As with its sibling, the Bissell CrossWave Cordless Max can tackle hard floors as well as rugs and carpets. I was super impressed by the way it miraculously removed all traces of pet hair and ketchup, returning the brush to near new condition after just one cleaning binge. I just wish Bissell could improve the interface between the cleaner and cleaning base because the current method is way too clunky. You can use it on your floors, linoleum, wood, tile, and rugs — wet, dry or yep, even both at the same time for a deeper clean.
The first con of the Bissel Crosswave Max is one that I have been worried about since the beginning. I talked about the battery life in my first blog, and I will say, it takes a lot to get used to. Now, I have experienced the vacuum more and expanded my thoughts. Most of my pros have stayed the same, but I have had more time to figure out what exactly I like about the Crosswave.
I opted for the gentle wooden floor setting and pushed and pulled it back and forth but, alas, the wooly roller remained dry. Until I spotted the water-dispensing trigger on the handle. When it comes to hard floor performance evaluation, I’d like to think I have a good test bed for a device of this nature. But nothing – nothing I tell you – messes up a house more than a bunch of animals.
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The CrossWave Max weighs a very respectable 5.22kg and comes with an extra large 828ml clean water tank and a larger-than-average 550ml dirty water tank with filter attached. This means you can clean for much longer than others without having to refill the clean water tank or empty the dirty one. I was impressed and surprised by how much dirt is picked up within the dirty water tank, and the convenience of this appliance makes it easier to perform quick cleanings on a more regular basis. The irobot vacuum cleaner Max does a good job dealing with stains when used with the Multi-Surface cleaning formula. It’s worth noting that this vacuum can leave behind a small amount of residue after completing a pass, though thankfully, it’s pretty easy to clear away.
On running out of power, the CrossWave Cordless Max takes four hours to recharge. Depending on the size of your home, then, you may need to schedule your cleaning over a couple of days. More regular mess proved a cinch, with only a few sweeps required to leave a muddy floor super-clean. Handy LED lights at the front of the Cordless Max illuminate the area you’re cleaning, so you’re unlikely to miss any dirt.
We have dogs and cats, and at first, this seemed like a really good idea. If a product can go from the ease of mopping to vacuuming, and back again, how do you think that soup is going to be when you clean it? Even just hair from the floor, cat litter or dirt, you still have to stick your hands in there and clean it out. The concept is cool, but you’ll be disgusted in keeping it clean.
This cleaner is created to work as a high-performance vacuum, a mop and it dries your floors simultaneously, but just how well does it perform? We put it to the test in our home – you can read the verdict below. Compare the nozzles, cleaning heads, brushes and other accessories are included with each stick vacuum. Bissell provides 1 litre of cleaning fluid in the box (its multi-surface cleaner) and you can buy more for £12.99 a pop. Bissell also sells formulations for pet and wood (both £12.99 each). My first test was on the kitchen floor which was a different colour to what it was last week – more a shade of dark oak than the lighter shade of pine it should have been.
The BISSELL® CrossWave™ Max Vacuums, mops, and dries in one go. Its multi-surface cleaning capabilities let you easily switch from cleaning sealed hard floors to refreshing area rugs and tackling messes, whatever they may be – wet or dry. Anyway, the upshot is that the CrossWave Cordless Max performed a miraculous feat by restoring the floor to its original condition – well at least close enough.