This vacuum works pretty well for the price. LOVE the foot power switch, they should all be that way. This did pull a lot of stuff out of the carpets, that our old worn out vacuum wasn’t getting. However, in 2 weeks of use, it has completely clogged up the top section twice, to the point it had zero suction. We don’t have pets, or excessive traffic. This has just been from normal use. Pulling it all apart, and unclogging it is a BIG mess. I’m hoping it doesn’t continue to do this, not sure what is causing it.