Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam Steam Mop, 3-in-1 Wet Dry Vacuum Mop with Steam Function, Hard Floor Cleaner Machine with Sanitize Formula, 35151

I’ve had this machine for well over a year, used it heavily 3-5 times a week, and love it! But, you have to know what the manual leaves out to make it work really well and efficiently. AND, you DO actually have to read the manual. It took me 6 months to make this the best machine I have ever used with lots of trial and error. A better manual would have saved me so much time! I have had nearly every problem listed in the reviews but so far have discovered it was either user (my!) error or there is an easy way to fix the problem. So, here is my manual in no great order! *First, it has to be put together just right. If things aren’t clicked in, anything is loose, whatever, go back and re-assemble everything to make sure everything is in place. Seems silly, but it makes a huge difference. It leaked everywhere my first use and the lid to the formula dispenser wasn’t on exactly right. Next, this isn’t a machine like a regular vacuum where you make one swipe up and back and move to the adjoining “swipe.” The way it has worked best for me is to : 1. First, divide the floor into sections and clean each section one at a time. I often use tile lines to keep track of where I am. For instance, in an average sized square kitchen, divide it into 4 smaller squares. Do each section separately. I use the STEAM setting almost exclusively. 2. For the first up and back swipes, squeeze the water/formula dispenser button most or the entire time, covering the first small section. Holding the dispenser button the whole time will leave areas that are too wet and streaky. That’s ok. The extra liquid that sits while you do the rest of that section helps soak loose any tough spots or stains. If you don’t do small sections at a time and try to do the entire floor at once, you will have a huge wet mess or an unclean, streaky floor. 3. Next, WITHOUT using the water/formula button (vacuum function only), go back over that same section using similar back and forth swipes, just a little more slowly, to suck up the extra liquid. It uses the steam to really clean the area well that way also. Depending on how dirty the floor was, you may need to use a little more liquid here and there and dry vacuum that up again. After you have gone over the area with the vacuum function only (and if you’re a perfectionist like I am), you may want to go diagonally over the same area to remove any tiny lines that are left and get rid of any streaks you see. When you get the hang of this, cleaning a hard floor goes super, super fast and the floor looks great! Plus, it is mostly dry right away if you have gone over it enough with the steam/vacuum function only. More tips: * It does edges and corners very well, but if it’s missing dirt or debris somewhere along a wall or floorboard, try to go horizontally along the edge rather than approaching it vertically or “head on” (or vice versa). Once in a while it won’t reach into a really tight corner and you have to use a cloth or something. Not very often though. * If the floor has a ton of animal hair, big leaves, lots of debris, sweep that up first with a broom or vacuum. This machine is great but not a shopvac! * The first couple times you use it you will be shocked at the amount of dirt, lint, hair, debris, etc. that it sucks up. If you have cleaned a really dirty area and the machine starts leaving debris, you probably need to rinse out the dirty liquid container and other parts. Clean the machine out VERY well after each use. It sucks up so much you didn’t see that it takes a bit to rinse off all the parts. You should also let it dry in between uses. * When filling the clean water/formula bottle, I use a little less formula than the line indicates and add a little more water. If you are getting too many suds on the floor, use a more dilute formula. The steam function with warm water in the bottle alone is actually sufficient without any formula for lots of uses. * You can clean the replaceable filters by opening the mesh trap door and rinsing really well on both sides. Eventually you will need to replace it, but I definitely don’t do it as often as recommended because you can run clean water through it from both directions and make it last a lot longer. * Once I started using this and got the hang of it, all I could imagine was how a regular mop just moved around the dirt. There is a learning curve so I’d give it til the very end of the return window to send it back unless you e tried it multiple times or something is clearly broken. * Finally, I wouldn’t bother with the cordless models. Tried those and they ran out of battery way too fast using the above described method. Good luck from a home with a 12 year old, 2 dogs and 2 kittens with a (mostly!) clean floor!!

I seriously own way too many cleaning gadgets, Dyson V15, a separate steam mop, a Eufy robot mopvac, and I used to have the Bissell CrossWave Turbo (Hard Floor + Area Rug Wet Dry Vac). So when I say I like this Bissell vacuum mop, it’s not because I don’t have anything else to compare it to… I’ve basically tried everything short of hiring a cleaning crew. 😅 I’ve been using this one since July 2025, and it’s become my go-to for the stuff that happens in real life: muddy paw prints, Hawaii red dirt (if you know you know), wet messes, and that gritty “how is the floor dirty AGAIN?” feeling. I still let my Eufy handle the general whole-house maintenance, but this Bissell is what I grab for spot cleaning and actual deep cleaning. Why I keep reaching for it I love that it’s basically 3-in-1: vacuum + mop + steam. That matters when you have two large breed puppies and you’re dealing with red dirt/mud constantly. It doesn’t just smear the mess around. It actually picks it up and leaves the floor feeling clean, not “wet-but-still-dirty.” I use it around 10 times a day for quick spot messes (yes, really), and I’ll do a full floor clean twice a day (morning and night) just to keep things under control. The big upgrade vs. my old CrossWave Turbo The CrossWave worked, but what I hated was the cleanup after using it. This newer vacuum mop is just… way more user-friendly. Easier to clean after each use. The dirty water setup is smarter and less gross to deal with. The strainer is a game changer. It catches hair and little objects so I can just grab them out quickly. No clogged pipe, no digging around later. Self-cleaning actually helps the brush roll last longer. The brush roll is easy to maintain, and it stays in better shape over time. Less hair tangling than the green Bissell CrossWave. Somehow hair doesn’t wrap around on brush roll as badly, which is huge if you have pets (or long hair in general). - Cons (real ones, but manageable) It’s corded. Some people will automatically hate that, but I honestly don’t mind, it feels more powerful and consistent. I’ll take the cord for better and powerful cleaning. Dirty water tank is on the small side. This one’s important: if the dirty water hits the fill line, it can flood, so you have to keep an eye on it. I’ve learned to empty it before it gets close, especially after a really muddy day. Final thoughts Even with my Dyson V15 and the Eufy robot, this Bissell vacuum mop has earned its spot because it’s fast, powerful, and (big bonus) way easier to clean and maintain than my old CrossWave Turbo. If you have pets, deal with muddy floors, or just want something that can handle quick messes without turning into a whole project afterward.

1. Es una aspiradora pesada, no es fácil su manipulación. 2. Se vacia con rapidez el agua, y mas cuando utilizas el modo "vapor". 3. El modo vapor no es lo que uno cree, solo ves un poco de semi humo salir pero por un lapso mínimo, 10 segundos y creo que exagero. 4. No es para utilizar debajo de mubles, simplemente no cabe, hay que mover todo. 5. Se tardo 13 dias en llegar.