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

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.

TLDR: This unit is great. Buy it. 6 week update and PRO TIP: The dirty reservoir is pretty large, but the bypass valve shuts off way way way before the reservoir is anywhere near full. The lid of the reservoir has a float on its underside. Idea is when the dirty water is high enough to lift the float, the vacuum will suck the float the rest of the way up and block off the inlet to the vacuum motor. Which is fine - but I think Bissell set the bypass point way too low - so the motor bypasses WAY before the reservoir actually needs to be emptied. If you look at the underside of the (black) reservoir lid, the (gray) float simply rides on a track. It's simply enough to pry the float out of the track. Doing this will prevent the motor from bypassing. Ever. So now you don't have to empty the reservoir anywhere near as often. HOWEVER!!! Now it's up to YOU to ensure you don't let the dirty water get high enough that you risk it getting sucked into the vacuum motor. If you're a tinkerer - you could cut a small hole into the float and add lead shot (or similar) to weigh it down. Obviously you'll need to test/tune to find the correct weight that retains the automatic bypass feature - but delays it until the reservoir is more full. THE BACK STORY: I've had an older Crosswave for 8 or 9 years. Hard to say for sure, but I think the last year or so it wasn't working as well as new, particularly its ability to suck the liquid back up off the floor. I'm cleaning up messes, daily and oftentimes multiple times per day, on account of two Weimaraners that are nearly 16 years old... So my old CW has really been getting a workout. The CW finally died last week. Honestly it deserves a Viking-style funeral... Had no problem ordering another Bissell. Basically, I ordered this one because it was the fanciest most expensive one available with a cord. I don't like to be beholden to the whims of a finicky battery. I just want to plug it in and have reliable power for as long as I want. THIS NEW UNIT: This one works way, way better than the old one, and has a bunch of new and improved features Suction: Big improvement. Hoovers the moisture up off the floor really well. Hoovers the solution out of the crevices between the hardwood boards really well. Works considerably better than my old unit did - even when it was new. Very pleased. Clean Reservoir: Same as the old one. Interchangeable, I think. I've noticed it seems to go through cleaning solution faster than the old one. Quite fast, in fact. For my purposes - dealing with heavy messes - this is an improvement - but you'll need to refill the reservoir for every 100-150 square feet, even if you're only doing a "moderate" clean. Dirty Reservoir: Improved. Bissell added a lift-out basket that collects the heavy stuff. Thus, you can dump that out into the trash before pouring out the dirty mop water. Nice feature. However, the "suction bypass" valve that opens and forces you to empty the mop water is set to open earlier than the old model - and the reservoir isn't very full. No big deal, but considering the machine goes through cleaning solution pretty fast and does such an effective job sucking it back up - means you'll be filling/emptying the reservoirs pretty often. Brush Roller: Slightly improved. It has a pull tab that's easier to get ahold of so you can lift out and remove the roller. Otherwise, it's more or less the same as before. Steam: Surprisingly effective. Heats up surprisingly fast! While the steam function is NOT comparable to a legitimate steam cleaner (I have a Dupray), it definitely helps lift off messes that have dried onto the floor. It'd be awesome if it offered as much steaming power as a real steam cleaner - but it does help and thankfully it heats up in only 30 seconds or so. Headlight: A welcome addition. I would have thought this was just a gimmick - but it honestly does help you see what your doing and focus on problem areas. It gets brighter when you pull the trigger to dispense cleaning solution. It also stays on WHENEVER the unit is plugged in. I don't love that because I keep my unit plugged in and ready to go all the time - but that's because I'm dealing with two senior dogs that have a lot of accidents. Self Clean: Also very very welcome. I also thought this was a gimmick - but it works really well. No, it doesn't do a 100% job of cleaning out the brush roller and compartment - but it gives it a solid once-over. Nice improvement. Docking Station: Another very welcome addition. First, it fits the shape of the business-end of the machine perfectly so the unit can sort of seal itself up to effectively perform its self-clean function. Secondly, it creates a place to store the unit where the left-over moisture on the brush roller doesn't get on the floor - particularly important if you'll be storing the unit sitting on hardwood that will get stained by moisture that can soak in. This effects me because I use the unit so often (2X per day) that I keep it at the ready, all the time. Mode Selection: A simple but nice detail - the unit stays in whatever mode you were in when you LAST used it - rather than you having to set the mode every time you turn the unit on. Thank you. Noise Level: A little quieter than the old one, but still loud. No problem for me. Overall, seems like a great unit so far and it's nice to see all the improvements Bissell has implemented. Hopefully this new unit is a long-lasting trooper like the old one was.

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.