Make Those Floors Sparkle and Shine with the Best Hardwood Floor Cleaners

The Hoover FH40010B is an all-purpose cleaner which washes and dries floors as well as having vacuum capabilities. Cleaning modes are easy to select, the unit maintains a wide cleaning path, and a lengthy quick-release power cord allows quick cleaning of large areas. The dual-tank design of the FH40010B keeps clean and dirty water separate with brushes and other features being easy to detach and clean.

Although this cleaner has counter-rotating brushes great for cleaning grout and tile, some manual work is still required. Many of the problems experienced by users are a result of unrealistic expectations and some effort is still required to get the best clean possible. Overall, the FH40010B offers superior cleaning power and convenience at a great price.

Steam and Go Steam Mop features two separate reservoirs for the possible use of detergent for tasks that might require it. With its portable and detachable handheld steamer and the supplied attachments, you can take on any task around the house. This innovative design prevents detergent from ever coming into contact with the water reservoir, ensuring that jobs requiring "water only" are never compromised. You can rapidly convert your steam mop into several different cleaning appliances, including a handheld garment steamer, a cleaner for curtains and drapes, and more. This steam mop is equipped with a range of accessories for all of your steam cleaning needs. These accessories make it easy to clean windows, grout, tile, clothing, or anything else that can be cleaned with steam.

Hoover's FH40160 hard floor cleaner works on many hard floor surfaces and includes two additional brushes for cleaning tile, grout, and sealed hardwood. A dual-tank design keeps clean and dirty water separate, while the clean water tank offers a generous 1.5 quart capacity. Selecting between wash, scrub, and dry modes is simple with a CleanBoost Control button located on the handle so you can apply extra cleaning solution for tough messes.

The nozzle on the FH40160 provides combined squeegee and suction action without using too much water allowing for faster drying times. The FH40160 weighs in at less than 14 pounds, requiring less effort from you to maneuver around the house or when bringing up and down stairs. Although the 20 foot cord is a bit on the short side, the Hoover FH40160 delivers excellent all-around performance for its price.

The Bissell 2949 delivers all-in-one cleaning including the ability to vacuum, mop, and dry floors. Safe for use on most floor surfaces, this hard floor cleaner includes one microfiber mop pad and one scrubby brush. Although the 2949 has good suction power, it doesn’t have any rotating brushes so scrubbing the floor in particularly grimy areas will require some elbow grease. However, this lightweight cleaner is easy to move around and considerably easier than doing everything by hand. The unit's wet cleaning system also uses dual tanks which are easy to fill, empty, and clean. To switch between this cleaners wet and dry modes simply flip the handle and that’s it; no changing of settings or attachments. Overall, the Bissell 2949 is an excellent, budget-friendly choice.

At first glance, it's obvious that Bissell engineers put some real thought into designing a stick vacuum to appeal to pet owners. While most stick vacuums tend to follow the typical design trend, the PowerEdge Pet features a unique V-shaped head which gathers crumbs, hair, dust, dirt, etc. into a center channel with concentrated suction. The outer edges of the cleaning head also contain ducts for suction which allows effective cleaning of crevices and corners in one pass. The dirt cup empties easily which is a blessing given the amount of pet hair this stick vacuum is sure to collect.