I bought this carpet sweeper to not always having to get out the vacuum cleaner. This small, lightweight unit is of good use for this purpose. As a replacement for a vacuum cleaner I would not want to, unless you have a small apartment. The sweeper can be handled easily and also very easy to clean. Simply the flaps over the trash can open and empty. The only drawback: The screwed together handle wobbles and screwed on again and again, because patience is needed. In addition, the handle is a bit short for my taste and I'm not big. But otherwise: value for money is really okay!