Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe Steam Mop
The proven 1940 platform with extra features, well reviewed by Business Insider. Slightly more to go wrong than the 1940, slightly more capability.
Consolidated from 4 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 1 positive source
- 3 mixed sources
1 of 10 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Positioned as an 'upgrade' but not the ultimate solution for discerning users, lacking certain high-end features.
Flagged 7 August 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ Shares its platform with the long-proven 1940
- ✓ Lightweight and easy to use
- ✓ Simple mop-only design means fewer failure points
- ✓ Long-term owner reports it works just as well after six months as the day it was bought
- ✓ Adds scrubbing and flip-down edges over the PowerFresh 1940
- ✗ Costs more than the cheaper PowerFresh 1940 for the added features
- ✗ Strictly a mop and comes with no attachments
- ✗ Not considered the pinnacle of steam mop technology
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 2 outlets wouldn't let us check their links. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.
Evidence 1 article, 2 video reviews and 1 community source
1 positive source
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #13 of 14 on our steam mops tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 4 independent outlets.
None of the 4 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Costs more than the cheaper PowerFresh 1940 for the added features. Strictly a mop and comes with no attachments. Not considered the pinnacle of steam mop technology.
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