So glad I took a chance on a "refurb". Was apparently brand new...looked new, smelled new, clean filter. I have a collection of critters in a 1/3 carpet, 1/3 hard and 1/3 rugs house. This vacuum handles it all with amazing power and ease. My 10 yr old Shark died and I knew I wanted something designed to handle the solid surface floors. So far this has completely exceeded my expectations. Dust bin is easy to remove and clean. Handle/hose is easy to release. It pulls itself along with its suction power. My old Shark had the separate hard floor attachment that was a pain to attach and then pull or carry the vacuum along with you to use. Having the plush bar for hard floors is amazing and so helpful.