As we’ll discuss later in this article, the watts of a vacuum cleaner should.

Powerful BrilliantLight on the main floorhead.Up to 60-minute run time on the lowest setting.

Appearance, Features and Design.Feature Rating: 4/5.Miele is a trusted vacuum cleaner brand.

, but their focus has traditionally been bagged cylinder vacuums.The Triflex is their first cordless model, and, like most other cordless vacuums on the market, it’s a bagless stick vacuum with a lithium-ion battery.. There’s no doubt that the Miele Triflex HX1 Cat and Dog is a great looking vacuum.

The obsidian black colour scheme combines metallic graphite details that results in a sleek design.

As we would expect from Miele, it also feels sturdy and durable.. A drawback to the design is that it weighs 3.6kg, which is above average for a cordless vacuum.Most modern wooden floors are sealed with a polyurethane coating and are straightforward to care for.

The main point to remember is not to use wax on sealed hardwood, as it can leave your floor slippery..Older floors tend to have an oil-based finish, and, unlike modern floors, are better off when treated with wax.

The same wax treatment applies to lacquered floors, which have a harder finish than oiled floors..Most of our tips apply to sealed hardwood floors, but a lot of the guidance applies to all types of hardwood floors.