Vacuum, Wash and Dry at The Same time? Yes, it’s possible with the gorgeous looking and extremely versatile Bissell Crosswave Cordless!
Before lockdown, I don’t think many people took cleanliness so seriously. I’ll be honest; I certainly didn’t. But when you’re stuck at home weeks on end, all of a sudden, making sure my home was clean started to become a priority. Gosh, I’m even enjoying it!
I’ve always viewed cleaning the floors as one of those tasks that are far harder than I imagined. You know, one of those jobs that are best left to those who won’t moan and just gets on with it. But I decided to face the challenge, and I have to say, I’ve surprised myself. I thoroughly enjoyed using it and, dare I say it, it’s been a rather therapeutic experience.
The Bissell Crosswave Cordless is an all-in-one multi-surface cleaner that vacuums, washes and dries floors at the same time. With the touch of a button, you can seamlessly switch from cleaning hard floors to vacuuming to washing carpets and rugs. Which is just as well, as one thing that’s always crossed my mind is how do you get the dirt out from deep inside a carpet? We’re often so obsessed with cleaning our work surfaces with a good glug of bleach that carpets don’t seem to get the same level of attention when it comes to deep cleaning.
How it looks
I find that many people tend to skip this subject but not me. After all, in our household, it’s out on show while charging, and it needs to look good. I loved the space-age design of the Bissell Crosswave Cordless. If it had some multi-coloured flashing lights and threw the odd beep here and there, it wouldn’t look out of place in the background of a sci-fi movie!
How does the Bissell work?
The Bissell’s powerful 36V Li-Ion battery ensures you get constant performance throughout the entire cleaning process while enjoying the cordless freedom. And yes, that’s no exaggeration – particularly when you have a rather large house as we do; being tied to the wall plug socket can be annoying.
The machine has up to 30 minutes of run time on a single charge. With just one button, you can switch from cleaning hard floors to vacuuming and washing rugs. And in my house, that’s pretty much the set up across the downstairs. It moved seamlessly from sealed hard floors to the rug areas dotted around without the need to change any parts.
The vacuum has a 0.8-litre dry capacity and weighs just 5.6kg. It includes a multi-surface brush roll, dirty tank strainer, self-cleaning storage tray plus Bissell solution. The Crosswave saves you time and money on buying multiple floor cleaning tools and products, not to mention trying to find the space to store multiple pieces of equipment.
How It Performed
There’s something incredibly satisfying in being pleased with a cleaning machine when you’re not a natural ‘cleaner’. I may have approached the Bissell Crosswave Cordless as a new toy, to begin with, but by the time I finished, it has become an essential tool. After using it, I was left with a clean, shiny laminate flooring, sparkling tiles in the kitchen, fresh rugs in the sitting and lounging areas and a clean carpet upstairs.
The Bissell multi-surface formula removes dirt and powers through stains and sticky messes for a thorough and streak-free clean. It washes the rugs by injecting a solution of water and multi-surface cleaner into the fibres while the rotating brush roll removes dirt and refreshes, leaving a nice smell.
This innovative floor care appliance is one I will be using to keep on top of things. The best thing is it’s one machine, and it really does seem to do it all. I will add, the cordless convenience is also incredibly handy and does come a close second on the list of things I like about it.
Looking After The Crosswave
Too frequently, we forget to clean the equipment we use (the fridge, washing machine, etc.) It’s something we need to be doing more to ensure things last much longer. Cleaning the Bissell Crosswave Cordless couldn’t be easier, you don’t even need to take the brush roll out.
You simply fill the cleaning tray with water, press the ‘hard floor’ button and recline the machine allowing it to run for 15 seconds until all the water is picked up. When the job is done, all you need to do is remove the brush to dry. It couldn’t be any simpler.
Final Thoughts
The Bissell Crosswave Cordless was a revelation. As a household with multiple floor coverings – natural wood, tile, laminate and carpet, we’ve become a den of multiple cleaning tools and gadgets. We found that the Bissell Crosswave Cordless eliminates the need for this by doing it all.
Although our carpeted areas appeared to our eyes pristine, as they’d never been walked upon in shoes, we were shocked at how dirty they were. Never again! It’s a product that not only looks good; it also does precisely what it states on the box. In my opinion, every household should enjoy the pleasure of a Bissell Crosswave Cordless.
Bissell Crosswave Cordless – Where and how?
This product comes with a minimum one-year manufacturer’s guarantee and retails at £329.99. For more information, visit www.bisselldirect.co.uk.
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