Guard M1 Cat & Dog Obsidian black (SVZE0)

Second this. I have the new version Miele M1 Cat and Dog and boy oh boy, did it make life easier.

You’ll be happiest with bagged + electric powerhead for cat hair in carpet. Does the Miele model you’re pricing include an electric motorized nozzle? If not, Kenmore 400/Intuition makes more sense for carpet performance. If you want, tell me their carpet situation is “down all winter” (area rugs vs wall-to-wall) and I’ll tighten it to one pick.

No. The M1 Cat & Dog is a suction only machine, it does not come with a power nozzle. The attachment it includes is an air driven turbo and the package no longer includes the handheld mini turbo tool. We have bare floors and wool rugs on the main floor and use the C3 with the SEB 228 power nozzle. C3 models like the Kona, Cat & Dog, HomeCare, and Marin. The Miele Classic C1 is your entry-level option with a power nozzle and should be discounted still at your local dealer. We have two very active Corgis that bring in mud, leaves, fur, etc., especially now that we have rain and snow. I use the Bona flat mop with microfiber pad and hardwood floor cleaner. For quick cleanups, I grab the Bona mop handle and use the Bona pre-soaked pads for hard wood. I use the basic Bona pet system that includes the tool, dusting mop and micro fiber pad. They also make waterbased cleaning solutions for cleaners that are safer for pets.

Miele an Sebo are the premium canisters due to quality, warranty, and filtration. Of the two, Miele hoses are more flexible. I have both the Sebo E3 and D4, and both hoses are stiff and bulky due to their tapered design. I also have the Miele C3 and prefer it for dusting because Miele makes a larger, fully articulating brush (SUB 20) that works on the ceiling fans and bookshelves. For hard floor cleaning, the parquet twister is my go to, both Sebo and Meile have a version of this attachment. Based on your cleaning needs, a suction only machine will work well. Look at the Miele Classic C1 or Guard M1. Sebo comes in a close second place for portability. Look at the E1 or K2 Kombi and add the parquet twister. If you have a vacuum dealer, go there, the Black Friday discounts will be better and they will give you a package discount for any additional attachments, bags, etc.

Definitely seek out and visit a Sebo/Miele dealer so they can demo all your options. You will likely get a discount and/or additional goodies thrown in (bags, filters, attachments). Whether it's Sebo or Miele, the lower cost units are suction only and won't clean your bedroom carpets effectively. Make sure your choice has a power nozzle (Sebo E3, K3, D4 or Miele C3 cat and dog). Miele just rolled out their replacement for the C3, called the Guard series. Unfortunately, there are only 2 models with the power nozzle, so if you are offered the newest model make sure it isn't suction only. Oddly, the new Miele Guard Cat and Dog does not include a power nozzle option! There are clearance deals on the previous generation Miele's, I'd go that way over the new/full markup models as these machines are excellent (Marin and the white Cat and Dog C3s are my favorites).

Congratulations and look forward to your follow up review after a whole house cleaning. Miele did a poor job assessing the US market for the Guard series. We get the same handle and hose as the previous models; not the new handle with controls released in Europe. They discontinued the SEB 236 power nozzle (LED light, lower profile), and only two models with a power nozzle. None of the Cat and Dog models have a power nozzle! The new Fiber TeQ All Floor attachment looks promising though and will probably be added to my C3's arsenal of tools.

Miele rolled out their new Guard series canister vacs and all of the existing C3s are on clearance now. Find your local dealer and go visit the store. You need a powered model (entry level units are cheaper because they don't have the powerhead or electrical hose). Also look at the Sebo Felix. Awesome upright machine that handles carpet and hardwood floors, with excellent filtration.

M1 has a new bag system. It wouldn't surprise me if they're phasing out the Classic, as there are tons of dupes of those bags but not of the M1 bags (yet?). I like my M1 well enough, but it's my first bagged vac so I'm biased on that regard. But keep that in mind if you had any intention of going off-brand for bags.

I recently bought the M1 Cat & Dog. Can say it has a good suction. The building quality is good. It's 90% same as the legendary C3, but they changed the design a bit. It also feels comfy in the hand. The L1 has more "futuristic functions", but I think a standard vacuum like M1 will have a longer lifetime.

Not cordless, but we have a Miele Guard M1 Cat & Dog. It's great with animal hair, and has HEPA filters. You have to turn down the suction on rugs as it lifts them off the floor, and it's loud when you use the turbo head, but it's very good.

Go to Harvey Norman and get Miele Guard M1 Cat & Dog for $496.00. Do not buy second hand.