I bought this because I hate needing to touch the garbage with wet or soiled hands. I am very pleased with the motion sensor trash can. The stainless steel part and the top can be wiped with a damp cloth and the motion sensor works well. We love this item and the price. I could have the lid open and close more quickly but that is me. It might damage some internal part if it did and that is why it moves at the pace it does. The item came in a box on time per the shipping date.