A few things I do to help out Little Guy out. We have all hardwood floors downstairs. I don't think the sweeping feature adds much value, and it's easy enough to sweep before I set Little Guy on his way. I also spray a little mixture on the floor in the higher traffic areas--I do not put this in the machine. My mixture is hot water, a little vinegar and a drop or two of lavender oil. I would use this on my floors anyway--and with Little Guy, it helps me see where he has been. Because of the large area he covers, I bought another cube to expand his reach. And, I have some extra mopping cloths, too. Overall--very happy with the mopping that gets done! I use this two to three times a week.