I use this Shark vacuum mostly in the part of the house with the master bath, walk-in closet, and yoga/flex room. It is perfect as it is compact with a smaller footprint. The suction is good - cleans up all the fur left behind by the dog. The vacuum is also much lighter and smaller to maneuver to get in between the shelves and treadmill etc. The canister is easy to empty. My only comment if any is that it doesn't stand alone, has to lean against a wall or something.