I regret buying this vacuum. I have had it for a couple of years. I use it weekly for vacuuming the hardwood floor in my kitchen. I have a Golden Retreiver that sheds a lot of hair. The power of the exhausted air that blows out the back of the vacuum, blows all the dust and hair that's on the floor all around the room before I can vacuum it up. I can see the dust and hair flying around my head. To help avoid this problem, instead of vacuuming with the stick at an angle, I have to keep the handle straight up so the exhausted air isn't pointed at the floor. It's very awkward and frustrating. The motor on it is also incredibly loud. I'm very disappointed.