Let me start off by saying this vacuum is awesome. We’ve gone through several vacuums in the last decade. They all promise a deep clean but end up breaking, clogging, or just not doing what I need them to. With a golden retriever, 2 boys and 2 girls, and a husband who never remembers to take his shoes off inside, I need something that can actually handle real life.

The first thing that surprised me is how slim and easy it is to store. It looks smaller than some of the bulky uprights I’ve owned, but the performance is way above anything I’ve had. It honestly feels like it has double the suction. I tested it on a rug in the playroom and the amount of dirt it pulled out was kind of gross but also satisfying.

I’ve also been impressed with the sturdiness. Nothing about it feels cheap. The handle is solid, the hose stretches without feeling like it’s about to snap, and even the wheels roll smoothly without leaving marks on the wood floors. I think this one is going to last way longer than what I’ve been used to.

The biggest win though is pet hair. I could vacuum my couch every single day before and it still looked hairy. Now it actually looks clean. The small brush attachment is perfect for that. I even used it on our car seats and was amazed. With two boys eating snacks back there and the dog jumping in and out, that car is usually a disaster zone. Not anymore.

Last thing I’ll mention: I feel like the Hepa filtration really works with this vacuum. I have mild asthma and usually need to step outside after vacuuming with our old machine, but with this one I can stay in the room and not feel stuffed up. Great vacuum highly recommend to anyone!