Not technically housekeeping, but I will use it on the stairs/fabric sofa the odd time, but mainly to keep my car clean. DSD is like a whirlwind of crumbs and dirt when she gets in, and I shed more hair than I realised I had. My car always looks filthy. Something reasonably priced but with good suction and appropriate attachments please. The shark one is about 100, its more than I'd rather pay, but I'm open to suggestions??