BISSELL CrossWave HydroSteam has a BIG problem: Review & Comparison

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
  • HI Guys, This is my Bissell Crosswave Hydrosteam. It is similar to a Bissell Crosswave but with steam and an improved self cleaning mode. BUT it has 1 big problem that makes me hesitate to recommend it. I test it, unbox it, compare it to the Bissell Crosswave, HF3, and the Powerfresh and show you how to set it up.
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Komentáře • 215

  • @TheFrenchGlow
    @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem +45

    Hi. As some people are commenting that the hydrosteam isn't meant for food. Bissell's main slogan for the Hydrosteam is "Tackle tough pet spills and stains - like muddy paw prints and dropped food- with the power of HydroSteam™ Technology"...Hit that FOLLOW button for more honest reviews from a product pro.

    • @traccleaningservices9981
      @traccleaningservices9981 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Technically u will sweep the floor nicely before running this on it.... even the muddy pot can be picked up with Parker before washing

    • @tiegeraymond7223
      @tiegeraymond7223 Před 7 měsíci +3

      What would you recommend for a steam vac for hard floors and rugs for getting rid of messes stains and spills?

    • @WeraJayTwo0
      @WeraJayTwo0 Před 7 měsíci +1

      My only issue is gunk biuld up in the hose hole thing that connects the base with the tank (which the water goes through while vacuuming). However, it's due to how much dust and dirt debris comes into my home, then 5 pets worth of pet hair.

    • @tiegeraymond7223
      @tiegeraymond7223 Před 4 měsíci +2

      I have 4 mastiff 1 shepherd, hair is crazy and my kids drop everything, the gods bring tons of mud in, I bought one and I have to say it does a really good job. Cleans floors well , wish it could get a bit closer to the wall , wish the holding tank was bigger , taking it all apart to clean and dry so it doesn’t stink or get moldy isn’t ideal, but other then that it does the job well on laminate, and tile.

    • @fiveightandten
      @fiveightandten Před 27 dny

      It's not that the vacuum isn't meant for food. Though it's just not designed to pick up an entire bowl of oatmeal. Haha. This video managed to paint the vacuum in a negative light for no good reason, while also failing to point out any of the actual negatives of the product. For instance; the steam doesn't actually heat up the floor, and the recovery vessel is laughably small, with a suction cut-off float that likes to trip inadvertently when the handle is tilted. These are much bigger misses than it failing to suck up an entire bowl of oatmeal.

  • @marccoralluzzo
    @marccoralluzzo Před rokem +125

    I'm sorry. I do understand what you're doing with these tests, but I don't think they're practical at all. I think they are a poor representation of what these devices are meant to actually do (despite any infomercials or advertisements).
    You would have to be a really simple person to spill a large bowl of oatmeal and think that you should immediately grab your Bissell. Any rational person would first wipe up any of the oatmeal, or at least a majority of it.
    If your dog pooped on your floor would you just get your Hydrosteam and run over the turds? This device is just made for basic floor cleaning. Or perhaps when your kid spills a glass of juice. While this may be capable of cleaning bigger messes (and may even be advertised as doing so) that's not really what it's for. Just because a Jeep commercial shows a Grand Cherokee climbing a mountain does not mean you should take your Jeep to Mt. Everest.
    I think these kinds of tests are silly and they are very unfair to the manufacturers of these products. I like your videos and I appreciate what you are trying to do, but I wish reviews would be more practical and realistic.
    For the record, I am equally bothered when I see commercials for vacuums like this cleaning up pet hair that was clearly just dumped onto a clean carpet in a studio. I want to see it pick up fur that's embedded in carpet just like it would be at our homes, rather than just dropped on top.

    • @IggySpain95
      @IggySpain95 Před rokem +6

      As some one who has a normal cross wave, I do this method as well. These devices are meant for normal maintenance cleaning

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem +2

      hi! Thanks for your feedback and to be clear, I am unsponsored and don't do ads on my channel. The issues with the hydrosteam is that you are adding a lot of water to the brushroll with NO adjustable height and once its saturated, it will have issues with any wet spill.
      Even in your scenario, it could have issues. I used it on a small spill with no particles and it had a hard time cleaning it.
      I showed the oatmeal test as it is similar to the tests that all of the brands use to showcase their own products on social media and all the product visuals show it cleaning HUGE messes. Also this issue is not unique to me, it is a recurring issue with users of the Hydrosteam.

    • @traceyrosario2256
      @traceyrosario2256 Před rokem +7

      Facts....you deserve to have you warranty voided..if you can't use common sense to clean up the bulk of your mess by hand first lol.....but I do respect and appreciate the time he took to make us this video

    • @Burritosarebetterthantacos
      @Burritosarebetterthantacos Před rokem +2

      I completely agree

    • @Sonica212
      @Sonica212 Před rokem +7

      I was thinking the same thing when I saw the machine smearing the oats across the floor (smh). like why not just take outside and see if it can clean the drive way or maybe the garage floor.

  • @scottlopes1022
    @scottlopes1022 Před rokem +125

    You've actually failed to test this in any practical scenario. The last thing im going to do is run a $300 steam vac over is a pile of vomit. I'm more interested in how it picks up pet hair and removes streaks and spills/splatter on hard floors and maybe as a bonus light rugs.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem +6

      Hi! Thanks for the comment. One question is why wouldn't you get the bissell regular crosswave and add the powerfresh then? Or if you are worried about streaks, the bissell hf3 or shark Hydro or Tineco s5 is much better at cleaning those messes up. The hydrosteam as a vacuum only would rate lower than a bissell cleanview rewind swivel ($120).

