Bissell crosswave pet pro all in one wet dry vacuum cleaner and mop

Test Results

Design

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro feels decently well-built. It's mainly made of hard plastic, although it does have an aluminum wand. It feels more robust than most other BISSELL vacuums, like the BISSELL Adapt Ion Pet, though it can sometimes creak when passing over uneven surfaces like carpeting. Thankfully, it's also quite easy to take apart and reassemble.

This vacuum's handle has a hexagonal textured surface to give you a more secure grip. Most of its controls are within easy reach, with its surface mode switch on top of the handle and a detergent trigger just underneath it.

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro is reasonably easy to maintain. While there are a few parts that need periodic cleaning, they're easy to access.

• Dirt compartment: You can unlatch the dirt compartment by pressing down on the release button. You should empty it after each use by lifting the cover with the 'Floater' component, which is a safety mechanism when using the vacuum as a mop, as it stops the suction motor and produces an audible 'screech' to let you know that it's full. Also, make sure you remove any large debris stuck in the dirt compartment's strainer. You can wash the dirt compartment under water along with the 'Floater' component if there's a significant amount of dirt built up. The vacuum filter is above the dirt compartment, and you should make sure that it's put back in place before refitting the dirt compartment.
• Brushroll: The brushroll is easy to access, only requiring that you lift the clear plastic brush roll window to access it and pull it free. You should clean it regularly under water to remove any stuck-on dirt or debris. While it's advertised as being an 'Anti-Tangle' brushroll, you still might find that long hair can get wrapped around it, forcing you to use a pair of scissors to cut it away.
• Filter: You need to pull out the dirt compartment before you can access the filter, which is on top of it. The filter has an attached screen to trap any fine debris or small strands of pet hair. You should wash the filter under water after every cleaning session, and you can use mild detergent if necessary.
• Water tank: The water tank is located on the back of the vacuum body and is easy to lift free of its housing. It features two separate markings for both water and detergent levels, one for small areas and the other for large areas. First, fill it up to the desired water level, and then add the required amount of detergent for the size of the room you're planning to mop. Make sure to empty the water tank after every use.

Any parts that you wash under water should be left to dry completely before refitting them.

Bag Part Number No bag

Filter Part Number 1608684

HEPA Filter Part Number No HEPA Filter

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro incurs fairly low recurring costs.

• Brushroll: No replacement interval is given by the manufacturer for the brushroll, but you can buy a replacement from BISSELL's website.
• Filter: You should replace the filter every six months. You can buy a replacement from BISSELL's website.

Note: The mopping component of the vacuum incurs separate recurring costs.

• Cleaning Solution: The frequency of buying new cleaning solution depends entirely on how frequently you mop and the size of the mopping area. You can buy 80 oz bottles on the manufacturer's website, though other bottle sizes are available.

Height 46.06" (117.0 cm)

Width 14.37" (36.5 cm)

Depth 10.04" (25.5 cm)

Cord Storing Manual

On-Board Tool Storage No

Vacuum Rack/Station Yes

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro has acceptable storage capabilities. It comes with a 'Rinse and Storage Tray' that you can position it on to let it dry after mopping, and there's even a separate slot to place the brushroll.

Volume 0.12 gal (0.45 L)

Full Indicator Yes

Bag Included No Bag Needed

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro has an adequately-sized dirt compartment. It has roughly the same capacity as most standard cordless stick vacuums, like the Dyson V15 Detect. There's a max fill line that lets you know when it's full when vacuuming. A separate 'Floater' component automatically shuts off the suction motor and produces a screeching noise once the dustbin is filled with water while mopping.

• BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro
• Vacuum body
• Vacuum handle with wand
• Dirt compartment
• Water tank
• Filter with filter screen
• 2x Multi-Surface brushrolls
• Strainer
• Brushroll cover
• Various accessories
• 2x 8 oz Multi-Surface Pet with Febreze detergent bottles
• Water rinse jar
• Vacuum tray
• Brushroll holder for vacuum tray
• Manuals

Cord Length 25.10 ft (7.7 m)

Hose Length N/A

Minimum Wand Length 3.54 ft (1.08 m)

Maximum Wand Length 3.54 ft (1.08 m)

Total Range 28.54 ft (8.70 m)

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro has a reasonably long range. You can clean most rooms without worrying about swapping outlets. Unfortunately, its wand doesn't extend or retract, so you might find it hard to find a height that suits your preferences. If you're looking for a similarly designed hybrid vacuum/mop but don't want to deal with the hassle of a power cord, you should consider the BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max 2554.

Total Weight 11.55 lbs (5.24 kg)

Weight In Hand 3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)

Carrying handle Yes

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro is decently portable. While its overall weight is considerably heavier than cordless vacuums like the BISSELL Adapt Ion Pet, it's much lighter than most conventional uprights like the Shark APEX Upright Vacuum. It feels very light and has a built-in carrying handle to make it easier to pick up and carry wherever you may need it.

