I have only use it a couple of time ; so far , the vacuum seem to do a good job of cleaning . that say , the design be lousy . the on\/off switch and cord storage be lower than normal ~ ~ ~ only good if you be sit down ! instead of have a opening in the front of the handle area to lift the vacuum , it be in the back , make it very awkward , as the weight be in the front . the worst feature be that the diameter of the hose and wand attachment fit the turbo brush and other attachment , but not any attachment from the various other vacuum that I have own over the year . all of those other useful attachment and extender that I have accumulate will not work with this machine , severely limit its usefulness . prior to this , they be interchangeable with Kirby , Hoover , Oreck , TriStar , even my shop vac . if I have know that before open the box , I would have return it . I be give the vacuum to a college student , and will never buy another Bissell .