Best vacuum cleaner I've ever owned and one of the best machines I've ever used. Such a well designed and well assembled German precision machine. From the silky-smooth stainless steel telescopic handle to the quiet operation to the automatic cable retraction, everything is just right. I even like that the motor turns very quietly when switched on. Makes our Dyson sound like a very loud plastic rattle. So how is it cleaned? Better than anything I've ever had. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with this car, especially at $299.