I have 4 kids, 3 cats and 2 dogs. I had brain surgery last year haven't even hit my 1 year mark yet. All of our house is tile except bedrooms. The Hoover streamline has saved my sanity with how easy it is to use. I can't do much still but I can now clean my floors when I want because of how easy it is. The messes don't stand a chance against the Hoover streamline.