This is my second purchase of this same vacuum, it does the job! I have three kids, four Jack Russell Terriors and a rabbit! This vacuum works overtime at our house. I use it daily, sometimes twice a day..I use mainly the 'cannister' part, due to my having a bad back! I prefer not to 'push/pull' the vacuum, which irritates my back, so it works out great for me! The Bissell Lift-Off took a Load Off my back! When I can, and he is willing, I have my teenaged son push the vacuum for me and have even allowed my eight year old to use it, so you can imagine the workout this machine gets!

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