I bought this because I am replacing my carpets with vinyl flooring, and wanted something I could grab and use quick without getting my big vacuum out when the dog hair piles are a bit much between vacuuming's. The first time I used this I was so impressed, I literally whispered to it "I like you, I really like you." I could not believe the suction power on this stick vacuum, and the lights work really great to light up the area to show EVERYTHING. I used it on the carpet and the hardwood floor, and it worked very, very well. I can't wait to use it on the new floors when they get installed in a month.