I thought this vacuum would only be good to pickup stuff like potato chips or small dirt particles on the floor and carpets. Boy was I wrong! This lil dirt devil has some power to it and it can get deep to suck up dirt. It is easy to handle and store. The rinsable filter is great and the removeable handheld vac is so handy for reaching tight spots and crevices. It is great for quick cleanups and doesn't take up a lot of space like big vacuum cleaners so it is easy to store. I really like this Dirt Devil.