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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 Shark
Shark S1000 Steam MopA cheap, simple steam mop for light cleaning, but it needs effortSuits you if
- You want a cheap, simple steam mop with no settings to fuss over
- You mostly deal with light, everyday dirt on hard floors
- You have a smaller space and want to skip the mop and bucket
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 8 expert reviews, analyzed 182 owner ratings and comments across 10 sources for every Bissell and Shark 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 48 · reliability 26 vs 53
| Bissell | Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 67 | 48 |
| Experts | 90 | 58 |
| Owners | 65 | 35 |
| Reliability | 26 | 53 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Bissell PowerFresh 1940 | Shark S1000 Steam Mop |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Bissell or Shark?
Bissell, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 67 for Bissell vs 48 for Shark.Which brand is more reliable, Bissell or Shark?
Shark. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 26 vs 53.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 Shark steam mop?
The Shark S1000 Steam Mop. It suits you if you want a cheap, simple steam mop with no settings to fuss over.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Shark models (48).