    • @BarbB_in_TN
      @BarbB_in_TN Před 11 měsíci +30

      I am thinking if I pay $300 for a steam vac it better pick up vomit-lol

    • @fj209
      @fj209 Před 11 měsíci +18

      This is actually a very practical scenario that he presented. It may not be specific to your situation, but to someone who has kids and deals with spills all the time, this video showcased everything I need to know.

    • @mghtyhocky
      @mghtyhocky Před 10 měsíci +3

      I bought one and my main use is for dog pee drips if my dog vomits ill wipe it off then use the cleaner with steam I have a bissell carpet cleaner I have a spot bot I want to use that as a vacuum to clean mild dirt

    • @seanhepner7813
      @seanhepner7813 Před 9 měsíci +18

      I agree with this criticism. I am buying this hydro steam because I want cleaner floors, and the steam function will undoubtedly get me there better and faster, not to quickly clean up random spills. Spills should be cleaned up with a rag first in my opinion, it’s waaaaaaayyyy quicker than pulling a machine out that needs to be cleaned itself afterwards. Granted, everyone uses tools differently…

  • @DAnaSchweinberg
    @DAnaSchweinberg Před 11 měsíci +3

    Thank you. I really wanted this, but I have a good crosswave and it is best to wait for them to work out some of the kinks. It would likely be good for stuck-on messes and better than my current crosswave there but I often pickup large liquid spills and rarely have a stuck-on mess.

  • @Hm_Harley_Parts
    @Hm_Harley_Parts Před 10 měsíci +2

    I just purchased a CrossWave Pet Pro but I was wondering if his Hydrosteam version would be better for deep cleaning hardwood floors? I plan on sweeping before the CrossWave. I just want the one that will give the deepest clean to my hardwood.

  • @daynajones8180
    @daynajones8180 Před rokem +3

    I use the pet pro crosswave and really like how it works. I was hoping the heating element would be a plus.

  • @nycmax2002
    @nycmax2002 Před rokem +5

    Awesome review! Super helpful how it compared to other bissell units. I need cleaner floors!

  • @DustinParker-wb7bd
    @DustinParker-wb7bd Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video. So, would you say the traditional cross wave is the best we’d/dry vacuum for cleaning after toddler meals (anything and everything in the floor, so I need to pickup large item, scrub, and/or vacuum) or something else?

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 11 měsíci

      For large pick up, the traditional crosswave works but I prefer softer brushrolls that are corded if you are going to use the wet dry vac frequently. Cordless works but with the batteries and additional wiring needed to make it cordless, durability can be an issue. As a parent with a toddler, I would recommend these corded options. shark Hydrovac corded (only buy if on sale) and Tineco s5 steam (only on sale). The roborock dyad pro also works very well and it's advanced with brushrolls that change directions for better scrubbing but if you have any issues because of the battery, it's not easy to reach customer service.

  • @rsmolkin
    @rsmolkin Před měsícem

    What about for just cleaning/mopping regular tile floors? Would the steam function make it better than the ones without steam? I like the idea that it would pick up the dirty water

  • @brittanyb9357
    @brittanyb9357 Před rokem +4

    This is a great video. I don’t understand the hate. You helped me decide to not spend extra on the steam one. Great job!

  • @lovethosebudgies
    @lovethosebudgies Před rokem +3

    I'm considering an upgrade to a Crosswave. At present I have a bird room that I have to vacuum & mop. After they've been out, if there are any droppings, I remove them with a paper towel before mopping. The Crosswave it seems would save me a step. My older Bissell Powersteamer isn't great as it has a silly little squeegee and not a brushroll or brush. I have to keep on top of vacuuming - feather dust, seeds, feathers, and mopping conquers the dust. Great review! I think this will work for me as there won't be any bowls of oatmeal lol.

    • @foreverice23
      @foreverice23 Před rokem

      I use my original cross-wave to clean a bird room. It doesn’t pick up seed shells very well. It’s best to do a quick sweep or vacuum before using the cross wave Mop

  • @timothychow78
    @timothychow78 Před 11 měsíci

    Can you show the machine on carpet, although there is Hydrosteam carpet version? And the steam comes from the chemical solution, is it safe? Thanks!!

  • @VenomTT
    @VenomTT Před rokem +9

    I use my crosswave for weekly floor cleaning. If someone dumps a bowl of oatmeal on the floor it's getting spot cleaned. No sense in using the mop for 2 minutes to take it apart and clean it for 10 minutes.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      hI! understood but are you using the hydrosteam or a regular crosswave. To be clear, the oatmeal we tested with was 3 parts milk, 1 part oatmeal and the regular crosswave and the HF3 crosswave has no issues with this test.

    • @joyz4484
      @joyz4484 Před 11 měsíci +2

      yea but that really defeats the purpose of having a wet/dry vac right? when my kid spills his cereal on the kitchen floor I REALLY just want to use a wet dry vac to clean it up instead of wasting 10 sheets of paper towel and bend down and kneel on the floor for 5 minutes

  • @marywillison4638
    @marywillison4638 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for the review. Which is superior This Bissell Crosswave Hydro Steam or the Tineco S5 Steam? I have a textured herringbone tile floor and my old Tineco S3 doesn’t make great contact with the floor plus doesn’t have steam and suction died just shy of 2yrs, thankfully within the warranty. I’m working to replace it now and decide which is best for me. This bissell appears to have a thicker roller brush pad so will it make better contact with the uneven tiles? Which has the better suction please and larger tanks? Thanks!!

