I could not decide whether to buy the vacuum or not , the review be mix . well I purchase this vacuum and it really be just a poor design . 1 . the waste bucket be just what it be , but high tendency to jam up from the hose ... especially if you have someone with medium length hair . so be prepare to pull out hair and direct -lrb- yuck -rrb- the filter on the bottom of the waste bucket , be all chalky and gross all the time , leak out ! who design that ! 2 . the beater brush do not turn off when the vacuum be lock in the vertical position -lrb- to use the hose -rrb- . BIG ISSUE !! the beater brush will still beat , and beat it will on you carpet ... all in one spot . I be prepare for this , since another reviewer mention it ... but what a pain to have to tilt the vacuum -lrb- so the beater be hit the floor -rrb- and use the hose . who design THIS ~ !!! 3 . suction be ok , size of area ok , and maneuverability be easy . its light enough to haul upstairs and downstairs . impossible to use on the the step . I do not recommend this item