Really powerful and easy to use. I like the lights adding to the satisfaction of vacuuming away all the crumbs and grime. Make sure you've cleared everything off the floor because if not, this machine might just suck it all away. One small drawback is that if you sit the lift-away drum on the stairs, it topples over very easily. It really has to be carried, which only gives you one hand to maneuver the wand.