Canister vacuums are favored by professional cleaners due to their versatile design and strong suction capabilities across a range of surfaces. While they require more storage space, they are invaluable in large homes with various floor types and messes. Miele, a leading brand in the canister vacuum market, offers the Boost CX1 as a mid-range option featuring vortex technology, a variety of attachments, and a sleek appearance.
To evaluate its performance, I tested the Miele Boost CX1 across three different settings: a test center, a local pet shelter, and my own home. Here’s what I found.
Assembly is quick and easy. The vacuum, hose, handle, tube, and floorhead click together in under a minute, with clear visual instructions guiding the setup. Along with the main floorhead, the Boost CX1 includes a crevice tool, upholstery tool, and dusting brush. Miele’s vortex technology ensures powerful suction, and four suction modes can be adjusted via a dial: for curtains and fabric, cut pile carpets, loop pile carpets, and hard flooring or heavily soiled carpets.
The vacuum’s floorhead features a foot switch that adjusts the brush for carpet or hard floor cleaning, though it lacks a traditional brushroll. Instead, it has a thin strip of bristles designed to scrape dirt from surfaces. The user manual suggests it’s suitable for robust hard floors, but I quickly noticed that the sharp edges of the floorhead made it unsuitable for delicate hardwood surfaces. This limitation is a significant drawback, as the Boost CX1’s price point might lead consumers to expect it to perform well across a broader range of floor types.
While additional floorheads are available for purchase, they come at a premium—particularly the TurboTeQ, which costs $142. The Boost CX1 also uses Miele’s Hygiene AirClean SF-HY 60 filter, which needs replacing about once a year. However, users can opt for a Miele HEPA filter for an extra $10, which could be beneficial for those needing more advanced filtration.
One feature worth mentioning is the extendable tube, which nearly doubles in length, making it ideal for cleaning large areas or reaching under furniture. There is also an air inlet valve on the handle to prevent the floorhead from suctioning too tightly to the floor, a useful addition when working with delicate surfaces or areas with tight spaces.
Overall, while the Miele Boost CX1 offers powerful cleaning performance, it is more suited to certain floor types and may not be the best choice for delicate or multi-surface homes.
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