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

  • Cordless convenience 1 review 5.0
    Cordless design and low weight make it a true grab-and-go cleaner that is easy to maneuver around the house.
  • Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake 1 review 5.0
    Open front roller takes in large debris effectively, outperforming closed-front steam models like the HydroSteam in tests.
  • Maneuverability & Handling 1 review 5.0
    Excellent ergonomics and handling from the combination of very low weight and cordless operation, making it feel especially easy to steer.
  • Weight 1 review 5.0
    One of the lightest wet dry vacuums tested, reducing fatigue and contributing to its easy, agile feel.
  • Ease of use 1 review 4.5
    Automatic water dispensing, simple controls, and cordless operation make day-to-day cleaning very convenient.
  • Mopping performance 1 review 4.5
    Strong wet cleaning performance across varied messes, with above average results.
  • Price & Value 1 review 4.5
    Lower price point combined with strong performance makes it an appealing value choice.
  • Solution / Liquid system 1 review 4.5
    System automatically dispenses clean solution and returns dirty water to the tank for easy operation.
  • Streaking / Residue 1 review 4.5
    Leaves little to no streaking and manages wet residue well on hard floors.
  • Dried-On Stain Removal 1 review 4.0
    Removes dried stains well but trails the steam equipped HydroSteam on the toughest spots.
  • Suction & Airflow 1 review 4.0
    Suction is solid for a cordless model, though below the stronger corded HydroSteam.

Cons

  • Water tank 1 review 3.0
    Smaller clean water tank means more frequent refills compared with larger models.