I got this vacuum to replace another that just wasn't doing the job for me. Boy did this thing go above and beyond! Not only does it work flawlessly on my carpeted rooms, but it aslo picks up all the dust and fur from my hardwood/vinyl/tile floors. No more need for a broom and dustpan! This vacuum is very lightweight and easy to use. It gets in hard to reach places easily with its slim swivel head and even has a feature where you can add fragrances to the filter area so you can leave each room with a great scent as you vacuum.