Shark is a brand I trust, and as a result, I have many Shark products in our household.  When I heard about this machine, I knew it was a must-have!  I'm happy to say it totally lived up to my high expectations! The vacuum feature works wonderfully, and the fact that it also mops, blows this machine out of the ballpark! The instructions were very easy to follow, and I had it going in no time.  It's quiet, powerful, and a lot of fun to watch and use. I highly recommend this machine, and I think it would make a great gift as well.