This has been the BEST tutorial for the Bissell CrossWave I've seen. Thank you so much! Mine has sat sad and lonely in the corner of the laundry room... today I cleaned half the house. LOL. I seriously can't believe I waited this long to learn to use it. It is FANTASTIC. PS - The filter on the dirty water container DOES come off to be replaced... I accidentally dislodged it!
The wife just bought this and told me I couldn’t use it until I read the instructions, ended up just YouTubing it and used this video for the basics, thanks.
Thank you for demonstrating in the real world what the PetPro is intended for. It's surprising how many reviewers don't review it with pets in mind! And you are the first to point out that the roller for the rug has bristles in it (I was truly wondering what the difference was). Currently, my 10 yr old Dyson DC26 (130 watts) is compact, picks up cat litter (the bane of my existence) and easily goes under the couch and beds. It appears the the Bissell Crosswave may be too bulky to do go under beds/couches, and I'm not sure whether the water might spill out at such an angle. After vacuuming, I use Bona on my wood floor with a O-Cedar mop pads. It dries very quickly. Though my cleaning regimen probably doesn't clean as thoroughly as the Pet Pro, it just seems easier than having to fill the tank, dump the water repeatedly, then at the end clean all the parts.
i bought this about a year ago and with your video am now going to try it as i lost the manual. i have 6 indoor rescue cats and my wife is disabled. i work 6 days a week and this will make my life so much easier, thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ACTUALLY SHOWING IT CLEANING YOUR CARPET! So many other review videos I’ve watched don’t do that and it’s SO FRUSTRATING, because I really want one of these but I’ve been skeptical about buying it, but you’ve cleared up any hesitation I have about buying it, thank you! :)
I've wanted one of these vacuums for so long, and watching your video today convinced me to go ahead and order it at 51 percent off the cordless on Amazon Prime Day. Thank you so much
Thanks for sharing this amazing review. Your video showed and answered the questions that I had. Cause I lost the book that it came with it, so I was pretty clueless about a lot of things. The reason that this was so was that I became hospitalized. Now that I can use it. The video helped me out very much, and I liked seeing things done instead of reading, too! I have the same vacuum except mine is CORDLESS. Along with my not having pets. Though I have carpet, unfortunately, mostly all through the house. Which I am allergic to, and all pets. I needed a vacuum that could do everything easier. Cause I put my lower lumbar spine out, and I am waiting for it to be fixed. As you mentioned, I'm older absolutely now and can't get on my hands and knees any longer. Once again, thanks so much for your video.
I looked at both the cordless and the one with the cord. I have over 2400 sq ft of new laminate flooring. The corded one is the best for me. It has more power from the reviews I watched and I watched a ton. Plus the cordless wouldn’t let me do my whole house before recharging. You got a good one
My daughter borrowed her friend’s Bissell Crosswave and I fell in love with it what it did on my daughter’s floors with 3 kids, 3 small indoor dogs, and a cat, plus an injured dog or poultry bird once in awhile. After watching your video I had to get one for my floors that get covered with fur from our Rough Cut Jack Russell. I can’t wait to use it once it arrives.
Thank you so much for this review! I have been looking at this for years and have always hesitated because I have 2 Samoyed's a Chocolate Lab and a Maine Coon cat, not your average pet hair here! I hate cleaning my floors too because it takes forever to vacuum and then mop and even if I have to go a little slower with this it will still be less time overall, so I will take the plunge and buy it, thanks again.
Excellent review. You are the only one on youtube who actually reviewed the PetPro model cleaning actual pet hair (what this product should be good for). Great job, helped me make a decision to purchase.
This was extremelyyyyy helpful thank you so much!!! I’ve had it sitting in the box for a week now because I get intimidated learning how to use something new through reading instructions, I’d rather watch someone else do it & learn that way. Thanks again! ❤️
Eight rescue dogs from a pocket beagle to a Great Pyrenees, young big dog, mid-size middle age, and two old small dogs. Everyone has a preference for potty time, and then there are the “sneaky pee” spots when the weather is bad. Between the broom, the vacuum and mopping, my back is killing me by the time I’m done. Your video convinced me to purchase the unit, because I am so WORN OUT with mopping, and constantly changing the water. It makes zero sense to shove dirty water around with your mop head. God bless you for sharing your experience with a hands-on demonstration. I would add that the floor appears dry when you’ve finished going over it, and that is a huge problem with a push mop and 8 dogs. They just have to “help” like your furbaby, which means wet paw prints everywhere. I’m so excited!!
Thank u ..u helped me to decide which mop i choose to buy..this is good if u want one machine vacuum and mop..but because i heat to cleaning the dirty tools after finished like what we have to do with CROSSWAVE so I decided to buy Bessel powefresh (steam) mop ..all what i need after I finished just put the rug in washing machine ..thank u very mush.
I have parrots. And I let the chickens in during crazy weather. This this is a life saver for me. Even with the meticulous cleaning of the vacuum after use it’s still way less time.
Good video! I have the Pet Pro with cord and love mine. Absolutely love it for all the reasons you stayed. It was a game changer for me in mopping my floor more frequently. I love the tray cleaner too.
At around 15 mins, you start to clean the brush and the bottom foot of the vacuum. If you used the tray it comes with and do the self cleaning, you don’t have to do it by hand. It cleans all that yuck up and you can just rinse the brush head under running water and dump the dirt from the canister.
I have shiny dark wood floors, and every crumb and hair shows up. I run the Bissell robot vac-mop once a day during the week. It does a decent job, and it keeps the dust and grime to a tolerable level until my thorough weekly cleaning day. I’m excited about the Cordless Bissell CrossWave. 30ish minutes of battery life is plenty, because I clean the house by living space category and would charge after each area is finished.
To remove that filter just pull up on it. There is a screen behind it. Every time you clean out your machine rinse that filter and clean out the screen behind it then let it dry. Replace the filter with a new one about every four months. You will be glad you did. After having not changed the filter in a long time you will be able to tell an immediate difference in the sucking power of your machine with a new filter.
OH, AND I’M SORRY I FORGOT TO SAY THANKS FOR DOING THIS GREAT VIDEO!!!! And I love the little helpers running in to check and see what Mama is doing!!!! Those pups remind me of my two labs. They are so sweet and guilty of…..nothing, and everything at once! But you’ve also got a bigger tank and your’s isn’t cordless. I think I might like that one more!
Just got our first Pet Pro Yesterday and am planning ob giving it a run this evening. I also decided to go with the one that has the cord because of the very same reason that the battery charge doesn't last but a mere 20 - 30 minutes. Why pay an extra $ 100.00 for that when having the corded one , you can vacuum as long as you need . Can't wait to try it out !
Mine lasts 30 minutes guaranteed every time. It looks like they put extra reserve capacity into the battery design but cap the usage at 30 minutes through firmware. because it tells you the battery is depleted after 30 minutes, though the battery is really only discharged 80%. This ensures the machine doesn’t feel like it is losing power over time.
