With two dogs and a cat, my carpets have to be cleaned regularly, so when my 12-year-old Bissell died, naturally I replaced it with this MultiClean Allergen model. The dirt it took out of my carpets on first use was amazing! It took a few minutes to get used to the swivel head, but I love it now. It reaches under tables, chairs, and sofa. The lift-off feature is great for cleaning furniture, too. These machines are made for pet owners in mind. You can't get a better vacuum at this price.