I like that the pads come in different types. I purchased the ones with some texture to help with stains. They work better than the pads that came with the steamer. I use the steamer on all surfaces, wood floors, ceramic tile and the vinyl tile in my basement. I didn't use the steamer for a while because the pads I had wouldn't stay on the steamer. I thought I would give Amazon a try and there they were. It was very easy to find the right fit for my steamer. No streaks on the floors and the pads wash very well. I will definitely purchase them again as well as the other options. The pricing was great and the quality of the pads was better than expected. They are soft and a very good quality material. I highly recommend.