Abstract: An appliance for cleaning various types of floors by suction and motorized beating or brushing, has several operational members or elements including a rotary brush or beater, a motor (electrical, mechanical, or turbine) for rotating the brush, and at least one suction channel connecting the brush housing to a pivoting connection which attaches to an external suction source. The various operational members or elements are all integrally mounted onto or formed within a single molded platform which forms the body of the appliance. The assembled platform then becomes the single operational element of the appliance and allows direct access to the functional members or elements. The platform is covered with a protective cover and attaches to a sliding or rolling base plate.