This really is a great time saver and it does an excellent job of vacuuming. I love the reusable mop pads. They're easy to use and wash. I prefer the reusable pads because I use essential oils with them. The fact that there are no chemicals was one of the main reasons I chose the Symphony. The steamer does an excellent job except for one issue: it doesn't get into the corners. But, to me, that is not enough of a problem to keep me from recommending it to friends or buying another one when the time comes.