I'm 70 years of age and always looking for easier, lighter more efficient ways to keep and/or get my house clean. I found an 8 pound vacuum and tis wonderful new mop. I can now thoroughly clean every day. I have four small dogs that bring in some dirt I'm surprised there is any left for the grass and other plants? This mop is just so easy to use and cleans so quickly and completely. When I am done I just toss the pads in the washing machine and line dry (or usually just drape the pad(s) on the edge of the old mop bucket for the next day. I've tried the Swifer and I got about a month with it before it quit. I would not recommend a Swifer to anyone. This is so much better and easier, I'm sure eventually it will have to be replaced and I will replace it with another Bissell I just can't say enough good things about this instrument.