Shark Steam & Scrub Steam Blaster S8201 vs Shark Steam Mop S1000WM

Buy the S8201 if you want scrubbing power: its two rotating pads and fingertip Steam Blaster blast lift stuck-on messes that a flat mop mostly pushes around. Buy the S1000WM if you want a light, simple daily mop with a big removable tank and a long track record. The S8201 is the heavier, more complex machine and its 4.4 rating from about 1,500 owners is solid but less proven than the S1000WM's 4.3 from over 11,000. Both sanitize with water alone and suit sealed hardwood and tile.

• Choose the Steam & Scrub S8201 if you have grimy kitchens, tile grout or dried spills and want rotating pads plus a targeted steam blast to scrub them.
• Choose the S1000WM if you want a lightweight, compact mop for quick daily passes and prefer a large tank you can carry to the sink and refill.