Bissell CrossWave OmniForce vs Hoover FloorMate Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner

Quick take: The Hoover FloorMate Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner costs $10 less.

SpecBissell CrossWave OmniForceHoover FloorMate Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner
Price~$190~$180
TypeHard Floor WasherHard Floor Washer
SuctionNot disclosed—
Battery30 minCorded
Navigation——
Filtration——
CordlessYesNo
Bagged——
Noise——
Dustbin—1.5 qt
Water tank—1.5 qt
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions10.5 x 10.5 x 43.6 in—
Weight10.6 lbs13.8 lbs
Warranty2 years2 years

Pros & cons

Bissell CrossWave OmniForce

  • ✓Only major floor washer with a true dry-only vacuum mode
  • ✓Cleans sealed hard floors and low-pile area rugs
  • ✓Tangle-free brush roll holds up well against long hair and pet hair
  • ✓Around $190 — the cheapest credible cordless washer from a major brand
  • ✓Simple handle-mounted controls, no app or menus to learn
  • ✓Self-clean cycle flushes the brush chamber after wet use
  • ✗30-minute runtime is modest and Power Mop mode drains it faster
  • ✗No dirt sensor — it cleans at whatever level you set
  • ✗Bissell steers you toward its own formula, an ongoing cost
  • ✗More hands-on maintenance than Tineco: strainer, filter, and parts want a 24-hour air dry
  • ✗Bissell publishes no tank, suction, or noise specs at all

Hoover FloorMate Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner

  • ✓Corded operation with no battery to run down
  • ✓1.5 qt clean and dirty tanks, larger than most cordless washers
  • ✓11.5 in cleaning width
  • ✓2-year motor warranty
  • ✓$179.99
  • ✗No self-cleaning cycle
  • ✗20 ft cord limits reach
  • ✗13.8 lb
  • ✗Suction and noise not published
  • ✗Warranty covers the motor only