Im SHOCKED by how much dirt and hair this sucked off my hard surface floors, area rugs and carpet! It put our old vac to shame in a few minutes, the suction is incredible. It's loud but more maneuverable than I expected for it's size and power. The canister empties without me having to touch the debris or pull clogs out manually. I also like how I can easily clean the filters, canister and brush head- maintenance is important to me. This is my first Bissell purchase and I'm very impressed.