The New Bissell CrossWave HydroScrub Is the Secret to Spotless Floors

As someone who tests and reviews a lot of vacuums and mops, few of them surprise me anymore — but the new CrossWave HydroScrub from Bissell is a new release that has definitely caught my attention. Bissell is already well known for its superior pet hair cleaning, and its vacuums are a must-have for any dog or cat owner. But as wet/dry vacuums are becoming more and more popular for the added convenience they provide for deep cleaning duties and surprise messes, Bissell came through with a model that’s 4x faster and better at getting rid of dirt and grime.

What’s most impressive to me about the CrossWave HydroScrub is that it’s safe to use on both hard floors and area rugs; something you rarely (if ever) see on the market. There are three modes to the machine. The Power Vac mode is great for area rugs and any hard floors to completely eliminate dirt, debris, dry messes and pet hair. It comes equipped with turbo mode for even more powerful suction, and the FurFinder headlights on the vacuum’s head illuminate every follicle of fur or hair on your floor. There’s also a tangle-free brush roll that will prevent clogs; meaning you won’t waste your time pulling or cutting hair from the vacuum head.

The ‘wet vacuum’ mode is a way to clean up stains and wet messes like beverages, mud or pet urine. Compatible with both area rugs and hard floors, you won’t have to pull out another machine to clean up unexpected accidents. It’s easy to use, too: the power mop mode automatically dispenses liquid when reclined, there’s a turbo mode for more suction and if the dirty water tank becomes full, it’ll beep and let you know. It’s also compatible with lots of Bissell cleaners as well as tap water; no distilled water needed. And its scrub function works hard to get rid of deeper, more set-in stains. Finally, there’s also a hard floor sanitizing function available on the CrossWave HydroScrub when you want to get your tile, laminate, or hardwood floors sparkling clean.

The vacuum itself is easy and convenient to use, with a swivel head that gets around furniture legs and precision edge cleaning that goes right up to the baseboards for the ultimate clean. It’s a cordless model, too; it can clean up to 45 minutes (or up to 3800 square feet) before you need to recharge it. And it only weighs 10.6 pounds, making it a lightweight machine. It also has a large clean tank capacity (650 mL) and dirty tank capacity (450 mL).

If you’re looking for a reliable vacuum, you’ll find one with plenty of Bissell models. But if you’re looking for a model that covers most of the messes in your home — from pet hair, toddler messes, liquid spills, and all of the day-to-day dirt and debris that enter your home — there’s no better option than the Bissell CrossWave HydroScrub. It’ll be the last cleaning appliance you’ll need for a very long time.