Best electric mops for hard floors

Top pick: Bissell CrossWave Cordless Max — it vacuums and washes in one pass, so crumbs and sticky spills come up together on tile, vinyl and sealed hardwood, and it's the most proven machine here for whole-floor cleaning. The trade-off is a short run time and a heavier body.

Who the others suit:

• BISSELL SpinWave — best if you want a true spin mop: scrubbing pads that rotate, no dirty-water tank to rinse, and it's lighter to steer around furniture.
• Shark VACMOP / VACMOP Pro — the grab-and-go choice for quick spot cleans and pet messes; disposable pads, no bucket.
• Kärcher EWM 2 — a compact, tidy option for smaller kitchens and bathrooms.
• Swiffer PowerMop — the simplest, lightest way to keep hard floors fresh between deep cleans.
• Budget cordless spin mops — fine for light, occasional mopping; expect shorter life and fewer spare parts.

Skip robot mops and wet/dry vacuums with small tanks if you want one tool for the whole house.