Which is better for sealed hardwood floors?

The BISSELL SpinWave. It is built for sealed hardwood and laminate and adds steam sanitizing. The qimedo M1 sprays water and scrubs, which is fine on sealed floors but adds no heat.

Which cleans grout and bathroom tile better?

The qimedo M1, because of its 800 RPM max mode and lie-flat head. The BISSELL scrubs with two pads but publishes no RPM figure and is aimed at floors, not grout lines.

Is the BISSELL worth more than double the price?

Only if you want steam sanitizing and unlimited corded runtime. At $99.99 versus $42.96 at eBay as of November 8, 2026, the qimedo is the cheaper scrubber; the BISSELL premium buys heat, not more scrubbing power.

Which is easier on stairs and tight spaces?

The qimedo M1. It weighs 4.55 lb, is cordless, and the head lies flat and rotates 90°. The BISSELL is 9 lb with a 25 ft cord to manage.

How long does each run?

The BISSELL runs as long as it is plugged in. The qimedo runs up to 420 minutes on low speed with both batteries, and much less at 800 RPM; a full charge takes 2.5 hours.

Can either be used on unsealed wood?

No. Steam and sprayed water both damage unsealed wood. Use either only on sealed hardwood, laminate, tile or vinyl.

BISSELL SpinWave SmartSteam Mop 3712W vs qimedo Cordless Electric Mop M1

Buy the BISSELL SpinWave 3712W if you want true steam sanitizing on sealed hardwood and laminate and don't mind a cord. Buy the qimedo M1 if you want cordless reach, a lie-flat head for under furniture, and a much lower price. The BISSELL is $99.99 at eBay as of November 8, 2026; the qimedo M1 is $42.96 at eBay as of the same date.

Today the qimedo Cordless Electric Mop M1 costs $57.03 less at its best price.

Ask our shopping agent

It checks today's price at every store, compares the alternatives and answers in about a minute.