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před měsícem

      hi! The Tineco S5 Steam corded is much easier to manuever than the bissell crosswave hydro steam because it's a lot slimmer and lighter with better performance.
      The rollers are similar but the tineco can get closer to walls and edges.
      Crosswave is the larger unit and could be more reliable in the long run because its Bissell.

  • @exaqer5
    @exaqer5 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I will buy a product from this brand, but can you give me information about which one is best for carpets and hard floors?

  • @jrmuyot
    @jrmuyot Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hey David. I've watched this video a few times and want to thank you for the content. Do you think the hydrosteam would be good for cleaning hardwood floors (not wet)? Using a stick vacuum and the Bissell powerfresh mop is cumbersome when I have two young kids running around.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 11 měsíci

      Hi! If recommend trying the Tineco s5 steam. It's prime day today and tomorrow (at the time of this comment) and the s5 steam is $315 or about the same as the hydrosteam. I think you will find the s5 steam to be more vertile and work well for hardwood just like the crosswave hydrosteam but also better for kitchen or bathroom tiles.

    • @jrmuyot
      @jrmuyot Před 11 měsíci

      @@TheFrenchGlow hi. Thank you. I can’t find any difference between the s5 steam and Tineco Floor ONE S5 PRO 2. Both seem to do the same thing.

  • @AlyssaB-gm8jy
    @AlyssaB-gm8jy Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hi! I did look through the comments but didn’t see what I was looking for.. does this have a vacuum only function? Not always needing to use the steam/mop function? And does it work well.. like a normal vacuum would ? Thanx you!

    • @HalfInsaneJane
      @HalfInsaneJane Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes it does. I just bought it. So far I'm not a fan of the cord or the mopping feature. It doesn't have the oomf I need on the mopping feature.

  • @shawnysmith8107
    @shawnysmith8107 Před 9 měsíci

    Love home gadgets, thank you! I got the crosswave pet. I also have the robo vac/mop .

  • @thudang3039
    @thudang3039 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Great video! Seeing the floor test was confirmation for me that Bissell didn't nail it with this one, at least not for what I'm shopping for - a wet vacuum that does floors, using steam instead of chemicals. So far, my solution has been separate devices - to either vacuum and then mop up and steam. Was hoping more of these steam vacs were going to consolidate my solution into one device. The Tineco is closer... I think...

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 11 měsíci +3

      Hi! Thanks for sharing. The Tineco s5 steam is more functional for sure. I never ever use the crosswave hydrosteam.

    • @zenincolllective4083
      @zenincolllective4083 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I have two dogs that shed and a toddler and have no issues. Even bought a second one.

  • @user-ym5tk7sm7j
    @user-ym5tk7sm7j Před rokem +1

    Have you tried this on tile floor with grout? Do you have any cleaners you recommend for that?

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 11 měsíci

      Hi! Yes tried it on grout in my bathroom. I have tile where the grout is not flat. You need a very absorbant brushroll like on the bissell hf3, tineco s3 or s5, shark Hydrovac. They all have absorbant brushrolls that can go between the tiles.

  • @derellscott6695
    @derellscott6695 Před rokem +4

    Do you think the Bissell crosswave hydra steam will be good for just cleaning floors with no spills?

    • @VisibleHon33
      @VisibleHon33 Před rokem

      Might just get a regular steam mop at that point, would save like $100 or just the regular crosswave

    • @derellscott6695
      @derellscott6695 Před rokem

      Awesome

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem +1

      Yes it works well for floors with no spills.

  • @MrPelletty
    @MrPelletty Před 6 měsíci +1

    Would you say the floor is getting hot enough to kill bacteria or things without the use of chemicals? Also how long would the steaming process last until you need to wait for the steam to rebuild?

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi! Yes hot enough to sanitize without chemicals. Steam comes out fast (max for me is 90 secs from cold start).

  • @viperfanatic13
    @viperfanatic13 Před 11 měsíci

    My wife is looking for an easy way to mop/lightly scrub our 3000 sq ft of tile floors with as few steps as possible (buying 2 mops is out of the question for her). In terms of just mopping/scrubbing, would you suggest the crosswave or hydrosteam? It will never be used to pick anything up other than dust and maybe some dog hair but we will most likely sweep beforehand, just clean a dirty floor without brraking your back scrubbing...

    • @shawnysmith8107
      @shawnysmith8107 Před 9 měsíci

      She need a couple of robo vacs that sweep & mop. Just set the schedule. I have one ( I love home gadgets) got the crosswave pet pro.

  • @glendagoodwin251
    @glendagoodwin251 Před rokem +2

    Mine does not seem to put out as much steam as this video shows. I just got it and love it. It got some dirty spots that have never come off with my Regular Crosswave. Really impressed with my first use. But still need to understand why not as much steam is not coming our?

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      Hi! The crosswave hydrosteam puts out a lot of steam so you should be getting as much as in the video. Did you try turning it on steam and letting the hydrosteam heat up for 2 minutes before using?

  • @ellalena1873
    @ellalena1873 Před rokem +4

    Would you really use a mop (manual or powered) to clean up porridge?

    • @davidhunternyc1
      @davidhunternyc1 Před rokem +1

      Yes, I thought the same thing. Especially on hard floors, use paper towels to clean up oatmeal and porridge. Using the Crosswave is overkill and moving one mess into another mess that needs cleaned. As for carpets, vacuum carpets first and then use the Crosswave. Seems like the steam function will be great for desanitizing carpets.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem +1

      Hi! I dedicated the entire second half of the video explaining alternatives. please note, a regular crosswave has no problem with an oatmeal test and you could add a bissell powerfresh for the same price as a hydrosteam.

