Miele Complete C3 Marin Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Miele Complete C3 Marin Canister Vacuum Cleaner is large, sturdy, corded, bagged canister vacuum cleaner. It features strong suction, excellent air filtration combined with air clean sealed system, large disposable vacuum dirt bag, numerous cleaning attachments and tools etc.

Miele Complete C3 Marin is far from being a cheap unit, but for people looking for canister unit to be used as the main vacuum cleaner at home or apartment, Miele Complete C3 Marin is excellent, top-of-the-line choice.

Published: October 16, 2018.

Miele Complete C3 Marin Features and Specifications

Miele Complete C3 Marin PowerLine canister vacuum cleaner is powered using 1200 Watts main motor. Unit features 36 feet (~11 m) maximum reach with power cord being stored via automatic power cord rewind system.

Suction controls are in the form of +/- foot-switches, positioned on the canister itself. Unit features 6 speed settings, including:

- curtains and fabric,

- upholstery and cushions,

- deep pile carpets and rugs,

- energy-saving, very quiet vacuuming,

- loop pile carpets and rugs,

- hard flooring and heavy soiled carpets and rugs.

Unit is 19.5 inches (496 mm) long, with 8.9 inches (227 mm) height and it weighs 10 pounds (~4.5 kg). Since the most of the weight rests on the floor, unit is easy to move around via caster wheels, which are gentle to all floor types. Also, unit features all-round bumper strip to protect the walls and furniture, but also the canister, from scratches and damages.

Note: bumper strip is a nice feature, but don't abuse it :)

Electric wand and electrified flexible cleaning hose connect the main cleaner head with the canister.

Miele Complete C3 Marin is bagged unit, using disposable AirClean 3D Efficiency GN Type vacuum bags. Since vacuum bags are very important for proper operation of the vacuum, including air filtration, it is recommended to use only OEM vacuum bags.

Miele Complete C3 Marin also features 'Automatic FilterBag Positioning System', helping the user with bag replacement. Also, AirClean 3D Efficiency GN Type vacuum bags feature automatic hygiene shutter system - when the unit is opened, shutter system automatically close the dirt bag, preventing the release of the dirt out of the bag.

Capacity of these disposable bags is 4.5 liters and that is a lot of dirt. Miele Complete C3 Marin comes with vacuum bag change indicator, helping the user determine when it is time to change the vacuum bag.

Pre-motor filter, also known as motor protection filter, protect the motor from debris that might by accident end up in the motor.

Exhaust filters are HEPA air filters and they come in two versions.

Miele HEPA AirClean SF-HA 50 (white) filter traps fine dust and allergens. Its dirt retention is 99.95%, making it HEPA class 13 air filter, according to the EN 1822/2011 standard.

Miele HEPA AirClean SF-HA 50 filter features 'timestrip' filter replacement indicator, helping the user determine when it is time to change the filter.

Miele Active AirClean SF-AA 50 (black) air filter is very similar to Miele HEPA AirClean SF-HA 50, except that it also features a layer of active charcoal, helping remove common household and pets odors.

 Note: only one AirClean filter can fit the unit. Miele Complete C3 Marin is relatively easy to use and maintain unit, but when it arrives, be sure to thoroughly read the instructions before the very first use.

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Miele Complete C3 Marin Cleaning Tools and Attachments

Miele Complete C3 Marin comes with the number of cleaning tools and attachments, making it suitable for cleaning various surfaces from the floor to the ceiling.

Unit features 'electro-telescopic wand' - wand is telescopic and its length can be adjusted to suit the needs of the user. Also, wand is electric, meaning that Miele Complete C3 Marin can use electric cleaner head with electric motors, sensors, indicators and LED headlights.

Accessory set consisting of three cleaning tools is integrated in the body of the vacuum and available to the user at the moment notice. These tools include upholstery tool, crevice tool and dusting brush with natural bristles (SSP 10).

Upholstery Tool

Upholstery tool is designed for cleaning upholstery (hence the name), sofas, beds, even stairs and similar surfaces. When vacuuming sensitive and delicate surfaces, suction should be decreased.

