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Miele Complete C3 Calima Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner with Turbobrush floorhead, Suitable for Low-Medium Pile Carpet and Hard Floors, in Curry Yellow
Best for
Best for hard-floor homes where quiet, allergy-friendly cleaning is priority; skip if you have wall-to-wall carpet or heavy-shedding pets.
What buyers say
The C3 Calima delivers a quiet, deeply filtered clean on hard floors, but its carpet performance often frustrates owners. The main trade-off: you swap effective carpet cleaning for a lighter, quieter machine that excels on smooth surfaces.
Loved by buyers
- •Whisper-quiet operation, a standout in a category known for noise.
- •Outstanding filtration seals in dust and allergens, a must for allergy sufferers.
- •Lightweight canister and smooth casters make it easy to pull across rooms.
Buyer concerns
- •Turbo brush leaves behind pet hair and struggles on anything beyond low-pile carpet.
- •Cord retracts too fast, and wand storage feels insecure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a motorized brush head to improve carpet cleaning?+
No, the C3 Calima only works with the included turbo brush and is not compatible with Miele electric power heads.
How well does it pick up pet hair?+
On hard floors, it grabs hair and debris without issue. On carpet, the turbo brush often leaves short hairs behind, so heavy shedders will want a powered brush model.
Is it easy to carry up and down stairs?+
Yes, at about 16 pounds with hose and attachments, it is light enough that owners with joint pain and limited fitness had no trouble doing entire staircases.
How loud is this vacuum?+
Multiple owners describe it as remarkably quiet, some even saying housecleaning no longer feels like a noisy chore.
Key Features
- • POWERFUL AND QUIET: Bagged canister vacuum optimal for smooth floors and low-medium pile carpet with a Turbobrush for carpets and Parquet floorhead for smooth flooring
- • MAXIMUM FILTRATION: Reach maximum air hygiene with the HEPA Lifetime Filter - up to 99.999% of even the smallest particles such as fine dust and allergens are retained
- • ADDED CONVENIENCE: Miele's Compete C3 Series comes with an array of convenience features such as integrated accessories, Comfort Handle, One-Touch cord rewind and more
- • SUCTION POWER CONTROLS: Prevent back pain from bending over to clean, thanks to the convenient foot switches that allow you to easily control the vacuum cleaner while remaining in a standing position
- • INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Comes with a Turbo Brush floorhead, Parquet Twister floorhead, dusting brush, upholstery nozzle, crevice nozzle, and an integrated storage compartment
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