Bissell Crosswave Review & Real Floor Cleaning Tests

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The Bissell Crosswave is a mop and vacuum combo. But does it actually work well? Find out with our real world tests!
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Table of Contents
0:00 Intro
0:15 Cleaning Tests
1:49 Design & Operation
3:25 Parts & Accessories
4:01 Usability & Maintenance
5:16 Value & Summary
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Who Should Buy the Bissell Crosswave?
The Bissell Crosswave is a well-rounded unit that has the ability to sweep, vacuum, and mop all at the same time. If you’re looking to knock out all of these, plus wash your area rugs, then the Bissell Crosswave could be a good addition to your household.
I would recommend the Bissell Crosswave if you’re looking for the following features in a wet dry vacuum:
Want a wet dry vacuum - As a wet dry vacuum, the Bissell Crosswave offers the ability to vacuum, sweep, mop, and wash. On hard floor surfaces, the Crosswave will vacuum up dry debris while also mopping the floors. As you move to area rugs, the Crosswave will work to deep clean your rug through its multi-surface brushroll.
Want serious deep cleaning - The Bissell Crosswave dominated our cleaning tests, both wet and dry. However, even more impressive, it was able to even clean grout lines fairly well. Even with just a couple of quick passes I could already see my tile grout lines becoming visibly cleaner.
Like the idea of washing your rugs - If you like the idea of being able to mop your floors and wash your area rugs with the same Bissell unit, the Crosswave could be a great option. Performance on both of these floor types is solid.
One last note, please remember that the Crosswave shouldn’t be used on carpets. Area rugs are fine, but not regular carpets.
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@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

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@pkk639 4 жыл бұрын

Common sense says you ALWAYS vacuum first! When I use a mop and bucket I vacuum first.

@theblackertheberry. 4 жыл бұрын

Just opened and used my new CROSSWAVE and I LOVE it! Lives up to its advertisement.

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

That's great news! Glad to hear it's working out well for you :)

@NevinMillan 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best review video I've ever seen of anything ever. Well done!

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

You're too kind. Thanks so much, Nevin! Glad to hear it was helpful.

@joymccracken1939 4 жыл бұрын

Great review thanks for walking us through the functionality so we can make an informed decision

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.

@sayuriisme9728 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a good, useful review on this product. Thank you!

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm glad it was helpful.

@CynthiaHuynh 3 жыл бұрын

That was such a helpful review and test of this product. Thank you for that. :)

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad to hear it :)

@flagmichael 3 жыл бұрын

Partly on the strength of this video we bought a cordless Crosswave. The main purpose was to clean our vinyl plank floors when we had pet accidents (we have two large puppies now.) It is like a slightly weak vacuum cleaner for dry vacuuming, but its weaknesses show up when trying to clean puppy puddles. We use paper towels to get most of the liquid up. The first problem is that it is remarkably easy to dispense more water than the vacuum can pick up. Not a big deal - being stingy on the trigger can handle that. That produces the second problem: being stingy on the cleaning water tends to result in a lot of hair, various dirts, and not much liquid in the "dirty" canister. The only sensible way to clean it is over a toilet, using a pitcher of water to flush it out. My wife, who wanted it so much, hates it. I am ambivalent - for small cleanups the old ways are better, but cleaning the whole floor is still better with the Crosswave. I can't say I'm glad we bought it.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm sorry to hear you don't like it better. I should have bee more clear that it's not designed for cleaning up pet urine or really any large quantity of liquid. I don't know of any product that would really do a great job for those types of messes, except for a more traditional mop. If you don't have a utility / laundry sink then the best way to empty it if it's got lots of large quantity debris going to be the toilet. I ended up doing the same. I think you really nailed it with your final summation. It's great at cleaning and washing lots of floors at once, but if you have a huge localized mess it's not going to do a great job at that.

@midlifemom5829 2 жыл бұрын

I have luxury vinyl plank flooring on entire first floor. I am searching for mop/vac combo. I want the vac to have atrong suction for dust, pet hair, small debris. I would vacuum every day. Then mop 2-3x per week. Can the functions be used separately? Should I keep searching for better product?

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

@@midlifemom5829 You cannot vacuum and mop separately with the Crosswave. At best the vacuum is like a good sweeper, while the mop itself is pretty good. If you're looking for amazing vacuum performance you will not be satisficed.

