In contrast, a solid red light indicates that there is a blockage that’s preventing the brush roll from spinning.

If you want to follow up your vacuuming by whizzing around the edges with the crevice tool, then you’ll start to notice the weight by this point.. Pet Hair.The motorised pet tool attachment makes quick work of pet hair, even when it’s thick and deeply embedded into fabrics.

It’s easy to reach all areas, so it doesn’t matter where your furry friends have decided to make their bed..The main floorhead will also pick up pet hair with ease, but it can be a bit of a messy task to get it back out of the dust canister.We recommend you empty it regularly, so it doesn’t get too condensed in there.. Price and Value for Money.

Value Rating: 3.5/5.The Miele Triflex HX1 Cat and Dog is a premium vacuum cleaner with a price tag to match.

It’s right up there at the highest end of the spectrum, next to the Dyson V11..

This model sits in the middle of the Triflex range, with the HX1 being the entry-level version, and the Pro the next step up.Small dust capacities.

Bagged vacuums have bigger dust capacities, as bags can be larger than a cyclonic dust canister.For comparison, many bagged vacuum cleaners have capacities of 4-5 litres, while most bagless models have capacities of 1-2 litres..

Messy to empty.. As dirt and dust is caught in a plastic dust canister, a cloud of particles can escape when emptying.If you suffer from allergies, you’ll need to get someone else to empty the vacuum into an outdoor bin.. More maintenance.