Actually, Cranky, no. IF it worked as advertised, it'd be a MUCH easier way to mop. No bucket to deal with (when my back is hurting, this is a major deal plus no accidental spillage from the bucket getting bumped). The water going on the floor is always clean and you can swap in a new pad whenever you think the current one is too dirty. Pads are machine washable and seem to last as long as the foam sponges on my old mop. Minimal weight, minimal effort, minimal getting your hands dirty, minimal time to get the work done. All around win. IF only it worked as advertised.