Citing its quiet operation and light weight, as well as the automatic suction control, House Beautiful chose the Miele Alize vacuum cleaner as one its nine top high tech vacuums.

The Miele Alize is one of our favorites, too. In additional to automatic suction, it also features Dynamic Drive wheel suspension to cushion impact on all hard floors, Spotlight handle with bright LED light for better visibility, and AirTeq rug and floor tool.

Overall, it’s our top pick for homes with bare floors and area rugs, especially wool, silk or hand-knotted rugs. What’s your pick for the best vacuum cleaner?

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