I'm confused. Are you asking if this is a new item or are you saying it is not a new item?NEW? I've used one for quite some time - since early spring. I like it. I use vinegar and my floors get clean. One thing is it does not last real long. Of course I mop my family room and kitchen twice weekly so no mop lasts too long.
Too good to be true.
For the tile & grout we use 2 items;
1. a scrubber machine that also dispenses cleaner, it is heavy & gets the dirt loose,
2. the Hoover mate that sucks up the liquid mess..
if the dirt is too built up, use one of the laborers for the day & fantastic spray & a strong bristle brush, this is not as hard as it seems.
Tile floors must be sealed yearly, then they will clean up easier.