this be my first review and I be write it because I have become so dependent upon other 's review now when I be shop that I feel as though I should be a contributor . this product hardly need my help . I find it last year read the review here and think I might have to go back to use a broom - nothing look as though it would work for I . I be get rid of a wear out , ineffective Hoover and need a cleaner that would work well to remove dog hair from 2 room of carpet but also do a good job on my new hard wood floor with out damage they . Amazon do not handle Carpet pro at that time so I follow a reviewer 's advise and look at Allbrands . I purchase this model for about $ 200.00 and add on extra bag , and the long hose . after a year it do exactly what I want - it be a little heavy but not awkward and with the long cord -lrb- great -rrb- and hose I really do not have to lift it that much . get it up stair may become a problem as I get older . it move easily over the floor -lrb- even the very thick carpet . the bag replace easily . I have be marry 40 yr and have have a variety of cleaner and this be the best and perhaps the last .