I recently purchased a larger home with a lot more concrete to keep clean than I am used to. After a few months of sweeping I thought...there has to be a better way. So, I decided to purchase this Electric Broom Hard Surface Sweeper and it is so much easier to sweep off debris from my sidewalks and patio area. The battery will last for a couple of thorough cleanings before having to charge it. Luckily, the cordless drill I have is also a Black and Decker and the batteries are compatible with this. So, I always have one fully charged. Overall, this is a great product for light sweeping.