We've been looking for a vacuum that will pick up dirt, dog hair and dust from wooden floors. This vacuum cleaner does an excellent job here, and thanks to the filter system, dust does not fly through the house. Like most vacuum cleaners, it has problems with paper, leaves and other large objects. So picking up the big pieces first won't save us from sweeping. But for daily floor maintenance, it is very suitable for wooden floors. I am very glad I found this item and would highly recommend it for hardwood floors and dog hair collection.