I researched a lot of stick, cordless vacuums that I could use on our hard wood floors, especially to quickly clean up our kitchen and dining area, and vacuum is great for just that! It's easy to use, picks up a ton that I didn't even know was there, and importantly for me, is very convenient for quick pick ups when I don't have time to do the whole house. I still have another plug in vacuum for bigger jobs, but I'm not convinced I'll be using it much anymore, since I should be able to charge this one between floors.