Edited as after 6 months this vacuum has stopped working - the brush bar won't turn and the wire is worn where it attaches to the vacuum, exposing the wires. Unacceptable that it hasn't lasted long, but you buy cheap, you buy twice!Our faithful Dyson had started to loose suction after 8 years, and we were looking to replace like for like, however I stumbled across this and thought it was worth a try for such a low price.I was amazed at how much it picks up, even a few weeks on! We don't have any pets, yet the cannister is almost full every few days, it's horrifying and satisfying in equal measure!It has also brought up the pile on our flattened carpets, which now look like new.I can't believe how brilliant this vacuum is, highly recommended.