Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog, Electro+, HomeCare, PureSuction and TurboTeam Bagless Canister Vacuums

Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog, Electro+, HomeCare, PureSuction and TurboTeam are top-of-the-line bagless, corded, canister vacuums. These vacuums features strong suction, excellent air filtration, easy handling and emptying, low maintenance, overheating protection, etc. Of course, such performances and features come with 'nice' price tag, but what you pay is what you get - excellent bagless canister vacuums.

Published: September 4, 2018.

Miele Blizzard CX1 vacuums differ in several details, commonly regarding cleaning head, available cleaning attachments, wand type and similar.

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Miele Blizzard CX1 Features and Specifications Miele Blizzard CX1 PowerLine Comparison Table Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog Miele Blizzard CX1 Electro+ Miele Blizzard CX1 HomeCare Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction Miele Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam

Miele Blizzard CX1 Canisters - Available Cleaning Attachments - Extended Flexible Crevice Tool SFD 20 - Adjustable Universal Brush SUB 20 - AllTeQ Combination Floorhead SBD 285-3 - Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3 - Parquet Twister XL Floorhead SBB 400-3 - Handheld Mini Turbo Brush STB 101 - Turbo Brush Floorhead STB 305-3 - Electro Plus Floorhead SEB 228 - Electro Premium Floorhead SEB 236

Miele Blizzard CX1 Features and Specifications

Common features of Miele Blizzard CX1 canister vacuums include:

- large operating radius thanks to long power cable, flexible hose and the cleaning wand. Power cord is 21.5 feet (~6.5 m) long and thanks to the flexible cleaning hose and telescopic wand, Miele Blizzard CX1 vacuum has 33 feet (~10 m) long cleaning radius.

- park system for vacuuming breaks allows the user to quickly and securely place the wand by hooking the floor cleaning head onto the side of the canister.

- four swivel castors swivel easily throughout the 360°, allowing the unit to be both stable and very maneuverable.

- automatic power cord rewind system stores the power cable into the unit via foot control button.

- wand handle is comfortable and ergonomically design. Handle differs between models, depending on the main cleaning foot type. Also, handles feature anti-static conductor, to prevent buildup of static charge.

- Miele Blizzard CX1 canisters also feature automatic self-cleaning air filters - onboard sensors measure the air throughput of the 'GORE CleanStream' fine dust filter and automatically activate the so-called 'ComfortClean' self-cleaning function as required. This function can be activated manually, too.

- dirt bin can be quickly emptied out of the bottom, directly into the trash can. Due to the high air velocity, dust and coarse dirt is collected in separate containers - if you are looking for lost socks, smaller toys etc ... You know where to look :)

- to prevent power lines from overload, main suction motor feature gentle start - when switched on, it 'slowly' increases the power to the selected power level. Also, if internal temperature increases, thermal protection shuts off the units in order to prevent any damage.

- Miele Blizzard CX1 canisters feature so-called Vortex technology which produces an air flow velocity of more than 62 mph (100 km/h, 27.8 m/s), enabling the Blizzard CX1 units to do thorough cleaning regardless of the surface or dirt type, using appropriate cleaning tool.

Their similarities and differences are given in the following table:

