I have 15 carpeted stairs, a German Shepherd and a kitty. We have plenty of fur! The stairs are an issue... with my 71 year old back and knees it is difficult to haul any tank vacuum up and down, but the Corded Handheld Vacuum does a great job on the stairs. It is easy to maneuver on the stairs and in my car interior and simple to empty and clean. I am very satisfied with the BISSELL pet air eraser corroded handheld vac. Thank you, Bissell!