I have a brand new car that I am trying to keep nice. But living in Hawaii, especially beach front, everytime I get in my car or other people do there is always sand on my floor mats. I didn’t want to go through the hassle and removing and cleaning my mats when I know that the very next time there will be sand already. So I decided to give this vacuum a try. And boy am I happy !! It sucked all the sand up no problem !! I’m very pleased and tickled with it !