Shark HydroVac MessMaster vs Bissell CrossWave OmniForce

The Bissell CrossWave OmniForce is the better all-round pick for most homes. It has a dedicated dry vacuum mode, a wider 12-inch cleaning path, a longer 30-minute runtime and a higher owner rating. The Shark HydroVac MessMaster is the stronger choice if you mainly fight wet stains and pet odors: Stain Boost doubles the solution and its odor neutralizer targets rugs and floors. Both are plastic-bodied cordless wet/dry cleaners with self-cleaning cycles, and both draw mixed owner feedback on battery life and long-term durability.

• Choose the Shark HydroVac MessMaster if you mostly deal with wet spills, stubborn stains and pet odors on sealed floors and area rugs, and you want a stain-boost mode and odor-neutralizing solution.
• Choose the Bissell CrossWave OmniForce if you want one machine that also vacuums dry debris on its own, with a wider cleaning path, longer runtime and a tangle-free brush roll.