I was amazed how much it got out of my carpet – We had a Volta it was cheap and didn't last. I was borrowing my mums electrolux which was a good vacuum. When I went to buy a vacuum I did some research and went for a Dyson. I used mums vacuum then vacuumed straight away with my new Dyson and it picked up a lot of dirt. I was shocked and wondered where it all came from as I had just vacuumed with the electrolux also a new model at the time. I also paid a little extra and got a turbo head then did a vacuum and that picked up even more. Amazing. I took pictures of the dirt it picked up cause I couldn't believe it. The Dyson sucked a heap of rubbish out. Very impressed. I did have problem with my turbo head I got but they replaced it quickly and easily and were great to deal with. New one is fine. Cost me nothing to send off and get replaced. Only thing is the vacuum tips over but who cares worth it for good job it does. I think they have a new model out now that is easier to move and doesn't tip. Worth looking into. I would never buy any other vacuum. I have many friends that agree. Get a Dyson!! Amount of dirt it picks up it's amazing. Good suction. It is hard to move and when I pull it it does tip over.