Let me start off by saying that the Bissell CleanView Compact Upright Vacuum does do its job as a vacuum. It is lightweight, easy to use and works as intended. However, the first time I had to empty the canister, the little plastic tab that holds the canister in place broke off. This rendered the vacuum unusable because the canister would not go back into place. Luckily, my husband is very handy and was able to use velcro strips to hold the canister in place, so I am once again able to use the vacuum. Bottom line, it works, but needs a little more concentration on the construction aspect, as I'm sure I'm not the only one this has happened to.