  • @mattinthemiddle6033
    @mattinthemiddle6033 Před rokem +4

    I have persistently espoused the indispensability of a height adjustment feature for the Bissell CrossWave Max. From my perspective, altering the device's settings fails to yield any perceptible difference. It's akin to employing a lawn mower lacking a deck adjustment for mowing a lawn. Great review!!! Honest and to the point! Thanks!

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem +2

      Thank you! I completely agree with you. Why add steam if it limits the versatility of the crosswave.

  • @chrisnoneya1040
    @chrisnoneya1040 Před 5 měsíci

    What kind of sneakers are you wearing in the video. Thx

  • @jorgerangel7595
    @jorgerangel7595 Před rokem

    Can you use any cleaner you like? I.E. fabuloso or pine sol. Or does it have to be the Bissell cleaner?

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      Hi. I generally recommend using the bissell cleaners for the crosswave hydrosteam but have used fabuluso and pine sol on all of my crosswaves with no difference in effectiveness. Be careful not to use any that overly suds or bubbles up.

  • @marls10191
    @marls10191 Před měsícem

    I am wondering where the third tank is to hold the water for the steam action. You have a dirty water tank, a soapy water tank and a clean water tank. No?

  • @davidgraflex2065
    @davidgraflex2065 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for your honest review

  • @missmegs2675
    @missmegs2675 Před rokem

    It’s said that it’s multi surface but it’s only ever advertised on hardwood floors, Is it not compatible with carpet?

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      It's really for refreshing low pile rugs then carpets.

  • @ViceVersaYT
    @ViceVersaYT Před 11 měsíci +1

    Where did you get the planter from its beautiful

    • @chacha9674
      @chacha9674 Před 4 měsíci

      He got that from China. You go to China.

  • @NordikkHill
    @NordikkHill Před 10 měsíci

    Im thinking about getting it , I have 3 dogs so lots of pet hairs , I don't want to use it on spills it's not my main reason we almost never spill anything lol I just want to know if it will work nicely on those pet hairs/sand/ mud as an all in one instead of vacuuming then mopping the floor? Can I had my own solution instead of the Bissells solutions? How does it work on a daily basis cleaning?

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi! In your case, you might be better off with a crosswave pet pro or a shark Hydrovac xl corded or if you are open to cordless, the Tineco s5, roborock dyad pro, bissell hf3 are great and the Tineco s5 steam can handle almost any stain or situation. For steam crosswave revolution, you general will want to use water when using steam and I recommend bissell's solution for it.

  • @joyz4484
    @joyz4484 Před 11 měsíci +5

    THANK YOU SO MUCH for being so straight forward and demonstrating what the problem is! The entire reason I googled this vac’s review is because I have a toddler who’s learning to feed himself and two cats who shed all the time. I want to be able to vac the cat hair off of the floor while clean up my kids’ breakfast mess! Looks like this one won’t do it all

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hi! If you are looking for a wet dry vac with steam that is worth it, I recommend the Tineco s5 steam especially when it's on sale. You can see my review of it here czcams.com/video/2nXQSVRc9zs/video.html

    • @biasanto
      @biasanto Před 10 měsíci +1

      Lots of bad review on tineco. I canceled my order and got this bissel because e of the brand reputation

  • @Dejesusluis87
    @Dejesusluis87 Před 4 měsíci

    Can anyone please help? Crosswave hydro steam or the Tineco S5 steam?

  • @jamal69jackson77
    @jamal69jackson77 Před rokem +1

    I already knew ahead of time that this product is not made to tackle big messes or many hard to clean tasks. I only purchased this for day to day maintenance cleanup. For big messes or spills I have a large tank capacity Hoover.

  • @mariammiiimo7066
    @mariammiiimo7066 Před 8 měsíci

    How hot goes the steam ??

  • @vickijames5689
    @vickijames5689 Před 5 měsíci

    Can you use without steam

  • @Salem9123
    @Salem9123 Před rokem +7

    For people in the comments about using on carpet. I had the original cross wave and I loved it on carpets. Sadly it did end up not holding a charge as it was cordless. But while it did work it cleaned carpets amazingly. I have 3 cats a dog two kids and a husband for reference haha😂. But the water was black where the dog would lay and it made the carpet cleaner and brighter so you know it was working.

  • @dvo1060
    @dvo1060 Před rokem

    Can you compare side by side to the Tineco S5 Steam?

  • @kball9012
    @kball9012 Před 5 měsíci +3

    First of all, I am almost 70. I have used a mop and bucket for a long time. Hate to say it but was not impressed with this gadget. Just the machine itself is heavy. The extra rollers are not marked to which brush to use for what. The containers are not very large. I have a 2-bedroom house with tile floors and hard wood floors. I would be changing the tanks a lot. It would not work in my bathroom. I like to clean around the toilets and in corners. That machine would not fit. I'll go back to my mop and bucket.

  • @Dollarkat
    @Dollarkat Před 7 měsíci

    So I’ll just scoop up the bulk of it like I would have done naturally anyways, then finish up with the steamer. I wouldn’t want to muck up the machine hard like that. Im going to be nice to mine.
    I just got one as a gift and Im pretty excited about it.

  • @Youjuan100
    @Youjuan100 Před rokem

    Isn't the hydrosteam for carpets only. When i asked about this i was told that the vacuum is for carpets and its really to steam and shampoo your carpets not for hard floors

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      Hi! There is a crosswave hydrosteam for hard floors and the revolution hydrosteam for carpeta.

  • @cmartinez477
    @cmartinez477 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Which is noisier? The regular Crosswave or the Hydrosteam?

