I LURVE this little vacuum! I have a husband, a son, 6 dogs, and 3 cats and mostly hardwood floors. The amount of mess I have to deal with on a daily basis is enough to make me insane. This awesome little machine has made my life soooooo much easier! From quick little messes of cereal or crushed chips to a quick round up of all the hair and dust bunnies, this vacuum does it all. It's really great for using in the car to get all my stray hair and all the crumbs left behind from lunch on the go. Having it on a stick makes it easy to get cobwebs up in corners or dirt hiding in crevices in the kitchen. Having the option to have it just as a handheld vacuum gives you so many options for use. It's easy to empty, but the canister can be tricky to get clicked back into place sometimes. Overall, this is a FABULOUS little machine and I'm so glad it's in my cleaning arsenal!