Miele Blizzard CX1 PowerLine Comparison Table
Model	Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog PowerLine	Miele Blizzard CX1 Electro+ PowerLine	Miele Blizzard CX1 HomeCare PowerLine	Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction PowerLine	Miele Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam PowerLine
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Electronic Suction Control	4-stage rotary selector	4-stage rotary selector	4-stage rotary selector	4-stage rotary selector	4-stage rotary selector
Comfort Handle With Integrated Controls	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Electrobrush Socket	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Eco Comfort Handle With Integrated Dusting Brush	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Ergonomic Carrying Handle	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Wand Type	Electro Telescopic Wand	Electro Telescopic Wand	Electro Telescopic Wand	Comfort Telescopic Wand	Comfort Telescopic Wand
Nominal Power	1100 W	1100 W	1100 W	1100 W	1100 W
Maximum Power	1200 W	1200 W	1200 W	1200 W	1200 W
ComfortClean System	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Exhaust Air Filter	HEPA AirClean Lifetime Air Filter	HEPA AirClean Lifetime Air Filter	HEPA AirClean Lifetime Air Filter	Hygiene Lifetime Air Filter	HEPA AirClean Lifetime Air Filter
Length	20.3 inches (515 mm)	20.3 inches (515 mm)	20.3 inches (515 mm)	20.3 inches (515 mm)	20.3 inches (515 mm)
Height	12.2 inches (310 mm)	12.2 inches (310 mm)	12.2 inches (310 mm)	12.2 inches (310 mm)	12.2 inches (310 mm)
Weight	9 pounds (~4.1 kg)	9 pounds (~4.1 kg)	9 pounds (~4.1 kg)	9 pounds (~4.1 kg)	9 pounds (~4.1 kg)
Three-piece Accessory Set	Integrated Dusting Brush (loose)	Integrated Dusting Brush (loose)	Integrated Dusting Brush (loose)	Integrated	Integrated
Upholstery Tool	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Crevice Tool	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Extended Flexible Crevice Tool SFD 20	No	No	Yes	No	No
Adjustable Universal Brush SUB 20	No	No	Yes	No	No
AllTeQ Combination Floorhead SBD 285-3	No	No	No	Yes	No
Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Turbo Brush Floorhead STB 305-3	No	No	No	No	Yes
Parquet Twister XL Floorhead SBB 400-3	No	No	Yes	No	No
Handheld Mini Turbo Brush STB 101	Yes	No	No	No	No
Electro Premium Floorhead SEB 236	No	No	Yes	No	No
Electro Plus Floorhead SEB 228	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Warranty	5-Year Limited	5-Year Limited	5-Year Limited	5-Year Limited	5-Year Limited
Amazon Link	Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog	Miele Blizzard CX1 Electro+	-	Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction	Miele Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam

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 Main difference between these models are:

- Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat&Dog, Eelctro+ and HomeCare models are 'electro' models, featuring 'electro-telescopic wand' and 'electro-brush socket', enabling them to use electric motorized cleaning tools.

- Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction and TurboTeam models are 'classic' bagless, canister vacuums, featuring 'eco comfort handle with integrated dusting brush' and 'comfort telescopic wand'. They don't come with and they don't support the use of electric motorized cleaning tools.

- Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat&Dog, Eelctro+, HomeCare and TurboTeam feature HEPA AirClean Lifetime air filter, while Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction comes with 'Hygiene Lifetime Air filter'. Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction has very good air filtration, however other models have even better air filtration - true HEPA air filtration, which is very important for people with asthma and allergies.

For the list of available cleaning attachments, please check the table. If required, cleaning attachments and tools can be ordered as required, just be aware that PureSuction and TurboTeam models don't support 'electro' cleaning tools.

Note: Miele Blizzard CX1 canister vacuums are easy to use canisters, but just to be sure, when they arrive, read the manual thoroughly.

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Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog PowerLine Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat&Dog comes with SEB 228 electrobrush as the main cleaning head and is designed for thorough cleaning of heavy-duty carpeted floors, regardless of their height.

Since SEB 228 is not 'the most gentle' cleaning tool for cleaning delicate wooden and similar floors, Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat&Dog comes with Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3, too.

Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat&Dog features excellent air filtration and suction, and thanks to flexible cleaning hose and telescopic wand, it is also suitable for cleaning elevated surfaces, too.

Available cleaning tools include three-piece accessory set, upholstery tool, crevice tool, Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3, Handheld Mini Turbo Brush STB 101 and Electro Plus Floorhead SEB 228.

Handheld Mini Turbo Brush STB 101 is very useful cleaning tool, often purchased by pet owners for their older, but compatible, Miele vacuums.

Like other Miele Blizzard CX1 vacuums, this unit also weighs 9 pounds and is rather compact, helping with traversing floors with many objects and obstacles.

