I have just purchase the most popular brand of these hand vac a year ago and it turn out to be rather worthless . it may pick up a crumb but that be about it . this be just what I have want for year . my need be mostly for get dog hair off the furniture and not have to drag out the big vac . this be fantastic and come with a specific pet hair tool . I have a pom so there be a hair issue daily . it also have nozzle\/brush and Crevice tool . the instruction tell you to charge for 21 hour the first time and that it may take up to 5 time of 21hr charge and complete dispensing of the power for it to reach it be full charge hold time . I have do this 3 time and each time run it 20 min and it be still not totally do ... but I be . LOL . I love the design and it be easy to hold and the tool be on board , but the holder can be remove when in use . it have a 2 year warranty which be wonderful . it be good look also and take up little space . you can grap it quickly and clean up a spill . very each to empty the canaster and it will not turn on if you do not have it close correct which be a good safety feature . the 4 foot flexable hose be great for reach and clean blind . you just can not do all these thing with the old fashion buster kind of vac . if there be 10 star this item would get it from I . just make sure you do the 21hr charge and do not give up on it until you have do it 5 time . I be satisfy at 3 but if I find it not to hold after 5 or go down I 'll come back and let you know .