Installation of new appliances and recycling of old appliances is available at checkout for selected kitchens and laundry appliances for an extra charge. If you’re looking for a cord-free carpet cleaning vacuum that can stand on its own, this is a good option to consider. We'd advise having the motor and canister near the brush-head when in stick-mode, as this was best for cleaning floors.

The key is to ensure this second unit is always charged and ready to go, so you can clean without interruption. There are no flimsy plastic flaps or levers to worry about breaking as there are on some of the Dyson machines. The rotating beater (or brush bar) links with intelligent detection of floor type to reduce the rotational speed on hard floors. However, the small dust canister and short battery life cloud what is otherwise a superb cordless vacuum cleaner. Cleaning results on carpet were impressive, but the lack of a soft roller nozzle limits effectiveness on hard surfaces.

Self-standing feature: My favorite configuration is the upright mode, where it can stand on its own. We reviewed the Triflex HX2 Pro to find out if it's worth the money, and if that improved power makes light work of cleaning a three-bed family home. This, Miele says, saves energy and prolongs battery life; but we found that it also goes some way towards protecting soft wooden flooring.

Aside from its struggles with quaker oats, it did well with other types of debris like coffee grounds, sand, and quinoa. Miele's tech made the Trifle HX2 Pro a dream to use when transitioning from carpets to hard floors, with the level of suction remaining consistent. It also comes with an extra battery that doubles the run time from 60 minutes (claimed) to 120 minutes. Despite not having a soft roller tool, the Miele Triflex did well cleaning this area, as you’ll see in the before and after photo below.As with most cordless vacuums it’s bagless but the dust collection bin is quite small, so you’ll have to empty it quite frequently. It has the same toolset as the base HX1 but with the handheld electrobrush, Miele’s version of a mini turbo brush. The Dyson V11, the British firm’s flagship vacuum, is the main rival to the HX1 when it comes to premium cordless vacuums. This setup also makes it possible for the Triflex HX2 to stand upright unsupported – making storage mega convenient. In our tests, in Max mode the HX1 lasted 12mins 11secs and in low power mode it ran for 28mins 11secs; the powered cleaning head was attached and running in both tests.

This test is particularly important for serious allergy sufferers who want to remove all of the fine dust and allergens they can from their home. However, don’t expect third-party manufacturers to see Triflex components since it isn’t as popular as a Dyson. The worst will give you less than twenty minutes of power and take more than half a day to fully recharge.This is noticeably quieter than the level recorded when using the accessories, which we measuredat between 5dB – 63dB.

The Miele Triflex comes with a detachable battery, making it easy to replace and extend run time if you purchase. This score shows how well each cordless vacuum cleaner sucks up large debris, like rice and lentils, from flat hard surfaces.Generally, you’ll find her watching the latest Netflix series, digging around in the garden or attempting to make a cake that is edible. It feels light in your hand and glides lightly over all types of surfaces, from hard floor to deep pile rugs. However, using it in its stick vacuum configuration will increase the handle weight, and it won’t stand on its own.