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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
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?
Hoover is the stronger brand for steam mops right now. The best single model of the two is the Hoover Steam Complete Pet, which suits you if you have lots of tile and grout you want looking brighter.
We researched 8 expert reviews, analyzed 4,145 owner ratings and comments across 10 sources for every Hoover 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 63 vs 48 · reliability 52 vs 53
| Hoover | Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 63 | 48 |
| Experts | 76 | 58 |
| Owners | 55 | 35 |
| Reliability | 52 | 53 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Hoover Steam Complete Pet | Shark S1000 Steam Mop |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Hoover or Shark?
Hoover, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 63 for Hoover vs 48 for Shark.Which brand is more reliable, Hoover or Shark?
Neither stands out. Their models have a similar record.
Based on: Average reliability 52 vs 53.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).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).