after a stroke 1 1\/2 year ago I find that my new electrolux vacuum be too heavy and cumbersome to use-and ask my husband to vacuum all the time be start to get `` old '' . I look over what option I have and finally decide to try this Hoover out . it be not too heavy for I -lrb- I buy the carrier too -rrb- . I can slip it over my head and I be able to vacuum with very little discomfort . I change the tool one hand by hold the tool with my foot and use my one hand to pull off the rod\/hose . I be get pretty good at this . my husband say he like the portable vacuum too . I probably would have give five star if the machine do the vacuum for I ! I be very satisfied with this Hoover .