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Compare Shark Steam Mop S3501 vs S3901 Difference

There are some notable differences between Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 and Shark Lift Away Professional Steam Pocket Mop S3901.

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Steam Control
The S3901 features Shark Intelligent Steam Control that offers 3 options – Dust, Mop, and Scrub.
They are designed for light cleaning, everyday cleaning and tough cleaning.
Whereas the S3501 has no steam settings. You have to pump the handle in a downward motion to steam, the amount of steam you get depends on the speed you move the mop.

Design
The S3901 can be turned into a handheld steamer for cleaning and sanitizing above floor surfaces.
Whereas the S3501 does not have a detachable handheld unit, it only works as a stick mop. So you cannot use it to clean counter top or similar spots.
The S3501 has a telescopic handle so you can adjust it to fit your height whereas the S3601 handle has a fixed length.

Water Capacity
The S3501 has a larger water tank that holds 450 ml (15 oz.) versus 300ml (10.14 oz.) on the S3901.

Power
The S3901 is 1,550 watts versus 1,200 watts on the S3501.

Included Accessories
The S3901 includes more accessories. It comes with a Rectangular Mop Head, 1 All-Purpose Scrub Pockets, Accessory Hose, Concentrator Nozzle, Flat Scrubber Tool, Garment Steamer with Brush, Garment Microfiber Bonnet, All-Purpose Flat Scrubber Pad, and Filling Flask.
Whereas the S3501 comes with a Rectangular Mop Head, 1 Shark Washable All-Purpose Pocket, and Filling Flask.

If you know any other difference between the Shark S3501 and S3901 steam mops, please share below.

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Download user guides
Shark S3501 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-S3501.pdf
Shark S3901 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-S3901.pdf

Compare Shark Steam Mop S3601 vs S3901 what’s the difference?


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The key difference between the Shark S3601 and S3901 steamer is that the S3901 has a detachable design which allows it to transform from a stick into a handheld steamer for above floor cleaning, whereas the S3601 is just a stick steamer, it does not have a removable handheld unit.
So, if you want to steam clean and sanitize hard floors as well as above floor surfaces, such as counter tops, windows and upholstery, the Lift Away S3901 meets your needs.

The second notable difference is the water tank size. The S3601 has a larger water tank which holds 500ml (16.9 oz.) whereas the S3901 has a water tank capacity of 300ml (10.14 oz.).

Another difference is the included accessories. Because of the removable handheld design, the S3901 has accessories that the S3601 does not come with, such as the Accessory Hose and Flat Scrubber Tool.
The S3601 comes with a Rectangular Mop Head, 1 Shark Washable All-Purpose Scrub Pocket and a Filling Flask.
The S3901 comes with a Rectangular Mop Head, 1 All-Purpose Scrub Pockets, Accessory Hose, Concentrator Nozzle, Flat Scrubber Tool, Garment Steamer with Brush, Garment Microfiber Bonnet, All-Purpose Flat Scrubber Pad, and Filling Flask.

Both of them has 3 levels of steam settings and use Only Water.

If you know other difference between the Shark Professional Steam Pocket Mop S3601 and Shark Lift Away Professional Steam Pocket Mop S3901, please share below

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Download manuals to learn details about these 2 Shark Steamers.
Shark S3601 User Guide – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-S3601.pdf
Shark S3901 User Guide – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-S3901.pdf

Shark Steam Mop S3601 vs S3601D vs S3601CO what’s the difference?


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Cord Length
The Shark Professional Steam Pocket Mop S3601 and S3601D has a 22 feet cord whereas the S3601co has a extra long cord 30 feet cord.

Includes
The S3601 comes with 1 Rectangular Mop Head, 1 Washable Micro Fiber Pad and a Filling Flask.
The S3601D comes with 1 Rectangular Mop Head, 1 Triangular Mop Head, 2 Washable Micro Fiber Pads and a Filling Flask
The S3601CO comes with 2 Rectangular Mop Heads (one wider and one narrower), 1 Triangular Mop Head, 4 Washable Micro Fiber Pads and a Filling Flask

Color
The S3601 and S3601D are whereas the S3601CO is purple.

Bissell 1132A vs 1543A what’s the difference?

Bissell Symphony Pet vs Symphony Regular
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The Bissell Symphony Pet All-in-One Vacuum and Steam Mop 1543A and the non pet version Bissell Symphony All-in-One Vacuum and Steam Mop 1132A are similar items. They are designed for use on sealed hard wood floors, ceramic tile, vinyl, marble, stone, and other types of hard floors. You can use them to vacuum, steam, or vacuum and steam at the same time. Based on our research, the difference between them is as follows.

The Pet version 1543A has some new or redesigned features that meet the needs of removing pet hair and eliminating pet odors.
It has imporved suction for better pickup, new bristles to help collecting pet hair, new dirt tank filter and redesigned dirt cup that make emptying pet hair and messes easier.
The 1543A comes with a SteamBoost tray to use with the Swiffer Bissell SteamBoost disposable mop pads for pet messes you want to throw away. Whereas the 1132A does not include these. However, some other 1132 models such as the 11322 has the Swiffer Bissell SteamBoost Kit.

The 1132A has a 5-way adjustable handle whereas the 1543A handle is no longer adjustable.

Aside from the above things, there is also price difference, and they come in different color as you can see from the product images. 1132A is blue whereas the 1543A is purple.

If you know other difference between Bissell 1543A and 1132 series, please share below.

You can also download the Bissell Symphony manuals from Bissell official site to learn more.
Bissell 1132 series user guide
http://www.bissell.com/~/media/site%20us/documents/user%20guides/11322/bissell_user_guide_symphony_11322.pdf?la=en
Bissell 1543 user guide
https://www.bissell.com/~/media/site%20us/documents/user%20guides/1543/bissell_user_guide_symphony_pet_1543.pdf?la=en
If the links not work, please search them at bissell.com yourself.

Difference Between Bissell 1940a vs 1940 vs 19404

The Bissell Powerfresh Steam Mop 1940 and 1940a are the same.
The difference between Bissell 19404 and 1940/1940a are as follows.
Bissell 1940a Steam MopBissell 1940a vs 19404Bissell 19404 Pet Steam Mop
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Color
The Bissell 19404 PowerFresh Pet Steam Mop comes in White with Purple whereas the 1940/1940a is in White with Blue.

Included Fragrance Disc Type
The Bissell 1940/1940a comes with Spring Breeze Fragrance discs whereas the Bissell 19404 comes with Odor Eliminating Fragrance Discs for neutralizing odors.

List Price at Bissell.com
The 1940 is priced at $89.99 on Bissell.com whereas the 19404 is priced at $89.00.

Other than the above things, they are identical.

They weigh 6 pounds; feature swivel head; flip-down easy scrubber; built-in heater; 23 foot power cord; 12.5 cleaning width; removable water tank with 15 oz tank capacity; have 3 steam settings – low, medium and high; come with 2 microfiber mop pads; have no filter.
And carry a 2 year limited warranty.

Since there are no mechanical difference between these Bissell Powerfresh Steam Mop models, just purchase the one with the lower price, or buy the one that comes in the color you like.

If you want to learn more details before making a purchase, here are 2 links to download the manuals:
Bissell 1940 series manual:
http://www.bissell.com/assets/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=23257

Bissell 19404 manual:
http://www.bissell.com/assets/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=35142