@owenwest9508 8 ай бұрын

We bought this to clean up after our older cat puddles which happen once or twice a day, I thought this would help suction up the small puddles and clean the floor afterwards, but what I am finding is the suction isn't as strong as I would like it to be so it takes multiple passes and the built in sprayer doesn't seem to be dispensing very much cleaning/water when the trigger is pulled so the tank is not filling up very much. Guess I will have to look into if this is a defective unit or it's by design..

@BGraves 4 ай бұрын

Of course your opinion doesn't align with this video. This is a compromised affiliate Link promotion video

@carolethomas1816 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. Answered all my questions. Particularly liked the comments on manouverability. Thanks.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad to hear our review was helpful.

@IamShaunnaNakice 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I just purchased this and cannot wait to use it. It took me over an hour to mop and dry my kitchen floor and i am so over that. Thanks again

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@RyanSpringer1984 Жыл бұрын

How do you like it?

@authenticapparel9616 Жыл бұрын

I'm very confused how this machine gets so many glowing reviews. I clean office buildings, and my boss bought Crosswave machines for us to use. The bathroom had dried soap under the dispenser. Tried running the crosswave over it, and it didn't come up. It required several pass overs to finally get it up. Then I proceeded to use it in the kitchen, where there was dried dirt and foot prints. After the floor dried, it didn't look very good. Also appeared to have track marks from the crosswave wheels. So I ended up taking out the manual mop and doing it the old fashioned way anyway. Looked much better. With a manual mop, you're also able to apply a lot more pressure to the floor for the harder, caked on stuff. Scuff marks, etc. Crosswave won't be able to handle that stuff, you're at the mercy of it's built in pressure. Which isn't much let me tell you. This was on a "light" night too. If I attempted to use this when the building was super dirty, with dried salt all over the floors in the winter, forget about it. The only use of this machine I can see is if you're cleaning up loose, wet stuff. If you think you're gunna be able to get up caked on dirt and grime, good luck.

@l.b.1952 8 күн бұрын

Pls remember this is for home use. Not professional use. I do not have dirt, salt or dried soap on my living floor or kitchen, bathroom etc. So for "normal"use its perfect i guess

@teresakaiser4679 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your review was very helpful, I've decided to buy the Crosswave.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@Streetbroker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review! Very informative!

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

@carmenandrews-smith9007 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review!! The best I ever seen on here. I use my Bissell Crosswave for the first time today and I love it! I was impressed with the results. Cleaning the brush is a breeze step. Just add water to the tray turn on unit for few seconds and brush clean itself. I took the brush out and was dry when finish the cleaning cycle. Keep on mind guys every unit requires a little assistance from you. Thank you Modern Castle for all you do!

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

You're too kind. Thanks very much! I'm glad to hear the review was helpful :)

@GregHunt-os5hw Жыл бұрын

I have one and I love mine. It does a great job. I plan to use it on the carpet in my bedroom, but the hard floors it does a great job.

@ModernCastle Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@domeikiene 3 жыл бұрын

It's a must have if you have more than one child. A life saver

@TomiBoi5 3 жыл бұрын

You were made to do these reviews. Girlfriend made me watch and all I could think of was how good you were lol

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

You're too kind. Thanks so much, Tommy. I'm glad to hear our videos are hitting all the right marks :)

@andymckusick5819 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! What a fantastic review! I will consider Modern Castle and its reviews in the future.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad to hear our video was helpful.

@goldtvlive1017 Жыл бұрын

Love how on the bottle it says not for other carpet cleaners but I look at the cleaner it's made for and it's the exact same mechanism.

@ohcliff1030 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Crosswave! I have very light marble-look ceramic tile. It’s lovely, but it shows dirt very easily. I hate the mop and bucket routine, but this cleaner makes that unnecessary. I also do make my own cleaning solution, but I put it in a separate spray pump bottle, from which I spray the cleaner onto the floor, allowing me to use the water tank for clean water to rinse the floor as well. I hate leaving cleaning solution on floors because they tend to get sticky later. I haven’t tried it on area rugs yet, but I got a couple that could use some attention! Keeping my fingers crossed. 😊

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@SuperTiffyLynne Жыл бұрын

That's smart

@aashishsahni90 Жыл бұрын

Great in-depth review! Many thanks.

@ModernCastle Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.

@Boodieman72 3 жыл бұрын

Have one, amazing product.

@kinger557 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cooldogsofwv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful!!

