For quick cleaning between, we wanted a handy vacuum cleaners have is quickly ready for use without major setup times. The Philips can look very sophisticated. It is nice that the weight is mounted more forward, but one comes by building not as good under cabinets, sofa ... I especially liked the fact that you have a built-in small hand-held vacuum there. We are a 3-person household (2 adults, 1 child at 18 months), no animals and no carpet. With the suction power but we were not at all satisfied. Our child has distributed as dry oatmeal on the floor and I had to go with the nipple several times about it and yet he has not sucked away everything. Finally, we have sent him back and decided to try a Dyson Digital Slim. Yes, the cost a lot more, but also more leiset and it's worth it to us.