I own this model (called the Crosswave Advanced here in Europe). Cons...if you have to clean up something small and really messy don't bother- cleaning the vacuum and all the various parts/bits and pieces afterwards are not worth the time and effort- in my opinion (a lot less hassle with a wet rag/cloth). Make no mistake tho, it will clean up virtually anything perfectly. It's also a little loud if that bothers you (over 82dB I think). Small niggle- doesn't go completely flat so difficult to get under small items of furniture. PRO's...for a once or twice a month quick light wet mop of a larger area/ whole house clean then this vac is brilliant. I have all tiled floors upstairs and downstairs in my home and this thing works great and using the various Bissell solutions leaves a nice smell too (disappears quickly tho...i.e. next day). Vacuum also works great on laminate flooring which I had in my previous home. Another huge plus for this vacuum...it works very well on short pile area rugs. I have a short pile black and white Kelim Persian rug and I dropped coffee on it. Using the Bissell cleaning solution in the blue bottle (can't remember exact name may be Oxy clean or something similar- has Scotchgard protector) in conjunction with the multisurface roller brush and the dedicated rug and carpet rollerbrush the stain was completely removed (this was achieved by taking the heavy coffee spillage out first by running under the tap in the bathtub). I don't know how it would perform with a wet vac on a longer pile rug as I have not tested that. Vac also works very well as a standard dry vac and the power cable is a decent length- but as mentioned earlier, the little Bissell can be quite loud for some especially if you are used to a Dyson or something. This product also won a prestigious European Red Dot design award. The version here in Europe also has a nicer color scheme than the US model- ours is mostly black with some silver and blue details. So to sum up, I use my standard Dyson for daily vacuuming and the Crosswave comes out once or twice a month for a whole house wet mop. Thumbs up from Spain.
Thanks for mentioning how loud it is. I'm considering it to replace vacuuming and steam mopping my tile. My current vacuum is really quiet and the steam mop is just the sound of steam so I hadn't considered how loud this would be.
I got to tell you I watch a lot of reviews and how to videos and you are one of the best you are articulate concise short and to the point and you got a great camera that stays clear to illustrate what you're trying to show us and you do it very well I I'm impressed thank you Eric Sahagun
We just bought a PetPro and was hoping to find a video on the use. Your video definitely fits the bill. Thank you for the education on using the Petpro.
I had the corded one for years and used it maybe once a week or two weeks. Now I have the cordless max and it’s so easy and fun that it gets used every day. I’m literally waiting for the floors to get dirty so I can have an excuse to use it. It’s so satisfying.
Great Video. I went ahead and bought with cord only because with past experience anything cordless never works as good as with cord. Also, funny how your dog just hangs around you vacuuming. I have a black lab and he does the same thing. I too have lots of dog hair so I look forward to my new Bissell.
I have had one for two years now and never really used it as a cleaner just more of a vacuum for my camper. Finally today I wanted to try it and not sure if i was doing something wrong or what but it didn't have any water in the dirty tank just a bunch of dirt and what not. It was a little damp but for the amount of water that was used I noticed it wasn't sucking it up just collecting under where the brush is so I took it apart and cleaned everything. Will know soon if it helped, I know this is an older video and you have done figured it out or it's been said in the comments already but definitely check and change the filer if needed, I took mine out and I don't see how anything was getting threw the filter. Also noticed it was running hot so definitely check it. I bought this off a couple that used it two times and decided to get a bigger carpet cleaner so I know it hasn't been used much.
Been contemplating on what wet/dry vac to buy and this helped me a lot as I have 3 geriatric cats (so lots of incontinence issues, some barf, and of course random cat hair everywhere). I have all tile and hardwood (no rugs) and I had a hard time finding a video that actually shows it vacuuming up pet hair! I'm never going to be vacuuming over a plate of pasta or a cracked egg with the shell even if it is a wet/dry vac!! I needed to make sure it could do dried urine or barf that I came downstairs to the next day and suck up pet hair. Thank you so much for this. I can see it's a bit of PITA to clean once done, but I can deal with that if it cuts down on the mopping/vacuuming time. Thanks again!
I operate a cat sanctuary. An actual two-story cat house. I was hoping this would make clean-up easier. It DOES pick up cat hair, kibble, etc. The pet formula does leave the floor smelling fresh. I elected to get the "Natural" Pet formula as I avoid Febreze because of the VOCs. However there are some serious drawbacks and that is with the clean-up afterwards. You basically have to disassemble most of the unit to clean it. I think I spent more time cleaning the Crosswave than cleaning the floors!
Can you use this as a regular vacuum BEFORE you mop the floor with it? I know it adds extra time, but I have several cats, and they fling litter and I don't want the mopping part to turn the clay litter into cement-like and ruin my vacuum. Thank you for any answers or advice.
I can answer your question as I have used both the corded and cordless max. Yes you can dry vacuum with this but I would recommend against it because it’s almost inevitable that you will inadvertently touch the trigger and accidentally dispense some solution as the trigger is quite sensitive. The problem with this is you end up with a clay-like mess sticking to every internal part and it’s a headache to clean. When I clean up kitty litter I switch to the area rug mode and drench the roller. Otherwise the kitty litter particles glue themselves to the squeegee. If you have several days worth of hair or litter on the floor, it might be better to vacuum or sweep it up, but for every day cleaning, the machine can handle the sweeping and mopping all at once. Just have faith and use the machine for what it’s designed for which is to save you time and effort by combining the sweeping and mopping into one step. This machine is best when used for everyday maintenance of a clean floor. Regular usage actually allows the self cleaning cycle work most effectively. But you can also take the machine to the sink and run tap water directly into the debris channel to rinse it out like I do periodically. Good luck!
This was great! Thnk you, just bought the newer version of your Bissell, but the same concept 💡 never the less, this helped me out alot, I'm not a reading the instructions kinda person so thnx again. I am going to use the self cleaning thing it sit into. Seems like it would help out. These things are expensive so the less work I can do, the better! Thnx again, have a great day.
With 4 kids and a saint Bernard I currently have to sweep, then vaccum and then mop and then mop and mop again because the water gets so filthy. Hopefully this will make it so I just sweep up all the big stuff then just do the floors with this one machine everyday and not be pushing dirty mop water about. Thanks for the through review I appreciate it.
Thank you so much for making this video! My floors have been stressing me out for a long time. I have 100% tile in my house, and now that we have two dogs, I have been stressed about how to clean urine off of the tile, as I feel the smell never completely goes away. I love my dogs, they are part of our family, and decided to splurge on one of these mopvacs. I watched numerous videos so I could figure out how to use it. Your video was by far the best. Thank you so, so much!
Hi! I like to use one part white vinegar and one part water to soak the urine (after cleaning excess urine) for a few minutes. It was neutralize the smell without harsh chemicals! :)
@@ourpraisingpawsllc6518 I did try to use the machine but like you mentioned, it is a lot of work. I have 3 pets and it did not clean as well as I like so I got a swiffer wet jet and that is working a lot better (for me).
I just bought the cordless one and will be testing it out in the next few days. I have two cats one of which is very fluffy. I also have two robot vacuums that run every day and I bought this mostly to do the moping cause there’s nothing I hate more than mopping with a manual mop and carrying around a bucket up and down my house which has two floors plus washing the mop afterwards. Will see how it goes! Thanks fir this review.