For more reviews and recommendations, check Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog Bagless Canister Vacuum Amazon link (link opens in the new window).

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Miele Blizzard CX1 Electro+ PowerLine Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Miele Blizzard CX1 Electro+ also comes with SEB 228 as the main cleaning tool.

Main difference is that Miele Blizzard CX1 Electro+ lacks Handheld Mini Turbo Brush STB 101 - it comes with three-piece accessory set, upholstery tool, crevice tool, Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3 and Electro Plus Floorhead SEB 228.

Miele Blizzard CX1 Electro+ is suitable for cleaning delicate wooden and other sensitive floors (SBB 300-3) and for cleaning of the carpets, regardless of their height or type (SEB 228).

This unit also features 1200 W Vortex motor, excellent air filtration, lifetime air filters, easy dirt bin bottom-emptying system and other features found on Miele Blizzard CX1 vacuums.

Since it doesn't feature Mini Turbo Brush STB 101, Miele Blizzard CX1 Electro+ is cheaper than Cat&Dog model, but nonetheless, it still comes with 'nice' price tag - but, this is Miele vacuum, manufactured in Germany, comes with 5-year warranty and it is built to last.

For more reviews and recommendations, check Miele Blizzard CX1 Electro and Bagless Canister Vacuum Amazon link (link opens in the new window).

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Miele Blizzard CX1 HomeCare PowerLine Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Like all other Miele Blizzard CX1 vacuums, Miele Blizzard CX1 HomeCare is designed for cleaning all surfaces commonly found at homes and apartments.

Miele Blizzard CX1 HomeCare feature HEPA AirClean lifetime air filter and electro-telescopic wand, to support the use of cleaning heads powered with electric motors.

By default CX1 HomeCare comes with three-piece accessory set, upholstery tool, crevice tool, Extended Flexible Crevice Tool SFD 20, Adjustable Universal Brush SUB 20, Parquet Twister XL Floorhead SBB 400-3, and Electro Premium Floorhead SEB 236.

While Parquet Twister XL Floorhead SBB 400-3 helps with the cleaning of sensitive wooden floors, Electro Premium Floorhead SEB 236 helps the user to clean low-, medium- and high-pile carpets with ease.

SEB 236 has adjustable height, electric motor that powers brushroll, sensors etc. It is really premium tool for cleaning carpets and keeping them clean - highly recommended for people with heavily soiled carpets that must be kept clean constantly (pets, kids and similar).

Last time we checked, Miele Blizzard CX1 HomeCare was not available on the Amazon.

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Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction PowerLine Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction uses 'comfort telescopic wand', thus it doesn't support the use of 'electro' cleaning attachments.

Blizzard CX1 PureSuction comes with three-piece accessory set, upholstery tool, crevice tool, AllTeQ Combination Floorhead SBD 285-3 and Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3 - there are no motorized cleaning tool available, hence the name PureSuction ('Pure Suction').

This model of canister vacuum is optimized for cleaning bare floors, including sensitive wooden floors and laminate and for vacuuming low-pile carpets.

Thanks to the flexible cleaning hose, telescopic wand and available cleaning attachments, PureSuction model is capable of vacuuming elevated surfaces, too. And if required, other cleaning attachments can be ordered later, just don't forget that PureSuction doesn't support so-called 'electro' cleaning heads and attachments.

For more reviews and recommendations, check Miele Blizzard CX1 Pure Suction Powerline Bagless Canister Vacuum Amazon link (link opens in the new window).

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Miele Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam PowerLine Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Just like Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction, Miele Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam also features 'comfort telescopic wand' and thus doesn't support the use of 'electro' cleaning attachments.

However, Miele Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam features Turbo Brush Floorhead STB 305-3 having motorized brushroll, significantly helping with the carpet cleaning.

Thanks to the Three-piece accessory set, upholstery tool, crevice tool, Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3 and Turbo Brush Floorhead STB 305-3, Miele Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam canister vacuum is suitable for cleaning hard floors, low- and medium-pile carpets and other surfaces from the floor to the ceiling.

