Bissell has released a new addition to its CrossWave lineup: the CrossWave Edge Cordless, a wet/dry vacuum designed to handle both vacuuming and mopping in a single pass with an optional vacuum-only mode. The company is positioning this model as a more accessible, everyday solution for busy households—especially pet owners—while introducing a few notable upgrades.
A Focus on Edge Cleaning
One of the standout features is what Bissell calls ZeroGap® Technology, which is designed to clean flush against walls and baseboards with effectively no gap between the brush and the edge. Edge cleaning has traditionally been a weak point for many vacuum mop combos, so this is a meaningful spec if it performs as advertised.
Simultaneous Vacuuming and Mopping
Like other CrossWave models, the Edge Cordless can vacuum and mop at the same time, targeting both dry debris (like dust and pet hair) and wet messes (like spills or muddy footprints). It’s compatible with multiple surface types, including sealed hard floors, tile, and area rugs.
The ability to handle mixed messes in one pass is still one of the biggest advantages of this category over traditional vacuum + mop setups.
Cordless Operation and Versatility
This model is fully cordless, allowing for room-to-room cleaning without plugging and unplugging. It also includes a vacuum-only mode, which adds flexibility compared to some combo units that are strictly wet-cleaning focused.
Hygiene and Maintenance Features
BISSELL is emphasizing ease of maintenance and hygiene with several features:
- Two-Tank System: Keeps clean and dirty water separate
- FreshStart™ Antimicrobial Filter: Designed to reduce odors inside the machine
- Sanitize Formula Compatibility: Claims to eliminate 99.9% of certain bacteria
- Self-Cleaning Cycle: One-button system to rinse the brush roll and internal components
- Tangle-Free Technology: Aims to reduce hair wrap on the brush
These are becoming standard in higher-end wet/dry vacuums, but it’s notable to see them included at this price tier.
Early Takeaways
The CrossWave Edge Cordless sells at a list price of less than $250, which places it toward the more affordable end of the cordless vacuum mop category.
On paper, the CrossWave Edge Cordless looks like a practical update rather than a major redesign. The most important addition is the true edge-cleaning capability, which could address a common frustration with this category.
If performance holds up in testing, this model could be a strong value pick—especially for pet owners dealing with frequent messes on mixed floors.
If Vacuum Wars reviews this product we will make our findings available in the Hard Floor Cleaners Reviews area of this website. High ranking models may gain a position in our Best Hard Floor Cleaners top picks.
Bissell CrossWave Edge
