I should preface this review that my hard floor cleaning combo for a decade has been a vacuum cleaner and a Swiffer Wet Jet Mop. The idea is to pick up hair and debris with the vacuum and then to polish and clean the floor with the Swiffer. All the "less than optimal" 2 in 1 solutions (especially those devices that vacuum and mop) I have attempted to use have ended in disappointment; ultimately myself going back to this combo time and time again.
So I decided to give the Bissell Spinwave a try since I wanted something a little different and something with a little more muscle on hard floors than the Swiffer Wet Jet. Although I am happy with the results, there are few caveats about the device that I will address.
First the positives. The device has a heavy base so it naturally "rubs up" against the floor without the need of the user to put their weight into it. Anyone who uses a Swiffer for years knows what I'm talking about. Second, the fill tank of the device is as simple as the Swiffer Wet Jet. Just fill it with hot tap water, mix some Bissell solution (I'll get to this more later) and plug in the bottle and you're set. Third, the Spinwave couldn't be easier to use. It only has 2 buttons; spray and power on/off. If you need to attach the pads, they stick to the device via Velcro tabs on the bottom. It is eerily similar to the Swiffer Wet Jet; just a lot bigger and bulkier. Finally, the device is very lightweight once turned on. It actually glides across the floor with a little bit of liquid sprayed on the ground, and feels like it's polishing the floor rather than scrubbing against it. Considering how heavy the unit feels like when you lug it around, it almost appears to be hovering off the ground once power is applied.
Now onto the caveats and negatives. First, the overall frame of the Bissell makes it somewhat lean forward when standing. Doesn't sound like much, but it always looks as if it's going to tip over. If you decide to hang this on a wall, it's going to need a hook that's a bit longer to make sure the device catches on and doesn't fall off. Second, the spray function of the Bissell Spinwave is incredibly lackluster. It sounds and feels like the device struggles to push liquid out from the bottle onto the floor. This is quite annoying since the angle of handle will dictate whether or not solution will be able to push out of the bottle. In other words, you kinda have to move the handle forward or backward to a degree where the Bissel can spray liquid out. This is frustrating because the "pump" is so delicate it will have a hard time pushing out any solution that isn't simple tap water and the Bissell approved cleaner. Years of using a Swiffer Wet Jet led me to make a home made solution for pennies using diluted Fabuloso and water. When I poured this straight into the tank and gave it a try, the Spinwave struggled heavily to get any of the soapy solution out. When I emptied the tank and used the simple water + Bissell solution it worked fine; albeit still weakly and awkwardly. Those who want a frugal alternative to buying solution all the time will have to settle on a pre-mix of water and vinegar or citric acid. Don't try and use any other "soapy" substance, it's just not going to work that easily. My last minor gripe with the Spinwave is that pivoting handle may wear out over time since there is no "lock/release" button. You have to forcibly lower / push the handle into place when you're done and I can't imagine this being good for the joint after months / years of use.
Many might just want to ask "Does it clean better than the Swiffer Wet Jet?". Yes, it does. Considerably. But it's not a perfect replacement as noted above, and you should take the good with the bad. I'm happy with my purchase, but I feel like I made a slight upgrade than a major one.
Hope you found this information useful.
Great electric mop. My wife being a nurse is picky about the floors being cleaned. This mop has power and really gets up the dirt. We live on a farm and have a lot of mud and it does the job. It will not pick up particles on the floor so you have to vacuum prior to use. The cleaning pads are thick.
I have always been the "get down on your hands and knees" sort for cleaning floors. Alas, that is no longer physically possible. I have spinal issues, and can't carry much weight, either. So, I have tried a number of solutions: this Bissell, damp swiffers, a spinning mop set, and 2 brands of robotic floor cleaners. This one turned out to be my favorite. I have had it for 10 months now, with no issues. I bought one extra set of mop heads at that time, and there is no sign of needing to replace any of them, yet (Two person household, one cat, and one of these people refuses to take his shoes off so the floors get really dirty).
First, the mop set. These are really nice. I bought one when they first arrived on the scene, and the brand was called "Sir Mops A Lot." There are other brand names, too, and they look similar so it is probably the same manufacturer. This did make mopping the floor much easier. It could take a little bit of patience to get the mop lined up to "spin" correctly, but that wasn't an issue for me. I liked the on-board soap dispenser, and the built-in handle to move it around. The problem was that due to my limitations, I could not empty the bucket. I could fill it one pitcher of water at a time, and didn't want to handle dirty water that way. Otherwise, my search would have ended. Sir-Mops-a-Lot Spin Mop - Revolutionary Rolling Spin Mop and Stainless Steel Bucket System with 360 Easy Wring Swivel Technology - Top Rated Wood Floor Mop and Tile Floor Mop
Damp swiffers just didn't get the job done, and depended on me to apply pressure which is tough on my spine. I tried 2 brands of robotic floor washers, because I really wanted that to work. Who wouldn't want a robot to do the floor? :) One famous name-brand had problems with leaking, and the other got itself stuck going in a tight circular pattern while I wasn't paying attention, and it actually damaged the vinyl tile (poor flooring choice, but still). So, I do not recommend those. For just a vacuum, sure. To mop it has to have much more contact with the floor, and that's where there is more potential for damage either from that, or leaking that could go unnoticed.
