Bissell Crosswave Professional Multi-Surface 1713F Questions & Answers

I paid over $400 hope not lol. If it is a crosswave (mop vac) grab it. Let me know where is so, I’ll buy another one
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I haven’t used it on shiny tiles. My experience is that it doesn’t leave streaks if you don’t put in too much cleaning solution and you refill the reservoir with fresh water and solution before it is completely empty. The key is using the right amount of an appropriate cleaning solution.

thank you, will keep that in mind if i get one (soon)

Hi Libby,
The User Guide clearly has a warning NOT to use any other cleaning products.
Regards.

The reputable seller of my Crosswave didn't have Bissell solution so they sold me an alternative with the instruction not to use it on carpets, only hard floors (which is what I had so that was ok and it's been fine). I understand why manufacturers stipulate that only their products should be used but it's sometimes not all that helpful. In my opinion, it would not damage the machine to use another floor cleaning solution as long as it was not a harsh detergent. And I'd go for something low-sudsing. If you followed their directions for dilution, I don't see how this would cause a problem. I'm quite happy to try other things including a home-made concoction, but then, I'm a cowgirl. I would, of course, avoid powerful solvents like kero or meths as those might well damage the machine.

The Bissell solution is very low foaming, whereas if you use a detergent that foams it can damage the machine and/or clog it up over time.

I don't think you can clean pets with it

I bought the Bissell 1713F. I don't know the other model.

Don't know. Have you asked Bissell?

To be honest mine blew up after 3 weeks usage I had to go to consumer protection docep to get a refund after looking at further reviews it seems it's a dodgy model

That’s awful. My husband uses the machine, with spraying detergent mode on for 2 or 3 wipes over a section then switches to vacuum only mode for another 2 or 3 wipes. We’ve had no problem with dirty water being left behind. As soon as the machine makes the ‘noise ‘ that alerts you to dirty water container being full, we immediately empty and rinse out. We use each month, no problems. Floors clean and the detergent leaves a fresh smell.

Hi! Have you found a solution to the Bissell leaving dirt? Mine does it too, not worth using

Hi Mimi. We've only used the Bissell Crosswave on our engineered timber floors, tiled bathrooms and tiled deck/balcony. Have you looked at any youtube videos for this product? That's how I made my choice between this machine and the K'archer hard floor cleaner.

Its not designed for sandstone at all.

When this happens it’s the sign that you need to empty the dirty water tank. Empty it, give it a quick rince, dry it and keep going. You may also need to refill the clean water or top it up. It then cleans up the dirty water and continues to clean.

You're not cleaning out the machine properly

Yes it would it has a roller on it so it does hard floors I have even cleaned my verandah with it

Yes you can use it on any type of floors

The green @ the orange are the same .Ive never seen the purple one. The orange was the fist crosswave.the green is the latest crosswave. I have the green.its great

The purple will be out in August. It will be the new Pet Pro model

The purple will be out in August. It will be the new Pet Pro model

Anything other than water and Bissell solution voids the warranty apparently. I’m not sure what bleach could do to the inside of the machine sorry.

You could use it, but I would only use a cap full per bottle and as they stated above it does void the warranty.