Absolute BEST vacuum that I have ever bought! I am in love with this vacuum so much that I purchased one for my family members as well! It is very light and may be confusing at first, but you get used to it and now I wouldn't want to run a normal weight vacuum. It picks up a good amount. I have three cats and it will pick the cat fur off of the rugs and carpeting. The canister is very easy to remove as it is just one button, and easy to dispose in the trash without having to touch any mess. Will pick up litter that ends up around the house, but I haven't used it around the litter box yet. Charging is very simple as it just sits on the floor base, and the charge lasts for a good 20-25 minutes which is all that I need for my 1600 sq ft home. I also don't keep it on the charging base over night or all day as I want to keep the battery in the best shape possible. Would recommend to a friend.