The Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop 1940A meets
the PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop
The steam mop that tops the most independent lab tests, at a budget-pick price. We tested it head-to-head against the PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop across 6 key dimensions.
Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop 1940A
“The steam mop that tops the most independent lab tests, at a budget-pick price”
PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop
“A detachable handheld steamer and ten tools for under a hundred dollars”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop 1940A
- TechGearLab named it Editors' Choice at 4.8 out of 5 across 14 tested mops, and Taste of Home ranked it Best Overall
- Three steam settings plus a flip-down scrubber handle both dried-on messes and delicate sealed floors, with a 30-second heat-up
- At 6.2 pounds with a 23-foot cord, it stays easy to push and reaches across a room without unplugging
- Chris Loves Julia found the microfiber pad still looked stained after a wash, so you will replace pads over time
- The water tank sits tight against the body and several testers found it awkward to pop off for refills
- It is corded and floor-only, with no handheld or above-floor steaming mode
PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop
- Chris Loves Julia ranked it first of nine mops, with blue crayon gone in five swipes and the pad washing up almost like new
- The body detaches into a handheld steamer with ten attachments for grout, windows, and garments, so one purchase covers far more than floors
- Under 5 pounds and folds flat, which Today and HGTV both named the best pick for small apartments
- A continuous steam dial instead of a trigger makes water harder to conserve, and the attachments can drip when hot (Today)
- Taste of Home and HGTV both said the cord is shorter than they wanted and the pressurized tank runs loud
- PurSteam has a thinner brand track record and warranty than Bissell or Shark
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Bissell PowerFresh 1940A is the steam mop expert testers reach for most. TechGearLab bought and scored 14 mops and handed the PowerFresh its 4.8-out-of-5 Editors' Choice, and Taste of Home named it Best Overall in its own roundup. Across those independent tests, the same strengths come up: even steam coverage, a flip-down scrubber for stuck-on messes, and three steam settings that let you go heavy on tile or gentle on sealed wood.
Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop 1940A
The Bissell PowerFresh 1940A is the steam mop expert testers reach for most. TechGearLab bought and scored 14 mops and handed the PowerFresh its 4.8-out-of-5 Editors' Choice, and Taste of Home named it Best Overall in its own roundup. Across those independent tests, the same strengths come up: even steam coverage, a flip-down scrubber for stuck-on messes, and three steam settings that let you go heavy on tile or gentle on sealed wood.
- Owners of sealed tile, laminate, or vinyl who want proven cleaning
- Anyone who wants the most-recommended mop without paying a premium
- People who prefer a light, simple, floor-focused tool
- Buyers who want chemical-free sanitizing with adjustable steam
PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 Steam Mop
The PurSteam ThermaPro 10-in-1 wins on what you get for under a hundred dollars. Chris Loves Julia ranked it first out of nine mops in a hands-on stain test, watching blue crayon disappear in five swipes and the pad wash up almost like new. That is top-tier cleaning at a budget price.
- Renters and small-home owners short on storage
- Anyone who wants to steam grout, glass, and garments too
- Shoppers who want the lowest price without giving up cleaning power
- People who like a detachable handheld steamer in the kit