I recently upgraded from a model that just vacuums. I was a little worried that we would lose the quality vacuum in place for a mopping feature, but the vacuuming on this model is actually better! One side has a suction hole that does an awesome job of cleaning the edges and corners of a room. The unit still works will on our rather thick area rug, although it runs a bit slower. The highlight is easily the mopping feature. We've had it for a few weeks now and it is SO worth emptying the dust bin and filling up the reservoir every couple of days. Our house, travered by a number of messy, muddy pups, has never looked cleaner! LOVE THIS THING