www.vacuumwizard.com The Eureka 71B hand held vacuum cleaner is a versatile hand vac and its cleaning power was especially evident on stairs. By flipping the riser visor down, you can use the machine vertically on stairs and upholstery. The hose disconnects, allowing you to easily clean edges. This Eureka handheld vacuum did a great job cleaning fine and medium particles Its versatile easily switching between flooring types. It did struggle a little bit with larger particles, but this was mostly because they had trouble fitting past the brushroll. We were disappointed with this machine's performance in cars. The Eureka 71B did wonderful on flat surfaces, but wasn't able to handle the contours. Additionally, the hose was unable to gather debris from tight areas. The Eureka 71B hand vacuum excelled at cleaning upholstery and had no difficulty with pet hair. With a water lift of seventy, this vacuum's suction is incredibly strong for a handheld. It also received good marks for being fairly moderate in the noise category. To empty the dust cup, you simply detach it, remove the filter and dump it. Overall, this is a pretty messy ordeal and the filter gets clogged easily requiring frequent cleaning. The filtration system on this machine is decent, but not impressive. Overall, we appreciated this machine for its strong suction and good performance on flooring, stairs, and upholstery.