The steam hose with handgrip allows for brushes and other attachments such as squeegees and extension rods to be connected to the machine. The handgrip provides a comfortable control over the hose. Please see the image to make sure your old hose matches up to the one in the picture. (For OLD KleenJet® 200, 300, and 500 models as well as the discontinued KleenJet® Deluxe 100, 150, and 175 models)