This model has small indents in the bottom to help lift it when emptying. It's designed for a mop to rest in it. Waterproof, which i assume comes from the generous use of plastic in the design over cheaper alternatives like kleenex or paper mache.

It is not worth the premium price even with a warranty that would be costly and a hassle to deal with sending back when (not if) the product fails. The flat ergo handle as shown in red in amzn picture is far superior to these horrible painful tube han...  Read More

This bucket leaks. The handle is ok on one side, but not bent around enough to keep it on the bucket. One bad bucket is a defect, two bad buckets means i'll never trust rubbermaid again.