I really enjoy having this steam mop. It is the first one I have owned, but after doing my research, I think the value is great. 1. It is lightweight (which saves my back), 2. the steam easily removes dried food off the floor from my son (so I don't have to scrub), 3. the machine is quiet (which is nice because my toddler is not afraid of it) 4. I never fill the water basin all the way and never run out and have a decent size kitchen. I also have plenty of cord. The only thing I have noticed in my 4 weeks or so of owning it is that if the cord comes away from the outlet just one tiny - and I mean eeensy-weensy - little bit - the steamer button stops working. I thought the machine had broken already. But I am sure that is a safety precaution.