  • @acatismansbestfriend5719

    I have both of the crosswaves shown in this video and while I agree that I would have never used it to clean up oatmeal as you did (the thought of that mess in the roller gags me!, but I know why you did it), that IS what the company suggests you can do so those on here attacking you for that should get that is what the company claims and you are just showing that side. Most people understand that water is heavier than debris so picking up of water is done much easier than picking up the debris (these vacuums aren't super strong for most dry stuff that I have found) I do have to agree that this newer model did seem to foam up and leave suds behind when not on "steam" and that was just using their own products. I would have to rinse the brush roll or switch it completely to clean my entire wood/tile floors 5000 sf home. While I feel it did a better job cleaning the floors than the green model, I am going to hang on to the green model yet because it doesn't foam up. Also, sidebar, my green model is probably 7 years old? maybe older, but mine came with that self cleaning tray. I find that to be a tedious additional unnecessary item. I take my entire machine to the kitchen sink remove all of the tanks/rinse them and take the spray nozzle on my sink to squirt water into the machine itself (lots of cats and dogs in our house so there is ALWAYS obscene amounts of pet hair, twigs, grass, etc.) then spray off the wheels and the squeegie on the bottom and put it away. Takes less than 1 minute-2 max to do and it does a more thorough job of rinsing the machine. The tanks are just rinsed and left on the rack to air dry over night. I found the trays always leave a mess underneath and around and are one more thing to clean up. My question is: Is the steam on this the same temp as the steam on the one you show as a potential alternate purchase? I can't find on their site what temp this new one"steams" the floors at to get an idea. I wanted to use it on the floor after I have cleaned up pet messes to sanitize floors for the next go round.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem +1

      Hi thanks for your comment! I am going to measure the temp between the powerfresh and the hydrosteam but would guess that the Temps are the same. However my powerfresh is better for steam only functions.

    • @acatismansbestfriend5719
      @acatismansbestfriend5719 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Mine is now 2 months old and foams on any setting, continuously sprays water and stopped suction yesterday. It just pushes the water ahead of it.😢

  • @monicavalk2118
    @monicavalk2118 Před rokem +4

    I upgraded from the Bissell Crosswave pet to the Tineco S5 and though this one seemed pretty cool with steam but its corded and I get you may need that for the steam but I think I will just stay with my Tineco. I love that it's cordless and like the large tanks and self propel and self cleaning.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      Hi! Thanks for watching and I agree that the S5 is completely different experience than the hydrosteam. If you don't need steam and prefer cordless, your floors are in good hands with the s5.

    • @shardaespearman401
      @shardaespearman401 Před rokem +2

      Let me know how long yours last. I had to return my s5 3 times within a 6 month time frame and it still leaks water and tells me DWT full. I just gave up and purchased Bissel max.

    • @mainsource8030
      @mainsource8030 Před rokem

      @@TheFrenchGlow check out the eufy mach v1 ultra

    • @rickslife
      @rickslife Před 9 měsíci +1

      Cordless becomes a problem with time. Are you able to change the rechargeable batteries when they decline? If not, get a corded. Corded will last many more years.

  • @lordbyron3603
    @lordbyron3603 Před rokem +6

    So what’s the “big” problem??? I quickly ran through the video and didn’t see any real issues . I like the self cleaning feature. How well does it clean itself. I’m also concerned with how fast it cleans a 12X12 room !!

    • @parkzed3855
      @parkzed3855 Před rokem

      It can’t pick up larger item like oatmeal. The steam function requires a low profile.

  • @lindaesposito8338
    @lindaesposito8338 Před 8 měsíci

    Does it work on tile floors

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 8 měsíci

      Yes it does. But works best on flat tile floors.

  • @snfenoc
    @snfenoc Před 11 měsíci

    I am researching floor washers. Originally, I was thinking about Tineco Floor One S7 Pro. However, $800 is a lot, and I question its power (being wireless). I was thinking about the Hydrosteam Crosswave because I like the idea of steaming my fake wood, linoleum floors. We have dogs that pee on the floor all the time. Also, our apartment complex has red decomposed granite around the perimeter and in the dog walking area. Naturally, the red dust sticks to the dogs’ coats and then transfers to our floor, the dog pee we can’t find dries, and the dog fur spreads all over the floor. I don’t plan on ever trying to pick up oats, spaghetti-os, cereal, or dog poo with a machine that I have to spend 10 minutes cleaning. I do plan on cleaning dog pee (wet and dried) and the red dust and dog fur film that covers my floor. I am tired of going through paper towels and Swiffer refills. I also like the IDEA of sterilizing my floor with steam. Given all of that, what do you think? Would the Crosswave Hydrosteam be a good choice, or should I go with the Crosswave Pet Plus? Or should I save my money and buy the Tineco Floor One S7 Pro?

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 11 měsíci

      Hi! Depending on how sealed your floors are, I would recommend the tineco s5 steam. When it's on sale, it's only a little more than the crosswave but has more versatility because it has steam, self cleaning, iloop while being corded for additional reliability. In my experience, cordless is lighter and more convenient but corded lasts longer. I also have the one s7 pro and the roborock dyad but for the extra money, the returns are marginal.

  • @JJS432
    @JJS432 Před rokem +10

    Ain’t nobody spill a full bowl of oatmeal and expect a machine to pick it up in one go. 😂 You May as well use a standard shop vac and it’ll do a better job. Overkill non practical test.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem +1

      Hi! Thanks for watching. I am going off what bissell says it can do and every crosswave except the hydrosteam can easily pick up the bowl of cereal, oatmeal, spills. I understand that there's a market for the crosswave hydrosteam but wanted people to be aware. Also a shop vac would leave a very messy cleanup with odor.

