. How clean is clean? On the high end I've seen HEPA claims differentiation between 99.0% vs. 99.7% effectiveness. Is that extra .7%...

I'm new to this site but have immersed myself in vacuum offerings the past few months after I set out to replace my failing Dyson DC14. I've come to the conclusion there are only 2 things one needs in a vacuum: 1. Cleans what one wants it to clean 2. One loves their vacuum and enjoys cleaning...