to start understand that this rating be for a vacuum that be $ 80 in most place . I be not review a Kirby or a Dyson or some other high dollar vacuum . that say , know what I know now about the Bissell helix Cleanview , I would not spend hundred of dollar on one of those other model . a vacuum for most be a tool to remove loose dust , dirt and object from you carpet . this vacuum do that well beyond what I would have expect at any price , much less at $ 80 . the first run through a 16x14 family room fill the container 1 and 1\/2 time . I have vacuum with my old vacuum immediatley prior to run the Bissell through . 1 and 1\/2 container of leave behind dust and dirt and pet hair that I could not see with my eye . what more do you need to know ? it do the job a vacuum be suppose to do . some of the other complaint be valid I suppose . it have a somewhat cheap plastic feel -lrb- mine be hold up fine after 6 month in a house that be not easy go on anything -rrb- , the hose could be slightly longer but it be still functional . the only other complaint and the one that take my rating down a star be one other have experience . the belt break after about 3 month of use . the belt be easy to find at we local big box store . 5 short philip screw and a small bit of dexterity have the belt replece in about 5 minute . if I have to replace the belt every 3 month at a cost of about $ 1.50 per belt I still would not mind . consider it maintenance . know this I would not hesitate to by this vacuum again . all thing consider , for the money and the performance , this be a fantastic deal .