  • @ScreamOG1
    @ScreamOG1 Před dnem

    You're supposed to let go of the trigger to stop the flow of liquid, that lets the roll spin the excess water out and it returns to being able to clear up the liquid

    • @ScreamOG1
      @ScreamOG1 Před dnem

      Also as I understand it (with 10mins of experience of my new HS) its not a wet and dry mode, its a steam or non-steam mode isn't it? The trigger dispenses solution whatever mode its in

  • @yahuahyahusha364
    @yahuahyahusha364 Před 2 měsíci

    I just saw an ad for Quaker Oats halfway through 😂

  • @rachelsessentials
    @rachelsessentials Před 11 měsíci +1

    Are you holding the button the entire time? You should be letting go on the pullback just like a carpet cleaner

  • @gus6404
    @gus6404 Před rokem +6

    The regular crosswave would have picked up the oatmeal like nothing. This is a shame

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem +2

      Yes! The regular crosswave would pick it all up.

  • @LaChulis1992
    @LaChulis1992 Před 5 měsíci

    Mine didnt steam😢

  • @tazdevl2000
    @tazdevl2000 Před rokem +4

    Don't be lazy clean up large spills by hand a d use this to clean your floor

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      What if you could use something cheaper and worked better?

  • @niblack8911
    @niblack8911 Před rokem +1

    He's cleaning up a wet mess with more liquid. Make that Make sense. I did the same thing with mine and it worked way easier. I will admit the height is a problem.
    This isn't ideal for quick pick up. Setting it up and the cleaning it off, its an annoying process to use it for a 30 second clean unless you spilled a gallon of milk or something sticky, I'd just mop it the usual but deep cleaning or weekly touch up it's excellent, fun to use and it's great for if your a lazy cleaner like me or great for people with back issues and can't clean for long periods of time.

  • @nicoletabilc7937
    @nicoletabilc7937 Před 6 měsíci

    How I take out the handle?

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi! You can stick in a little stick into the hole where the handle attaches to the base. It will release the lock holding the handle

    • @nicoletabilc7937
      @nicoletabilc7937 Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks for your answer! I managed!

  • @craigsolow9003
    @craigsolow9003 Před rokem +2

    Solid review, thank you!

  • @Bredsaco
    @Bredsaco Před rokem +1

    How is it with a lot of pet hair??

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      Hi! I would not recommend it for pet hair over a standard vacuum like the bissell cleanview or shark navigator or you could vacuum first then use this as a mop. The pet hair will clump up because of the water and you will spend a lot of time cleaning out all the small nooks in the base.

    • @reck8602
      @reck8602 Před rokem +1

      I have this machine and a long haired dog that sheds. Huge clumps of fur end up all over the edges of my hard floors. The hydro steam cleans it all right up with no issue. My floors have never been cleaner. Love this thing.

  • @user-xp2pg2gq7t
    @user-xp2pg2gq7t Před 2 měsíci

    You didn’t tell us what buttons to push. When and why do you hold down the button?

  • @GilbertVanBuskirkIII
    @GilbertVanBuskirkIII Před měsícem

    I think most people would clean most of that up with a rag first. Then bust out the Hydrosteam.

  • @rickslife
    @rickslife Před 9 měsíci +1

    Common sense says to pick up larger pieces first then clean your floor.

  • @iseekidstv
    @iseekidstv Před rokem +1

    👍 ❤

  • @ms.sassyone
    @ms.sassyone Před měsícem +3

    Why would anyone run this on top of large messes?? To clog & mess up the $300 machine? It's like vacuuming a bucket of nails lol 😂common sense not rocket science to use one of these to clean the floor not to clean up large amounts of contents like displayed in this video.

  • @uberurbana4894
    @uberurbana4894 Před 10 měsíci

    I purchased a cleaner from Bissell and then got Covid...I was bedridden for about 20 days and never got to take it out of the box. By the time I felt just barely well enough to try to mop the floor, I unboxed it and it was a disaster....BUT because it was later than 30 days, and not a lot later, they would not try to help me with it at all...a lot of money for a huge disappointment. I will never purchase anything from Bissell again....EVER. Oh, BTW, I bought a Shark Hydrovac and I love it.

  • @Heyitsyourfriendrobert
    @Heyitsyourfriendrobert Před měsícem

    It works Great get on i did its worth the 300 😊

  • @guyminalafortune8785
    @guyminalafortune8785 Před rokem

    I don't see the issue. I just purchased this model. I JUST ran that same test. I used the regular hard floor clean mode and THEN went over with the steam to sanitize. It did a great job Why buy 2 different floor cleaners...crosswave AND steamer. Wouldn't that be the same as the test I just ran...regular clean then finish with a quick steam mode. And all with one unit.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      Hi! That's really cool. how did you deal with any food bunching up because the height of the steam attachment in front of the crosswave hydrosteam is not adjustable. Check out my review for the crosswave hf3 with the same test. czcams.com/video/t5zx9q4iAGc/video.html

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      Also what type of floor are you using yours on? And don't get me wrong, I love the idea but concerned about the execution. Also a steam cleaner can be used in different applications because it's much lighter, easier to maneuver, and only focused on steam cleaning. I use them in my bathroom all the time and you can buy a crosswave or hf3 + bissell powerfresh for about the same price as a crosswave hydrosteam if not cheaper when it's on sale. You can go also go the cheaper route and add a shark floor steamer.