@@sarahelizabeth9817 the machine is great. It may be a little annoying to clean it but I prefer that than dealing with a wet mop and carrying a bucket. To be honest it wasn’t so necessary for me but a nice thing to have to clean up messes and clean things that have liquid and bits of food or other debris. For regular cleaning I think a spray mop and a robot vacuum would be best.
I've watched reviews of the cordless model which takes ten hours to charge and will run for a maximum of thirty minutes then you have to recharge it again for ten hours. I'd rather have the electric model with the power cord.
Corded is cheaper and has way more power!!! If you’re going cordless you really have to watch the reviews to figure out which cordless brand/model is the best. With the corded versions it’s a no brainer. The corded Crosswave always wins. It works very well, is simple to use, and cleanup is quick.
ThankU for your Review. I'm shopping around for MULTISURFACE CLEANERS. I want to get rid of my Canister & my Vacuum & have a duel use cleaner with attachments. From the Sounds of it you picked the Right one, cause the Cordless one takes longer to Charge. HavA Wonderfully Blessed & Happy Day!!
I would suggest spot treating bad stains on area rugs before using the Crosswave or any carpet cleaner, it will save time and work better. This was a great review video.
Your review was good. Only thing I would like to add is the area rug you cleaned the dog do off was an old and cheap rug from the looks of it. 2nd when cleaning any rug with the Crosswave your best bet is to get the ALL BRISTLE CARPET BRUSH for the machine. I have the corded Pet Model same as you. I tried cleaning a bath rug and wall to wall carpet with the All Purpose Brush. It was a dismal failure unless you are cleaning flat Indoor/outdoor carpet. Otherwise the brush bogs down. I called Bissell Customer Service. They recommend the CARPET BRUSH. I went Online and found a PACKAGE DEAL of the Carpet Brush plus I think 2 other brushes plus a FILTER for $26.00 Usually replacement brushes for the Crosswave sell for about $15-$16.00 a piece not counting a filter. I have NO COMPLAINTS with the machine. I had a water leak in my house that left a very large rust stain on my wall to wall carpet. I used the Crosswave with Bissell Multi Surface Cleaner plus a little Sanitizer & Dawn Dishwashing soap. It took me some time and I had to let the carpet dry thoroughly for a day to see how the stain was coming out but THE STAIN WAS COMPLETELY GONE after cleaning it 3 times for about 15 minutes each time. It probably could have been thoroughly cleaned in one day but I am disabled and can only stand for about 10 minutes per day. You have to remember ON TILE TO GET THE BRUSH THOROUGHLY WET BEFORE STARTING TO SCRUB FLOOR. Usually 3 or 4 15-20 second pulls on the Trigger do the trick. Vacuum once clean to dry the floor. Floor gets almost bone dry or dry completely. Clean Brush in tray using cleaning water to soak and vacuum brush about a minute or two in spurts till brush looks clean. Then Empty Dirty Water Bin and Rinse Brush in tray using Clean Warm Water from Cleaning Cup in spurts and do this 3 or 4 times. Then use Vacuum by itself in tray in spurts To COMPLETELY DRY AND FLUFF BRUSH. Take brush out of machine. Check for Cleanness and rinse under warm to hot water if necessary then put onto Brush Roll Holder on tray to thoroughly dry. Wipe out machine with warm water and Dawn then warm water. CLEAN TANKS AND FILTER. That takes 45 minutes. Put them aside to dry for 24 hours. Use spare dry filter if you decide to clean before other filter is still drying. I like Corded machine because I clean my Tiled Kitchen, Breakfast Room and 2 Full sized Bathrooms at one time and since I'm slow... a rechargeable 30 minute machine won't work for me. HOWEVER... I am thinking of using the Corded machine strictly for my Wall to Wall Carpeting and getting the New Crosswave Cordless Max for my Bathrooms, Kitchen, and Breakfast Room for its Easy Access and Quick Use for Easy Pickups and Quick Cleaning for them. The 30 minute run time is more than adequate for the 2 bathrooms on one charge. And the large kitchen and breakfast room on another if needed. I tried to get the MAX for Free from Bissell since I saw many reviews on their machines were part of a Promotions Deal and figured since I am a Disabled Veteran might stand a chance of getting one. Alas... those reviewers were from Great Britain. Guess US Customers aren't allowed in that Club. But I tried. Bissell Customer Service was very helpful about that. The young Lady I talked to checked if Bissell was doing that on the MAX but not at this time. Maybe in the future here. BISSELL ARE YOU LISTENING? Anyway... BISSELL YOU MAKE A GREAT MACHINE IN THE CROSSWAVES. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Have a Great Day Everybody. Eddy R. Bristol, Connecticut
The cordless one takes a long time to charge and it only lasts about 20 or 30 mins. I also think it’s not as powerful and If you are taking your time and doing a good job the battery just doesn’t last. It’s also 100 dollars more so be happy you didn’t get that one.
@@NS66 Yup. I got the corded one instead of the cordless for this very reason. I just set it up yesterday. I'm going to use it for the first time tonight.
I've owned all 3 crosswaves. My cordless max has broke 2x. I'm going back to the pet pro become bissell has sent me 2 new crosswave max and they keep failing. Definitely get the pet pro reliability is better then having to deal with the cord.
Thanks their video was so helpful. I just ordered the Pet pro. I went with corded so I don’t have to worry about the battery. Did you end up getting the cordless? Amy suggesting for cleaning the 1” from the walls/baseboards it doesn’t get?
No I actually didn't get the cordless. In regards to the 1" I would just go the other direction with the crosswave as both side of the vaccume/mop doesn't have this problem.
Thank you for doing this, I just got that same one you’ve got and I actually chose the corded over the cordless because I don’t have to remember to charge the bloody thing every day and it’s always got the same amount power. Lol
There wouldn’t be any forgetting to charge it because when you’re finished with it you drop it onto the CHARGER and press the “self cleaning” button. The charging happens automatically, you don’t have to remember anything. And I can say being an owner of both the corded and cordless max that the cordless does not lose power during usage.
that filter on the top does come out if you haven't taken it out yet you will be surprised how much crap is in that thing it will run much better too :-)
Can i use a different cleaning solution or it has to be the brand one? Also is the vacuum strong enough to pick up pieces like cereal or big crumbs of bread?
Great review! Wonderful appliance. I would pretreat with the OXY pet stain remover first. Then run the crosswave. I was gifted one but I can’t understand when to pull the trigger- what is it doing? Lol Is it sucking up - vacuuming water or putting down cleaner?
Oh thank you so much! I pull the trigger when I am wanting to "mop"/get the area wet/ pulling towards me. However, when you are doing the dry pass for the final pass don't pull the trigger. Pull it only when you are wanting to add the solution!
Does this have attachments for cleaning blinds and stairs etc? Also can you just do a quick vacuum with it or do you have to commit to doing both vacuum and mop?
Great video....I'm late to the party, but decided to purchase this exact version of the Bissell and am waiting for it. I'm still watching vids and so gross with the hair. I think I'll probably put my dirty water in the commode vs the sink though. Thanks!
