frazzledglispa
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I need a new vacuum, and I want it to be a canister. I've narrowed down to two options, but I can't seem to make up my mind.
Background: 1000 square foot apartment, synthetic closed-loop berber style low pile carpet over 80% with low pile throw rugs in each room. Ceramic tile in the kitchen, linoleum in the bathroom. 1 small low-shedding short haired dog, 1 short haired cat, one cockatiel. 10 foot ceilings that I would like to be able to reach with the wand for sucking up cobwebs. I can't do that with my upright, so I currently use a swiffer on the walls and ceiling to accomplish that.
Option 1: Miele Alize plus turbo-brush. I started out by comparing the Alize and Calima and decided on the Alize plus turbo due to the pause on park feature, automatic suction control, and comfort handle. I think that with the closed loop carpeting that turbo brush would be fine, and I don't really need a power head. I tested with the hand held turbo head on the extension wands with my current upright and it seemed to pick everything up well enough. With the Alize I have no option of adding a power head later
Option 2: Sebo D4 with turbo floor nozzle. This would cost the same as the Alize plus turbo brush, but would provide the option to add a power head later if necessary. The canister is larger, which I don't love, but the cord is longer and would allow me to vacuum the entire apartment without changing plugs. It doesn't have the automated suction of the Miele, and I prefer the icons for suction level over the changing LED speed on the Sebo. Not a deal breaker, but I would have to buy the red one to have the option to add the power head later - I prefer the ivory of the Alize, but it will spend most of it's time in the closet.
I'm not terribly concerned with the cost of consumables, the Miele bags are more expensive, but the Sebo bags seem to let more dust through into the dust compartment.
I'm torn between the two options. I feel like the Sebo is probably the wiser choice due to the fact that I could add a power head later, along with the longer cord and hose. I am more familiar with the Miele brand name, and I like the fact that it is smaller, and has icons for suction level.
I'm just looking for advice to help me make my decision. Thanks for reading my extremely long post!
Background: 1000 square foot apartment, synthetic closed-loop berber style low pile carpet over 80% with low pile throw rugs in each room. Ceramic tile in the kitchen, linoleum in the bathroom. 1 small low-shedding short haired dog, 1 short haired cat, one cockatiel. 10 foot ceilings that I would like to be able to reach with the wand for sucking up cobwebs. I can't do that with my upright, so I currently use a swiffer on the walls and ceiling to accomplish that.
Option 1: Miele Alize plus turbo-brush. I started out by comparing the Alize and Calima and decided on the Alize plus turbo due to the pause on park feature, automatic suction control, and comfort handle. I think that with the closed loop carpeting that turbo brush would be fine, and I don't really need a power head. I tested with the hand held turbo head on the extension wands with my current upright and it seemed to pick everything up well enough. With the Alize I have no option of adding a power head later
Option 2: Sebo D4 with turbo floor nozzle. This would cost the same as the Alize plus turbo brush, but would provide the option to add a power head later if necessary. The canister is larger, which I don't love, but the cord is longer and would allow me to vacuum the entire apartment without changing plugs. It doesn't have the automated suction of the Miele, and I prefer the icons for suction level over the changing LED speed on the Sebo. Not a deal breaker, but I would have to buy the red one to have the option to add the power head later - I prefer the ivory of the Alize, but it will spend most of it's time in the closet.
I'm not terribly concerned with the cost of consumables, the Miele bags are more expensive, but the Sebo bags seem to let more dust through into the dust compartment.
I'm torn between the two options. I feel like the Sebo is probably the wiser choice due to the fact that I could add a power head later, along with the longer cord and hose. I am more familiar with the Miele brand name, and I like the fact that it is smaller, and has icons for suction level.
I'm just looking for advice to help me make my decision. Thanks for reading my extremely long post!