So our trusty old HEPA handheld vacuum was out of action and the floorhead was a pain. We turned to Dyson as we have almost everything in their line. Unfortunately, we've come to a point where we understand that the Dyson needs to look good and stylish. It wasn't particularly comfortable to hold and I didn't have much faith in its filtering capability. We found out through word of mouth that this vacuum cleaner was specially designed for cleaning people with allergies. We took the plunge and found the product more than worth its price. It was well made, well designed, ergonomic and very well cleaned. You hold it in your hand and you use it, you know you did the right thing. As a family with dust mite allergies, we saw instant results with just one clean to fit our busy lifestyles. This is a great product that I wish I had found a few years ago. This has given us a significant improvement in the quality of life with health and comfort. I highly recommend this product if you need to protect chairs, sofas and beds from dust and germs - things you spend a lot of time on every day. The investment is worth it.