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Best Bissell
Bissell PowerFresh 1940A simple, easy floor steamer that cleans well but may not lastSuits you if
- You mop hard floors often and want something quick and easy
- You need to clean under cabinets, furniture and around toilets
- You want a dedicated floor mop without paying for extras
Best Hoover
Hoover Steam Complete PetA versatile, grout-friendly steam mop with real durability doubtsSuits you if
- You have lots of tile and grout you want looking brighter
- You have pets that track in dried mud and paw prints
- You want one tool for floors plus upholstery, stovetops and tight spots
Which brand wins?
Bissell is the stronger brand for steam mops right now. The best single model of the two is the Bissell PowerFresh 1940, which suits you if you mop hard floors often and want something quick and easy.
We researched 6 expert reviews, analyzed 4,091 owner ratings and comments across 10 sources for every Bissell and Hoover model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 67 vs 63 · reliability 26 vs 52
| Bissell | Hoover | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 67 | 63 |
| Experts | 90 | 76 |
| Owners | 65 | 55 |
| Reliability | 26 | 52 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Bissell PowerFresh 1940 | Hoover Steam Complete Pet |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Bissell or Hoover?
Bissell, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 67 for Bissell vs 63 for Hoover.Which brand is more reliable, Bissell or Hoover?
Hoover. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 26 vs 52.What is the best Bissell steam mop?
The Bissell PowerFresh 1940. It suits you if you mop hard floors often and want something quick and easy.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Bissell models (67).What is the best Hoover steam mop?
The Hoover Steam Complete Pet. It suits you if you have lots of tile and grout you want looking brighter.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Hoover models (63).