Bissell CrossWave HF3
Verdict
The Bissell CrossWave HF3 is an excellent grab-and-go wet dry vacuum for everyday cleaning, offering strong wet pickup, great large-debris handling, and cordless convenience in a very light body. It is ideal if you value ease of use, maneuverability, and a lower price, and can live with somewhat less suction and dried-on stain performance than the corded HydroSteam.
Pros
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Cordless convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Cordless design and low weight make it a true grab-and-go cleaner that is easy to maneuver around the house.
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Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Open front roller takes in large debris effectively, outperforming closed-front steam models like the HydroSteam in tests.
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Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
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Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0One of the lightest wet dry vacuums tested, reducing fatigue and contributing to its easy, agile feel.
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Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Automatic water dispensing, simple controls, and cordless operation make day-to-day cleaning very convenient.
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Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Strong wet cleaning performance across varied messes, with above average results.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
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Solution / Liquid system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5System automatically dispenses clean solution and returns dirty water to the tank for easy operation.
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Streaking / Residue ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Leaves little to no streaking and manages wet residue well on hard floors.
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Dried-On Stain Removal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Removes dried stains well but trails the steam equipped HydroSteam on the toughest spots.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
Cons
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Water tank ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Smaller clean water tank means more frequent refills compared with larger models.