Crevice Tool

Crevice tool is designed for cleaning narrow gaps and crevices (hence the name), but also corners, edges, between cushions and similar.

Dusting Brush SSP 10

SSP 10 is a dusting brush made using natural bristles. As the bristles glide over surface, they agitate the dirt which is than sucked in via strong suction. SSP 10 dusting brush can be used for dusting scratch sensitive and other delicate surfaces.

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.

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).

Electro Premium Floorhead SEB 236

Electro Premium Floorhead SEB 236 is the main cleaning tool found on Miele Complete C3 Marin canister vacuums.

It is an electrobrush, designed for intensive and deep cleaning of carpeted surfaces, also featuring 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 with 5 positions, multi-function indicator lights, height indicator, and the foot switch for height adjustment.

Note that SEB 236 is not a tangle-free design, requiring the user to periodically clean the brushroll.

Brushroll width is 13.375 inches (13 3/8 inches, 34 cm), allowing the user to clean rather large area quickly and thoroughly.

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Miele Complete C3 PowerLine Canister Vacuum Cleaners Comparison

At the moment, Miele Complete C3 PowerLine canisters include nine (9) models: Alize, Brilliant, Calima, Cat&Dog, For Soft Carpet, HomeCare, HomeCare+, Kona, and Marin.

Miele Complete C3 vacuums use the same 1200 W Vortex motor, providing excellent suction.

Also, they all feature: automatic power cord rewind system, AirClean 3D Efficiency GN vacuum bags, bag change indicator, motor protection filter, HEPA AirClean exhaust air filter, they are all 19.5 inches long and ~9 inches high, with the total weight depending on the main cleaner head, and they all feature integrated three-piece accessory set.

Their differences and similaritis are given in the following table:

Model	Alize	Brilliant	Calima	Cat&Dog	Soft Carpet	HomeCare	Homecare+	Kona	Marin
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Filter Change Indicator	Yes	Yes	-	-	Yes	-	Yes	-	Yes
Weight	9 pounds	10 pounds	9 pounds	10 pounds	10 pounds	8 pounds	10 pounds	10 pounds	10 poudns
Three-piece Accessory Set	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated
Upholstery Tool	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Crevice Tool	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dusting Brush with Natural Bristles SSP 10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Extended Flexible Crevice Tool SFD 20	-	-	-	-	-	Yes	Yes	-	-
Adjustable Universal Brush SUB 20	-	-	-	-	-	Yes	Yes	-	-
AllTeQ Combination Floorhead SBD 285-3	Yes	Yes	-	-	-	Yes	Yes	-	-
Parquet Twister Floorhead SBB 300-3	-	-	Yes	Yes	Yes	-	-	Yes	Yes
Turbo Brush Floorhead STB 305-3	-	-	Yes	-	-	-	-	-	-
Parquet Twister XL Floorhead SBB 400-3	-	Yes	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Handheld Mini Turbo Brush STB 101	-	-	-	Yes	-	-	-	-	-
Electro Premium Floorhead SEB 236	-	Yes	-	-	-	-	Yes	-	Yes
Electro Plus Floorhead SEB 228	-	-	-	Yes	Yes	-	-	Yes	-
Amazon Link	Alize	Brilliant	Calima	Cat&Dog	Soft Carpet	-	-	Kona	Marin

Note: Amazon links open in the new windows, feel free to check them for most up-to-date prices and offers.

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Long Story Short: Thanks to the available cleaner heads and attachments, Miele Complete C3 Marin is suitable for complete home cleaning, including: hard floors, low-, medium- and high-pile carpets, area rugs and for cleaning elevated surfaces like walls, upholstery, stairs, bookshelves etc.

Thanks to its weight (10 pounds, distributed between both hands), it can be even both carried and used at the same time.

On the other hand, Miele Complete C3 vacuums are not cheap vacuums, and neither is Miele Complete C3 Marin cheap. But, if you are looking for a main home vacuum cleaner, with HEPA air filtration, large disposable dirt bags, strong but variable suction, etc. consider Miele Complete C3 Marin model.

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