Wonderful💕 & complete video tutorial. I'm gonna add some OXI- clean Pet care cleaner liquid! And I'm gonna add some Urine repellant to it too. My dog is older and can do some accidents from time to time..🙁 And she can a good number on carpets!!
The tray that she said she hasn't used yet is where you just put some water into the tray, set the washer onto the tray and turn on the power so it cleans out the brushes and inside the machine. It will suck all that back up into the dirty water water tank -- then your machine is cleaned and ready to go for the next day.
Just got this vacuum. I am just learning the machine. It just seems like they all fill up so fast then I spend more time cleaning up than it took to vacuum.
As you move forward without pulling the trigger it automatically vacuums. As I pull back I pull the water trigger and it mops. I dont necessarily do it separately.
Nice video except you actually need to Always rinse the filter parts w/warm water afterwards as well. The rinse floor thing works good also if you ever end up trying it. I wish i knew where the vin. # was cus i am having problem & not sure if i bought the right size replacement roller.
Oooh sista you gotta use that tray! It’s awesome! Once I kinda got the hang of how to use it to flush out the front & rollers, I think I actually like the whole thing better!
Thank you for the review. I just got new laminate floors put in and the guy putting them in scared me about using the Crosswave. I bought it before my floors were done and was just over the return date by a week. But now seeing your video I'm going to open it up and try it out! Hopefully this doggy mom will be happy with it!
also i noticed your cord laying on the floor when you were using it...did you know there is a clip on the top so it will not lay on the floor and get in your way?
I love watching this video thank you so much I've had my pet pro for two three months and haven't used it I love it just tell me one thing do you hold the handle when you're going forward and back did you hold the handle all the time that you were vacuuming I'm 77 and early reading instructions
Thank you for the video . It helped me make a decision on whether I want to buy one. I don't think I will be buying one . I am going to stay with my cordless vacuum and still use my streamer as it only takes distilled water and kills 99.99 % of germs through steam. Then I only have to wash the cloth cover that it came with. I can buy a new cloth cover when it gets wore out . Only water left is clean water all the dirt goes into the cloth and some steamer actually have disposal cloths which aren't expensive.
Good Donna, I'm glad this video helped in making your decision. Also thank you for sharing that bit of info about your steamer. Some others might like that option as well!
Everyone is right, I’ve been searching for days to find a review which actually shows it in action and yours is it! Well good explanation/how to review anyway! Thank you. I tired yesterday for the first time and hated it but I wasn’t sure what I was doing, now can’t wait to try properly. One question, do you need to press the water flow button constantly and can you use just to vacuum?
I used mine on a large area run and it’s not wanting to suck up the water now so I’m stressed it says something about pressing the carpet button twice? Still not working
The main reason I purchased this is because of the accidents on my carpet but you keep mentioning area rugs. Can I clean an accident on my carpet? I have yorkies.
It may depend on the type of carpet you have. Most area rugs are low pile making the Bissle work well but if your carpet is thicker I wouldn't recommend it. I don't think the suction is going to be strong enough to really clean it up.
Great video just one question, No problem cleaning in sink but you are allowing all that extra dog hair go down your drain. How come you don’t put in the sink strainer. Over time you get a clog. Again great video, great information lots of tips. Thank you
Thank you for this video I've been wanting to purchase this product it seems it would be easier on me getting my cleaning done LOL. I'm curious on how well this would work owning a husky ?
which is better for normal tile floors. The Tineco iFloor ONE S3, the Bissell CrossWave Cordless Max or the Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro 2306A, which I think comes with a cable. I have a small apartment with a tile floor and no carpets. I have seen many videos but almost all in English and I cannot understand it because I do not know English. I did this translation in google
All i know is i watch all these youtube videos showing people’s homes, how big they are, how nice they are, and every time i say to myself “ I need to get the hell out of New Jersey”.
On what kind of surface are you wanting to use it on? Hard floors it is great for that! Low pile area rugs it works well too but if you ate wanting to use it on carpet I wouldn't suggest it. You will also need to use the pet order cleaning salution for it that will help with the smell much better than the original cleaner.
Thanks for the demo. Did you try any home made formula instead of bissell provided formula? I don’t have pets but very long hair. I am waiting to see how this really works.
This has been the BEST tutorial for the Bissell CrossWave I've seen. Thank you so much! Mine has sat sad and lonely in the corner of the laundry room... today I cleaned half the house. LOL. I seriously can't believe I waited this long to learn to use it. It is FANTASTIC. PS - The filter on the dirty water container DOES come off to be replaced... I accidentally dislodged it!
Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful!
The wife just bought this and told me I couldn’t use it until I read the instructions, ended up just YouTubing it and used this video for the basics, thanks.
All I can say is: thank God for videos like this. Such a live saver.
Thank you for demonstrating in the real world what the PetPro is intended for. It's surprising how many reviewers don't review it with pets in mind! And you are the first to point out that the roller for the rug has bristles in it (I was truly wondering what the difference was). Currently, my 10 yr old Dyson DC26 (130 watts) is compact, picks up cat litter (the bane of my existence) and easily goes under the couch and beds. It appears the the Bissell Crosswave may be too bulky to do go under beds/couches, and I'm not sure whether the water might spill out at such an angle. After vacuuming, I use Bona on my wood floor with a O-Cedar mop pads. It dries very quickly. Though my cleaning regimen probably doesn't clean as thoroughly as the Pet Pro, it just seems easier than having to fill the tank, dump the water repeatedly, then at the end clean all the parts.
Just picked one up from a marketplace, I'm already loving it
i bought this about a year ago and with your video am now going to try it as i lost the manual. i have 6 indoor rescue cats and my wife is disabled. i work 6 days a week and this will make my life so much easier, thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ACTUALLY SHOWING IT CLEANING YOUR CARPET! So many other review videos I’ve watched don’t do that and it’s SO FRUSTRATING, because I really want one of these but I’ve been skeptical about buying it, but you’ve cleared up any hesitation I have about buying it, thank you! :)
I've wanted one of these vacuums for so long, and watching your video today convinced me to go ahead and order it at 51 percent off the cordless on Amazon Prime Day. Thank you so much
Thanks for sharing this amazing review. Your video showed and answered the questions that I had. Cause I lost the book that it came with it, so I was pretty clueless about a lot of things.
The reason that this was so was that I became hospitalized.
Now that I can use it. The video helped me out very much, and I liked seeing things done instead of reading, too! I have the same vacuum except mine is CORDLESS.
Along with my not having pets. Though I have carpet, unfortunately, mostly all through the house. Which I am allergic to, and all pets.
I needed a vacuum that could do everything easier. Cause I put my lower lumbar spine out, and I am waiting for it to be fixed.
As you mentioned, I'm older absolutely now and can't get on my hands and knees any longer.
Once again, thanks so much for your video.
I looked at both the cordless and the one with the cord. I have over 2400 sq ft of new laminate flooring. The corded one is the best for me. It has more power from the reviews I watched and I watched a ton. Plus the cordless wouldn’t let me do my whole house before recharging. You got a good one
My daughter borrowed her friend’s Bissell Crosswave and I fell in love with it what it did on my daughter’s floors with 3 kids, 3 small indoor dogs, and a cat, plus an injured dog or poultry bird once in awhile. After watching your video I had to get one for my floors that get covered with fur from our Rough Cut Jack Russell. I can’t wait to use it once it arrives.
