This vacuum cleaner is great for cleaning around the house as it's light weight, the cord is long and when I need to clean the filter (about every two months) it's very easy to rinse out. The filter is a very durable, flexible plastic material. The vacuum cleaner definitely loses its suction power when the filter needs to be cleaned. It was difficult to put the hose onto the vacuum at first, but so far that's the only complaint I have. I've had this vacuum for about 3 months now and am really glad I switched to a backpack as it's so much easier than lugging around a canister or pushing a bulky upright vacuum. The suction isn't as strong as my Dyson, but it gets the job done and still picks up dirt and hair perfectly.