I just bought this item for myself as a early Mothers Day present. I came home and tryed the vaccum part first. It was ok, just like any other vaccum. The next day when I went to use the mop function on my hardwood floors, I was amazed! I couldnt even stop with the family room, I had to move on to the dining room. Needless to say I had to do all the wood floors. ( which is almost all my apartment- except bath and kitchen.) I have never felt that they were really "clean." I could mop with the mop and bucket,and then watch as my 16 month old and 9 year old played and their socks still turned black from the floor. Not now, now they are clean, shiny and it smells clean too. ( an amazing feat with 2 dogs, 5 pups and 2 kids( boys at that) I just got done cleaning the bath and kitchen tiles, and once again clean and sparkly. I agree the oder is strong, but thats a clean smell and I love it!!!!!! I would highly recomment this product.