Bissell CrossWave OmniForce Edge vs Shark HydroVac VM252GN

Buy the Bissell CrossWave OmniForce Edge if you want one cordless machine that vacuums and washes hard floors with a rotating brush, edge cleaning and two separate tanks. Buy the Shark VM252GN if you want the lightest possible spray mop for quick touch-ups on sealed hard floors. The Bissell is the stronger cleaner on paper: 12-inch path, 30-minute runtime, heated drying and a 2-year warranty. The Shark weighs about 3 lb and uses disposable pads, which is simpler but less thorough. Owner ratings favor the Shark slightly, but from small samples.

• Choose the Bissell CrossWave OmniForce Edge if you have pets or kids, mixed wet and dry messes, and want real vacuum suction plus a wash brush in one cordless pass.
• Choose the Shark VM252GN if you want a very light spray mop for fast daily cleanups on sealed hard floors and don't need deep suction.