I really put this vacuum to the test and I am very impressed. This is the best vacuum I have ever used. I vacuumed earlier in the day before this one arrived, and I decided to try it out anyway. I was very surprised by how much more cat hair it picked up. You could definitely tell a difference in the carpet too. It seemed more fluffy and soft. I wasn't sure how I would like the swivel part of it, but it actually made it really easy to go around the rooms. If you have pets or not, I highly recommend this. It also works great to put your hair in a ponytail!