Minimum Battery Life N/A

Maximum Battery Life N/A

Recharge Time N/A

Recharge Dock No

Battery Life Indicator No

Removable Batteries No

Rotating Head Yes

Power Adjustment Yes

Self-Propelled No

Headlights No

Easy On/Off Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment Manual

This vacuum doesn't have that many quality-of-life features. There are two surface settings that you can select with a handle-mounted switch: 'Area Rug' or 'Hard Floor'. However, this setting only adjusts the amount of detergent sprayed onto the brushroll when you pull the trigger, and it doesn't adjust brushroll height or suction power.

Note: While the floorhead does have a built-in light, it only turns on to light up the brushroll after pulling the detergent release trigger. The 'Headlight' field has been set to 'No'.

Brushroll Yes

Brushroll On/Off No

Removable Brushroll Yes

Turbo Brush No

Crevice Tool No

Upholstery Tool No

Soft Bristle Brush No

Hard Bristle Brush No

Extension Wand No

Ceiling Fan Tool No

Pet Grooming Tool No

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro doesn't come with attachments, though there is an additional replacement brushroll for its floorhead.

Performance

Setting Used "hard floor"

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 86%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 86%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 97%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro does a great job of vacuuming debris on bare floors. It easily cleans small debris like rice and sucks up most bulky debris like cereal, though you might need to make an extra pass to clean it all.

Setting Used "area rug"

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 39%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 33%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 58%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 56%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro delivers mediocre vacuuming performance on low-pile carpet. It does a decent job dealing with fine debris like baking soda but has a harder time clearing larger material like sand.

Setting Used "area rug"

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 45%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 44%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 65%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 64%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro delivers satisfactory vacuuming performance on high-pile carpet. It does a good job cleaning fine debris like baking soda, but you might need to make one or two extra passes to deal with larger material like sand.

Bare Floor 95%

Low-Pile Carpet 99%

High-Pile Carpet 98%

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro does a fantastic job dealing with pet hair. It easily cleans this kind of debris on bare floors as well as on low and high-pile carpet.

Maximum Suction 2.7 inH₂O (0.68 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum "hard floor"

Normal Suction 2.7 inH₂O (0.68 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal "hard floor"

Hose Diameter N/A

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro has unremarkable real-world suction performance. Since there's no difference in brushroll height or suction power when swapping between the 'Hard Floor' and 'Area Rug' modes, you likely won't experience any changes in debris pickup performance depending on the mode you select.

Bare Floor 81.2 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 79.6 dBA

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro is somewhat loud. At roughly 80 dBA, you'll find it very difficult to hear anyone talking nearby or any other background noise while it's running. Since there are no power adjustment settings or attachments that would change the incoming airflow of the vacuum, you won't notice any significant differences in how loud this vacuum gets. It's worth noting that the 'Floater' component inside the dirt compartment makes a noticeable screeching noise when it fills up with water.

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro has mediocre maneuverability. Its floorhead pivots, allowing you to maneuver around obstacles pretty easily. However, its bulky body gets in the way when cleaning under tables and chairs. Shag-pile carpeting is also a significant obstacle for this vacuum, as it can get stuck inside the floorhead. Thankfully, you likely won't experience this problem while vacuuming low or moderately high-pile rugs and carpets.

Sofa Pickup Post Test

You can't convert the BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro into a handheld vacuum, so it isn't suitable for vacuuming pet hair on furniture.

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro seals in most fine particles, but some can still escape from its post-motor exhaust.

Wood Cracks Post Test

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro is unremarkable for dealing with debris in cracks. It lacks the sufficient real-world suction force to lift debris embedded in deeper crevices, but it won't have too much trouble dealing with it in shallower cracks.

Stain Pickup Post Test

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro does a good job dealing with stains. Unlike shop vacuums like the RYOBI 18V One+ 3 Gal. Project Wet/Dry, it has a detergent-dispersal function for its floorhead that helps deal with stains. The manufacturer recommends using the 'Hard Floor' setting to clear stains on bare surfaces but using the 'Area Rug' mode for stubborn messes since it releases more detergent onto the brushroll. 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. You'll probably need to make several passes to fully clean most stains, and a hand mop will likely be more efficient in cleaning stubborn stains since you can manually provide a greater degree of surface agitation.

Water Pickup Post Test

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro does a great job of sucking up water. It leaves the surface slightly damp but has no trouble clearing the water as a whole.

