We have two dogs which shed quite a bit of hair - this unit is very easy and quick to take out of the closet and hit the floors.  We did purchase a different floor brush, however.  The one that comes with it is ok, but we just wanted something different.  Easy to change the bags.  The hose is a thin plastic but that does not seem to hamper its ability to do what it's supposed to do.  Only wish it had a longer cord.