I love Bissell. This vacuum works so well, and the pet wand attachment is a must, especially for stairs. It really does pick up everything, and I have dogs, cats and a rabbit that sheds more than any of them at certain times of the year! But the best thing is that Bissell has a program that saves animals from shelters, so this choice was easy. You can't go wrong with Bissell, and your purchase is saving animals too.