I hate this vacuum . absolute worst purchase , ever ! I have it for over a year . you need to wash the filter after every 2-3 use on light vacuuming . it be not fun handle all the dust , pet hair and God know what else come up from you rug with you hand . really gross . my problem really begin when I put down a carpet fresh style flea treatment . this stuff be poison and I need to continuously handle the vacuum filter to clean it ! I be outside hose down part of the vaccuum ! that be the straw that break the camel back . I just do not want to hose it down outside one more time and into the trash it go . I have have a smile on my face ever since ! I just buy the Hoover t-series WindTunnel . have not try it yet , but I be hope for MUCH better result . if you like hose stuff down outside you house , buy this vacuum . if you want simple cleanup move on and find something else .