I actually got this stick vac for free with the purchase of a mop vac (which I LOVE) and wanted to leave a review for the #sweepstakes. I really enjoy how lightweight it is and how easy it is to configure. I have used it several times to quickly clean up toddler messes! I can detach the stick and use it as a handheld to clean out the high chair after meal time and then pop the stick in and get the floors (when the mop vac isn't needed lol). I used it on my front and back door area rugs after having family over and it did really well with dirt and dry grass from all the shoes! It has better suction than I thought it would and it's really easy to empty and clean.