The suction power is great. But there's a design issue with the trash bin where pet hair and debris will get stuck in the middle of the canister. And since the canister is L-shaped, have to use a stick to pull out the stuck debris. Also the cyclone is difficult to remove and once it is removed, now dust is coming out from both ends. The trash bin lid also require two hands to open. How do you expect elderly folks to use this daily? Look at Dyson V11 on how easy to empty the bin and easily to remove the entire canister. I bought one for myself and one for my in-law and had to return both for it is very difficult to operate.