This spinwave mop has been just great! At 8 pounds it is coming close to maxing out the weight I am allowed to carry, so I do not fill the water container. Instead, I just spray the cleaner on the floor ahead of time, and then go for it. The pads stick onto the velcro easily. Some reviewers mentioned that theirs did not work. I wonder if they tried lowering the handle out of the vertical position. It doesn't spin until you do that. This glides over the floor, and as long as the pads are lined up evenly, it takes almost no effort at all to guide it. I could do it with two fingers! The pads go into the washing machine, too, and I love that aspect (I knock the loose dirt off, first). There are pads that are completely soft, and others have a slight scrubby texture to them. I found that either type gets my floors very clean, even the grout. I do recommend having extra pads, and those are available here: Bissell 2124 Spinwave Mop Pad Kit Replacement Pads
I hope that this is helpful to you; do let me know, please! Happy shopping!
Feature Product
- Powered hard floor mop scrubs your floors so you don't have to
- Safe for cleaning sealed, hard-surface floors
- Includes soft touch pads for gentle cleaning on hardwood floors and scrubby pads for tough, sticky messes
- Replacement mop pad kit for bsisell spinwave powered hard floor mop 2124 2039 series. Includes 2 sets of pads (4 pads total)
- Includes 2 soft touch pads that gently clean hard floors
- Includes 2 scrubby pads to power through tough, sticky messes
Description
The tool is heavy enough where it pushes down on the ground and actually gets up stubborn dirt and grime but the second you turn it on it feels as light as a feather. I could move it around with a single finger.
I used to have a swiffer wet jet and it took me about 40 min to “clean” my hardwoods. 40 min later I was left with a sore back and smudges from the puppy all over the floor. I didn’t have the stamina or desire to go back and redo it. Additionally I would have to buy plastic backed disposable pads which are terrible for the environment.
This tool leaves NO smudge marks and the reusable pads are thick and HIGHLY effective. It now only takes me 10 min to clean the floors and I actually enjoy it!!!
Ignore the overly picky reviews and just buy the thing. It’s one of those devices where after you’ve bought it you say to yourself “damn I should have done this 5 years ago. I’m mad at how much time and energy I’ve wasted”.
This power floor cleaner is amazing! Prior to receiving this order I had been using swiffers and similar products. While those did the job and cost less, in comparison the finished product always left something lacking. The Bissell arrived with a trial size bottle of floor cleaner solution and a couple pads. Make sure to clean the floor first and then let the Bissell work it’s magic. I like that the sprayer is focused on what is just ahead versus the way the many competitor products spray everything within a 10foot radius. The cleaner works quietly and is simple to use. It is like having a mini floor buffer.
Just received and went to work on my wood looking tile that had such a build up with different floor cleans. Used Windex with vineager (can't use anything with ammonia because of my Chi's allergies). First used the scrubber pads with Windex then changed to polish pads and the tile came out streak free....yey!!! The machine is light weight but heavy enough to use effortlessly. I used to Swiffer but that's too much work plus after awhile left floor streaked. Highly recommend this product. 😉
This unit arrived quickly and was easy to set up. It came with 4 bottles of concentrated cleaning solution - 2 for all surfaces and 2 for wood floors. My apartment has laminate "hardwood" flooring, which cannot be cleaned with the steam cleaner I used to use at my previous residence, so I needed an easy way to clean the floors. I tried using a Swiffer with a spray bottle of water and a microfiber cloth instead of the disposable cloths. This was tedious and required a lot of effort. So, after vacuuming the floors, I set this unit up using the solution amount for a small room and went to it. I found that the pads need to be seated properly so the unit doesn't wobble. Once I made this adjustment, I was impressed with the amount of dirt that got picked up from 5 small rooms. My floors are clean! My only suggestion to anyone using this is to do spot cleaning for more stubborn, stuck-on debris because this unit will not remove it, or at least I did not spend too much effort going over those spots repeatedly. The unit is light-weight and glides effortlessly over the flooring and it dries very quickly. I hope it lasts.
I have been through every hand mop there is, and this is an answer to my prayers. While it is not perfect, it is close to it. It may feel a little heavy when you take it out of the box, but once you turn it on, it glides like a spaceship over the floor, requiring minimal effort and practically no stress on your wrists, elbows, and shoulders; that alone earns it four stars. You get a nice little beep when the cleaning solution is being dispensed, and another great feature is that the motor is really quiet, so your pets don't go running for the hills when you turn it on. I did not use the cleaning solution that comes with the product only because I am really loyal to the one I have been using for years. I will update the review if I ever try the Bissell detergent. One downside is that the floors did have a little blur on them, so I replaced the pads with clean/dry ones and 'buffed' the floor with them, which increased the shine somewhat. Not sure if the lack of shine is due to the machine or if my floors just might need waxing or refinishing. I recommend buying extra pads. The scouring ones are effective with sticky stuff that gets on the floors from cooking, etc. I was anticipating still having to get down on my hands and knees for the tough spots, but no, this machine got them! The regular pads do an effective job on mild to moderately dirty floors. I actually look forward to mopping my floors now, and have given all of my mops away! I haven't washed the pads yet, but plan to use vinegar and baking soda as opposed to laundry detergent as, in my experience with washable pads/mops, it never really rinses out completely and will dull your shine/leave fog. The solution chamber is clearly marked for small/big jobs, and pops in and out with ease. So happy with this little machine!
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