I
get asked all the time to compare Miele vacuums and Eureka vacuums.
The attachments on the Mieles are a little easier to handle than
the Eureka oxygen in some machines. This happens because the Miele
attachments are made out of molded rigid plastic and fit together
exactly. Some of the Eureka Oxygen attachments are pliable and occasionally
need to be "squeezed" to fit together. Otherwise, in terms
of price for performance, Eureka are giving Miele one heck of a
challenge. However, Miele has a great dealer network and an excellent
track record in longevity and quality for their machines.
The bad mouthing between Miele and Eureka vacuum dealers
at the moment is really nasty. 
Even
nastier are the majority of Eureka dealers who did not get to carry
the Oxygen vacuum cleaners. We carry both so can afford to be dispassionate.
I love my Miele Red Star BUT as a collector of vacuums I do yearn
for a machine like the Oxygen with a dirt alert feature. I was not
aware until recently that an old carpet can be carrying literally
pounds of dust, debris and allergens and if you do not have a dirt
alert you can merrily go on your way and only have done a half baked
job on vacuuming all the dirt and allergens out of your carpet.
And with the pollen season coming, or for allergic pet owners, it
is important to really do a thorough cleaning job. Let's get real
here. Are you anything like me and if it LOOKS clean you move on?
Here is the rub. A vacuum cleaner will continue pulling dirt out
of your carpet long after it looks clean.
And as for the Miele versus Eureka Oxygen? Next month
I am going to do a comparison chart. I will keep you posted.
See all the vacuum cleaners at Allergybuyersclub.com
First Published: January 2001
Updated: April 2007
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