Thank you so much for this review! I have been looking at this for years and have always hesitated because I have 2 Samoyed's a Chocolate Lab and a Maine Coon cat, not your average pet hair here! I hate cleaning my floors too because it takes forever to vacuum and then mop and even if I have to go a little slower with this it will still be less time overall, so I will take the plunge and buy it, thanks again.
Thank you!! This is the best review and tutorial I have found for this crosswave! I've been researching reviews for a while now.
Excellent review. You are the only one on youtube who actually reviewed the PetPro model cleaning actual pet hair (what this product should be good for).
Great job, helped me make a decision to purchase.
I'm glad you liked it, thank you!
This was extremelyyyyy helpful thank you so much!!! I’ve had it sitting in the box for a week now because I get intimidated learning how to use something new through reading instructions, I’d rather watch someone else do it & learn that way. Thanks again! ❤️
I hear ya on that! I'm glad you found it helpful! Let me know what you think once you have used it!
I've had mine a month and have been nervous to use it. I decided today is the day so here I am. Glad I'm not the only one lol
Excellent tutorial! Thank you 🙏🏼
And you have a beautiful home and dog! 🐶
Eight rescue dogs from a pocket beagle to a Great Pyrenees, young big dog, mid-size middle age, and two old small dogs. Everyone has a preference for potty time, and then there are the “sneaky pee” spots when the weather is bad. Between the broom, the vacuum and mopping, my back is killing me by the time I’m done. Your video convinced me to purchase the unit, because I am so WORN OUT with mopping, and constantly changing the water. It makes zero sense to shove dirty water around with your mop head. God bless you for sharing your experience with a hands-on demonstration. I would add that the floor appears dry when you’ve finished going over it, and that is a huge problem with a push mop and 8 dogs. They just have to “help” like your furbaby, which means wet paw prints everywhere. I’m so excited!!
I am so happy that you have decided to get it, let me know what you think of it once you try it out!
Thank u ..u helped me to decide which mop i choose to buy..this is good if u want one machine vacuum and mop..but because i heat to cleaning the dirty tools after finished like what we have to do with CROSSWAVE so I decided to buy Bessel powefresh (steam) mop ..all what i need after I finished just put the rug in washing machine ..thank u very mush.
I have parrots. And I let the chickens in during crazy weather. This this is a life saver for me. Even with the meticulous cleaning of the vacuum after use it’s still way less time.
Thank you so much for this review. It's so nice to see a honest review from someone living with pets.
Good video! I have the Pet Pro with cord and love mine. Absolutely love it for all the reasons you stayed. It was a game changer for me in mopping my floor more frequently. I love the tray cleaner too.
At around 15 mins, you start to clean the brush and the bottom foot of the vacuum. If you used the tray it comes with and do the self cleaning, you don’t have to do it by hand. It cleans all that yuck up and you can just rinse the brush head under running water and dump the dirt from the canister.
I have shiny dark wood floors, and every crumb and hair shows up. I run the Bissell robot vac-mop once a day during the week. It does a decent job, and it keeps the dust and grime to a tolerable level until my thorough weekly cleaning day. I’m excited about the Cordless Bissell CrossWave. 30ish minutes of battery life is plenty, because I clean the house by living space category and would charge after each area is finished.
To remove that filter just pull up on it. There is a screen behind it. Every time you clean out your machine rinse that filter and clean out the screen behind it then let it dry. Replace the filter with a new one about every four months. You will be glad you did. After having not changed the filter in a long time you will be able to tell an immediate difference in the sucking power of your machine with a new filter.
OH, AND I’M SORRY I FORGOT TO SAY THANKS FOR DOING THIS GREAT VIDEO!!!!
And I love the little helpers running in to check and see what Mama is doing!!!! Those pups remind me of my two labs. They are so sweet and guilty of…..nothing, and everything at once! But you’ve also got a bigger tank and your’s isn’t cordless. I think I might like that one more!
Just got our first Pet Pro Yesterday and am planning ob giving it a run this evening. I also decided to go with the one that has the cord because of the very same reason that the battery charge doesn't last but a mere 20 - 30 minutes. Why pay an extra $ 100.00 for that when having the corded one , you can vacuum as long as you need . Can't wait to try it out !
Mine lasts 30 minutes guaranteed every time. It looks like they put extra reserve capacity into the battery design but cap the usage at 30 minutes through firmware. because it tells you the battery is depleted after 30 minutes, though the battery is really only discharged 80%. This ensures the machine doesn’t feel like it is losing power over time.
I own this model (called the Crosswave Advanced here in Europe). Cons...if you have to clean up something small and really messy don't bother- cleaning the vacuum and all the various parts/bits and pieces afterwards are not worth the time and effort- in my opinion (a lot less hassle with a wet rag/cloth). Make no mistake tho, it will clean up virtually anything perfectly. It's also a little loud if that bothers you (over 82dB I think). Small niggle- doesn't go completely flat so difficult to get under small items of furniture. PRO's...for a once or twice a month quick light wet mop of a larger area/ whole house clean then this vac is brilliant. I have all tiled floors upstairs and downstairs in my home and this thing works great and using the various Bissell solutions leaves a nice smell too (disappears quickly tho...i.e. next day). Vacuum also works great on laminate flooring which I had in my previous home. Another huge plus for this vacuum...it works very well on short pile area rugs. I have a short pile black and white Kelim Persian rug and I dropped coffee on it. Using the Bissell cleaning solution in the blue bottle (can't remember exact name may be Oxy clean or something similar- has Scotchgard protector) in conjunction with the multisurface roller brush and the dedicated rug and carpet rollerbrush the stain was completely removed (this was achieved by taking the heavy coffee spillage out first by running under the tap in the bathtub). I don't know how it would perform with a wet vac on a longer pile rug as I have not tested that. Vac also works very well as a standard dry vac and the power cable is a decent length- but as mentioned earlier, the little Bissell can be quite loud for some especially if you are used to a Dyson or something. This product also won a prestigious European Red Dot design award. The version here in Europe also has a nicer color scheme than the US model- ours is mostly black with some silver and blue details. So to sum up, I use my standard Dyson for daily vacuuming and the Crosswave comes out once or twice a month for a whole house wet mop. Thumbs up from Spain.
Cool...Dyson + Bissel is a great combo!
Thanks for mentioning how loud it is. I'm considering it to replace vacuuming and steam mopping my tile. My current vacuum is really quiet and the steam mop is just the sound of steam so I hadn't considered how loud this would be.
The BEST tutorial! Thank you!!!🙏
I got to tell you I watch a lot of reviews and how to videos and you are one of the best you are articulate concise short and to the point and you got a great camera that stays clear to illustrate what you're trying to show us and you do it very well I I'm impressed thank you Eric Sahagun
Excellent review thinking of buying one. On carpet does it dry quickly. And can you use hot water
it made me so happy when you vacuumed up the bug
Very nice thorough review! Thank you!! Just unboxed mine.. now ready to use
We just bought a PetPro and was hoping to find a video on the use. Your video definitely fits the bill. Thank you for the education on using the Petpro.
