The Hoover Engineers improve on their steam cleaners every year. This is my 3rd model in 16 years. The Hoovers I purchased are more lightweight than the Bissells I checked out. This model is even more lightweight and smaller than the other Hoovers. The levers that hold the soapy water and muddy water buckets are STRONGER. No springs (YAHOO) on the muddy water bucket. The nozzle is not as wide so I can get in smaller places and store easier. It has heavier stronger plastic. Even though there is no "wash" or "rinse" select button, I am OK with that. Because the soap is poured into the water itself I just need to fill the bucket with water only when rinsing. It has the spin brushes on the bottom like the others so it cleans great.