I have an Oreck...what I like about this one is that you can control how much steam is released..more for tile with grout, less for hard wood...I had a shark before that and like it a lot, too, but now that I have the Oreck, I like it best! Had zero luck finding parts from Shark when mine broke...that's why I switched brands..I HATE these disposable appliances we are forced to buy now where you can't get a 2 dollar part for it..they want you to buy the new item...haven't had to find an Oreck part yet, but hoping they are better!