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@cristinar6316 3 жыл бұрын

This was a GREAT review. Straight, clear and direct to what is needed. Thanks! However, in future reviews it will be good to include certain things that were left unanswered and that can make a difference. For example: #1 - brief suggestion as to the type of cleaning solution that can be used would be good. It was mentioned that we can make our own cleaning solution but does not specify what to avoid when doing so as to not damage the unit. If any cleaning solution used today to clean my floor works, then great, but being a machine may require specific mix. #2 - a review that includes a comparison with similar leading units will be awesome so as to know what is best in each and make an informed decision when comparing. Or links in the video for other reviews made separately will also work. Thanks and keep up the good job!

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! To answer your follow up suggestions / questions: 1) I would only recommend using the Bissell cleaning solutions designed for the Crosswave. Anything else will void your warranty. While we made and used our own vinegar based solutions without issue, I have heard that some users damaged their machine with their own formulations. As such, I just don't think it's working risking it. Just buy and use the Bissell cleaning solutions. 2) While we don't have any comparison videos yet (those are in the works), we do have contextual comparisons, including these: moderncastle.com/best-mop/bissell-crosswave-vs-symphony/ moderncastle.com/best-mop/bissell-crosswave-vs-hoover-floormate/

@opticillusion792 3 жыл бұрын

Okay! Going to order one of these bad boys.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I"d love to hear what you think when you get a chance to try it.

@samantharenae2010 4 жыл бұрын

Hello and thank you for such an in-depth review because I'm thinking about getting one for my apartment. I just have a question about it and that is. Does it have the self-cleaning feature that the cordless Crosswave Max? Thanks again for the review, it was very helpful.

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it does. To my knowledge all Crosswaves can self clean via the included cleaning tray.

@loveisthething 3 жыл бұрын

No it doesn't. You have to fill the tray yourself, put the cross wave on the tray and power on the device.

@carmenandrews-smith9007 2 жыл бұрын

@@loveisthething Wait, you were expecting for the water to get there itself? All I did was place water in the tray and turn on unit on for some seconds and wallah the brush clean itself! All cleaning units required a little of human contact.

@corrintaylor3533 4 жыл бұрын

Im so glad I found this reveiw. However Im concerned as to how well it did with kitty litter. I have cats and the liter gets EVERYWHERE. Did it have any caking or clogging issues?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

You can see more specifics on the kitty litter tests here - moderncastle.com/best-mop/bissell-crosswave-review/ But to sum it up, Crosswave had no issues with the kitty litter. However, it should be noted that we used the dry vacuum settings for the kitty litter. If you're able, I would suggest dry vacuuming up large debris first, and then moving to the wet mop settings. Even so, I don't think it would have trouble with kitty litter whether you were wet or dry mopping. We ran a huge amount of debris through the machine and it did not clog once.

@rizzay1 4 жыл бұрын

Will you please do crosswave vs new Hoover floor mate jet?....I need to know which is better asap

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Added this to our testing queue

@nikolai6573 4 жыл бұрын

Cool Video

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tehanireyes9956 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I'm watching a infomercial on it at 215a hawaii time lol. Very informative, this review on the product is very appreciated!

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm glad we could help :)

@fashionandluxury101 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@ModernCastle Жыл бұрын

Yay!

@Baby48612 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for all the excellent reviews. I wanted to ask if you know about any robot that works with the same system as the Bissell Crosswave.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I do not. Robot mops aren't quite that sophisticated (yet).

@sunnc2674 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! Does anyone know if this will work for a patio with a textured finish?

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Doubtful. It's designed for indoor hard floor surfaces only. There's a decent risk it would damage the Crosswave if you use it on a patio outdoor finish.

@stepheniev.267 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@LatitudeSky 4 жыл бұрын

Just got one of these cleaners and it seems to work well on my vinyl kitchen floor and hardwoods in my living room. I have no carpets to worry about. The gunk in the dirty water looked very impressive. It really did well even on large debris like pet food kibble. I used it with Mr. Clean for Pets and had no trouble. My main concern is sanitizing after use because that dirty water was just horrible-looking. Ended up pouring some disinfectant on the floor and using the machine to suck it up into the whole dirty water system. We'll see how that works.

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Your Crosswave should have included a cleaning tray. You can use that next time instead of having to dump the disinfectant on the floor. That will clean the brushroll and interior parts.

@barbaracoulombe8735 Жыл бұрын

I purchased a Bissell Crosswave in 2018. I live on a lake and have porcelain tile floors on the main level of my home, and vacuum almost everyday. The vacuum worked alright at first, but then as time has gone by I have found a few things that I am not happy with. First I have noticed that the suction is not as powerful as it was when I first got it. Second, It has never been a good edge cleaner, always have to use the broom first to get the dirt away from the edges. Third, you always have to clean the container and brushes after every vacuum or washing of the floors which is time consuming. So in my opinion and conclusion I guess it is ok if you only vacuum or wash your floors once in a while. But not if you clean more often.

