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Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Heat-up time:30 secondsPower rating:1500 WWeight:2.81 kg

Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 Review: Compare 61 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Steam Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Steam Cleaners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Steam Cleaners category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical Score

20%

9.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of steam-cleaners
6.4

Technical Score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

28%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.7

Tank

21%

7.5

Versatility

10%

4.2

Accessories

9%

8.1

Design

8%

4.7

Safety

â–¼Worse than 78% of steam-cleaners
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 19,691 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 98% of steam-cleaners
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Verdict

The Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 is a corded upright steam mop designed to sanitize sealed hard floors, eliminating 99.9% of germs using a 1500-watt heater that warms up in 30 seconds. Key characteristics include a 12-inch cleaning path width, a 19-ounce water tank capacity, a 25-foot power cord, and high or low digital steam settings. Main advantages highlight its maneuverable swivel steering, an integrated scent disc tray for fragrance, and a detachable SpotBoost brush that physically scrubs away sticky residue. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of an automatic cord rewind, limited functionality confined strictly to floors, and a lack of additional attachments or a handheld hose conversion.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806

Technical Score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

28%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.7

Tank

21%

7.5

Versatility

10%

4.2

Accessories

9%

8.1

Design

8%

4.7

Safety

6.4
Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is lower than 78.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 19,691 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.2
Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 has a user score of 9.16 points, which is higher than 97.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Steam Cleaners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92.3% of products in this category.
10
Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Steam Cleaners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Steam Cleaners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.8
Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 has a value-for-money score of 7.8 points, which is lower than 60.1% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
N/A
Steam temperature
100 °C
Steam temperature
100 °C
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
This steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 100 °C, which is lower than that of 63.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 30% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
?
Heat-up time
30 seconds
Heat-up time
30 seconds
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
This steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 30 seconds, which is shorter than that of 58.7% of steam cleaners and matches that of 22.4% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
?
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This steam cleaner is corded only, unlike 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Action radius
7.62 m
Action radius
7.62 m
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
This steam cleaner has an action radius of 7.62 m, which is longer than that of 75% of steam cleaners.
Stainless steel boiler
no
Stainless steel boiler
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a stainless steel boiler, unlike 22.5% of steam cleaners.
Power rating
1,500 W
Power rating
1,500 W
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
This steam cleaner has a power rating of 1,500 W, which is higher than that of 30.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 23.8% of steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
560 ml
Water tank capacity
560 ml
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
This steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 560 ml, which is smaller than that of 59.2% of steam cleaners and matches that of 0.8% of steam cleaners.
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Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This steam cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers, as are 91.6% of steam cleaners.
Product type
steam mop
Convertible handheld design
no
Convertible handheld design
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a convertible handheld design, unlike 18.2% of steam cleaners.
Steam vacuum function
no
Steam vacuum function
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a steam vacuum function, unlike 12.6% of steam cleaners.
Floor nozzle type
Mop head
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Accessory count
5
Accessory count
5
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <4 – >17
This steam cleaner includes 5 accessories, which is fewer than the number included with 73.2% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 8.5% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
2
Mop pads included
2
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This steam cleaner includes 2 mop pads, which is more than the number included with 65.7% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 25.9% of steam cleaners.
Carpet glider included
no
Carpet glider included
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a carpet glider, unlike 31.5% of steam cleaners.
Extension tubes / wands
no
Extension tubes / wands
no
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
This steam cleaner does not have extension tubes or wands, unlike 56.6% of steam cleaners.
Extension hose
no
Extension hose
no
â–¼ Worse than 20% of models
This steam cleaner does not have an extension hose, unlike 19.6% of steam cleaners.
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Wheels
no
Wheels
no
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
This steam cleaner does not have wheels, unlike 55.9% of steam cleaners.
Volume
93.095 L
Volume
93.095 L
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <16.224 L – >84.378 L
This steam cleaner has an external volume of 93.095 L.
Weight
2.81 kg
Weight
2.81 kg
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
This steam cleaner weighs 2.81 kg, which is lighter than 62.9% of steam cleaners.
Width
330.2 mm
Height
1,168.4 mm
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Child safety lock
no
Child safety lock
no
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, unlike 60.1% of steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
no
Safety valve / safety cap
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, unlike 60.8% of steam cleaners.
Auto shut-off
no
Auto shut-off
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This steam cleaner does not have automatic shut-off, unlike 13.3% of steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam, unlike 26.6% of steam cleaners.
Descaling system
no
Descaling system
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a descaling system, unlike 25.9% of steam cleaners.
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Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 vs the average steam cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceTankVersatilityAccessoriesDesignSafety
  • 2.62 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    7.62 m
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <4 m – >7.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (7.6 m vs 5 m).
    7.62 m vs 5 m
  • 0.62 m longer action radius
    Action radius
    7.62 m
