This vacuum is one of the best vacuums I have used. I have been using a Hoover paws for the past 5 years with good results (so I thought). When i got this vacuum i was super excited to vacuum my rug and couch to get rid all the dog fur. Within the first passing all the hair was picked up. This was amazing as my other vacuum I need to do multiple passes. The hand tool was super convenient for the couch and the arm rest. I then took the vacuum inlet l into tje hard wood which my broom was struggling to sweep up all the fur. This vacuum did the trick and didn't scratch the floor! I also love the anti hair wrap on the brush, I thought that was a great addition since so much hair it's getting vacuumed it's a pain to have to figure out how to get it off.