Miele Red Velvet Vacuum Cleaner - S6270

• Self closing filtering dust bags (2 FJM bags. Additional bags sold separately)
• Filter Bag change indicator
• Durable, high-impact ABS body
• Crush proof hose
• 7 Year motor warranty
• Motor protection filter
• 1,200 Watt Miele Vortex Motor (super quiet, runs quieter than the S4 series it is replacing)
• 360 Degree swivel wheels
• Non-marring rubber wheels
• Long electrical cord with automatic rewind
• 33 ft overall cleaning radius
• Vario Accessory Clip (accessory clip holster hold crevice tool, upholstery tool and dusting brush)

• SBD285-3 Combination Carpet/Smooth Floor Tool: suitable for all smooth surfaces and low pile carpeting.  On board foot pedal switch to adjust between smooth and carpeted vacuuming.
• Air Clean Filter: comes equipped with Miele's standard air clean filter.  While this is sufficient for many users, you can upgrade the Red Velvet to a Miele AH-50 HEPA filter at anytime.  Cost: $49.95
• Color: Red Velvet

Dimensions: 9"H x 10"W x 17"L

Why should I choose the Miele Red Velvet over another Miele model?

Frankly, the Miele Red Velvet is a special vacuum cleaner for the mere fact that it has a red velvet suede finish to it.  It's not ideal for everyone, but for that individual trying to make a statement, or for a business such as a funeral home it could be a nice fit.  If the finish is right for you then you can start looking at the vacuums capabilities. 

The Miele Red Velvet comes equipped with a multi-function floor tool(SBD285-3) that allows users to vacuum all smooth surfaces and low pile carpeting with a simple switch of a lever on the floor tool.  When flipped to the smooth floor tool setting scratch resistant floor bristles pop out of the bottom of the floor tool to prevent scratching when vacuuming.  When flipped to the carpet setting the bristle get pulled inside the brush head to allow for the brush head to roll over carpet with minimal resistance. 

The combination floor tool makes it more convenient than some of Miele's other vacuum cleaners that have separate smooth surface and carpeted floor tools, however the tool is somewhat limited in it's abilities.  It's only good for smooth surfaces and low pile carpeting.  Miele vacuums with separate hard surface and carpeted floor tools have a SBB300-3 smooth floor surface tool that is lighter weight and slightly more flexible than the SBD285-3.  The carpet tool available on Miele vacuums that feature separate carpet brush heads all have a beater brush.  Some only have a SEB205-3 air driven turbo head which is only suitable for low pile carpet sweeping, while others have an electronically driven head suitable for low, medium and high pile carpeted surfaces.

The Miele Red Velvet comes standard with an Air Clean Air Filter.  The air filtration achieved with this filter is suitable for anyone without sensitivity to dust and other indoor allergens.  If you suffer from dust or any other indoor air born allergen, I would suggest upgrading this models air filter to a HEPA filter (AH-50 HEPA filter), or look to purchase a different Miele Vacuum cleaner that comes equipped with a HEPA filter.

The bottom line is the Red Velvet is a niche vacuum in Miele's line of vacuum cleaners.  You have to be ok with the suede finish.  Beyond that, if you desire everything on board, no switching of floor tools, only have smooth and low pile carpets, and are ok with standard air filtration, then it is a good option for you to consider.