I just got my vacuum on Friday and I just used it today. The assembly was really easy and simply. I cleaned our wooden floors and got excited because the vacuum picked up the litter. I have allergies and one of them is pet dander and I was so shocked by how much pet hair I had in the house. I have carpet upstairs in the hallway and my bedroom so this was one of the reasons I bought it. I cleaned the vents so I can breathe better and I can feel the difference as I type this.