I wanted a non-electric sweeper that was light weight but strong enough to sweep and pick up dirt from my carpet. I am in a wheelchair so the handle had to be adjustable and easy to manoeuvre. It can be stored under a bed, in a closet or against a wall. It has a comb that easily attaches and detaches from the rod used to comb out the brushes on the sweeper. This sweeper is perfect for use in single spaces like my bedroom - just what I wanted.