I had a different handheld vacuum that I used for cleaning up after my kids, but I killed it after a few years.I got rid of that one and started searching for a replacement. I wanted one with powerful suction and with a lithium-ion battery, so I could charge it whenever I want and not have to worry about unplugging it right away. I was hoping to get one around $180-200, but came across this. It was $269… Way more than I wanted to spend. �� But I got this because it had everything I wanted, plus it’s a stick vacuum! Oh my gosh. I’ve had this vacuum for 2 months now, and every time I use it, I tell my husband how much I love it! It’s just that awesome! I use it as a stick vacuum most of the time to clean up after my kids. I can easily get all the food and crumbs they drop under the table and chairs, without moving the chairs! I also use it in the living room to clean up more crumbs from their snacks on the carpet and couch. I sue it to deep clean the carpets, & this does a pretty amazing job too! I love how it’s so light-weight and cordless, so it’s perfect for quick cleaning. The charge lasts so long too! It has never died on me and I go all over the house with it!