I would have one for each floor of my house if I could. It's so powerful it practically vacuums by itself. I have 3 kids and a dog that sheds. Usually I have to go over the carpet a few times, however with this vacuum I didn't have to do that. My only complaint is that when you go to use the hose to get small spaces even with the extender wand it's still hard to reach and the vacuum will tip and land on you. I also would like to point out that although the tools that are included are super cool the booklet included in the box does not give a description of what each tool can be used for which I think could be useful if you have never seen the two newer pet tools. Other then that l absolutely love love love this Hoover pet swivel XL. I highly recommend any and everyone get one especially if you have pets and or kids!!!