Which is better for tile floors and grout?

The Bissell's flip-down Easy Scrubber is built for grout lines. The Shark's rotating pads and steam blast do more work on stuck-on stains across the tile itself.

Is the Shark worth the extra $79?

If stuck-on stains are your main problem, yes. The rotating pads and steam blast remove more without hand scrubbing. For everyday mopping, the Bissell does the job for less.

Which is lighter and easier to carry?

The Bissell weighs 2.81 kg (about 6.2 lb). Shark does not list a weight for the S8201, so compare in store if weight matters.

Do both sanitize floors?

Yes. Both claim to eliminate 99.9% of germs and bacteria when used as directed. Follow each owner's guide for sanitizing.

Which has the bigger water tank?

The Bissell holds 561 ml, about 19 fl oz. The Shark holds 11.83 fl oz, so you refill it more often.

Which heats up faster?

Bissell lists under 30 seconds. Shark does not publish a heat-up time for the S8201.

Shark Steam & Scrub Steam Blaster S8201 vs Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop

Buy the Shark Steam & Scrub S8201 if you want rotating pads and a trigger steam blast for scrubbing stuck-on messes on tile and hardwood. Buy the Bissell PowerFresh 1979F-D if you want a lighter, cheaper mop with a flip-down scrubber and three steam levels. As of November 8, 2026, the Bissell is $99.99 at The Home Depot and the Shark is $178.90 at Walmart, so the Bissell costs about $79 less.

Today the Bissell PowerFresh Steam Mop costs $78.91 less at its best price.

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