I have had this vacuum for over a year and it has changed my cleaning habits. Prior to this vacuum, I had an upright vacuum and I hated using it. Messing around with the cord, trying to figure out the best places to plug it in to minimize the amount of times I have to change it. It meant that I waited as long as I could to vacuum. Now, I vacuum at least once a day since it is so quick and easy to use this vacuum. I highly recommend it for anyone currently using a corded vacuum.