I purchased the Model 1547 specifically because I have all new bamboo floors in my new house. It is imperative that the vacuum is strong enough to do the job, but delicate on my expensive new floors. I am pleasantly surprised at how good a job it does! Even on the wood in my kitchen. I use the turbine hard floor tool instead of the floor nozzle. The brushes are soft on my floor. The turbine action scoops the dust into the vacuum. The brushes on the floor nozzle are much too stiff and brittle for wood. So far, no problems; I think I will love it. I have yet to attempt to empty the dust cup, but I think as neat as I am it won't be a bother. I really wanted to try a vacuum with no bags to buy continually. I wish they offered an additional soft brush all around floor nozzle like they used to.