We've used Bissell cleaners in our home for years now, and most use a heavy duty Green Machine type of cleaner, which is heavy, but gives a deep clean. Usually uprights just don't provide the same cleaning power. When we received this upright, we were a bit skeptical due to its light weight and being an upright. However, this little upright gives a great deep carpet cleaning and is easy to use. The tank is easy to remove and clean and the cleaner can be used on hard surfaces easily as well. This is an impressive lightweight cleaner has no problem cleaning our carpets and floors. Great product!