The suction on the Shark lifted dust I never knew my rugs were hiding (I vacuumed them once week with my previous vacuum). The first time I used it my eyes nearly popped out of my head. So that was good.But the suction is super-strong and can damage rugs like kilims - be careful (even with the adjustable suction in the arm of the machine).The part that I hate is the removable arm-with-hose for vacuuming under tables and beds, and in corners. The thick curve in the arm is extremely clunky and the arm's hose doesn't fit in narrow spaces. You literally have to kneel down and also lay the machine on its side to get to where you need to go.The canister is easy to clean, also a plus. I clean and rinse it every two vacuums