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Compare Wagner 905 vs 915 Power Steamer

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The Wagner 905 and 915 is the same thing on functionality. They can help remove wallpaper, steam and sanitize your floors, clean barbeque grills, greasy stove tops, etc..
The difference between the Wagner 905 and 915 are as follows.
The 915 is a newer model, it is better looking, but this is personal preference.
The 915 carry handle is redesigned, it is not attached to the unit housing with a screw anymore.
The 915 is also better constructed, it has thicker plastic shell and better wheel design for easier moving.
According to customer reviews, the 915 has shorter cord and shorter hose.

Indicator Lights.
The 915 has one red indicator light and one green light, when power on, both lights are on, this indicates that it is warming up. When the red light turn off and only the green light is on, this tells you steam is ready.
While the 905 has only the red light, when it is producing steam, the red light is on, when the steam is ready, the red light turn off.

Accessories.
The 915 comes with 2 utility brushes while the 905 comes with 4.

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Both of them come with 2 extension tubes for good reach, a wallpaper steam plate for removing wallpaper, floor cleaning head and pad for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, squeegee for cleaning window, tile surfaces, etc.,utility brushes for cleaning greasy spots.

Compare McCulloch MC1275 vs MC1375 vs MC1385 Steam Cleaners

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These 3 McCulloch canister steam cleaners are multi purpose machines, they come with a wide variety of attachments to steam and clean different surfaces, and even handle those tough cleaning jobs, such as cleaning greasy floor mats and BBQ grills. If you are deciding between these 3 steamers, maybe you will be interested in reading the difference between McCulloch MC1275, MC1375 and MC1385 below.

Before going any further, it’s recommended to read these deciding factors.
The MC1375 and MC1385 have variable steam control whereas the MC1275 doesn’t feature.
The MC1385 has the largest tank capacity, for a full tank of water, it can work longer than the other two.
When choosing between the 1375 and 1385, there are 2 more things you should consider. One is the location of the steam adjustment knob. The 1375 has the control on the canister body while the 1385 has this knob on the handle for more convenient control. Another thing to consider is that the 1385 has cord wrap for neat store and one integrated handle for easy portability, while the 1375 does not have these features.

Now you can read the comparison table below to learn the main differences between these 3 machines, such as the heat up time, max use time, steam control, and steam pressure.

McCulloch MC1275 McCulloch MC1375 McCulloch MC1385
Heat Up Time(minute) 8 10 – 12 12
Max Use Time 45 min 45 min high,90 min low 90 min high, 120 min low
Variable Steam Control No Yes Yes
Max Steam Pressure(psi) 43 58 58
Steam Rate(g/min) 33 – 37 High 31, Low 15 High 31, Low 15
Tank Capacity 48 oz. 48 oz. 64 oz.
Water Feed Method No Feed Boiler Boiler
Cord Length(foot) 15.7 18 18
Dimensions(HxDxW) 13.5″x17.5″x10.5″ 10.5″x15.5″x12.13″ 19.05″x13.1″x13.35″
Weight(lbs) 9.95 10.78 13
Accessory Amount 18 20 23

Accessories.
The MC1275 come with 18 accessories – Carrying Handle, Steam Jet Nozzle, Extension Wands (2), Mop Head, Microfiber Pads (2), Water Funnel, Measuring Cup, Squeegee, Triangle Brush, Nylon Utility Brushes (5), Brass Utility Brush, and Scrub Pad

The MC1375 come with 20 accessories – 16.5″ Extension Wands(2), Microfiber Mop Pad, Scrubbing Mop Pad, 5.5″ Jet Nozzle, Triangle Brush, Large Brush, 1.5″ Nylon Utility Brushes(2), 1.5″ Brass Utility Brush, Angled Nozzle, 3″ Scraper, 13″ x 8.5″ Large Mop Head, Bristle Brush Attachment, Storage Bag, Fill Cup, Accessory Net, 2.5″ Round Brush, 2.5″ Round Scrub Pads(2)

The MC1385 come with 23 accessories – 16.5″ Extension Wands(2), Microfiber Mop Pad, Scrubbing Mop Pad, 5.5″ Jet Nozzle, 4″ Triangle Brush, 6″ x 4.5″ Large Brush, 1.5″ Nylon Utility Brush(2), 1.5″ Brass Utility Brush(2), Angled Nozzle, 3″ Scraper, 9″ Squeegee, 13″ x 8.5″ Large Mop Head, Bristle Brush Attachment, Storage Bag, Fill Cup, Accessory Net, 2.5″ Round Brush(2), 2.5″ Round Scrub Pad(2)

To learn more detail about these tools, you can read the manuals, download links from official site –
http://www.mccullochsteam.com/Manuals/MC1275/MC1275.pdf
http://www.mccullochsteam.com/Manuals/MC1375/MC1375.pdf
http://www.mccullochsteam.com/Manuals/MC1385/MC1385.pdf

There is also price difference that may affect your decision.
On mccullochsteam.com, the MC1275, MC1375 and MC1385 are priced at $149.99, $179.99, and $219.99 respectively.

All of them have a 10-foot hose, backed by a 2 year limited warranty, same power specs – 120v, 1500w, 12.5a, 60hz.

