I went in looking for a replacement for a vaccum that I had bought just two months prior. I found it in the eureka altima. This vaccum picks up everything! I love the on board tools it picks up pet hair and I mean pet hair I have 2 dogs that love my sofa. The self cleaning duster is great and I don't feel like it is just going back in the air because it goes in the vaccum. It has a cord that is long enough to get the job done and not have to keep stopping to plugit into another outlet. It is very easy to use and I haven't had any issues with this vaccum thankfully. The unit is easier to empty...