# Which is the best sweeper for hard surface floors? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 14, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537 "2022-12-14T22:19:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/1 "2022-12-14T22:19:05Z")
We really need to get something for our hardwood and porcelain tile floors. We’re thinking of Swiffer, just because their advertising has invaded our brains. But does anyone have any particular recommendations and/or horror stories? I appreciate all comments! ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/2 "2022-12-14T22:39:29Z")
Ymmv But I like cordless lightweight sweepers. Sometimes I like to use a broom to sweep too. BISSELL is a good product. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/3 "2022-12-14T22:44:16Z")
We have a Lynx, but it doesn’t get a lot of the fine dust. Do the Bissell’s do a good job on that? ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/4 "2022-12-14T23:34:45Z")
We’ve got a Shark Vacmop. Proprietary refills of course but is convenient and does a good job for every day cleaning. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/5 "2022-12-14T23:56:57Z")
Even if you buy a Swiffer, you don’t have to use their branded wipes. Other companies offer similar wipes that fit on the Swiffer mop head. My mother will wrap a paper towel around the head and use that for dry mopping. And I bought from Amazon a microfiber thing that wraps around the mop head with elastic to hold it in place. (After it gets dusty or dirty I just put it in the laundry with everything else.) ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/6 "2022-12-15T00:03:20Z")
I have a IVWA that I’m quite fond of. Cordless, light weight, and it can fit behind the toilet. > **[Amazon.com: Electric Mop, Cordless Electric Spin Mop, Hardwood Floor Cleaner...](https://www.amazon.com/vmai-Electric-Cordless-Hardwood-Headlight/dp/B07S8VBHXT)** > > Buy Electric Mop, Cordless Electric Spin Mop, Hardwood Floor Cleaner with Built-in 300ml Water Tank, Polisher with Led Headlight and Sprayer, Scrubber for Hard Floor & Tile, Powerful Cleaner and Waxing: Floor Cleaners - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY... ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/7 "2022-12-15T00:18:22Z")
It’ll set you back $400 but I’ve had my [Dyson V10](https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/cordless/v10/absolute-nickel-copper?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_en_fc_cordless-range_always-on_cordless_do_shopping_generic_mix_smart-shopping&utm_term=PRODUCT_GROUP&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1O6kuKv6-wIVQP7jBx0JjgVoEAQYASABEgJPdvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) for 5 years and it’s perfect for hard floors. The front end of the soft head attachment is open enough that it gets the dust off of quarter rounds like a charm. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/8 "2022-12-15T00:27:22Z")
Cool, everybody! A good start for research… ---
**Author:** ![crazyjoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f14d63/32.png) [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/9 "2022-12-15T04:03:57Z")
Vacuum wars on youtube does pretty thorough reviews of all sorts of… Vacuums. Worth a look. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/10 "2022-12-15T10:25:47Z")
Are you against a robo-vac? My Eufy is only $119 on Amazon and I couldn’t be happier with it. mmm ---
**Author:** ![ZonexandScout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zonexandscout/32/544_2.png) [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/11 "2022-12-15T13:20:58Z")
I have a Shark Vertex Duoclean cordless stick vac that does a great job on my ceramic tile in my kitchen and my hardwood floors. The roller has a soft fin and brush combination that works very well. It’s not as great on short carpet or throw rugs. The other item I use is a Bissell PowerFresh steam mop. I like it much more than a Swiffer, even though it requires a corded connection. Swiffers just never seemed to work well on textured tile. The mop heads just go in the next wash and they’re good as new. ---
**Author:** ![jjakucyk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3d9bf3/32.png) [@jjakucyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjakucyk)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/12 "2022-12-15T14:08:08Z")
Swiffers are great for dusting elevated surfaces like bookshelves, tables, or your car’s dashboard, but I’ve found them pretty useless on the floor unless it’s already very clean. Any sort of crumbs, kitty litter, or dirt just gets pushed around and you have to pick it up some other way. I just use a broom and dust pan for quick tidying, and a vacuum cleaner followed by wet mopping for more extensive cleaning. A lightweight sweeper type vacuum would be a good middle ground. The important thing for hard surfaces is that you don’t want a beater bar/brush bar that spins, those are only for rugs/carpets, you want a hard floor brush. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/13 "2022-12-15T16:46:10Z")
> [@ZonexandScout](#): > > Swiffers just never seemed to work well on textured tile. Good to know. Our tile is textured like natural stone. ---
**Author:** ![ZonexandScout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zonexandscout/32/544_2.png) [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/14 "2022-12-15T18:19:25Z")
The steamer mop heads are “stringy,” rather than like a sponge or fiber towel. This seems to work better in the depressions and other features of the tile. I don’t use any type of cleaner or detergent…just filtered water. ---
**Author:** ![jjakucyk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3d9bf3/32.png) [@jjakucyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjakucyk)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-sweeper-for-hard-surface-floors/976537/15 "2022-12-15T20:06:57Z")
> [@ZonexandScout](#): > > Swiffers just never seemed to work well on textured tile. Also a good point. On anything rough they tend to shred and leave their fibers all over it.