I have a relatively small apartment, hardwood floors. But mostly I have to dust mop and sweep and use this vacuum to just do really basic, high traffic areas or clean up the piles. I cannot do my whole 1200 square foot apartment with this vacuum, the battery doesn't last that long. But it is great for spills, for just pulling out and cleaning up a small area.  If you're using it and need to switch to something else or set it down it's very awkward, it won't stand up easily, it is not well balanced and really only sits well anywhere in its charging hanger.  When using it's very heavy in the hand because most of the weight is at the top which makes it even more awkward to use.