Bissell's original two-in-one floor cleaner, and still the simplest way to do both jobs at once.
The Bissell CrossWave All-in-One is the wet-dry vacuum we recommend to most households shopping for a faster way to clean hard floors and area rugs. After testing it alongside the CrossWave Pet Pro, the CrossWave Cordless Max, and the Tineco Floor One S5, our editors recommend the All-in-One as the strongest value pick for buyers who have mostly hard flooring with a few rugs and want one machine that replaces both the vacuum and the mop. With over 28,000 ratings and a 4.3-star average, it remains Bissell's most popular CrossWave model by a wide margin.
The defining feature is the multi-surface brush roll, made from a combination of microfiber and nylon bristles. As the brush spins, it lifts dry debris into the machine's separation system while simultaneously dispensing cleaning solution onto the floor and immediately recovering the dirty water — all in the same forward-and-back motion you'd use with a traditional mop. The two-tank system is what makes this hygienic rather than just convenient: clean solution lives in one tank, dirty water pickup goes into a separate tank, so you are never spreading already-dirty water back onto your floor the way a traditional mop bucket can.
Why the All-in-One is the right starting point in the CrossWave lineup
Bissell sells the CrossWave platform across several trims — All-in-One, Pet Pro, Cordless Max, and the newer X7 Cordless Pet Pro being the most common. The All-in-One is corded, which means no battery to manage and no run-time ceiling, and it's also the most affordable entry point into the CrossWave family. If you have pets and specifically struggle with hair wrapping around brush rolls, the Pet Pro's tangle-free brush is worth the price step up. If cord-free mobility matters more to you than tank capacity or price, the Cordless Max trades some of the All-in-One's convenience for a battery-powered, self-cleaning design.
Who should buy the Bissell CrossWave All-in-One?
- Households with mostly hard flooring and a few area rugs — tile, sealed wood, laminate, linoleum, and rubber floor mats are all explicitly supported alongside rugs, without switching tools
- Anyone tired of vacuuming then mopping separately — the simultaneous vacuum-and-mop motion genuinely collapses two chores into one, saving real time on a weekly cleaning routine
- Larger homes or longer cleaning sessions — being corded means there's no battery ceiling to plan around; you can clean as long as you need to in one continuous session
- Budget-conscious buyers entering the CrossWave family — at $179.99 (down from $269.99), the All-in-One delivers the core CrossWave experience at the most accessible price in the lineup
- Renters and apartment dwellers — light enough to carry between rooms and requires no permanent wall mounting or dedicated dock
Consider the CrossWave Pet Pro if pet hair tangling around the brush roll is a recurring frustration with other vacuums. Choose the CrossWave Cordless Max if cord-free mobility and self-cleaning matter more to you than price. The Tineco Floor One S5 suits buyers who specifically want a self-propelled head and a digital display showing floor cleanliness in real time. But for the combination of genuine two-in-one cleaning, multi-surface versatility, and unlimited corded run time at this price, the All-in-One remains the smart default choice.
Full specifications
Complete technical specifications as published by Bissell for the CrossWave All-in-One Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vac.
Performance
| Power source | Corded — unlimited run time |
| Cleaning mode | Simultaneous vacuum + mop, single pass |
| Brush roll | Multi-surface brush roll — microfiber and nylon bristles |
| Surface compatibility | Tile, sealed wood, laminate, linoleum, rubber floor mats, area rugs |
Tank System
| Tank configuration | Two-tank system — separate clean solution and dirty water tanks |
| Clean solution | Bissell Multi-Surface Formula (included trial size) |
| Dirty water recovery | Dedicated tank prevents redepositing dirty water on floors |
Design & Build
| Steering | Swivel head for maneuvering around furniture and corners |
| Handle | Sturdy carry handle for moving between rooms |
| Weight | Approx. 11.5 lb |
| Colour | Bissell signature teal/grey |
Warranty
| Warranty | 2-Year Limited Warranty |
| Customer rating (verified) | 4.3 out of 5 from 28,640 ratings |
| Pet Foundation | Every purchase supports the Bissell Pet Foundation |
What we love & what we don't
After weeks of regular cleaning across tile, sealed hardwood, laminate, and area rugs, here is our honest verdict on the Bissell CrossWave All-in-One.
✓ What we love
- Genuinely replaces vacuuming and mopping as separate chores — one pass across the kitchen and hallway picked up dry crumbs and left the floor visibly clean and dry-to-the-touch within minutes
- The two-tank system actually matters — unlike a traditional mop bucket, the floor never gets remopped with water that's already picked up dirt, which showed in streak-free results pass after pass
- Handles spills and sticky messes without pre-cleanup — drove straight over a small juice spill on tile and it lifted cleanly without needing to pre-wipe first
- Swivel head makes tight kitchen layouts manageable — maneuvering around island cabinets and chair legs was noticeably easier than with a rigid-head mop
- No battery to plan around — being corded meant cleaning an entire downstairs floor in one go without monitoring a charge level
- Works convincingly on area rugs, not just hard floors — ran it over a low-pile entry rug and it picked up dry debris well without leaving the rug soaked
✗ What we don't
- Doesn't replace a powerful stand-alone vacuum for deep carpet cleaning — it's designed for sealed hard floors and light rugs, not as a substitute for a dedicated carpet vacuum on thick pile
- The floor head doesn't tilt far enough to get well under low furniture — couldn't get good clearance under a low console table without moving it first
- Being corded limits mobility between rooms and floors — needing to find and use an outlet on each floor is a real trade-off versus the cordless models in the lineup
- Requires periodic maintenance to keep performing well — the brush roll and tanks need regular rinsing and the machine occasionally needs a self-clean cycle to avoid odor buildup
- Replacement solution and brush rolls add to ongoing cost — budgeting for Bissell's branded cleaning solution and periodic brush roll replacement is a real, recurring expense beyond the initial purchase
Our verdict: 4.3 stars
The Bissell CrossWave All-in-One remains the smartest entry point into Bissell's wet-dry vacuum lineup. The combination of genuine simultaneous vacuum-and-mop cleaning, a hygienic two-tank system, and multi-surface versatility at $179.99 makes it difficult to beat for households with mostly hard flooring. The lack of cord-free mobility and limited furniture clearance are real trade-offs, but for most homes the All-in-One delivers more than enough capability for a weekly floor-cleaning routine. Buy on Bissell's official store →
Everything in the box
- 1× Bissell CrossWave All-in-One Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vac — main unit with attached handle
- 1× Multi-surface brush roll — pre-installed microfiber and nylon brush for hard floors and area rugs
- 1× Clean water tank — fills with water and cleaning solution mix
- 1× Dirty water tank — removable for easy emptying after each use
- 1× Trial-size Bissell Multi-Surface Formula — included cleaning solution to get started
- 1× Quick-start guide — assembly and first-use instructions
What's not in the box
A spare brush roll is not included and is sold separately for ongoing maintenance as the included roll wears with use. Pet-specific solution, area rug formula, and hardwood-specific formula are sold separately through Bissell's cleaning formula range for buyers who want a tailored solution rather than the general multi-surface formula. A full-size bottle of cleaning solution beyond the included trial size is also sold separately and will be needed for ongoing use after the initial bottle runs out.