If other cleaning attachments are required, they can be ordered later - again, remember that TurboTeam model doesn't support 'electro' cleaning attachments.

Also, this model features HEPA AirClean lifetime air filter, ComfortClean system, Eco Comfort Handle With Integrated Dusting Brush, Ergonomic Carrying Handle, 1200 watts maximum power, 4-stage rotaty selector and other features common to the Miele Blizzard CX1 vacuums.

For more reviews and recommendations, check Miele Blizzard CX1 Turbo Team Bagless Canister Vacuum Amazon link (link opens in the new window).

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Miele Blizzard CX1 Canisters - Available Cleaning Attachments

Here is the list of cleaning attachments that come with Miele Blizzard CX1 canister vacuums.

Note: not every attachment comes with every Blizzard CX1 model, but if required, they can be ordered later. To be able to use 'electro' cleaning attachments, your canister must have 'electro' hose and wand - PureSuction and TurboTeam models don't support the use of 'electro' attachments.

Extended Flexible Crevice Tool SFD 20 Extended Flexible Crevice Tool SFD 20 enables cleaning of hard to reach, narrow areas and surfaces. It is 22 inches (56 cm) long, it features flexible central section and fits all Miele Blizzard CX1 vacuums, but it comes only with Miele Blizzard CX1 HomeCare PowerLine model. It is very popular cleaning attachment and many users of Miele vacuums find it particularly useful. If you have need for such cleaning attachment, feel free to check Miele SFD 20 560mm Extended Flexible Crevice Tool Amazon link (link opens in the new window).

Adjustable Universal Brush SUB 20 Adjustable Universal Brush SUB 20 features two adjustable swivel joints, enabling the brush to reach and clean the surface under optimum angle. Brush also features two protective strips to prevent scratching the walls, furniture and other sensitive surfaces. Miele SUB 20 brush comes with densely packed natural bristles - as the bristles agitate the surface dirt, strong suction pick up the dirt off the surface directly into the vacuum. This tool can be attached to the handle, suction wand or suction hose and it is compatible with all Miele Blizzard CX1 vacuums, and it comes only with Miele Blizzard CX1 HomeCare by default. If you have need for such cleaning attachment, feel free to check Miele SUB 20 Universal Brush Amazon link (link opens in the new window).

AllTeQ Combination Floorhead SBD 285-3 AllTeQ Combination Floorhead SBD 285-3 features retractable bristle strip and is designed for vacuuming hard floors and low-pile carpets. SBD 285-3 tool comes with the foot switch that allows the user to go from bare floors to carpets. Tool also feature two joins neck, for better cleaning regardless of the cleaning angle. Wide thread lifters help with the pet and human hair cleaning, wide cleaning path (~9 inches, ~22.5 cm) allows the user to clean large area rather quickly, metal soleplate helps with carpet vacuuming and large rubberized roller protects the sensitive floors from scratching. AllTeQ Combination Floorhead SBD 285-3 comes only with Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction model. If you have need for such cleaning attachment, feel free to check Miele SBD 285-3 Amazon link (link opens in the new window).

Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3 Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3 features a natural bristles that provide a gentle cushion, ensuring that bare floors like tile, wood parquet and other surfaces are cleaned thoroughly. As the bristles gently glide over the surface, they agitate the dirt, which is than picked up by strong suction. Gaps between the bristles allow larger dirt and debris to be vacuumed and not flipped away. Bristles are gentle, allowing the SBB 300-3 to be used even on the sensitive surfaces, like parquet - hence the name. SBB 300-3 cleaning attachment also features 180° rotating tool neck, making it very agile and maneuverable, helping the user to clean near and around the floor objects and obstacles. Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3 comes with Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog, Electro+, CX1 PureSuction and CX1 TurboTeam - it doesn't come with Miele Blizzard CX1 HomeCare PowerLine model. If you have need for such cleaning attachment, feel free to check Miele Parquett Twister SBB 300-3 Amazon link (link opens in the new window).

