How to Choose the Right Vacuum - Miele Canister Carpet Tool Demo PART 2 (of 2)

[@VonFisch1]

Thanks for this demonstration. I have a mix of wall to wall carpet, dense low pile and hardwood floors, low pile area rugs. Would you think I should get a model that includes the electric powered head and the parquet floor head or perhaps the combination head? I've never been impressed with a turbo tool on any sweeper I've had.

[@keithpetersen8114]

Nice, personable presentation (both parts 1 & 2). The only other comment is that a turbo tool will never thoroughly clean a carpet since the tool design brings the airflow (so necessary to airwash through and deep clean almost all carpet) down to almost nothing; whereas, the combo rug nozzle utilizes full, open airflow channels which, although not having the advantage of a revolving brush, will enable much more thorough deep cleaning of most carpeting.

[@QueenVac]

Thanks so much for watching and writing @keithpetersen8114 !! (Sorry for my terrible delay in responding!) And well-said.... turbo nozzles indeed are no match for the deep-cleaning performance of an electric power nozzle! They are pretty amazing considering how they work, but are definitely weaker. It's important for folks to understand this before they purchase a Miele for this reason....so hopefully this video conveys the message well enough. But the turbo is a great option for folks who have carpet/rugs that are too delicate to be cleaned with a PN. They'll get a deeper clean that pure-suction alone, but run less risk of rug damage. PS - If you haven't already, please consider subscribing.... it would help us soooo much :-)

[@QueenVac]

Thanks CarWash81 - I understand your experience with the turbo nozzle....It is an amazing tool when used in the conditions it is designed for. They rock on smooth, low-pile carpeting and are a huge improvement over straight suction. But yes - electric power nozzles are specifically designed to clean deeper pile carpets with ease. If you upgrade your Miele or buy a different model, aim for one with an SEB228 or SEB236 pwer nozzle. They can adjust UP to handle deep pile. However, if your rugs are suuuper deep/loose shag, or of a very delicate nature - you must only use a straight-suction rug tool (like a Miele AirTeQ combination nozzle!) Check the manufacturer's suggestions on the rug itself to see what's safe to use.

[@robwalton2007]

One suggestion here. I would STRONGLY recommend if you buy a Miele canister with a powerhead, spend an extra $90 dollars & buy a Miele non-electric wand as well. Why? So you can leave the electric wand permanently on the powerhead. The wiring inside the Miele powerhead necks is thin & brittle & easily damaged. My 2004 Miele Red Velvet S558 with SEB236 had this problem twice, & cost $120 plus labor & tax to replace the powerhead neck. The 3rd time it broke after only 7 or 8 uses, I had enough & jury-rigged it, put the electric wand on permanently & bought a spare wand for the floor brush. Better to spend the $90 dollars on a spare wand now & prevent a LOT of headaches down the road. Also, the non-electric wand is much lighter & easier to use above floors for applications like cleaning cobwebs in ceiling corners.