I love my Dyson. I'd marry it if it were a man. Seriously. Nothing works better.

I have a multi floor barrel vac. I use the hard floor tool for all my polished boards, and the carpet tool for the carpet in the playroom. I don't think I've EVER used a broom since I bought my Dyson.

The vacs are so much better for allergy sufferers/asthmatics as the dust on the boards is sucked up by the vacuum instead of being swished around by a broom.

I also have a number of other tools that I use too - upholstery tool for curtains/sofas, long tool for behind/underneath cupboards/furniture...

You'll never regret buying a Dyson. My parents bought one after they saw how fabulous mine is.