@ModernCastle Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience.

@riekster6901 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your in-depth review. Very helpful indeed! Now I just need to make up my mind which one I am purchasing: the 'normal' crosswave or the crosswave pet pro since I have to cats that shed. A lot. 😂

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! If you've got multiple cats I would think it's a no brainer, get the Pet Pro. It does have some extras with the pet brushroll and pet cleaning solution that are worth the extra costs, imo.

@mattsanchez4893 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you sold me on this device, goodbye Swifter, hello clean floors!!

@ModernCastle Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@laurenq8113 4 жыл бұрын

How long did it take the area rug to dry after washing it? I am really in need of a rug shampooer but wanting something smaller and most others I see are so large. I have an entirely hardwood floor house with lots of area rugs so thought this could be the perfect addition to tackle all the floors. But for the area rug I just want to know how long it leaves the carpet wet and also if you think this is a good purchase mainly for the area rug shampoo aspect? Thanks!

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Several hours. But of course, it's going to depend on the rug. However, it is not a replacement to a carpet shampooer.

@MatthewAndrew111 2 жыл бұрын

Do these sort of things work well as just a normal vacuum too? Struggling to find a vacuum that has high suction as a standard vacuum would be, while it also being able to mop tile/rugs. Would also like to to be cordless and have option for handheld.

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

No, not really. It vacuums, but really it's a mop. It's great at being a mop. It's okay at being a vacuum / sweeper on hard surfaces...but doesn't work at all on carpets.

@evelynjackson5666 4 ай бұрын

THANKS!

@ModernCastle 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@sum1sw 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. This does not look too bad. Are there other options / something heavier duty?

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

moderncastle.com/ilife-easine-w100-review/ is another option As is the moderncastle.com/roborock-dyad-review/ However, I wouldn't really describe them as being heavier duty.

@Dirty_Bear22 2 жыл бұрын

The only commercial option in a similar size class would be the Lindhaus LW30.

@reginaphalange3740 4 жыл бұрын

I have a pretty large area rug on my hardwood floor. Will the water seep through rug to the hardwood underneath and ruin the floor?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Yes After you wash the area rug you'll want to hang it in a safe place to dry (on a surface that won't be damaged by the drying water)

@thaZEBRAmussel 4 жыл бұрын

Thinking of purchasing the Pet Pro and my house has carpet upstairs and laminate/tile flooring downstairs. Would I have to vacuum the carpet area first then start with the mopping and vacuuming after?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Crosswave regular nor the Crosswave Pet Pro can be used on carpets. They should have used on hard surface flooring and area rugs only.

@marshaforss3557 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking at the Crosswave because I have several rooms in my rental that has a very low pile, dense carpet right over the hardwood floor. I have a carpet cleaner that I have used on the floor, but it puts down so much liquid it takes days for the carpet to dry. I was hoping this would work for me, but it sounds like you don't recommend it at all for any kind of carpet. Please advise.

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

That's correct. This is not a carpet cleaner / shampooer and doesn't work in the same way that carpet cleaners do to pull that water back out of the carpet. Bissell doesn't recommend it for carpet and I would agree with their recommendation.

@diyretiredmom 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be used on glued down luxury vinyl plank? Great review.

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

It should be fine. However, always a good idea to check with your floor manufacturer.

@Woof728 Жыл бұрын

Is it necessary to use the cleaning solution? I don't have carpet or rugs just vinyl flooring and prefer to use just water!

@ModernCastle Жыл бұрын

Just water works perfectly fine

@MOBROOKS 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@3b2johnthomas20 4 жыл бұрын

thanks

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@emmendez28 4 жыл бұрын

Is this good for tile with texture?? Wondering if it will do the job at scrubbing the texture

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

We didn't test on overly textured tile, however, I think it would work well. The bristles have enough stiffness to them to scrub most surfaces well.

@sindhunaik655 4 жыл бұрын

Can you show how to clean using the cleaning tray? Water always spurts out of the tray as soon as I switch it on. Then I have a biigger mess to clean.

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

This video from Bissell themselves sums it up nicely - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLqInJyHq72-h6c.html

@VictorHernandez-kq1se 3 жыл бұрын

How well did this dry the floor after mopping? I've tried a couple mopbots, and my pet peeve is having to dry my hardwood floor with a towel afterwards.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

It removes the bulk of the water, but it doesn't do anything to dry it. You'll still either need to dry with a towel or allow to air dry.

