Hardwood floors are also hard-work floors. But sweeping, mopping, and then standing sentinel as the expanse slowly dries may be activities of the past. The Hoover Floormate ($199 to $249; ) does three jobs in one. First, it's a vacuum, collecting dry and wet debris. Next, it's a mop, dispensing cleaning solution and scrubbing the floor with six rotating brushes. And, finally, it's a squeegee, drying the surface with the press of a button. What's more, all its parts can be easily detached and cleaned.