Bissell Steam Mop - Does It Perform Like It's Suppose To?

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The Bissell Steam Mop is one of the top rated steam mops on the market today. Here's a closer look at it's features, pros and cons, and whether or not it is really worth the price!

Bissell Steam Mop Features

One of the biggest features the Bissell Steam Mop has going for it is it's mop head which swivels 360 degrees. This is something unique to it that many other popular steam mops including the Shark, Haan, and Eureka Enviro Steamer don't have.

The obvious advantage to the swivel mop head is that it makes it much easier to get around furniture and toilets and under cabinets while mopping.

The Bissell Steam Mop is also very sturdy and well made. The Shark Steam Mop received many complaints because it was flimsy and tended to break easily but consumers had nothing put praise for the durability of the Bissell Steam Mop. It is also heavy enough to help get the floor clean but lightweight enough (at around 7 lbs.) to easily push and maneuver.

The Bissell Steam Mop comes with two reusable micro fiber pads which attach to the mop with elastic bands. They are easy to attach and remove and additional ...
... pads can be purchased at a reasonable price.

Pros and Cons of the Bissell Steam Mop

One of the most important things to know when choosing a steam mop is the pros and cons of the model you are considering. Based on the dozens and dozens of reviews I read, here is a rundown of the most commonly mentioned pros and cons of the Bissell Steam Mop.

Pros

It's Quiet. Many reviewers mentioned that the mop was quiet enough to use while their children where napping. A major plus for parents that like to get their house cleaning done while their little ones are resting!

It's swivel head. As I mentioned earlier, the Bissell Steam Mop has a mop head that swivels 360 degrees. Many consumers loved this feature because it makes cleaning around objects so much easier.

Removable reservoir. The water reservoir is removable, a feature that some other steam mops including the Shark don't have. This is a nice feature because it's makes refilling the mop easier.

Pads are easy to put on and remove.

It's compact and easy to store.

It has a filter. This may not seem like a big deal but most steam mops don't have a filter. What does this mean? A filter means that you won't have to distilled water (which is recommended) for your steam mop. Tap water will be okay because the filter will help filter out the minerals that would otherwise clog your mop.

Bissell has replacement parts available at reasonable prices in case your steam mop needs repairs.

Cons

Handle is not adjustable. This isn't a problem for most but if you are on the tall side, you may find the handle a little bit short for your liking.

Pads are too thin and not very absorbent. Several consumers felt the mop pads for the Bissell were too thin.

Short cord. Lots of complaints that the cord (which is 18 feet long) could stand to be longer. This is easy to fix with an extension cord.

Must hold lever to make the steam come out. Not too big a deal although if you are doing a large area, your finger could start to get sore after a while!

Leaves floor too wet. Many consumers complained in their reviews that the Bissell Steam Mop leaves the floor too wet. It does however appear that you can remedy this by a.) not overdoing it with the steam so that the mop pad doesn't become oversaturated and b.) changing the mop pad if it does become too wet or too dirty.

Overall, the Bissell is a really solid product. There are an overwhelming amount of positive reviews for this product and it ranked in our top three picks for best steam mops coming in second, just after the Eureka Enviro Steamer.

Find out more to help you choose a steam mop and learn more about popular steam mops like the Bissell Steam Mop, Eureka Enviro Steamer, and others at the steam mop site.