@9037chaparra 2 жыл бұрын

I just got mine last Friday and I love it. ❤ I just want to know how to make my own solution and will it not mess it up?

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend not making your own solution. I thought I had come up with a few very simple solutions that wouldn't damage the unit, but even those started to deteriorate the seals. So I stopped using them. I just don't think it's worth the risk.

@9037chaparra 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModernCastle great thank you for answering my question so I will continue using theirs it is worth the money 💰 I loved it leaves my floors so clean. 😀 They are cleaner than my regular sweeping first then vaccuming with a robot vaccum then mopping.

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

@@9037chaparra You're very welcome

@fredalex2475 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, Thanks a lot for your interesting reviews. Do you plan the Tineco Floor One S3, witch appears more interesting than the Bissell Crosswave?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

It's not one we had planned to test, but I can add it to our list. Thanks for the suggestion!

@marleenesho6116 4 жыл бұрын

can I use it for small hole like heat and air conditioner windows?and can i clean sofa with it?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

No, it would not be effective at cleaning windows nor sofas.

@JeevaJaan777 3 жыл бұрын

Is it good to do the whole carpet on the floor or should I get bissell power clean, please let me know, I am getting a good deal for this so I am wondering

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Crosswave is really only for rugs and hard surfaces, not traditional carpets. If you need to clean carpets get the Bissell Power Clean.

@peachjoyride5270 3 жыл бұрын

Would the crosswave be a good option to keep tile grout clean?

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it will certainly help keep grout cleaner longer. However, eventually you'll need to give grout lines a serious scrub...that's something Crosswave cannot do (nor have I seen any machine that will yet).

@rogerlilyea8223 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that review. The question i had was Can i use the Max Wave a just a dry Vacuum? The review said that you could do that. Thanks

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

I "think" the answer is yes, but I'm not 100% certain. According to Bissell's website the Crosswave Max can be used on: Carpet and Rugs, Low Pile Carpet, Carpet, Area Rugs, Bare Floors, Hard Floors, Sealed Wood Floors However, the product page on Amazon says it's only for: Safe and effective on tile, sealed wood floors, laminate, linoleum, rubber floor mats, pressed wood floors, and more. It even refreshes area rugs! Here's a link to the Crosswave Max for anyone looking for it - amzn.to/3d9LH6u

@davidtomlins9759 4 жыл бұрын

Talking as a regular user of crosswave yes you can can dry vacuum carpets & rugs as well as hard floors with no problems. I often vacuum the floors with it before washing them

@sto2779 3 жыл бұрын

Please make more reviews based on other products similar to this product.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@marianmelton1172 3 жыл бұрын

I have new LVP floors. Shaw says not to use a vacuum with a roller. Is this softer and different from a vacuum roller? Don’t want to ruin finish on my new floors.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Technically, yes, this is a roller head. But it's a soft roller head...usually that's okay, but you should double check with Shaw to be sure. I don't want you to damage your floors.

@pmpandy4911 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use bona solution for when cleaning my hardwood? Thanks.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

No, doing so would void your warranty and likely damage the machine. You would need to use Bissell's cleaning solution or just water.

@mariel6242 3 жыл бұрын

How’d you like it’s performance on grout? I have a Rubbermaid spin brush for grout but I’m sick of being on the ground haha. I figure this should enable me to do it less frequently?

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

It did fine at grout...up to a point. And while it will allow for less frequent deep grout cleaning, it will not eliminate it. I've yet to find a really good automated tool for deeply cleaning grout. Unfortunately, it'll still on the ground with some type of in-hand brush to get them back to their original color.

@mariel6242 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModernCastle Right on- thanks for responding!

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

@@mariel6242 You're welcome!

@angeliamerritt7026 Жыл бұрын

I just got a crosswave and my experience seems to be a bit different. It seems to scratch my engineered floors and was hard to roll on my carpet. It left a very dark spot on my area rug...tell me what I may have done wrong and how can I make it better

@ModernCastle Жыл бұрын

Scratching the hardwood floors is definitely no good. I mean...if that's happening then 100% you should stop using it. I didn't have any issues on my wood floors (also engineered), but each floor is definitely. As far as the dark spot on the rug. Did you use water only? or did you have one of the cleaning solutions going?

