I find I can use this sweeper in different ways. We have a dog that sheds bad. My old vacuum was always clogging. I have not had any clogging in this vacuum. There are less obstacles for the hair to pass thru, and the hose is much bigger. I can also use it to sweep my kitchen and bathroom. That is handier than a broom. And because of the large capacity of the resovior, I can sweep the whole house 2 or 3 times before having to empty it. If my pet has an accident on the rug, I can sweep it up. I can sweep my car easily with the car tool. I haven't used it for blowing anything yet, but it is a nice feature to have. Especially if you are blowing up an air mattress. All in all, I am very satisfied.