This had to be designed by a man who never uses a sweeper. The company made the sweeper to have a ball type head so you can maneuver it but it is so loose that it is hard on you hands and wrists when trying to steer it. Twisting your wrist especially. Getting down on your knees to sweep under a piece of furniture is near impossible, The lift off head has a very short hose attached so you can not reach under a piece of furniture. The suggestion is to remove the motor section off the base. That section if very heavy because it contains the motor. So I guess I am suppose to drag that part around the floor. It does have good suction but I would not buy this sweeper again. It is very inconveniant to use.