Overall, I think it's the best upright vacuum I've ever had. In favor are: One of the easiest to clean, comfortable to hold, and light in weight. The wire is anchored to the hook and stays out of the way, so it won't trip you up. It takes only five minutes to clean the vacuum and all of its parts in the dishwasher. Negative aspects: First, the brush misses a couple of centimeters of wall space along each side; in other words, these areas are not washed at all. Polypropylene wheels are not recommended since they tend to skid when used in the rain. Including a rubberized coating would be ideal.