I loved my previous vacuum but it did not have attachments and my hand vac had broken. My brother talked about how much he liked his cannister vac so I went online to do some research. I found the Bissell Zing. It has been a joy. It Is light weight and the attachments have been perfect for reaching my ceiling fans, cleaning my furniture, hardwood floors, carpeting and especially the stairs. The suction is amazing for such a small, compact vacuum. I would recommend the Zing to anyone.