Love your furbaby checking out your work! Excellent video. Thanks. I want to buy one so i am glad i saw your video.😊
I had the corded one for years and used it maybe once a week or two weeks. Now I have the cordless max and it’s so easy and fun that it gets used every day. I’m literally waiting for the floors to get dirty so I can have an excuse to use it. It’s so satisfying.
Great Video. I went ahead and bought with cord only because with past experience anything cordless never works as good as with cord. Also, funny how your dog just hangs around you vacuuming. I have a black lab and he does the same thing. I too have lots of dog hair so I look forward to my new Bissell.
I also think that my dogs hang out while I'm vacuuming because they have grown accustomed to it!
The cleaning trays actually amazing you really need to use it
I agree! I just got one today and that might be my favorite feature! I have 2 dogs and all the hair that goes with them.
I have had one for two years now and never really used it as a cleaner just more of a vacuum for my camper. Finally today I wanted to try it and not sure if i was doing something wrong or what but it didn't have any water in the dirty tank just a bunch of dirt and what not. It was a little damp but for the amount of water that was used I noticed it wasn't sucking it up just collecting under where the brush is so I took it apart and cleaned everything. Will know soon if it helped, I know this is an older video and you have done figured it out or it's been said in the comments already but definitely check and change the filer if needed, I took mine out and I don't see how anything was getting threw the filter. Also noticed it was running hot so definitely check it. I bought this off a couple that used it two times and decided to get a bigger carpet cleaner so I know it hasn't been used much.
Been contemplating on what wet/dry vac to buy and this helped me a lot as I have 3 geriatric cats (so lots of incontinence issues, some barf, and of course random cat hair everywhere). I have all tile and hardwood (no rugs) and I had a hard time finding a video that actually shows it vacuuming up pet hair! I'm never going to be vacuuming over a plate of pasta or a cracked egg with the shell even if it is a wet/dry vac!! I needed to make sure it could do dried urine or barf that I came downstairs to the next day and suck up pet hair. Thank you so much for this. I can see it's a bit of PITA to clean once done, but I can deal with that if it cuts down on the mopping/vacuuming time. Thanks again!
Absolutely, I am so glad it helped!
I operate a cat sanctuary. An actual two-story cat house. I was hoping this would make clean-up easier. It DOES pick up cat hair, kibble, etc. The pet formula does leave the floor smelling fresh. I elected to get the "Natural" Pet formula as I avoid Febreze because of the VOCs. However there are some serious drawbacks and that is with the clean-up afterwards. You basically have to disassemble most of the unit to clean it. I think I spent more time cleaning the Crosswave than cleaning the floors!
Can you use this as a regular vacuum BEFORE you mop the floor with it? I know it adds extra time, but I have several cats, and they fling litter and I don't want the mopping part to turn the clay litter into cement-like and ruin my vacuum. Thank you for any answers or advice.
I can answer your question as I have used both the corded and cordless max. Yes you can dry vacuum with this but I would recommend against it because it’s almost inevitable that you will inadvertently touch the trigger and accidentally dispense some solution as the trigger is quite sensitive. The problem with this is you end up with a clay-like mess sticking to every internal part and it’s a headache to clean. When I clean up kitty litter I switch to the area rug mode and drench the roller. Otherwise the kitty litter particles glue themselves to the squeegee. If you have several days worth of hair or litter on the floor, it might be better to vacuum or sweep it up, but for every day cleaning, the machine can handle the sweeping and mopping all at once. Just have faith and use the machine for what it’s designed for which is to save you time and effort by combining the sweeping and mopping into one step. This machine is best when used for everyday maintenance of a clean floor. Regular usage actually allows the self cleaning cycle work most effectively. But you can also take the machine to the sink and run tap water directly into the debris channel to rinse it out like I do periodically. Good luck!
Love the way the dogs follow you around watching you lol.I have 2 dogs too
Thank you so much,i needed reviewits been awhile since i used mine and too tired to look for booklet instructions,thanks for posting very well done.
You can clean the filter just make sure it’s totally dry before putting it back in.
Omg! The candle on the shelf behind you is burning the shelf above!😮
This was great! Thnk you, just bought the newer version of your Bissell, but the same concept 💡 never the less, this helped me out alot, I'm not a reading the instructions kinda person so thnx again. I am going to use the self cleaning thing it sit into. Seems like it would help out. These things are expensive so the less work I can do, the better! Thnx again, have a great day.
With 4 kids and a saint Bernard I currently have to sweep, then vaccum and then mop and then mop and mop again because the water gets so filthy. Hopefully this will make it so I just sweep up all the big stuff then just do the floors with this one machine everyday and not be pushing dirty mop water about. Thanks for the through review I appreciate it.
I did a video where I talk about the pros and cons of the Crosswave. I hope you'll enjoy it. The link is th-cam.com/video/zT0dL1NxGeA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for making this video! My floors have been stressing me out for a long time. I have 100% tile in my house, and now that we have two dogs, I have been stressed about how to clean urine off of the tile, as I feel the smell never completely goes away. I love my dogs, they are part of our family, and decided to splurge on one of these mopvacs. I watched numerous videos so I could figure out how to use it. Your video was by far the best. Thank you so, so much!
Hi! I like to use one part white vinegar and one part water to soak the urine (after cleaning excess urine) for a few minutes. It was neutralize the smell without harsh chemicals! :)
Thanks for the review, I’m still on the fence on if I should purchase it but your video gave a good view of three pros and cons
I'm glad you liked it.
Awesome tutorial on both bissell, and also on the saying YOU CANT EAT AT EVERYBODY HOUSE
I'm watching without sound. Do you have to use both functions at the same time? Wash AND vacuum at all times?
No
@@ourpraisingpawsllc6518 Thank you!
I am just today trying my Bissell Crosswave pet. I watched your video first which gave me a LOT of info. Will let you know how it does.
Good, I'm so glad my video helped!
@@ourpraisingpawsllc6518
I did try to use the machine but like you mentioned, it is a lot of work. I have 3 pets and it did not clean as well as I like so I got a swiffer wet jet and that is working a lot better (for me).
I just bought the cordless one and will be testing it out in the next few days. I have two cats one of which is very fluffy. I also have two robot vacuums that run every day and I bought this mostly to do the moping cause there’s nothing I hate more than mopping with a manual mop and carrying around a bucket up and down my house which has two floors plus washing the mop afterwards. Will see how it goes! Thanks fir this review.
How did it go? I’m think of purchasing.
@@sarahelizabeth9817 the machine is great. It may be a little annoying to clean it but I prefer that than dealing with a wet mop and carrying a bucket. To be honest it wasn’t so necessary for me but a nice thing to have to clean up messes and clean things that have liquid and bits of food or other debris. For regular cleaning I think a spray mop and a robot vacuum would be best.
I've watched reviews of the cordless model which takes ten hours to charge and will run for a maximum of thirty minutes then you have to recharge it again for ten hours. I'd rather have the electric model with the power cord.
Corded is cheaper and has way more power!!! If you’re going cordless you really have to watch the reviews to figure out which cordless brand/model is the best. With the corded versions it’s a no brainer. The corded Crosswave always wins. It works very well, is simple to use, and cleanup is quick.
