Which is better for pet messes?

The SpinWave PET is the pet-focused model and its scrubby pads handle sticky messes. The PowerFresh sanitizes with steam, which helps on odors and germs, but it does not target pet hair.

Does the PowerFresh really sanitize?

BISSELL and The Home Depot say it kills 99.9% of germs, bacteria and viruses when used as directed. The SpinWave makes no germ-kill claim.

Which is better on grout?

The PowerFresh. Its Flip-Down Easy Scrubber and scrubby pad are built for grout and stuck-on dirt. The SpinWave's scrubby pads work on surface messes.

Is the PowerFresh worth the lower price?

Yes for most shoppers. It costs $99.99 at The Home Depot versus $124.99 at Kohl's for the SpinWave as of November 8, 2026, and adds steam sanitizing.

Do both work on hardwood?

Both are for sealed hard floors, including sealed hardwood. Do not use either on unsealed wood.

Which is easier to store and carry?

The SpinWave is the lighter of the two. The PowerFresh weighs 2.81 kg and stands upright at about 46 inches tall.

Bissell SpinWave Pet Spin Mop 20399 vs Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop

Buy the PowerFresh if you want steam sanitizing and a lower price. It is $99.99 at The Home Depot as of November 8, 2026, versus $124.99 at Kohl's for the SpinWave PET. Buy the SpinWave PET if you want a spin mop with scrubby pads and no steam, or if you have pets and want the pet-focused version.

Today the Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop costs $25.00 less at its best price.

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