This is by far the best vacuum cleaner I have ever used. I can not believe how much dirt this picks up. I vacuumed my carpet- which was not really needed but I wanted to try it out- the amount of dirt this picked up was amazing. I love the lift away feature because it makes it so easy to do steps. It’s way quieter than other vacuum brands I used to own and it’s so easy to maneuver because is not heavy. I love it. Best quality vacuum. Worth every penny