I bought this to use in our camper.  It is more effective than a broom.  It does not like big (cheerio sized) pieces.  The batteries don't last very long, for my purposes they were fine, but it is not going to clean your whole house.  The rug brush is very useful on a rug. I will keep it and use it as long as it lasts.  Reasonably priced.  Can be used as handheld.