Carpet
Vacuum
Attachments

The Miele S4 is somewhat limited in its carpet cleaning capability. This series offers no electrically driven powerbrushes, though each is able to clean low to medium pile carpet with the right attachment. The STB 205-3 is an air driven turbobrush that is compatible with all of the S4 canister vacuums. While the 205-3 is compatible with all four models, it comes standard only with the Antares.

Hard Floor
Tools

As with all Miele vacuum cleaners, you have three options for smooth floor cleaning. The primary brush is the Parquet Floor Brush. With horsehair bristles and an expanded range of motion, this attachment is slim, maneuverable and light. The bristles easily dislodge and collect particles on hardwood and tile flooring. The Combo Tool is another good option for most types of smooth flooring, though for delicate flooring, opt for the Parquet or Smooth Floor Brush. With the flip of a switch you can change the setting to either low pile carpet or smooth surfaces. The last brush option is the Smooth Floor Brush. This tool has synthetic bristles, a slim body, and two small wheels to aid its floor movement. The main difference between this and the Parquet brush is the type of bristles used.

With the purchase of an S4 Miele canister vacuum, the Parquet Floor Brush is standard on all models, EXCEPT the Carina. Selecting the Smooth Floor Brush is an option if you are replacing a worn brush or have a personal preference.

Hard Floor
Tools

These four vacuums have a several options when it comes to cleaning carpet. With the Miele Solaris you have three options, all suited for low to medium pile carpet. It comes standard with the mid size 217-2 powerbrush. Though the 213-2 is available, unless you are replacing your brush the 217 is a better attachment. Also available is the 205-2 turbobrush, but again, the 217-2 is the best of the these three.

With the Miele Plus, the 213 comes standard is works well on low to medium pile carpet. You can also opt for the air driven 205 or step up to the larger and 234. The 234 is better suited to handle medium to high pile carpet.

The Miele upright sticks are less heavy duty vacuums, thus are somewhat limited in carpet cleaning ability. Still, the S168 is capable of handling electric powered brushes. With the 217 powerbrush you can handle low to medium pile carpet with ease. Should you have less carpet to clean, the 205 turbobrush is a less expensive, air driven, alternative. The S163 is not equipped to use electric powerbrushes and thus your only true carpet cleaning option is the 205 turbobrush.

Hard Floor
Tools