Throw away your old mops. If you are a "clean freak" - this is the one you want to buy--it is a superior product.I too have researched every steam mop product offered, even tried the Bissel Steam Mop "Green Tea". It left the kitchen floor so wet, it couldn't be walked on for an hour. The product was returned to the place of purchaes the next day.The "Monster" heats up quickly (less than 3 minutes). It does not emit steam unless you tilt the handle downwards toward you. The cord is extra long (25 ft.)The Monster Floor EZ1 Steam Mop and Floor Cleaner is POWERFUL - press the handle trigger/lever and it emits steam through the front nozzles. There is no other brand of steam mop that provides both bottom and front steam emission.It also provides 4 different steam levels @ 260 sanitizing degrees.This is not only a hard floor steam cleaner. This product includes a "carpet sledge" attachment and microfibre carpet pad which clips on the base of the unit to use on carpets.Another great feature is that if there is water still in the tank, you can remove the plug from the electric socket and continue to steam for up to 5 minutes.The "Monster" Customer Service folks are top notch, with a wealth of knowledge about their products. You might find their home page of interest:http://www.euroflex.co.uk/frames-monster-floor.htmTheir site provides the most comprehensive steam cleaning information:http://www.euroflex.co.uk/frames-monster-floor.htmSelect this "MONSTER" product above the others on the market and you will be glad you did