I bought this little jewel by reading most of the reviews. Focusing in the negative ones, I was doubting if should I buy it or not. But, I ended buying it, and I must say that this is very helpful for the everyday cleaning tasks. The power that offers is good enough to complete the task. I live in a 2 BR apt. and I’m so pleased with the Bissell ready clean cordless! The charge is enough to finish al the apartment, including the stairs with carpet, a sofa, and a loveseat. I read that the charge lasts about 20 minutes, but, it can be more than that! Hope you find this helpful!