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (7.6 m vs 7 m).
    7.62 m vs 7 m
  • 1 more mop pads
    Mop pads included
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This steam cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 120 seconds shorter heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    30 seconds
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (30 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    30 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 28.1% lighter
    Weight
    2.81 kg
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% lighter: this steam cleaner is lighter than the average steam cleaner (2.8 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    2.81 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806
    the average steam cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.16 vs 8.004).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 33.1% more popular
    Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 is more popular than the average steam cleaner (10 vs 7.5).
    10 vs 7.51
  • 18.2% cheaper
    Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£110 vs £130).
    £110 vs £130
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806
    the average steam cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (9.16 vs 8.004).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 33.1% more popular
    Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 is more popular than the average steam cleaner (10 vs 7.5).
    10 vs 7.51
  • 18.2% cheaper
    Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£110 vs £130).
    £110 vs £130
  • 120 seconds shorter heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    30 seconds
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (30 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    30 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 2.62 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    7.62 m
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <4 m – >7.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (7.6 m vs 5 m).
    7.62 m vs 5 m
  • 0.62 m longer action radius
    Action radius
    7.62 m
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (7.6 m vs 7 m).
    7.62 m vs 7 m
  • 1 more mop pads
    Mop pads included
    2
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This steam cleaner includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 28.1% lighter
    Weight
    2.81 kg
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% lighter: this steam cleaner is lighter than the average steam cleaner (2.8 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    2.81 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 35 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    100 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 135 °C).
    100 °C vs 135 °C
  • Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
    Suitable for upholstery / fabrics
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • No adjustable steam output
    Adjustable steam output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have adjustable steam output, while the average steam cleaner has adjustable steam output.
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • Cannot steam garments
    Garment steaming capability
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This steam cleaner cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
  • No safety valve / cap
    Safety valve / safety cap
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap.
  • No on-demand steam trigger
    On-demand steam trigger
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an on-demand steam trigger, while the average steam cleaner has an on-demand steam trigger.
  • No child safety lock
    Child safety lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner has a child safety lock.
  • 1.6% worse value for money
    Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806 offers worse value for money than the average steam cleaner (7.85 vs 8).
    7.85 vs 7.97
  • 35 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    100 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 135 °C).
    100 °C vs 135 °C
  • No adjustable steam output
    Adjustable steam output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have adjustable steam output, while the average steam cleaner has adjustable steam output.
  • No on-demand steam trigger
    On-demand steam trigger
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an on-demand steam trigger, while the average steam cleaner has an on-demand steam trigger.
  • 240 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    560 ml
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (560 ml vs 800 ml).
    560 ml vs 800 ml
  • Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
    Suitable for upholstery / fabrics
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • Cannot steam garments
    Garment steaming capability
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This steam cleaner cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
  • Not suitable for glass and windows
    Suitable for glass / windows
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This steam cleaner is not suitable for glass and windows, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • No extension tubes / wands
    Extension tubes / wands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have extension tubes or wands, while the average steam cleaner has extension tubes or wands.
  • No detail brushes
    Detail brushes included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have detail brushes, while the average steam cleaner has detail brushes.
  • 4 fewer accessories
    Accessory count
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (5 vs 9).
    5 vs 9
  • No jet nozzle
    Jet nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a jet nozzle, while the average steam cleaner has a jet nozzle.
  • No wheels
    Wheels
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner has wheels.
  • 2 years older
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released earlier than the average steam cleaner.
    2,016 vs 2,018
  • No safety valve / cap
    Safety valve / safety cap
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap.
  • No child safety lock
    Child safety lock
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner has a child safety lock.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 19,691 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806?

  • Powerful continuous steam that quickly breaks down stuck-on dirt and grime
  • Onboard detachable SpotBoost brush works exceptionally well on tile grout and stubborn spots
  • Heats up rapidly, usually within 30 seconds of plugging it in
  • Lightweight, maneuverable, and equipped with a smooth swivel steering head
  • Generous 25-foot power cord provides excellent reach without frequent unplugging
  • Easy-to-fill water tank with a transparent window to check water levels
  • Includes washable microfiber pads and a built-in tray for refreshing scent discs

What customers dislike about Bissell PowerFresh Deluxe 1806?

  • Lacks a detachable handheld hose unit or multi-purpose accessory attachments
  • Requires manual pad changes as there is no hands-free detachment mechanism
  • Can leave minor water streaks or excess moisture on certain floor coatings
  • Water reservoir empties quickly when using the high steam setting
  • Some long-term users report durability concerns with steam output consistency over time
  • No automatic cord rewind mechanism requiring manual wrapping after use

Expert reviews

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techgearlab.com
28/10/2021
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15/04/2024
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12/04/2026
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17/02/2023
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