I鈥檓 a vacuum/floor cleaning nut, which means I tend to pay a little more attention to these things than I probably should. Also, this (I think) technically the 4th steamer I鈥檝e owned, and likely the best one so far. Which brings me to my first point: 1. this will not replace your vacuum cleaner. It鈥檚 a great steamer to help sanitize your floors, and remove sticky messes. It also picks up small debris. This is where this product excels beyond most steamers. Rather than push dirt and grime, it has a powered roller that picks it up. Just be aware that it does not have any suction. 2. As a steamer, it offers more and more consistent amounts of steam than any other product I鈥檝e previously used. Unfortunately this means that it does leave quite a bit of moisture on the floors. Nothing to worry about, its just that you鈥檒l want to allow 5-10 minutes for floors to dry (this can be hard if you have small kids or a big family). 3. Size is phenomenal. It鈥檚 smaller and lighter than I expected which means it鈥檚 easy to maneuver. The long cord is a plus too. The water tank is a decent size, but definitely will need to be refilled a few times if you plan on doing the whole house in one sweep. Also, removal of the water tank feels a bit awkward; it makes a snapping noise as if something is breaking off. I feel as though it鈥檚 missing a release button or something? Just hope it doesn't break or crack with frequent use.
The Verdict: I think this is an important step in the right direction. It鈥檚 significantly better (and less expensive) than the Hydro Vac which I feel is junk. If you pair this with a good (Shark Vacuum), you鈥檒l probably have enough to keep your floors (and weird obsessions) in great shape.