I can't believe that I have been using a mop bucket and vacuum cleaner on my floors while this lil beauty has been available. I live with 12 cats and 2 dogs and this Bissell is a LIFE-CHANGER!!! I can pick up dirt and fur and steam clean without chemicals every day and maintain clean floors. I have been living in the dark ages of floor care. When I move into my new home I am buying another one so I have one on each floor. I work in animal rescue so with more room we will have more rescues. I have been telling all of my rescue friends about this product. I could not be happier!