I adore the Eureka Boss ! it work like no vacuum I have ever use . the power of the brush make it move practically on its own and it pick up dirt , pet hair and all manner of debris with no problem . we have 2 cat , a dog and a 6 year old boy so I have get to test its ability with sand , small rock , small stick - you name it . there be several thing to remember when use the vacuum - like remember to switch from the hose set to the floor setting , and remember to lock the brush in the ` on ' position - but once you get use to it there be no problem . I think the switch to turn on the brush be really difficult until I realize that it slide right into place when you have tilted the handle back . and when you put the handle back upright , it disengage the brush so you have to remember to turn it back on again . I also read a review that say this vacuum be loud and heavy but I disagree . it be about the same weight as my old Dirt Devil and not nearly as loud . I also read that people have trouble tilt the handle back . I do , too , until I realize that the foot button go to the side , not to the back like other vacuum . I love that all the attachment be secure on the body of the vacuum . I do not have to worry about knock they off . on my old machine I eventually just take the attachent off entirely because I get tire of pick they up . my favorite thing about this vacuum be the Pet Paw . those 2 cat and dog that I mention love to sleep on the funiture . it use to take I a lot of time with a lint brush and towel to just get the hair off . but with the Pet Paw the hair be go in minute and so be the dust from the furniture .