Additional information
| Product Dimensions | 16.54 x 5.51 x 3.35 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 15.8 ounces |
| Department | Vacuums |
| Manufacturer | Miele |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B001BN8Z2K |
| Item model number | SBB 400-3 Parquet Twister XL Floor Tool |
| Best Sellers Rank | #84,879 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #73 in Vacuum Brushes |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Volume | 2 Liters |
| Fabric Type | Platic |
| Assembly required | No |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Warranty Description | No warranty. |
| Batteries required | No |
| Import | Imported |
TaylorTaylor –
I am an avid vacuumer. With four cats tracking litter around non-stop, I have to vacuum almost every day. I have been using the basic head attachment that came with my Miele C1 canister vacuum that was suitable for both carpets and hardwood floors. Little did I know how much time and precious energy I was wasting pushing around that clunky, squeaky vacuum head when I could be operating something as light as a Swiffer.I am truly amazed by how much time and energy this hardwood-floor-specific vacuum head will save me. It’s a simple design that works. I find that the XL is so nimble that I can reach into any crevice I could with the regular sized standard head, and for spots I can’t reach I just slip it off and use the hose itself. Plus the size is big enough that I can cover so much more surface area in half the time. Honestly I am not kidding! Using my Miele with this vacuum head is even easier, faster, and less labor intensive than a Swiffer! And, it of course provides a much better clean.The design of the vacuum head is perfect for those with cats and the constant battle of cat litter. The spaces in between the bristles are big enough for litter to enter with either a forward push of the vacuum, or a pull back. This was never the case with my previous vacuum head. I was constantly having to tap the vacuum head around the litter to make sure they were actually going up and not just getting moved around.TLDR; I am floored!!! This is going to be a game-changer to my daily vacuum routine and save me so much time and so many precious calories that can be spent doing something else. Best purchase in a long time — can’t believe it took me so long.
ERIC EVANSERIC EVANS –
You are really going to want this if you’re using your vac on hardwood floors. The standard head the vac comes with is hard to used, suction sticks to the floors. This thing glides around effortlessly, and it’s really wide, so doing a large area takes no time at all. It’s rather expensive for what it is- a molded piece of plastic, but it makes all the difference in the world on hardwood floors or tile. Get it!
AA –
Much easier than the piece that comes with the vacuum cleaner
thorogood –
After spending what seemed like an interminable number of hours trying to decipher which Miele canister set-up would work best for my mostly bare wood floors, I finally decided to just go for it. I went cheap – the S2 Olympus. Along with that, I ordered the SBB400-3 XL Parquet Twister Floor Tool. It is a fantastic combination! Astonishingly so, which says a lot about something as mundane as the routine chore of vacuuming.First of all (and if you’re reading this, then you probably already know), every Miele canister is essentially the same, in terms of power and size. You’re just paying more or less money for different attachments. So, logically, I figured, the cheapest canister and the best wood floor attachment should equal the best, most expensive vacuum Miele has to offer for my needs. Maybe I’m wrong about that, but now I’ll never feel the need to find out. The Twister is the most effective vacuum tool I’ve ever used, on bare floors or otherwise. It does an amazing job; it’s much faster and far more thorough than my old, but half-decent, Hoover canister.I was nervous, when I took the Twister out of the box, that it would be too big, too unwieldy for my little house and all the things in it. But this thing is remarkable. Because it can swivel on several different axes effortlessly, it reaches around legs, under the couch and in corners as well as anything half it’s size. It’s made my vacuuming so much faster, and, honestly, far cleaner than before. Living in a beachy area with a long haired Aussie shepherd can test my patience; no matter how scrupulously I vacuumed with the old Hoover, sand always seemed to manage to reappear five minutes later, even with a clean dog. This new set-up really gets the grit up, and fast.The Olympus comes with a good-enough rug attachment, which I use on my one small area rug. But the Twister has made a very good vacuum cleaner a truly great one.I couldn’t be more pleased with my purchase, and highly recommend the XL Parquet Twister.
T.W.T.W. –
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! I am a clean freak. Vacuuming every other day. We have hardwood floors throughout the entire house. We had to replace our old Miele vacuum recently and I absolutely hated the original attachment that came with it. It was bulky, mainly plastic with only a bit of brush which was almost impossible to clean. I was very reluctant to spend $60 dollars on a new brush and was considering cheaper knock offs. I am so happy I went with original Miele though! This brush is absolutely AMAZING!! It’s lightweight, it’s wide and it rotates so easily that you can vacuum between table and chair legs without a need to move anything. Another absolutely awesome thing is that you can also clean the trim with it. Normally I would have to switch to a different attachment. With this brush I don’t have to do it anymore. Just lifting it up and putting against the wall. Slides easily along the trim. Seriously, money WELL SPENT! Thank you! ( and yes, I did just get excited about the vacuum brush! ?)
magdaanna –
Excellent brush for large hardwood or tile area. Makes cleaning enjoyable.Miele never disappoints! Mine is 22yesrs old… still looks like new, and works like brand new straight from the manufacturer. Never had any issues, never lost suction.
a long way from home –
Some of the reviewers mention that this is a lot of money. Absolutely agreed. Basically it is a glorified hunk of plastic with the bristles. The profits on this must be enormous. Nevertheless, if you bought a Miele vacuum you already know that their pricing is a bit insane so why would you expect the Parquet twister to be any different.The original parquet twister that came with my vacuum broke apart at the joint a couple of weeks ago. No amount of tape or cajoling would put it back together into usefulness so I came to amazon in search of a new one. After reading some of the reviews I decided on getting this larger twister. Logic told me that the larger the surface area of the twister, the quicker the vacuuming chores would go. For ten dollars more this seemed like a good idea. I’m glad I went this route.I THINK that all these miele attachments fit most all miele machines but the problem is that I just don’t know and my machine was not one of the ones listed as being compatible. I took the chance anyway knowing that Amazon would accept a return. Nothing to worry about, despite my model not being listed, this was perfectly compatible.BOTTOM LINE: If you have hardwood or other smooth floors and don’t want to ruin them, this is worth the money
K.P. –
Love this because it covers more area with the extra large head. Don’t worry about losing suction, it’s a Miele!
Berry Wilder –
Love the XL size!!! Vacuuming takes quicker. I had same thing but smaller size and my kids kept on putting pressure I should buy bigger size and wow am I GLAD. BIG DIFFERENCE.
MAC –
It’s like a Swiffer, except with a vacuum cleaner instead of liquid. It is wide and covers a lot of surface area with each movement. Cuts vacuuming time in half. And the attachment pulls from the center all the way to the each end! I use it on my hardwood floors, the linoleum, and the area rugs (it works well when you push in one direction, so good enough for me). I can’t believe I did not buy this sooner. Highly recommend, like all Miele products, it does not disappoint.