Don't expect miracles. I fell for the reviews, and the secret was that leaflets were attached to the mop, where they promised you a gift for the review. So all these rave reviews are essentially bought. And I threw money away because the gadget is useless. It is much faster and easier to clean the floor with a regular mop. Both money and nerves are safer. Because after a rag fell off in 30 minutes of using this gadget for the 8th time, my patience snapped