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In the best parenting book I’ve ever read, Rachel Jankovic says that her house can look like its at the bottom of a toaster.
My house often looks like it is at the bottom of a toaster. If besides crumbs that toaster bottom also holds mashed peas, dried spaghetti, and flattened raisins all glued down nice and tight into the grout.
But by the time all my kids are tucked in for the night and I’m staring at a desolate wasteland of crumbs, dried peas, and sticky raisins; sweeping it all, and then following up with a mop (as one ought to), feels like a lot.
My usual default is a quick sweep of the worst spots, hoping that we don’t die of a horrible infectious illness from never mopping the floor.
For the machine itself, you just dump the dirty water and refill the water/cleaning solution and it’s ready to go. For that part, you can use it as often as you’d like.
You have to hold a button continuously if you want to properly mop your floor.
In my opinion, the floor has only been mopped if the cleaner and water has covered it’s entirety. To do this, you have to hold down the button the whole time. It sounds silly, but your fingers do start to cramp if you’re covering a lot of ground this way.
Why was I so disappointed with my Bissell Crosswave?
This is a question I’ve pondered long and hard. At the end of the day, I was really expecting steam mop level quality of clean. My steam mop gets the nastiest of messes out with the greatest of ease. This product was originally (and mistakenly) pitched to me as a steam mop. That isn’t the company’s fault, but it sure made it impossible for the real product to live up to my high expectations.
How to Clean Your CrossWave® Pet Pro After Use
FAQ
Can you leave water in Bissell Crosswave?
How often do you need to change a CrossWave brush?
Does Bissell Crosswave clean itself?
Does Bissell Crosswave actually clean?
How to clean Bissell Crosswave?
This step is the one most Bissell CrossWave users make their first cleaning mistake. It might seem more convenient to spray the CrossWave brush with water while it is attached to the machine. However, that keeps a majority of the dirt and residue in the brush. You have to pull up the brush roll tab to remove it. 4. Rinse the Roll and Window
How often should I Clean my Bissell Crosswave?
We recommend cleaning your Bissell CrossWave after every use, but it doesn’t need to be deep cleaned every time. The main units you have to clean every time are the brush roll and the window covering the roll. Any organic dirt left in the CrossWave brush can lead to contamination and microbial activity.
How do you clean a Bissell Crosswave brush roll?
If any moisture is left over in the Bissell CrossWave storage tray from cleaning, wipe it dry with a paper towel or cloth. Remove the Bissell CrossWave brush roll window by grabbing the front and pulling up. Put the brush roll upright onto the Brush Roll Drying Tray to let it dry. Then reinsert the Bissell CrossWave brush roll
Does the Bissell Crosswave get dirty?
The brush roll window and the roll itself get dirty with each use. On the other hand, the brush roll chamber gets dirty only when you use the Bissell CrossWave on a filthy surface. If you spot visible specks on the brush roll window, you can use a paper towel and wipe with pressure to clean up the surface.