Automation

Automatic Recharging No

Automatic Bag Emptying No

Pathing Algorithm No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers No

Scheduled Start Buttons No

Cycle Control Buttons No

Navigation Control Buttons No

App Name No App

iOS Availability No

Android Availability No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) No

App Scheduled Start No

App Cycle Control No

Navigation Control within App No

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro is only available in one color scheme: 'Titanium With Grapevine Purple and Sparkle Silver'. You can buy this vacuum as part of the Performance Exclusive Bundle, which comes with an additional filter, a 32oz bottle of Multi-Surface detergent, and two additional multi-surface brushrolls. You can see the label for our model here.

Let us know in the discussions if you come across another variant.

Compared To Other Vacuums

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro is a hybrid mop vacuum. It's similar in size and weight to conventional corded stick vacuums like the Shark APEX UpLight but can clean liquid messes and features a detergent-spraying feature that allows for better stain clearing performance. Unlike conventional stick vacuums, you can't use this one in a handheld configuration, and it lacks any dedicated suction power modes or floorhead height adjustment.

If you're looking for alternatives, look at our list of recommendations of the best vacuums for tile floors, the best vacuums for hardwood floors, and the best laminate floor vacuums.

The BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max 2554 and BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro each have distinct advantages, meaning one might suit you better than the other, depending on your needs. Both vacuums use similar detergent-dispersal functions and do a good job of dealing with dried-on stains as well as liquid spills. They're also pretty similar in terms of dimensions and overall weight. That said, the corded Pet Pro can run indefinitely but at the cost of a limited range. Its brushroll motor is stronger than its cordless alternative, so you can use this vacuum to clean carpeted floors. However, the cordless Max can be used to easily clean faraway rooms with minimal difficulty. It also features a self-cleaning function that slightly reduces hands-on maintenance requirements.

The Dyson Ball Animal 2 and BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro are differently-designed vacuums for different uses. The Dyson is a more conventional bagless upright that incurs minimal recurring costs, has a larger dustbin, a longer range, and better performance across all surface types. It can also be used in a semi-handheld configuration and comes with a few extra attachments. Meanwhile, the BISSELL is a hybrid vacuum mop that's much more effective in dealing with stains and is capable of clearing liquid spills. It also feels better-built than the Dyson.

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro and Dyson V15 Detect each have distinct uses. The BISSELL is a corded upright vacuum/mop hybrid that does a better job dealing with stains thanks to its detergent-spraying feature and can be used to clear liquid spills. The Dyson is a cordless stick/handheld vacuum that does a better job cleaning debris on various surface types and in cracks, has a much stronger suction force, produces less noise, and is easier to maneuver. It also has a HEPA filter, resulting in superior air filtration performance.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus and BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro are for different uses. The Pet Hair Eraser is a traditional upright with a larger dirt compartment, better maneuverability, and superior performance on carpeted surfaces. You can also use it in a semi-handheld configuration to clean hard-to-reach areas. Meanwhile, the CrossWave is a hybrid vacuum mop that can clean stains with ease and is capable of dealing with liquid spills.

The Dyson V11 Animal and BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro are differently-designed vacuums with different intended uses. The Dyson is a cordless stick/handheld vacuum that's easier to maintain, incurs minimal recurring costs, is easier to maneuver, and performs notably better on carpeted surfaces. Meanwhile, the BISSELL is a corded hybrid upright vacuum mop that does a much better job of cleaning stains and is capable of dealing with liquid spills.

The BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro and Tineco PURE ONE X Tango are differently-designed vacuums with different intended uses. The BISSELL is a wet-compatible hybrid vacuum mop that does a better job with stains, thanks to its detergent-spraying feature. The BISSELL also has a larger dirt compartment and feels better built. However, the Tineco vacuum's cordless design allows you to carry it wherever you need it. It's also easier to maneuver, has fewer parts that need regular cleaning, clears more debris on bare floors, and you can use it as a handheld vacuum. The Tineco also comes with two separate floorheads, one for bare floors and the other for carpets.

The Shark APEX Upright Vacuum and BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro are differently-designed vacuums for differing uses. The Shark is a conventional upright vacuum that isn't wet-compatible. It incurs lower recurring costs, has a larger dirt compartment, a longer range, and sucks up more debris on bare and carpeted floors. You can also use it in a handheld configuration to clean debris on furniture or other hard-to-reach places. Conversely, the BISSELL is a hybrid mop vacuum that is far more effective in cleaning stains thanks to its detergent and water-spraying features, though it lacks any floorhead height or suction power adjustment capability.

The Shark APEX UpLight and BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro are different types of products intended for differing uses. The Shark is a more conventional corded stick/handheld vacuum. It features an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, takes up less room, has a slightly larger dirt compartment, a longer power cord, and is easier to maneuver. It also does a better job of clearing debris on various surface types. Meanwhile, the BISSELL is an upright hybrid mop vacuum with a detergent-spraying feature, allowing better stain-removal performance. It can also deal with liquid spills, unlike the Shark.

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