It was great at first - light, manoeuvrable, easy to wash. Then after 6 weeks I noticed that the suction power was decreasing - I couldn't pick up small slips off the floor. Bag changed - nothing. Then pulled hose out - and instead of the plastic part the hose came off the nozzle. the plastic part because it was only slightly glued. I just contacted the seller to find out what Not recommended unless you only need the vacuum for short-term use.