This vaccum is the best I have ever used.Works so well that I have a hard time keeping it in my home (family members constantly borrow it even though they have a dirt devil,regina,ect.).The only thing that is not so good, is if by chance you leave the water in it overnight the next day you'll be cleaning it with bleach due to the horrible stink.I will not give up my hyla nst for anything I just keep it clean.