I had an older model of Hoover Floormate that I sold when moved into a place that was all carpets, then I purchased this one after we moved again into a place with all hardwood. This one isn't as good as the old model, the brush head is not as wide and there is no dry vacuum option. I don't think it cleans as well either, the brushes don't seem to be making great contact with the floor and it seems to put out a lot more water that I have to use the "dry" setting to suck back up. That said, it's far superior to any kind of mop (including steam mops) and there's no doubt my floors are much cleaner after I've used it than they were before!