So when she injured her shoulder about a year ago, this presented a huge problem. For close to a decade, she’d been using an enormous vacuum that we’d lovingly called “The Tank.” It managed to bulldoze and clean anything in its path, but boy was it heavy. Even after my mom recovered, any overuse would cause her injury to flare up, and unfortunately “The Tank” was a constant source of pain. “As an older model it was so heavy and getting harder to carry up and down the stairs,” she told me. “Not to mention, pushing and pulling the wand across the floor was downright impossible as it would irritate my shoulder beyond no belief.” So, after doing a little research, she found a smaller, lighter vacuum, the Míele Classic C1 Titan Canister Vacuum that was just as efficient at sucking up dirt and grime. CHECK PRICE “I immediately loved the small canister, and after the first couple of tries I found that vacuuming was effortless and painless,” my mom said. So, what makes this vacuum easier to use than it’s bulkier predecessor—and, not to mention, many other vacuums on the market? For starters, all the accessories and attachments are stored on the outside of the canister instead of in a separate compartment inside. This allows for a sleek and compact design. Another plus: The controls for the vacuum are on the canister instead of the wand, which keeps it super light and easy to maneuver. There are more general features my mom loves, too, like the fact that its HEPA-equipped. HEPA vacuums trap more dust than regular models which helps ward off nasty allergy symptoms. Hands down, though, the best feature of her Míele Classic C1 Titan Canister Vacuum is it’s super powerful suction. “I feel like I can finish a vacuuming a room in half the time,” she said. “Our old vacuum still works great, but it was time for an upgrade, and choosing a more portable and lighter model was the way to go to clean the house pain-free.”
