CrossWave® HydroSteam™ Wet Dry Vac, Multi-Purpose Vacuum, Wash, and Steam, Sanitize Formula Included, 35151

I recently purchased the BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam Deluxe Wet Dry Vac, and I’m absolutely thrilled with how well it works! It’s become an essential part of my cleaning routine...especially with having 4 dogs! The fact that this vacuum both vacuums and washes your floors at the same time is a total game-changer! I have hardwood floors, and the CrossWave does an excellent job of picking up dust, dirt, and debris while leaving the floors clean and shiny. The HydroSteam feature is amazing – it really helps break down stuck-on grime and bacteria, making my floors feel so much fresher than just a regular mop. The steam is gentle yet effective, and I love knowing I’m sanitizing as I clean. I love how versatile this model is. It works great on both hard floors and area rugs. I can easily switch between modes with the push of a button, making it perfect for my mixed flooring. It’s surprisingly lightweight for a multi-functional vacuum. The swivel steering makes it really easy to maneuver around furniture, and I don’t have to strain to get to corners or edges. The tank is easy to fill and empty, and the self-cleaning feature is a huge plus. The machine cleans itself after every use, which makes maintenance a breeze. I don’t have to worry about cleaning the brushes or hoses manually – they get cleaned automatically!

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 was at the END OF MY ROPE with my floors being constantly dirty. With 2 kids, 2 dogs, and 1 husband, I just couldn't keep up. By the time I'd get them vacuumed and find time to mop, they'd be dirty again. We don't typically waste money on things like this, so I debated for a long time, and did a lot of shopping, and read a lot of reviews before I finally pulled the trigger on this model. TOTALLY WORTH IT. I did get it on sale on Black Friday, so that helped soften the blow. Pros: -Easy to operate, there's only like 3 buttons total, so its pretty easy to figure out, even for a blonde like me -Does a pretty decent job at cleaning my multiple floor types (vinyl, hard wood, area rugs, and tile). Are they as clean as a good old fashioned hands and knees scrub? No. But ain't nobody got time for that. -It picks up the dog hair without getting clogged -Refreshes area rugs without leaving them sopping wet -Self-cleaning function is WAY better than previous models, you just sit it onto the base tray and push the button -You can use whatever cleaning solution tickles your fancy, you aren't forced to buy their branded refills (ahem, Swiffer). This is nice for the crunchier families that aim for more natural/plant based products. Cons: -This thing is LOUD. Like, blender loud. Not a dealbreaker for me, but if you're planning to clean the floors after your kid is asleep, something to be aware of. -Dirty water tank holds a very small amount compared to the clean tank, so you will need to dump the dirty water multiple times during your cleaning session. Annoying, but whatever. I saw some reviews complaining about the machine leaving dirty water streaks, thats because their dirty tank is too full. Took me one time to figure that out, easy fix. -There isn't a trigger lock, so if you are cleaning large areas, your finger will get tired from holding down the trigger (first world problem here, but worth mentioning) -It is bulky. Obviously, it has to be to have room for the motor, and both the clean and dirty tanks, but compared to my stick vac, it is heavier, not as easy to maneuver, and doesn't get under the furniture. Wasn't a surprise, I knew what I was buying. Size compares to your standard bagless model. -Cleaning it out when you're done using it is totally gross if you live with heathens like I do. You do have to still take it all apart and rinse it, clean out the parts, let the roller dry, and wipe up any dirt left in the tray after the self clean cycle. Even with adding on the clean up time, I am still saving time overall compared to vacuuming and mopping in two separate steps. Overall, very happy with this model, the pros outweigh the cons for our family and needs. Is it perfect, no, and I'm sure they're working on a new model that will address some of these gripes, but thats how technology works.

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.