I don’t think the full charging time is 10 hours. The papers that come with the cordless say it takes 4 hrs for a complete charge.
Me too
ThankU for your Review. I'm shopping around for MULTISURFACE CLEANERS. I want to get rid of my Canister & my Vacuum & have a duel use cleaner with attachments. From the Sounds of it you picked the Right one, cause the Cordless one takes longer to Charge. HavA Wonderfully Blessed & Happy Day!!
I would suggest spot treating bad stains on area rugs before using the Crosswave or any carpet cleaner, it will save time and work better. This was a great review video.
Your review was good.
Only thing I would like to add is the area rug you cleaned the dog do off was an old and cheap rug from the looks of it. 2nd when cleaning any rug with the Crosswave your best bet is to get the ALL BRISTLE CARPET BRUSH for the machine. I have the corded Pet Model same as you. I tried cleaning a bath rug and wall to wall carpet with the All Purpose Brush. It was a dismal failure unless you are cleaning flat Indoor/outdoor carpet. Otherwise the brush bogs down. I called Bissell Customer Service. They recommend the CARPET BRUSH.
I went Online and found a PACKAGE DEAL of the Carpet Brush plus I think 2 other brushes plus a FILTER for $26.00
Usually replacement brushes for the Crosswave sell for about $15-$16.00 a piece not counting a filter.
I have NO COMPLAINTS with the machine. I had a water leak in my house that left a very large rust stain on my wall to wall carpet. I used the Crosswave with Bissell Multi Surface Cleaner plus a little Sanitizer & Dawn Dishwashing soap. It took me some time and I had to let the carpet dry thoroughly for a day to see how the stain was coming out but THE STAIN WAS COMPLETELY GONE after cleaning it 3 times for about 15 minutes each time.
It probably could have been thoroughly cleaned in one day but I am disabled and can only stand for about 10 minutes per day.
You have to remember ON TILE TO GET THE BRUSH THOROUGHLY WET BEFORE STARTING TO SCRUB FLOOR.
Usually 3 or 4 15-20 second pulls on the Trigger do the trick.
Vacuum once clean to dry the floor. Floor gets almost bone dry or dry completely.
Clean Brush in tray using cleaning water to soak and vacuum brush about a minute or two in spurts till brush looks clean. Then Empty Dirty Water Bin and Rinse Brush in tray using Clean Warm Water from Cleaning Cup in spurts and do this 3 or 4 times. Then use Vacuum by itself in tray in spurts To COMPLETELY DRY AND FLUFF BRUSH. Take brush out of machine. Check for Cleanness and rinse under warm to hot water if necessary then put onto Brush Roll Holder on tray to thoroughly dry. Wipe out machine with warm water and Dawn then warm water. CLEAN TANKS AND FILTER. That takes 45 minutes. Put them aside to dry for 24 hours. Use spare dry filter if you decide to clean before other filter is still drying.
I like Corded machine because I clean my Tiled Kitchen, Breakfast Room and 2 Full sized Bathrooms at one time and since I'm slow... a rechargeable 30 minute machine won't work for me. HOWEVER... I am thinking of using the Corded machine strictly for my Wall to Wall Carpeting and getting the New Crosswave Cordless Max for my Bathrooms, Kitchen, and Breakfast Room for its Easy Access and Quick Use for Easy Pickups and Quick Cleaning for them. The 30 minute run time is more than adequate for the 2 bathrooms on one charge. And the large kitchen and breakfast room on another if needed.
I tried to get the MAX for Free from Bissell since I saw many reviews on their machines were part of a Promotions Deal and figured since I am a Disabled Veteran might stand a chance of getting one. Alas... those reviewers were from Great Britain. Guess US Customers aren't allowed in that Club.
But I tried. Bissell Customer Service was very helpful about that. The young Lady I talked to checked if Bissell was doing that on the MAX but not at this time. Maybe in the future here.
BISSELL ARE YOU LISTENING?
Anyway... BISSELL YOU MAKE A GREAT MACHINE IN THE CROSSWAVES.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Have a Great Day Everybody.
Eddy R.
Bristol, Connecticut
The cordless one takes a long time to charge and it only lasts about 20 or 30 mins. I also think it’s not as powerful and If you are taking your time and doing a good job the battery just doesn’t last. It’s also 100 dollars more so be happy you didn’t get that one.
Well that is good to know! It makes me feel better about the one I have.
Battery powered things never seem to be as strong as straight plug.
@@NS66 Yup. I got the corded one instead of the cordless for this very reason. I just set it up yesterday. I'm going to use it for the first time tonight.
Good to know I was about to return mine...thank you 😊
I bought the cordless one first and then traded it for the Pet Pro corded for that very reason!
I've owned all 3 crosswaves. My cordless max has broke 2x. I'm going back to the pet pro become bissell has sent me 2 new crosswave max and they keep failing. Definitely get the pet pro reliability is better then having to deal with the cord.
Thanks their video was so helpful. I just ordered the Pet pro. I went with corded so I don’t have to worry about the battery. Did you end up getting the cordless? Amy suggesting for cleaning the 1” from the walls/baseboards it doesn’t get?
No I actually didn't get the cordless. In regards to the 1" I would just go the other direction with the crosswave as both side of the vaccume/mop doesn't have this problem.
Oh that’s good to know, will do that! Is yours still holding strong? I’m pretty excited that it has a 3 year warranty too. :)
Thank you. I did not know about the pull out screen that catches hair.
Thank you for doing this, I just got that same one you’ve got and I actually chose the corded over the cordless because I don’t have to remember to charge the bloody thing every day and it’s always got the same amount power. Lol
There wouldn’t be any forgetting to charge it because when you’re finished with it you drop it onto the CHARGER and press the “self cleaning” button. The charging happens automatically, you don’t have to remember anything. And I can say being an owner of both the corded and cordless max that the cordless does not lose power during usage.
@@misterkota1252 how long does it work? And if i didn’t finish the cleaning how long it will take to recharge again?
@@zeenakhalid6853 it’s generally 30 minutes of runtime on a full charge. It charges in about 4 hours
that filter on the top does come out if you haven't taken it out yet you will be surprised how much crap is in that thing it will run much better too :-)
Thank you so much for the additional information. I myself and others I'm sure appreciate this info!
Can i use a different cleaning solution or it has to be the brand one? Also is the vacuum strong enough to pick up pieces like cereal or big crumbs of bread?
There is a little hook on top of where the cable goes where you can hook the cable so you do not have to be carrying it around :)
Great review! Wonderful appliance. I would pretreat with the OXY pet stain remover first.
Then run the crosswave. I was gifted one but I can’t understand when to pull the trigger- what is it doing? Lol
Is it sucking up - vacuuming water or putting down cleaner?
Oh thank you so much!
I pull the trigger when I am wanting to "mop"/get the area wet/ pulling towards me. However, when you are doing the dry pass for the final pass don't pull the trigger. Pull it only when you are wanting to add the solution!
@@ourpraisingpawsllc6518 Thank you! I’m going to get mine out again today. You be amazed with the oxi pet stain spray, it’s magic!
