I have ceramic tile floors and this steam clean does a great job of keeping them clean. The electric cord is long and can reach a good distance without me having to constantly unplug it. When you do unplug and move to another area, it takes several minutes for the steam to build up again. Not a problem just an slight annoyance if you are in rush to get the floors done. The water container is large and I only have to fill it about once every three uses. This is my second steam cleaner. I bought another Bissell because the other one worked really well. My mistake was I didn't use distilled water. Makes a big difference on how long your steam cleaner will work. Mine lasted about six years. Probably would have still been working today had I not used water straight from the faucet. Distilled water only runs about $2 a gallon and it will last probably six months. Well worth the purchase to get the most out of this steamer. It is simple to use and the directions are well-written.