Most of all, I am sorry that I wasted so much time reading the mountain of reviews and looking at other people's experiences with this vacuum cleaner. It's a shame that after all of this reading, I still couldn't make up my mind about whether or not to purchase this vacuum cleaner. It should go without saying that you should take it! And don't even think about it for a second! This is nothing short of a miracle. After three weeks, my wife and I realized that Thomas didn't need to be taken out, despite the fact that the home was spotless, even though we had bought him as a "electric broom" and didn't expect anything exceptional from him. This is an excellent piece of equipment that everyone should have! PS: Do not waste your time listening to negative ranting, and do not throw away your time!