I used the Bissel Big Green for my stairs and landing (All carpet). I did not realize how dirty my carpets were until using this powerful machine. With the 9 ft hand held tool I could clean my entire staircase while leaving it at the top and bottom of the stairs... AMAZING. Powerful suction, sprays fast and wide, and reduces cleaning time to a fifth of the time it took with my old carpet cleaner. Great Product, Great Price.