Dynamic U1 Cat & Dog (S7260)

The U1 is a significant step up from your bagless model. I have a used U1 and use it for our carpeted bedrooms on the upper level. The brush roll, bags, filters and attachments are all readily available.

I have a Miele U1 and a Sebo Felix. Both models feature a head unit that twists, making it easier to move around furniture. They also lay flat so that you can vacuum under beds and furniture. On board is a deployable hose and attachments for dusting and upholstery. While vacuuming, if I notice dust on baseboards, or an occasional cob web up high, it's not an issue to deploy the hose mid-vacuum and then return back to vacuuming. Both models have variable suction control, depending on the task (Blinds, dusting, full suction for carpet deep cleaning). The Miele brush roll can be turned off for bare floors and the Sebo's head unit can be exchanged for the premium parquet for bare floors.

The Sebo X4 is best suited and designed for carpet and not hardwood floors. It does not have an option to turn off the brush roll for your wood floors. The Sebo Felix is an ideal option for your floors and will clean above the floor. Add the optional 9' extension hose and it makes stairs, walls, etc. easier. I own several models of both the Miele (C3, U1 upright) and Sebo (E3, D4, Felix) vacuums and found both brands have excellent quality and longevity. The Sebo models are designed for easier repair and have longer warranties. The consumables such as filters and bags are cheaper for the Sebo as well. But, my Miele C3 is my favorite for whole house cleaning. The parquet twister makes quick work of hard floors and goes easily under furniture and the handheld turbo tool (same Wessel Werk design for both Sebo and Miele brands) is excellent for your upholstery, pillows, carpeted stairs. Since you have a few low pile rugs, I don't think you require a power nozzle, it would be overkill. The new Miele Guard M1 or L1 series vacuums in the Cat and Dog versions will provide all the floor tools needed in your space. It's a lightweight, quiet, and very durable design. Add the new FiberTeQ AllFloor attachment and you're set!

The Henry is going to be more durable and reliable, although Miele aren’t bad in that front, they have become more fragile recently. Spare parts and bags are more expensive. In the UK, a Henry like this can be had from £100, which makes the argument for it far easier. Miele tend to be far more complicated to repair than a Henry or Sebo which are both derived from the commercial sector.

Not compared to anything Numatic or Sebo which are by their design, serviceable. I can only speak from experience but the S7 upright Miele did a few years ago was the most complicated vacuum I have ever worked on, including modern dysons. Horribly complex.

It depends on if these features are good and work for your cleaning needs. I see that you have a corded Miele vacuum and are looking for something that is easier to use. I think you are headed in the right direction in shopping for a stick vacuum. When I look for a vacuum cleaner, I look for sturdiness and lots of useful features. My Tineco S7 Pro has been an impressive workhorse that has just as much strength, flexibility, and function as my Miele S7 upright. This Tineco model you’re looking at has basic attachments, reusable filters, a removable battery a good powerhead with a chevron shaped brush roll, a (laser green) head light, (I think it has) power adjustment and an easy empty canister. You want power adjustment as you don’t want the same strength of power to be used to clean bare floors as you do a small rug - controlling air flow is key. The need for a headlight just makes sure your bare floors are clean when you pass. I’ve personally seen and heard rave reviews about the usefulness of a green laser light over standard incandescent or LED headlight systems. I believe the Dyson stick vacs had that green headlight feature first- very useful indeed. My Tineco charger has a separate slot for the second battery to be charged. I don’t see that ability on this particular charging dock nevertheless, I recommend you get a second battery as even in a small home, they run out fast. I have been rotating my second battery out when I clean my entire house. It is nice to have no loss of cleaning time for charging. The chevron brush roll is key to not spreading dirt. An old school design that a lot of modern vacuum manufacturers avoid. I cannot tell of this particular model has the same pop-out brush roll feature mine has but I hope whatever this model offers that it is easily removable for cleaning purposes. All brush rolls collect hair have must be cleaned and maintained. I recently read a post about someone’s awful experience with Tineco. I hope that person gets their justice with Tineco but like everything in life, milage varies. I have been impressed with the power and usefulness of modern stick vacuums. They are nothing like what has been offered in decades past. As long as you are not one to beat up a vacuum and neglect necessary vacuum maintenance, it will last. I have seen people beat up all kinds of machines from cheap throwaways to high end. Hope this helps.

This!! I have had mine for seven years now and it’s fantastic!

Miele. https://vacuumdirect.com/products/miele-dynamic-u1-cat-dog-upright-vacuum?variant=35783021449 Upright vacuum. It cost a bit more but you will have it for 10+ years.

When I was shopping for my own pet vacuum, I actually asked my vet if he had any particular recommendations. He told me to go for a model that has “pet” right in name, but couldn’t help more than that. I ended up find [reddit user's comparsion research ](https://www.reddit.com/user/lacking_foyer48/comments/1lj76h3/vacuum_cleaners_compared_comprehensive_datasheet/) to be extraordinarily beneficial. You can sort through all the options out there by brand, type, attachments, and more. I ended up going with the Miele brand because I needed something that would be easily carried up and down stairs, and my old upright felt cumbersome.

For $50, and if it’s clean, I’d probably jump on it. It’s a much better cleaner than anything else for $50, and is a step up from your Hoover. However the U1 is discontinued, and trying to find a recline lever to replace my broken one was time consuming and expensive. And there was another part missing so mine still didn’t recline perfectly after dropping $$ on parts. Miele seems to have stopped making parts so they have to taken from donor vacuums. And this vacuum is a bear to disassemble, it seems it was made only for service centers to take apart. So heads up.  But if it’s in good shape and working, I think it would be worthwhile upgrade for a few years! 

I have some miele, not sure if the same model as you. And the best thing about it is that it has 12m cable. Way longer than my previous philips, I just plug it into wall in kitchen a vacuum whole floor in all rooms. Same with second level. So much nicer than having to move to a different wall socket 3 times per floor.