I have had the Hoover Floormate for more than 2 years. I am more impressed with it each time I use it . I use my good old favorite Simple Green in it. Dot Paul adds... As Jenn motors back from a weekend of shows in Palm Springs, I have just finished the doggie porch and her office using the very Floor Mate you all are discussing. Next I will do the kitchen and with Maggie in season...it's in need to be sure. We have hardwood floors with area rugs and tile so it can be affective on both. My point is this machine is so easy and good a man (can/will/) use it. Sorry guyz...but it's true. Of course there is always the will not guy...no matter but it is easy. Paul ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================