  • @sirjynx3041
    @sirjynx3041 Před 6 měsíci +1

    0% anyone in the world is going to buy this for this use case. They're gonna want to feel the floor is sanitized, and not sticky. Never would I ever even think to grav something like this to clean up oatmeal 🤣

  • @lilmobop
    @lilmobop Před 8 měsíci +1

    be sure to use distilled water otherwise, you will ruin the heating element for the steam!!!!!

  • @HisShadowX
    @HisShadowX Před 5 měsíci +2

    I'm going to have to agree with many of the criticisms here of this review, mainly because what a lot of people are looking for is something that will not only clean and sanitize your floor, but will also work on, for example, tile and hardwood floors.
    Now, I have a Roomba. It picks up larger items. I also would not roll this over vomit or use it to pick up larger items. I would most likely clean that in a different way.
    Now, after cleaning or picking up the vomit, what I would most likely do is roll this over and sanitize the area, as well as clean or further clean the area.
    Unfortunately, I'm not seeing much reviews in regards to this product or other products like this in regards to tile floors, hardwood floors, that simply are geared towards these specific situations.
    I understand with most older Americans, they're big fans of carpet, but when we go down to millennials or even Generation Z, there's a preference for getting rid of the carpet in mainly dealing with tile, hardwood floors, or even textured tiles in which many Bissell products do not work properly.

  • @ReginaBell
    @ReginaBell Před 8 měsíci

    My steam is not working

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 8 měsíci

      Hi! Can you share more info? Is it clogged?

  • @marcesposito572
    @marcesposito572 Před rokem

    I can’t get the steam to work

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      Hi! Do you have it on the right mode? It does take 60-120 seconds for the hydrosteam to heat up.

    • @marcesposito572
      @marcesposito572 Před rokem +1

      @@TheFrenchGlow yes. Still doesn’t have any noticeable steam.

  • @Mr2323Hoffman
    @Mr2323Hoffman Před rokem +3

    U could clean the oatmeal quicker by hand

  • @haile308
    @haile308 Před 2 měsíci

    I bought the hydrosteam and love it. Think your tests doesn't reflect real world uses. Who would use the machine to clean big nasty spills? Plus you are using the machine wrong if your floor gets all damp, soggy and wet. If this happens its because your dirty water tank is full and it can't suck up more dirty water. Yes it might only be half full when this happens but its a small basic limitation. There is NO BIG problem, and misguided reviews such as this nearly prevented me from buying this awesome cleaner. 5/5 star machine. Right up there with my Dyson v15 and bissel spot cleaner.

  • @MrZakius
    @MrZakius Před rokem +1

    Shoes inside the house???

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem +1

      I do so much testing that I have indoor sneakers so my socks don't get wet all the time. Ruined many pairs of costco socks on spills.

    • @amadzarak7746
      @amadzarak7746 Před rokem

      Hey at least he has the Crosswave!

  • @lilmobop
    @lilmobop Před 8 měsíci

    Seems like bissell needs to make the lip height adjustable

  • @ls-kk4pq
    @ls-kk4pq Před rokem +3

    I was really really really really really looking forward to seeing what this product does on the carpet, and I’m gonna be honest most of these carpet, steamers nobody ever does carpets! That’s a shame.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem +1

      Hi! Bissell has a version for carpets. Review coming

    • @leifb1011
      @leifb1011 Před rokem

      I used it on my minivan carpet and it made it look brand new. Although I hadn’t vacuumed my minivan in 3 years.

    • @lucashurley7612
      @lucashurley7612 Před 6 měsíci

      This is not a carpet cleaner. This is a hardwood floor cleaner. They are completely totally different types of floors. Look for the exact same product but that with the name “carpet cleaner “ to get what you’re looking for

  • @danielkinney6325
    @danielkinney6325 Před měsícem

    They create these products for just to sanitize your floors. They make them for just everyday wash and dry. They are not made To handle extreme messes.

  • @sholmesbrown
    @sholmesbrown Před 7 měsíci

    Maybe you're doing something wrong or your product is faulty.
    I got one yesterday and tried it today on a full bowl of cereal and milk that baby knocked onto the floor.
    It didn't have any issues vacuuming up liquid. Besides, you can just not hold the trigger turn and no water comes out and vacuum will dry off the roller brush.
    I'm in Australia and it's been 5 months since the video. Maybe they updated the model slightly?

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 7 měsíci

      Hi! I tried it again in a recent comparison video and we still have the same results. Also customer complaints are still happening regarding the suction for wet messes.

    • @sholmesbrown
      @sholmesbrown Před 7 měsíci

      @@TheFrenchGlow strange...
      Oh well

    • @sholmesbrown
      @sholmesbrown Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@TheFrenchGlow I figured it out.
      It's the float valve inside the dirty tank. When it gets full the float pushes up and closes the valve so nothing gets sucked up. It can also get sucked up too early if you angle your vacuum to low then because it's stuck there with suction force it won't go back down until you power off and stand vacuum up allowing it to fall back down.

