Shark IONFlex 2X DuoClean Cordless Vac

Excellent vacuum with great suction for a cordless vac. I have a Shark Rotator corded as my regular vacuum and it is a cleaning beast. It can suck a bowling ball through a garden hose. I was not expecting a cordless vac to have as much suction as a corded model, but this one does not disappoint. Having just returned a Tineco cordless vacuum for lack of suction and overheating issues, I really appreciated this one. The suction is good, the Duo Clean rollers grab every speck of dirt (except by the edges) and does a great job on everyday pick ups, which is what I bought it for. I don't understand the bad reviews over battery life. I have vacuumed my entire 1200 sq ft apartment with battery life to spare. I have birds and they are VERY messy. I vacuum up bird food the size of dry dog and cat food 3 times a day and have yet to need to do a second pass to pick any of it up. Not to mention copious amounts of bird dust and feather down. The dust cup has adequate capacity and is easy to clean. This Ion Flex is perfect for daily pick ups and was exactly what I was looking for. I love the flex wand that slides under furniture and cages and it folds nicely for storage. I was considering a Dyson V8 Animal but did not like the permanent battery because all Lithium ion Batteries have a lifespan and I would hate to get rid of a $500 vacuum cleaner when it needs a new battery when I can just buy a replacement battery in a couple of years. I purchased this model with 2 batteries, but one does the job on my tile floors and low - medium pile carpets. I love the brush roller cleaning garage with the slot for cutting hair off the roller. What a joy! Rarely have I been so impressed by a vacuum cleaner and both my Sharks exceeded my expectations. I love that the attachments fit both my shark vacuums interchangeably. I wasn't expecting that. Had I known, I would have gotten the cheaper model without attachments. Although this one comes with the allergy duster tool I didn't have. Live and learn. I vacuum 3 times per day and have yet to run the battery down completely. It doesn't have the suction of my large corded vac, but I save the big guns (the Rotator) for the big weekend clean. The cord is a huge pain in the butt so this fits my daily cleaning needs perfectly. And no, I am NOT a clean freak. I just walk barefoot all the time and hate having my feet impaled by bird food and splintered shards from chewed up wood toys. I will report back on this vacuum if I run into any issues down the line. So far I have only used for a week (21 times) and couldn't be happier about this purchase. It cleans like a champ! +++UPDATE++++ After a month of using this vacuum 3 times per day. I love it more and more. I haven't used my corded vac in over 2 weeks. 4 Month Update! I would marry this thing! Best purchase EVER!