I bought TWO of these I like it so much! I've used many brands of vacuums over the years, including the VERY expensive one advertised by the guy with the British accent. None of them can even begin to compare to this Hoover model. It has incredible suction that picks up the most dirt time after time. We try to maintain a clean house, but with a 70lbs, very furry dog, it isn't easy. She drags in so much dirt and debris it is unreal. I am always amazed at the DIRT this vacuum has in it, even with frequent vacuuming. The on-board tools are helpful and handy, too. The only drawback I have found is the cleaning of the vacuum after each use. It does require some extra effort, but when you see all of the "stuff" you've removed from your home, it's truly worth it!!