Miele Swing H1 Quick Step Universal Upright Vacuum

Yes. The Swing H1 pulls up grit, cat litter and pet hair from tile, hardwood and short carpet, so it does the work of a full-size vacuum. Its 1,000-watt motor has Min/Max control, so you can turn it down for delicate floors and back up for rugs.

It's mixed. At 9.7 lb the Swing H1 is heavier than many expect from a slim upright, and for petite people a full clean is a workout, while others still call it light enough. If you're small or have stairs to cover, factor the weight in before buying.

Not always. Several units have had the floor head or its connection snap or come apart within about a year, while others run with no trouble at all. On the Miele Swing H1 it's the part to watch, so don't force the head against furniture and keep the paperwork in case it needs replacing.

Just one. It's a bagged vacuum, and the bag plus pre-filter keep dust sealed in when you empty it, which is the upside. The downside is ongoing cost, since refills have to be bought, so order a pack of bags with the Swing H1 rather than waiting for the first one to fill.

A crevice tool and an upholstery brush ride on an attached caddy, and the stainless steel wand telescopes to your height. The FiberTeQ floor tool switches between hard floors and area rugs with a press of the footswitch.