  • @Neptunes_Winds
    @Neptunes_Winds Před 2 měsíci

    Bruh. If I spill oats I would used paper towels first. Even if the product promises it can clean it, cleaning the product out would be a mess. I just wanna know how good it cleans after I spill something, and if something is spilled and is left for a while how good it cleans. Something reasonable not a science experiment

  • @AlessioSangalli
    @AlessioSangalli Před rokem

    I am skeptical this is anrelevant test. If i ever have a spill that big as yiu are using, id never try to pick it up completely with a mop. Something more reasonable would be cleaning the kitchen floor after food preparation, a little wet, crumbs, etc

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      Hi and thanks for watching. If you are skeptical about the relevancy of this test, I advise watching my review for the bissell crosswave hf3 because it can do the same test repeatedly without fail and is successful in 1 pass. Check it out here : czcams.com/video/t5zx9q4iAGc/video.html

    • @AlessioSangalli
      @AlessioSangalli Před rokem

      @@TheFrenchGlow yeah I watched it too but - why would somebody ever consider to pick up all that night mess with a vacuum cleaner? It's absurd. What really matters is the daily cleanup of regular floors

  • @justreallybored6014
    @justreallybored6014 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Pro tip: Use a paper towel to pick up the globs of food. Takes about 15 seconds and costs about 1 penny. You're welcome.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi! Thanks for watching. I took your words and used them to describe what to do with the Tineco s7 steam when you need to pick up big globs of food (it's cordless) but the other wet dry vacs at picked up the mess. Check it out. czcams.com/video/nmqxpMqAvU8/video.html

  • @Data_Lady3
    @Data_Lady3 Před 6 měsíci

    These comments are hilarious… I am sitting looking at mine in the box trying to decide if I should keep or save money and just get something simpler… 😂

  • @ien2023
    @ien2023 Před rokem

    I would clean that big puddle first before steam. I dont think its not meant for big puddle.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      Hi! In our testing and use, every crosswave can easily handle food messes better than the crosswave hydrosteam. It is exactly what bissell markets it as.

  • @SamuelGemette
    @SamuelGemette Před 5 měsíci

    Ur using the wrong brush head. There's four different types the one without all the fluffy stuff would have got that mess correct, then maybe after switched back to the brush head ur using to finish the job

  • @michalwalks
    @michalwalks Před 7 měsíci

    I really dont know why these brands market these for people who want to clean up dropped eggs, baked beans in sauce, oats with shards of glass from broken plates... does anyone actually do this apart from in tests?

  • @magdaali4725
    @magdaali4725 Před 10 měsíci

    نريد ترجمة الفيديو بالعربية

  • @danielkinney6325
    @danielkinney6325 Před měsícem

    The Steam is cooking the oatmeal. Making it more sticky. I had to stop buying Bissell. I have been a long time fan and their products don’t last. I don’t over use mine either. Once the warranty goes out so does the machine. I tried a lot of products I loved how they help animals but I had to be stop buying their products. They don’t stand behind their products. Dyson makes a better product. But these companies would go out of business if their products actually lasted past the warranty. They make products to fail after the warranty is up. Example Vizio Made a 3D tv I bought one it failed one day after the warranty and they would not help me. So after being a Vizio fan for years I switched to samsung. Tv is great 8 k but the $4259.00 FLEX DUO WASHER & DRYER both have broken down. Thank God I bought American home warranty or I would face just list my money. I heard from a tech pro who worked for AHW he said go with LG. They don’t calls very often on LG products.

  • @swissmaid
    @swissmaid Před 4 měsíci +1

    Why oh why would you use a machine to clean up a mess like that?
    It would be faster by hand! Hahaha

  • @dexsj77
    @dexsj77 Před rokem +1

    😂who in their right mind would use this machine to pick up a pile of oatmeal? I would get the dust pan and paper towel and use that first then clean the remaining residue!.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před rokem

      Hi! But then wouldnt it be, better to get the powerfresh steamer for less than $90 or the hf3?

  • @anthonywilson9268
    @anthonywilson9268 Před 6 měsíci

    I guess thats one way to make oatmeal

  • @cemozbeyoglu9543
    @cemozbeyoglu9543 Před 21 dnem

    For such a dirt, you should first clean it with a paper towel.

  • @bpseal
    @bpseal Před měsícem

    Pour a gallon of motor oil on the floor. Then light it on fire and then see if the device works. C'mon guy.

  • @DrKimochi
    @DrKimochi Před 9 měsíci

    🙃 And is not for cleaning BBQ ?

    • @DrKimochi
      @DrKimochi Před 9 měsíci

      And you not French you are Asian 😘
      (Humour)

  • @jaysonbiedebach9053
    @jaysonbiedebach9053 Před 11 měsíci

    Yeaaa ours doesnt make steam LOL

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 11 měsíci

      If you want to see a different steam wet dry mop and how quickly it produces , check out my review for the Tineco s5 steam. czcams.com/video/2nXQSVRc9zs/video.html
      BISSELL made the revolution hydrosteam which is the best carpet cleaner we have tested but not sure why the crosswave hydrosteam has these issues. Seems like easy fixes

  • @NotAsTraceable
    @NotAsTraceable Před 4 měsíci +1

    Can you show me a trial using 2 week old dried Great Pyrenees drool and hidden dried puddles of weenie dog pee.

  • @user-ph2th5ly2t
    @user-ph2th5ly2t Před 9 měsíci

    In my humble opinion, if you spill that much on any floor, get some paper towels and clean it up before you try cleaning the floor. Why on this earth would you take any vacuum cleaner and try to vacuum this much garbage off the floor? Don't blame the Bissell for human expectations that aren't realistic.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 9 měsíci

      Hi! Thanks for your comment and I agree with you that paper towels would be more practical. I recreated the tests bissell shows in their advertisement for the crosswave hydrosteam. I know the hydrosteam has its place for certain users but most other wet dry vacs can pick up that mess including the bissell hf3.

  • @mkfever2005
    @mkfever2005 Před 11 měsíci

    high tech should cordless.

    • @TheFrenchGlow
      @TheFrenchGlow  Před 11 měsíci

      hi! because of the steam heating, the energy draw is too high for cordless battery. It would shut off too fast and possible be fire risk.

  • @samjooma7
    @samjooma7 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Bissell has a BIG PROBLEM!! it won’t pick up a 6oz steak!! 😡 😡