@boltonscott30 4 жыл бұрын

Can you purchase the tangle free brush and put it on this unit?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@traceycancio1795 3 жыл бұрын

What solution do you use? Swifter? Anything like part water and part Lysol?

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

I only use the Bissell solution

@monicahoger 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so torn on whether to buy this or not! I do like the idea of one device to vacuum AND mop, but the problem is I rent, so I have no control over surfaces in my home. My place now is all hard surfaces, but I also plan to move in a year, and I might be stuck with carpets again. But I haven't had a vacuum in 2 years at least since my last one was ruined, so I really don't want to wait until I move to buy a new one! What's your opinion?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

If you're not sure what your long term carpet / hardwood situation is going to be I would suggest a more traditional vacuum cleaner. A vacuum will work on hardwoods and carpets. Crosswave is really best if you've got lots of hard surfaces (and it is not for carpet). Perhaps consider a Dyson V10 Absolute, as that gives you lots of options with the multi surface brushroll and soft roller brush (for hard surfaces).

@pursuitoftruth7938 7 ай бұрын

This is how I would do it (just got mine so still experimenting) - use very hot water in the solution container - no soap. Spray the floor SPARINGLY with Dawn Platinum Powerwash (I love that stuff). Walk around with cleaning rags on feet to not get footprints on the floor. After done, take outside and hose down dirty water container and brush roller. Replace with dry brush to be ready to be used next time. I think I am going to really like this. Great for kids to use.

@graveseeker 2 жыл бұрын

I know that running other products through the Crosswave can void the warranty but is it permissible to use other products directly on the floor or rug and just scrub and vacuum the solutions?

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no. There is no "scrub only" mode. The vacuum will suck those into the system, and once in the system you warranty is voided...and depending on the product, there's a good chance it can damage the machine. I've heard numerous stories about certain products damaging the machine and seals to the point it doesn't work. In my view, it's just not worth risking it.

@weezymtz5854 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the at home cleaning solution??

@michaelgordon2860 4 жыл бұрын

Is this a better option than the $99 version from Shark? With the Shark model, you could have money left over to buy the extra years protection plan. Is this Bissell worth the money?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

I would think so, yes. Nothing wrong with the Shark Vacmop (which is what I'm guessing you're referring to), but the Crosswave seems to be a better built machine.

@VidmanBarca89 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think this would be a good buy for whole house cleaning? I have hardwood floors and have cats and a dog,so a lot of small hairs on the floor. Would this be a good replacement for sweeping and mopping,or is it more for smaller areas

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

Better for small to medium areas. In a whole home, you'll be replacing the water tank often.

@VidmanBarca89 2 жыл бұрын

@@ModernCastle Do you know,or could you give an estimate on about the size of a room one tank could do?

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

@@VidmanBarca89 800-1000 sq. ft., depending how dirty it is.

@greencable2222 Жыл бұрын

how rugged is the underside? I have uneven floors that destroy the front mini wheels if they are cheap.

@ModernCastle Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't describe it as rugged. It's durable, but it's also not a miracle worker.

@1TimothyFourTen 3 жыл бұрын

Mine stopped sucking up the water and I clean it thoroughly each time I clean the carpet. I pass over the carpet several times to vacuum up the water. I even clean the filter. Any tips?

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

If you're within the warranty period I would send in a ticket for a replacement. If you've cleaned all those parts and it's still not working that speaks to a larger mechanical issue.

@abdsayednaali90 4 жыл бұрын

Which one is better for floor cleaning ... Crosswave or Vac & Steam ?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

I would say it depends on the vacuum and steam mop. If it's something like a Dyson V-series vacuum with a soft roller brush + equally high-end steam mop, then yeah...vacuum + steam is probably better than Crosswave. If it's a more traditional / typical vacuum with a more typical steam mop, then the Crosswave is going to performer better.

@bren7067 Жыл бұрын

I just bought one a couple of weeks ago. Either I'm weak, or it takes a little elbow grease to push the cleaner around. I do like how deeply it cleaned my fancy areas rugs. It works very well on textured rugs. Just remember to use hot water in the tank for the best cleaning. Alternately, you can use LA's Totally Awesome in these machines for a deeper clean.

@fridushka100 3 жыл бұрын

So wait.. The washing and mopping is amazing yes okay but as a vaccum cleaner on a rug it would be less effective?

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly It's not really a great vacuum. It's more of a sweeper + mop.

@Prernasubra 3 жыл бұрын

Can dry wet 2304 p model be used only for dry mode only. Without moping

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

I don't believe so. All Crosswave models need water to function.

