We fully expect performance to be substantially similar when complete our in-depth Hoover Floormate tests. The multiple multi-surface scrubbers should do a great job of removing mud, honey, soda, and most other debris as well. With regard to the Hoover Floormate, we would expect this mop to perform on a similar level. Liquids that push to the baseboard or wall may be harder for the Crosswave to clean. The biggest struggle with the Crosswave came when the soda made its way up against the baseboard.Īs a result, the Corsswave was not able to suck it up completely, due to the gap between the suction slot and where the vacuum was touching the soda. soda, honey, and mudĪs we continued to clean the floor, we were able to remove the remaining bits of the honey, and almost all of the soda. After making a single pass across our testing lane, we found that the mud was cleaned up 100%, honey was cleaned up between 90-95%, and soda hit 95%+ cleanliness. The Bissell Crosswave performed extremely well during our cleaning tests. However, we have completed in-depth testing on the Crosswave. Our testing data is based off a multitude of other reviews and our best opinion on how it would perform. Additionally, it is better suited for cleaning up against the edges of walls and baseboards.įor starters, we haven’t yet personally test the Hoover Floormate.
Hoover Floormate Edge– The Hoover Floormate Edge is designed to suck up more dirt and debris while cleaning.Hoover Floormate Cordless– This Floormate is virtually identical to the corded version of the Hoover Floormate, except it uses a lithium ion battery for cordless power.Bissell Crosswave Area Rug Bundle – includes all of the standard accessories, but comes with extra area rug cleaning solution and a brush designed specifically for area rugs.Bissell Crosswave Wood Floor Bundle – includes all of the standard accessories, but comes with extra wood floor cleaning solution and a brush designed specifically for wood floors.Bissell Crosswave Pet– The Crosswave pet includes a pet brush that helps to lift and remove pet hair from your floors.Please note, the following table indicates the parts and accessories that are included on the most popular versions of both the Bissell Crosswave and Hoover Floormate.īoth the Crosswave and Floormate are available in different versions that include different accessories and are better / worse at certain cleaning activities, for example cleaning up pet hair or cleaning along baseboards. What accessories come with Crosswave & Floormate? The Floormate is not far behind, as it stands 43″ tall and 11.5″ wide. The Crosswave stands 46″ tall and 12″ wide. The Bissell Crosswave is a slightly larger floor cleaner than the Hoover Floormate. The Hoover Floormate has two cleaning head types: Each one of these mops has the ability to change the cleaning head to a more specific head used for certain floor types.įor example, the Bissell Crosswave has three different brushroll types: SURFACE TYPES | Both the Bissell Crosswave and Hoover Floormate are able to clean indoor hard floor surfaces. To remove the brush, simply snap off the protective cover, and then pull the brush along the side “pull” hook.īoth of these units have a clean water / solution reservoir that sends cleaning solution to the cleaning head, allowing the mop to apply the solution directly to the floor when cleaning. Hoover’s Floormate cannot be used as a vacuum. However, the Crosswave can also be used to vacuum larger debris on both hard surfaces and area rugs. The Crosswave implements more suction with a multi-surface brushroll, whereas the Floormate utilizes rotating scrubbers to clean the floors.īoth floor cleaners use water / cleaning solution and their respective agitators to clean. How Bissell & Hoover CleanĬLEANING HEADS | The Bissell Crosswave and Hoover Floormate are a bit different in the way they clean. Both of these mops also have the power buttons located on the handle of the unit, which makes for easy access when turning them on and off.Īdditionally, the cleaning heads both have a clear casing, which allows the user to see when the brushroll and scrubbers have been primed with water / cleaning solution and are ready to clean.