Living in a busy household, there is always fear of tracking in dirt from outside, crumbs from baking in the kitchen, paper scraps from school- you name it! While this is a lightweight vacuum, it's quick and easy to plug in, glide around the room (especially nice and safe for hardwood floors), and even disconnect the handheld vacuum for smaller spaces. My house is a lot cleaner since inviting the Dirt Devil Vibe, and I'm looking forward to more Dirt Devils in the future!