@charliesammy1 10 ай бұрын

Do you need to do area rugs outside?

@ModernCastle 10 ай бұрын

You don't have to. Though I usually do like to dry them outside to help them dry faster.

@williamhaywood4497 4 жыл бұрын

Will the pet roller fit in the regular cross wave?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it will.

@reemandfarahtheamazing2324 4 жыл бұрын

It suitable for all types of carpets

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

No. Hard surface flooring and area rugs only. You cannot use it on carpet.

@sleptsolong7 6 ай бұрын

Was hoping you'd take it apart a bit

@bossmama7069 4 жыл бұрын

Does all the crosswaves have the hair strainer or just the pet one does?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Only the pet version has the tangle free brushroll. That said, during our tests we didn't notice that regular brushroll tangling.

@alexandriaavelar7599 4 жыл бұрын

anyone recommend for both bathroom floors and household is that even sanitary?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Should be fine in a bathroom. Steam mop would be more sanitary, perhaps, but nothing wrong with using this on bathroom and other household flooring.

@sunnyyxrain2983 4 жыл бұрын

I have a two questions, how is this vacuum different from the other types of vacuums? And does the vacuum(shown in the video) require Something to help with the cleaning. (Something as if a formula?” Thank you for this review

@elainedelvecchio4938 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it's a wet and dry vacuum. You can vacuum without squirting the solution and then you can vacuum and squirt the solution to wash floors and clean area rugs.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

It's different in that it is both a vacuum and a wet mop. It has a soft brushroll that water + cleaning solution is injected onto. This allows it to both mop and vacuum your hard surfaces at the same time. And yes, you will need a cleaning formula. Bissell makes their own, but you can also make your own at home.

@sunnyyxrain2983 3 жыл бұрын

Modern Castle Thank you so much!

@sunnyyxrain2983 3 жыл бұрын

Elaine Delvecchio thank you

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

@@sunnyyxrain2983 You're welcome!

@susanway807 2 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration, was going to purchase the crosswave until seeing this video, it reminds me of the cheap swiffer

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad the video was helpful.

@judypidgeon5868 2 ай бұрын

I would like a Biss Cross Wave Vaccume and washes floors and carpets , I wonder if I can make monthly payments and have you send it to me, and how much will the monthly payments be??

@ModernCastle 2 ай бұрын

We don't sell vacuums, unfortunately.

@Miles-smilesaway 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the review. Does it work on greasy floors? My tile floor in the kitchen has some greasy layer which is really hard to mop away. I have to mop 5 times to get rid of it and I'm considering this cleaner to get rid of it easier. Cannot find any information on it. Thank you

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

I would say it just depends on how heavy that grease layer is. In theory, yes, it should work perfectly fine. Though, it worries me that you have to mop 5 times in order to remove it with other mops.

@vinnavallejo3113 4 жыл бұрын

Use a blow dryer and as the oil becomes hot wipe it away works for candle wax too

@Ashish.life_dairy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@ModernCastle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌

@mrcarey9855 4 жыл бұрын

Is this only for rugs and hardwood floors and not carpets?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Correct. Area rugs and hard surfaces only. It cannot be used on carpet.

@rupakaur2884 3 жыл бұрын

Hi did you say crosswave doesn't do dry vacuuming of area rugs?? So it is only for wet cleaning of rugs ? Also can you tell me which one of the bissell comes with upholstery attachment.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Crosswave DOES vacuum on area rugs, but not with super great suction. It's more a sweeper. Crosswave does not come with an upholstery attachment.

@rupakaur2884 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModernCastle thank you

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

@@rupakaur2884 You're welcome

@donbaxley5530 4 жыл бұрын

It only works on hard floors or washing low pile carpet. I would think it would vacuum a low pile carpet if the roller was dry. Seen this thing work. It is Ok.

@KJaysun 4 жыл бұрын

Am I not able to use this to vacuum on area rugs?

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

No, that's not correct. You can absolutely use it on area rugs.

@christinacruz542 3 жыл бұрын

Will it work on vinyl planks without ruining it?

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Why would it ruin it? Your vinyl should be waterproof, so there should be no issue.

@whitneywright1263 4 жыл бұрын

To vacuum larger pieces before wetting carpet is common sense. I don’t consider that a negative in this review. I may give this a try although it’s $250 at target lol

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

I don't disagree. Our general idea with testing vs. harder than average messes is to fully understand what the vacuum is capable of. For many, its inability to handle large debris doesn't matter. But for some it is of great importance. By showing it vs. really hard messes users can have more info to make a decision that's best for them.

