This is a hard review for me. Does the mop work well? Its great! Will your arm hurt afterwards? Definitely. I think it would help if the stick was adjustable. I'm 5'6'', so average but this thing is extremely difficult to push on my hardwood floors and just think if it was a little longer wouldn't be so difficult. Also, the washable pad, is ok, it's a standard pad, doesn't lay flat after washing.