“This S7210 is superbly made and does a great job of cleaning with ease. The swivel head is a bit gimmicky to be honest and it does feel a little heavy but is a superbly made piece of kit” he says, accompanying the piece with a 5 star rating. Read his full review over here.

Fruitshootsandheaves is quick to respond suggesting “Miele [is the] best we’ve had” – while CarGirl agrees stating that she is struggling for money “just get one of their cheaper models it’s all the same basic machine your paying more for the extras that come with it and whether the controls are manual or electric.”  

You can get involved with the discussion over here.

Taking a few quotes from the gang of delighted users, Richard from Cheshire suggests “This product really is top class value for money”, while Sue from Nottinghamshire agrees that “it is the perfect choice as it does what it says it will do on the blurb and does not disappoint as it seems so many other products do these days.”

Bluebell from London meanwhile says “This [vacuum] is in one word BRILLIANT”, leaving Carl from Manchester to sum it up, admitting “I don’t have a bad word to say about it!” See all the reviews over here.

Washman was on hand to quickly dispel the rumour of callout charges on the Miele guarantee saying “The Miele Warranty means no repair bills for breakdowns for 5 years, or call outs” with moderator don confirming that “the free 5 year warranty on the Prestige plus W562 has now been extended to the 31st July”.  

Thriftyguy took the sensible option nonetheless and rang Miele customer services and “really can’t praise the Miele customer service person enough”. Now he’s just left to decide whether to extend the guarantee to 10 years or not? Join in the discussion here.

He goes onto say that “that the superiority of the drinks prepared by the machine cannot be undermined” – although reports of usability issues have been flagged – although no details of these are included within the review. Go here to read the full review, or if you’ve tried a Miele coffee machine before.

1. Firstly, tell us a little about your site?

The Luxe Chronicles covers the luxury and fashion industries as well as occasional goings on in the art world.  I try to write from my own perspective as a consumer.  There is a great deal of hype surrounding the fashion and luxury industries and I find consumers’ interests are not always well represented.  I try to look beyond the hype and provide insights and information that can be helpful to my readers.  One of my areas of interest is fashion history so I try to interject a bit of historical perspective in my posts where I can.  I’ve been blogging since October 2007 and I still really enjoy it.  I find it especially rewarding when my readers engage me in debate or add their own insights to posts I’ve written.  It confirms that I’m not shouting into the wind so-to-speak.

2. How’s your personally tailored Jasper Garvida creation getting on?

It is absolutely beautiful as you would expect a Jasper Garvida creation would be.  It is quite a glamorous gown so I look forward to having the opportunity to wear it out.  It has a very 1930’s feel to it which corresponds to one of my favourite fashion periods.  I will treasure it always.  I joked with Jasper that I look forward to loaning it out to museums one day when he’s a rich and famous designer and the subject of museum retrospectives.

3. How important is garment care to you as a fashion enthusiast?

It is absolutely essential.  I’ve never believed in the whole “fast fashion” movement.  If I buy something, it’s because I truly love it so I obviously want to wear it for as long as I can.  This obviously entails taking proper care of it.  This is as true for my Zara purchases as it is my Azzedine Alaia pieces.

4. How do you care for your investment fashion pieces?

I try to follow the instructions on a garment’s care label as closely as I can.  I’m not a huge fan of the solvents used in dry cleaning so I tend to  spot clean as much as I can.  Otherwise, I try to use the most gentle washing cycle I can and never wash clothing in very hot water.  Storage is also important especially with delicate fabrics or embellished pieces.  The hardest thing is finding clothes hangers that are sized properly for things like jackets and blouses.  Otherwise, garments loose their shape over time.

5. Any tips you would like to share with others?

Unscented baby wipes are quite useful for tiny spots especially when you’re travelling.  I also believe in pre-treating stains prior to washing.

6. Any eye’s on any Miele additions to the household?

I would dearly love one of their rotary irons.  I never did master the art of ironing properly and Miele’s rotary irons look like they were designed with people like me in mind.

7. If our readers should hit one blog other than yours, what should it be?

I’m a big fan of both “Make Do Style” and “Business of Fashion”.  Make Do Style is written by Kate Battrick and her blog is as irreverent and amusing as she is.  Her book “Make Do & Mend” is on my reading list for this summer.  ”Business of Fashion” is written by Imran Amed and offers a glimpse inside the business aspects of the fashion industry.  Both are very informative on different aspects of the world of fashion.

Thank you Helene – now go and bookmark The Luxe Chronicles…

Greatminds, obviously not a pet owner, questioned “Why would you want to vacuum a cat and dog?” while jaydeeuk1 suggested “We have a different model Miele. Brilliant piece of kit, far better than [another brand]”. Sponge too says “This is a great deal and hopefully others will be able to benefit too. If I didn’t already have a Miele vacuum, I’d be getting this one.”

Back to Ferf1223 though – who finishes up stating “In addition to how well it seems to pick up the cat hair, we’re also really impressed at how much fluffier the carpet feels - and it was my husband who first pointed it out…so you know it must be true.” Read the full conversation here.

After terrible troubles with another brand – MrsKitty suggests “Miele is the way to go - Yes, they’re expensive but they will last for 20+ years” and while sammysamsam wasn’t too keen on the price, he still “second[s] Miele. Too pricey, but great results”. Qally can only agree further “Agree with ABetaDad. Miele are the only brand that aren’t designed to die just out of guarantee”. Go and have your say over here.