I originally got it as an emergency potty for cold and flu, with so many people in a one-bath home who might not be able to wait a turn with a nasty strain comes through. We ended up needing it a lot sooner when one of our family members needed ankle surgery and could not make it up and down the stairs to the second floor during recovery. It takes up quite a bit of room, but it was a lifesaver! The bucket was easy to line and clean, and it was incredibly secure. Everything on it, from the seat panels to the frame, is strong and secure. There were no concerns that it couldn't hold up.