This shark vacuum is a powerhouse. The suction is stronger than your average vacuum. I've used it on sealed hardwood floors, tile, stairs, carpet and several area rugs. It does a great job at cleaning them all. It’s a great size & lightweight enough for maneuvering around stairs, and easily turns into a hand vacuum too for smaller messes and spaces. The detachable portions make vacuuming the steps an absolute breeze. It pulls up so much dirt, hair and debris from my carpets and floors that I'm amazed at how much is in the dust cup at the end of my cleaning. All in all a great vacuum. Efficiently designed and easy to use, lightweight and easy to clean. Highly recommend it