Does this have attachments for cleaning blinds and stairs etc? Also can you just do a quick vacuum with it or do you have to commit to doing both vacuum and mop?
Great video....I'm late to the party, but decided to purchase this exact version of the Bissell and am waiting for it. I'm still watching vids and so gross with the hair. I think I'll probably put my dirty water in the commode vs the sink though. Thanks!
Great tutorial! Question.. can you just "vacuum" with this or does it always vacuum AND mop?
I would say, yeah it will just vaccum bc you have to pull the trigger to mop. I haven't used it just for that but I would say you could.
Wonderful💕 & complete video tutorial. I'm gonna add some OXI- clean Pet care cleaner liquid! And I'm gonna add some Urine repellant to it too. My dog is older and can do some accidents from time to time..🙁 And she can a good number on carpets!!
The tray that she said she hasn't used yet is where you just put some water into the tray, set the washer onto the tray and turn on the power so it cleans out the brushes and inside the machine. It will suck all that back up into the dirty water water tank -- then your machine is cleaned and ready to go for the next day.
Yeah, I can’t believe she didn’t tout the self-cleaning feature of the tray. It makes cleanup so much easier and spins the roller almost dry!
Just got this vacuum. I am just learning the machine. It just seems like they all fill up so fast then I spend more time cleaning up than it took to vacuum.
Do you vacuum with it first, and then go back over it all using the mopping feature?
As you move forward without pulling the trigger it automatically vacuums. As I pull back I pull the water trigger and it mops. I dont necessarily do it separately.
Good job, I got one 1 j. Never used it, lol. Maybe I will now
Nice video except you actually need to Always rinse the filter parts w/warm water afterwards as well. The rinse floor thing works good also if you ever end up trying it. I wish i knew where the vin. # was cus i am having problem & not sure if i bought the right size replacement roller.
when do i push the button under the handle does it let water on floor or do i hold it to suck it up
Hello 8 just bought this. I’ve set it up but the water isn’t coming through . Any ideas wha5 this could be ?🙈
Oh goodness, I'm not sure to be honest. I would call the Bissle customer service 1-800-237-7691
Oooh sista you gotta use that tray! It’s awesome! Once I kinda got the hang of how to use it to flush out the front & rollers, I think I actually like the whole thing better!
Your right, I know. I have a party this weekend and I will be throughly cleaning my floors so I will use it then.
AMAZING tutorial, thank you.
Thank you for the review. I just got new laminate floors put in and the guy putting them in scared me about using the Crosswave. I bought it before my floors were done and was just over the return date by a week. But now seeing your video I'm going to open it up and try it out! Hopefully this doggy mom will be happy with it!
What are your thoughts now? Considering getting and I also have laminate. Cheap one at that. Lol
also i noticed your cord laying on the floor when you were using it...did you know there is a clip on the top so it will not lay on the floor and get in your way?
I guess I didn't, I will have to try that.
I love watching this video thank you so much I've had my pet pro for two three months and haven't used it I love it just tell me one thing do you hold the handle when you're going forward and back did you hold the handle all the time that you were vacuuming I'm 77 and early reading instructions
If you are referring to the lever I only hold the lever down when I am wanting water solution to come out. That is what the lever is for.
Thank you for the video . It helped me make a decision on whether I want to buy one. I don't think I will be buying one . I am going to stay with my cordless vacuum and still use my streamer as it only takes distilled water and kills 99.99 % of germs through steam. Then I only have to wash the cloth cover that it came with. I can buy a new cloth cover when it gets wore out . Only water left is clean water all the dirt goes into the cloth and some steamer actually have disposal cloths which aren't expensive.
Good Donna, I'm glad this video helped in making your decision. Also thank you for sharing that bit of info about your steamer. Some others might like that option as well!
Everyone is right, I’ve been searching for days to find a review which actually shows it in action and yours is it! Well good explanation/how to review anyway! Thank you. I tired yesterday for the first time and hated it but I wasn’t sure what I was doing, now can’t wait to try properly.
One question, do you need to press the water flow button constantly and can you use just to vacuum?
How would your vacuum even work if you never moved the filter . Mine gets clogged every use
If you release the handle back the plastic piece that covers the roller goes back in easier.
thank you so much for the great video!! looks daunting, but your vid was soooo helpful!!!
I used mine on a large area run and it’s not wanting to suck up the water now so I’m stressed it says something about pressing the carpet button twice? Still not working
The main reason I purchased this is because of the accidents on my carpet but you keep mentioning area rugs. Can I clean an accident on my carpet? I have yorkies.
It may depend on the type of carpet you have. Most area rugs are low pile making the Bissle work well but if your carpet is thicker I wouldn't recommend it. I don't think the suction is going to be strong enough to really clean it up.
Great video just one question,
No problem cleaning in sink but you are allowing all that extra dog hair go down your drain. How come you don’t put in the sink strainer. Over time you get a clog.
Again great video, great information lots of tips.
Thank you
I just purchased this and when I fill the clean water tank, it leaks from the round rubber seal. How can I fix this?
Hello!!! Do I have to use their cleaning solution to mop floor?
I would... I haven't tried anything else. So not sure if it would defect the crosswave.
11:37 thank you! i thought i broke my machine when this happened lol had no clue what was going on.
Great demo and review! Mine ahoupd be here Mon. I plan on using nature's miracle as the cleaning solution. My area rugs are going to thank me 🤣🐾🙌🐾🙌
Thank you for this video I've been wanting to purchase this product it seems it would be easier on me getting my cleaning done LOL. I'm curious on how well this would work owning a husky ?
Well I have a black lab and a lab/Heller mix and they shed like crazy, so I would like to think it would do well!
@@ourpraisingpawsllc6518 Thank you 😊
@@lauralealewis8414 any time, let me know how it works once you get it!
which is better for normal tile floors. The Tineco iFloor ONE S3, the Bissell CrossWave Cordless Max or the Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro 2306A, which I think comes with a cable. I have a small apartment with a tile floor and no carpets. I have seen many videos but almost all in English and I cannot understand it because I do not know English. I did this translation in google
All i know is i watch all these youtube videos showing people’s homes, how big they are, how nice they are, and every time i say to myself “ I need to get the hell out of New Jersey”.
Excuse me I really want to buy this vacuum but my biggest concern it won’t take out the dog urine odor. Does it do the job when taking out the smell?
On what kind of surface are you wanting to use it on? Hard floors it is great for that! Low pile area rugs it works well too but if you ate wanting to use it on carpet I wouldn't suggest it. You will also need to use the pet order cleaning salution for it that will help with the smell much better than the original cleaner.
Does it matter which roll is used in the cross wave? I noticed you saying one of the rolls was for laminate flooring and the other was for carpet?
Cordless is a huge negative for me. Runs for a short amount of time and takes forever to charge. So I love the cord ♡♡♡.
Thanks for the demo. Did you try any home made formula instead of bissell provided formula? I don’t have pets but very long hair. I am waiting to see how this really works.
No, I haven't tried any homemade salutions. Have you?
@@ourpraisingpawsllc6518 not yet. I just bought mine. I am curious if there are cheaper solutions