The powerful suction of the Shark AZ950UKT leads to decent (but not outstanding) cleaning performance.
Miele is a trusted vacuum cleaner brand., but their focus has traditionally been bagged cylinder vacuums.
The Triflex is their first cordless model, and, like most other cordless vacuums on the market, it’s a bagless stick vacuum with a lithium-ion battery.. There’s no doubt that the Miele Triflex HX1 Cat and Dog is a great looking vacuum.The obsidian black colour scheme combines metallic graphite details that results in a sleek design.As we would expect from Miele, it also feels sturdy and durable.. A drawback to the design is that it weighs 3.6kg, which is above average for a cordless vacuum.
We also think the 0.5 litre dust capacity is also disappointingly small when compared to the 0.76 litre capacity of the Dyson V11.. On the upside, we love the versatile 3-in-1 configuration system.It’s standard to be able to remove the wand and use attachments in handheld mode, but Miele has gone a step further by allowing you to change the position of the power unit.. You can have the power unit at the top like a traditional stick vacuum, place it at the bottom like an upright vacuum, or use it as a compact handheld vacuum cleaner.
We’ll look at the pros and cons of these in the next section, but it’s fair to say it’s a versatile design.. There’s a focus on high build quality for the Triflex HX1 Cat and Dog, and this is demonstrated when swapping between setup modes.
We think it feels sturdy when taken apart, and everything goes back together with a satisfying click.Use a Dust Mop and a Wet Mop.
Soft microfibre dust mops are great for removing the fine dust your vacuum doesn’t pick up.This means there’s less risk of particles dragging across your floor and leaving micro-scratches.
Most also have washable pads, which makes them eco-friendly.. As for a wet mop, you want something soft that won’t saturate your floors.. Spray mops work well, as you control the moisture level with the spray trigger.As a bonus, most of them use microfibre pads, which trap fine dust and don’t hold too much water..