I use them every day for minimal mess. It works wonders. They absorb accidental spills. The thickness is enough to hold my daily vapor of about 1000 square feet. ft. However, since I use a steam mop daily, I don't use it on heavily soiled floors. I don't know how they would lend themselves to deep cleaning purposes. They are great for basic spill cleaning and everyday steam mopping of lightly soiled floors.