Let me start by saying that I absolutely love Shark vacuums. I had previously got one for my sister as a birthday gift and after she went on and on about how amazing it is, I decided to get one for myself. It truly is the vacuum I had so far. Great suction power, very easy to handle and maneuver. And when you think your carpet and floors are clean, use this vacuum and it will prove you wrong. They will be spotless after using this Shark Stratos vacuum.