This kid is a MONSTER! This works very well for our application. It effortlessly picks up grass, dirt, sand, lint, crumbs and anything on the floor or carpet. We keep it by the entrance to the back porch, where we always monitor the entry and exit of things. It's so light and easy to use that my wife has stopped using a mains powered electric broom. We already had Makita batteries and a charger with some of the garden tools we use. It was a great addition to our home.