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When my Panasonic canister vacuum died after 20+ years of service, I decided to try the Ovente bag-less vacuum. First use, it was great fun to watch the canister rapidly sucking up all the pet hair, carpet mung, dirt and dust and marveling how filthy my home was. Now for the real cleaning: Detach the hose, unlock the canister, open the canister, then run your fingers through all the filth the vacuum just picked up to get to the filter in the middle, dump the contents of the canister, then clean the filter and its little wrap-around blanket. No matter how careful you are, there will be dust in the air as you throw the contents away. Now, after emptying the canister, I dutifully washed it, the flimsy little blanket around the filter and then all pleats in the filter and set everything to dry. Lots and lots of dirt. What fun. Do not buy this vacuum cleaner is my advice. if you you ignore my advice, I recommend you invest in a supply of disposable gloves and surgical masks. Also, take the canister outside to empty the contents and put on goggles if it is a windy day. You are going to have very intimate contact with all the filth this machine picks up. After two uses, I am setting this thing out for bulk waste pickup. Today, I just ordered a new vacuum that uses bags. Oh, another thing, if you are taller than about 5'4", you will be doing a lot of stooping, as the wand is not a good length.