I would highly recommend this product, it is fantastic. Whilst it is a little more expensive then I would normally spend in a hoover, the fact that it is easy to use, and it detatches so you can use it for multiple reasons more then makes up for the cost. The cord is 10 meters and I can easily use downstairs and still have enough length to go to the top of the stairs too. It is excellent on pet hair, I have a German shepard and the Shark will pick up and clean dog bed as well as furniture leaving no trace of hair. Excellent product, very happy.