Parquet Twister XL Floorhead SBB 400-3 Parquet Twister XL Floorhead SBB 400-3 is very similar to Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3, except that it is wider, allowing the user to clean even larger area faster. SBB 400-3 features natural bristles that gently and smoothly glide over and clean sensitive bare floors. Also, it comes with double swivel neck for improved maneuverability on the floors with obstacles like stairs, walls, chairs, sofas etc. Parquet Twister XL Floorhead SBB 400-3 comes only with Miele Blizzard CX1 HomeCare PowerLine model, while other models come with narrower Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3 model. If you have need for such cleaning attachment, feel free to check Miele SBB 400-3 Parquet Twister XL Smooth Floor Brush Amazon link (link opens in the new window).

Handheld Mini Turbo Brush STB 101 Handheld Mini Turbo Brush STB 101 is designed for cleaning small areas like small carpeted areas, stairs, upholstery, car seats and similar. Air turbine powers brushroll ('turbobrush', hence the name) helping remove deeply embedded dirt and pet and human hair - almost ideal small cleaning tool for pet owners. STB 101 has 6 inches (~15 cm) wide cleaning path. Lack of electric connection means that STB 101 can be used by all Miele Blizzard CX1 vacuums, but it comes only with Cat&Dog model by default. STB 101 is not maintenance free tool - from time to time, one has to remove entangled pet and human hair, lint, fibers and other similar dirt from the brushroll and other interior surfaces. Although far from being cheap, Handheld Mini Turbo Brush STB 101 is very useful cleaning attachment and many owners of Miele vacuums purchase it later, when required. If you have need for such cleaning attachment, feel free to check Miele STB 101 Mini Handheld Turbobrush Amazon link (link opens in the new window).

Turbo Brush Floorhead STB 305-3 Turbo Brush Floorhead STB 305-3 is the main cleaning head of the Miele Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam PowerLine canister vacuum cleaner. It features rotating brushroll which picks up easily pet and human hair, dust, lint, crumbs and other debris commonly found at home. STB 305-3 is suitable for hard floors and low- and medium-pile carpets. For delicate hard floors, STB 305-3 is perhaps little bit too 'aggressive' and users of Miele Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam should use Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3 for cleaning such surfaces.

Electro Plus Floorhead SEB 228 Electro Plus Floorhead SEB 228 is featured on Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog PowerLine and Miele Blizzard CX1 Electro+ PowerLine canister vacuums. SEB 228 is electrobrush, designed for intensive and deep cleaning of carpeted surfaces. Electro Plus Floorhead SEB 228 comes with the foot switch for adjusting the height of the floorhead for cleaning the carpets of various height. SEB 228 is not maintenance free tool - it is of classic design and from time to time, user has to clean the brushroll. It can be done quickly, just be sure to check the manual/instructions before doing it :)

Electro Premium Floorhead SEB 236 Electro Premium Floorhead SEB 236 is the main cleaning tool found on Miele Blizzard CX1 HomeCare PowerLine. It is very similar to SEB 228 in design and use, but it also features LED headlights, which can be very helpful for cleaning in low light conditions (under the beds, furniture, corners, etc) and for spotting the dirt on the bare floors even during the daylight. SEB 236 is motor powered tool, featuring adjustable height, multi-function indicator lights, height indicator, foot switch for height adjustment. Just like SEB 228, SEB 236 is not tangle-free design, requiring the user to periodically clean the brushroll. Since SEB 228 and SEB 236 are 'electro-powered' cleaning heads, they can be used only with vacuums having 'electro telescopic wands'.

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Long Story Short: Miele Blizzard CX1 bagless canister vacuums are far from being cheap units, but what you pay is what you get - excellent, medium-to-high range canister vacuums, being able to clean various floor surfaces commonly found at homes and apartments. Flexible hose and telescopic wand help with the cleaning of other surfaces, including stairs, sofas, upholstery, bookshelves etc.

If you are looking for corded, bagless, canister vacuum and you don't mind paying little bit more, consider  Miele Blizzard CX1 vacuums (Amazon link, link opens in the new window).