@djPrincemoe 3 жыл бұрын

I am really curious if it's a better option or rather the vac & steam cleaner? I came across both of them a while ago and not sure if I understand the difference. Any ideas where to use which and where is it more useful? Thanks :)

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

In my experience, steam cleaners don't clean all that well, but instead are really valuable because they sanitize. The Bissell is a better hard surface floor washer and an okay vacuum. If you have 50%+ hard surface floors I think that's where it really shines, because it does add a nice degree of cleaning compared to just a vacuum (while not having to break out a mop or other traditional hard floor cleaner).

@djPrincemoe 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModernCastle I barely have rugs or carpets. Mainly in the entrance area, bathroom rugs and my little kid's room. I much rather spend more and have it longterm and a good investment. I was also looking at the Kärcher SC5 as a steam cleaner. I have a huge 4 room apartment so really not sure. Would you say it is better to have a vacuum and steam cleaner seperate? Or rather go with the crosswave as an all in one? On the other hand, it does get heavy operating it I suppose because everything is in the handle vs the Kärcher or something like that... Cleaning a 1400 sq ft will after all take time.

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

@@djPrincemoe A steam cleaner is not really a replacement for a mop, in my view. The Crosswave is a very fancy high-end mop (effectively). You could have a steam cleaner in addition to the Crosswave, but it's not really a replacement.

@djPrincemoe 3 жыл бұрын

Modern Castle Doesn’t steam cleaning almost have the exact effect as mopping? Let’s be honest, usually if someone spills a plate of cereal with milk, you‘d probably wipe it off with paper towels first and after that perhaps mop it or steam it would be identical? Isn’t steaming a bit like the swiffer we know?

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

@@djPrincemoe It really isn't. At least not for any of the steam mops we've tested thus far. Steam mops sanitize via super heated water, but usually aren't designed to clean on really bad messes. I suppose if your floors don't get significantly dirty perhaps you could get away with only a steam mop, but in my view it's not a good "only mop" to have.

@brieannagreen6748 2 ай бұрын

Do u vaccum first than press the button ?

@ModernCastle 2 ай бұрын

You don't need to vacuum first

@ayaymoon7547 4 жыл бұрын

It's very informative, thank you, can u please review the latest model which is the cordless max I think, thanks in advance :)

@ModernCastle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestion! I'll add it to our "to test" list!

@terriherring7032 Жыл бұрын

How do I get the roller on

@ModernCastle Жыл бұрын

Manual here - images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1kb0DPcj+S.pdf

@notarussianbot8157 Жыл бұрын

So is it good for full carpets rather than area rugs only?

@ModernCastle Жыл бұрын

It is not designed for carpets. Only rugs + hard surfaces.

@notarussianbot8157 Жыл бұрын

@@ModernCastle thank you

@ModernCastle Жыл бұрын

@@notarussianbot8157 You're welcome

@imrepetrohai 3 жыл бұрын

is this not designed to vacuum on carpets? can't the brush roll be removed and then use as vacuum? how well this do on a carpet with a lot of pet fur on it? thanks

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

Correct. It is not designed to vacuum carpets. If you remove the brushroll I don't believe you can turn the machine on. It will not do well on carpet with or without any amount of fur. It is not designed for carpets and should not be used on carpets.

@imrepetrohai 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModernCastle Not to be argumental (your review was very helpful) but it's a bit strange though that even in Bissell's official promo video they show the machine hoovering a carpet with quite a bit of dirt on it. Plus it has a dedicated button for rugs. It might just be that my definition of a carpet / rug is different to what you meant. thanks for your insight, appreciate it

@ModernCastle 3 жыл бұрын

@@imrepetrohai Oh you're not argumentative at all. That is indeed very confusing and maybe even misleading on the part of Bissell. On Bissel's website this is what they say on the Crosswave page: "The CrossWave® is safe for tile, sealed wood floors, laminate, linoleum, rubber floor mats, pressed wood floors, area rugs, and more." Carpets are left out, while rugs are left in. In this case, I think the definition of the a "rug" is a carpet that you can lift off the ground. "Carpet" is nailed down with a pad underneath. That under-pad on the carpet is the problem. This machine just doesn't have the power to pull all of the water out of those pads. So if you use it on a nailed down carpet it's not going to fully dry and you're going to create mold. For these reasons it's not recommended for carpet. You can use it on a rug because there is no pad and you can move it to a suitable area to dry in the event it's excessively wet. Hope that helps clear it up.