If you have a problem with allergies in your home, the clean station will really help with that. It is easy to use and not bulky at all. You put the cannister in the top and it does it automatically.  The only issue i have is that you have to use the cannister that comes with the clean station. The one on the vacuum isn't built for it.  The bags are hepa and contain the dirt and dust. Nothing flies out like when you empty a cannister into the garbage can.