My old wet/dry vacuum was a large orange vacuum. When I found out Shark came out with the Messmaster I was so excited! I use this vacuum around the whole house, its super lightweight, making it extremely portable and maneuverable, even for my pregnant wife! I feel very comfortable bending the hoses in every direction as they feel very solid and show no sign of possibility cracking. This vacuum is extremely powerful, no matter if you're using it for a wet or dry application. I have 3 parrots who seem to get off on making a mess, spilling food and water everywhere. This new vacuum makes short work of their mess! 

 Finally,  and my favorite feature is it's looks-- its very beautiful. I can easily leave it on the corner of any room in the house when in a hurry, and unlike my old wet/dry vacuum, is not an eyesore!