Please comment below to share your opinions on these McCulloch canister steamers if you own one, or have anything to discuss about them.

Compare Bissell Powerfresh vs Powerfresh Deluxe

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Below we will discuss the difference between Bissell Powerfresh and Powerfresh Deluxe.
If you are deciding between the Bissell Powerfresh (such as the model 1940, 1940a and 1940w) and Powerfresh Deluxe such as model 1806, the info should be useful to you.

Both of these 2 machines are designed mainly for cleaning hard floors. They are similar but not identical to each other.
The Bissell Powerfresh, such as the model 1940, 1940a and 1940w, is the original basic model.
While the Bissell Powerfresh Deluxe such as the model 1806 is a newer model, it has some new features.
Here are the main differences between them.

Water Tank design.
Their tank design are different. The Powerfresh 1940 models has a removable water tank whereas the Deluxe 1806 has a built in water tank. So, with the Powerfresh, you can remove the tank to fill and empty, while the Deluxe comes with a measuring water cup for filling.
The Deluxe has larger tank capacity which is 19 oz. versus 15 oz. on the Powerfresh.

Scrubbing Brush.
The scrubbing brush design is another big difference between them.
The Powerfresh has a brush on the back of the nozzle, you can flip it down to use it with the mop pad to clean grout, crevice, and sticky messes.
While the Deluxe has a totally different, redesigned spot scrubbing brush which is located on the bottom, but above the nozzle, when cleaning tough spots, you detach the nozzle to expose this SpotBoost brush, then use the machine with this brush (without the mopping pad) to scrub the touch spots.

Steam Levels.
The Powerfresh has 3 steam levels (low, medium, high) while the Deluxe has 2 levels (high, low).

Scent Disc Holder design.
The Powerfresh has a pocket inside the mop pad, you can insert the scent disc into that pocket while the Deluxe has a separate scent disc holder on the front of the nozzle.

Cord Length.
The Powerfresh has a cord length of 23 feet versus 25 feet on the Deluxe.

Both of them have swivel feature, backed by a 2 year limited warranty, and they have optional carpet glider attachment to enable them to work as a carpet refresher/deodorizer.

Compare Bissell CrossWave vs SpinWave

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Though these 2 Bissell light machines are designed mainly for use on sealed hard floors such as vinyl, laminate, hardwood, linoleum flooring, they are not similar to each other.
The Bissell CrossWave is a wet/dry vacuum while the SpinWave is a mop.

The CrossWave can be used on hard floors and area rugs while the SpinWave can only be used on hard floors.

The CrossWave has a rotating brush roll to mop and pick up dry mess, and it can also do water extraction. It has a separate tank for collecting dirty water as well as a tank for holding clean solution.
However, it does not replace your vacuum nor carpet cleaner, just a handy tool for quick cleaning.

The SpinWave can only be used to mop sealed hard flooring. It has a water tank for solution, and it uses 2 counter spinning mop pads to scrub your floors.

The CrossWave has a 25 foot cord while the SpinWave has a 22 foot cord.
The CrossWave power rating is 4.4 amps versus 0.9 amps on the SpinWave.

The CrossWave is about $150 more expensive than the SpinWave.

Both of them feature the swivel steering that allows for easy maneuvering, they use warm tap water, have no heater, no headlight, no auto cord rewind.

Please share your opinions below if you have anything to discuss about these 2 Bissell hard floor cleaners.

Compare Bissell CrossWave vs Symphony

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The main difference between Bissell Symphony and CrossWave is how they clean the floors.
The Symphony is a vacuum & steam mop 2-in-1 machine, it is more like a steamer mop, it can pick up mess, or steam, or vacuum and steam at the same time. It has mop pad to wipe your floor. And it has no rotating brush roll.
While the CrossWave is a wet/dry vacuum, it can vacuum & wash your hard floors and area rugs. It can pick up dry debris, it has a rotating brush roll to clean surfaces and it can also extract water from surfaces.
The Symphony is designed for hard floor cleaning. Though it has an optional Carpet Glider, this kit is not intended to enable the Symphony to be used as a carpet cleaner, it just functions as a carpet refresher/deodorizer. When you want to use the Symphony on carpets/rugs, you have to put on this kit, and when you switch back to hard floor cleaning, you have to pull it off. This carpet refreshing kit needs to be purchased separately.
The Symphony nozzle does not swivel, its regular model has an adjustable handle (the pet version does not).
The CrossWave is designed to clean from hard floors to area rugs. With the multi surface brush roll and finger tip control, you can switch between the surfaces effortlessly. However, you also shouldn’t expect it to works as well as a carpet cleaner.
The CrossWave has a swivel head that allows you to maneuver easily across your floors. Its handle is not adjustable.
The CrossWave has larger tank, wider cleaning path, and weighs heavier.
The CrossWave power ratin g is 4.4 amps while the Symphony has 3.3 vacuum amps.
Commonly, when using the CrossWave, you should use warm tap water mixed with formula to clean the surfaces, while you use only water which is at room temperature with the Symphony.
The CrossWave is much more expensive than the Symphony.
Both of them are corded, they have 25 foot cord.