Ok, I got my mop on Saturday but today was my first time using it. I wasn't sure if this mop was going to be for me. I'm kind of picky, love things to be clean. It worked great, I loaded it with hot water, and took off. I have hardwood floors and even with ringing out the mop a couple of times I thought the floor had a lot of water on it. I used my bona cleaner in a spray bottle and I just mopped my floor. Then I switched the pad to a dry one and picked up as much water as I could. Before long my floor was dry. Then, I opened the top of the bucket to see if I was really getting that floor clean, omg..I was living in a dirt pit!!! My floors were beyond dirty. I think this mop does a better job than any other method. I would suggest this mop and bucket for anyone regardless of age, it's that easy. Great product, my floors will get done weekly now...love a clean house.