Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus review: brilliant simultaneous vacuuming and mopping on a budget

TechRadar Verdict The Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus might not have the longest battery life, but its performance is so good, that's not an issue. It's superb for both wet and dry cleaning, and getting under furniture is easy with its 180-degree hinge. I do wish it could handle larger debris, though. Reasons to buy +Great job vacuuming and mopping +Gets to edges (along the right side) +Lies almost flat to get under furniture Reasons to avoid -Can’t pick up larger pieces of debris -Solid and wet debris in same tank Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Jump To: Two-minute review Price & availability Specs Design Performance Battery life Should you buy it? Alternatives How I tested Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuum: two-minute reviewThe Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus looks like an almost mid-range vacuum. And it largely is. It has an all plastic build, doesn’t come with a bunch of attachments, and really does one thing. But, it does that one thing really well and that is be a wet-dry vac. In fact, when using it to simultaneously vacuum and mop, it picks up anything and everything smaller than a Cheerio. Crumbs of all sorts. Dog hair. Spilled parmesan. Coffee grounds. You get the idea.Plus, if you compare it to the best wet-dry vacuums, you’ll see that it’s quite affordable, even if it is among the more expensive Bissell models. I do have a few quibbles, such as the fact that there’s an upper limit on the size of the debris it can suck up or the fact that all the debris goes into the same dirty water tank making emptying it a bit of a mess.Still, for the price, it might be the best vacuum with wet-dry capabilities out there. Just be aware that the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus is the same as the Bissell CrossWave Reach, but comes with a charging base.Latest Videos FromTechRadar The Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus mops evenly and dries quickly. (Image credit: Future / James Holland)Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuum: price & availabilityList price: $329.99 (about £250 / AU$470)Launched: September 2026Available in the USThe Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus comes in at decidedly Bissell level prices. You don’t have to plop down the cash you would for something like the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine and its list price of $949.99 / £599.99 / AU$949. It’s even cheaper than some Chinese models like the Tineco Floor One S7 Pro with its list price of $799.99 / £599.99 / AU$999). Of course, that model does come with a larger capacity and a more impressive display.Basically, the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus goes for $329.99 (about £250 / AU$470). This price includes the vacuum, the charging tray, two different sample sized bottles of cleaning solution, and a measuring cup for the solution.It’s a price that I would consider mid-range for a vacuum, though it’s relatively cheap for a wet-dry vacuum. It’s also an expected price point for a higher-end Bissell product (Shark hits similar price points in my opinion). You can get the non-Plus version for $279.99. The only difference is that it comes without the charging tray.Value for money score: 4.5 out of 5 Swipe to scroll horizontally Weight (total): 8.8 lb / 3.99 kg Weight (body only) 8.8 lb / 3.99 kg Bin size 450ml (clean tank) / 600ml (dirty tank) Runtime in Min mode 23 mins Runtime in Max mode 39 mins Charge time 4 hrs 35 min Size (H x W x L) 10.7 x 8.6 x 43.6 inches / 27.2 x 21.8 x 110.7 cm (L x W x H) Max suction 7AW Modes Eco, Hi, Turbo Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuum: designDirty water tank contains solid debris too, for better or worseHas a self-cleaning featureCan lie flat to get under furnitureThe Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus may be an all-plastic build, but it looks durable and cuts a somewhat dashing figure. Not quite a stick vacuum, it’s ever so slightly modular insofar as the handles comes separated from the body. It's also slim at around 4.5 inches across the body.Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inboxSign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.The power and mode buttons (eco, high, turbo) are on the handles, and are within thumb’s reach during use. The battery indicator, which shows battery life using three LEDs, as well as the indicators showing which mode the vacuum, are all on the body facing you while you clean. There’s also a button here to run the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus’s Clean-Out Cycle — a nice feature for self-cleaning the brushroll after use. The Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus' LED indicators conveniently face the user to show battery life and current mode. (Image credit: Future / James Holland)The 600ml dirty water tank clipped into the back of the body is easy to remove for emptying. When removed, the filter on top pulls right out exposing whatever debris is inside. The one downside here is that, unlike the best robot vacuums that vacuum and mop, everything goes into the same tank. Vacuumed up a bunch of rice and sucked up a spill? You’ll have to empty everything out into the same place. The dirty water tank on the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus is simple to remove. (Image credit: Future / James Holland)The clean water tank is clipped onto the top of the floorhead. Its 450ml capacity is decent, though will require somewhat regular refilling (of water and a cup of one of the included solutions). I do like the exposed look of it, though. The clean water tank on the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus sit atop the floorhead. (Image credit: Future / James Holland)As far as the rest of the floorhead, it can swivel and has a hinge for the vacuum to lay up to 180 degrees back — essentially flat — to get under furniture. And it has one large tangle-free brushroll that’s removable for cleaning or replacing and can handle just about any hard surface one would mop. Also worth noting is that it’s rated as having a 10.6 inch cleaning path, though when I measured it, I would say it’s actually 9.6 inches. You lose an inch to the plastic bezels on either side.Lastly, the charging tray that comes with this vacuum is essentially a molded piece of plastic with charging contacts so that if you put it back in the tray after use, it will start charging automatically.Design score: 4.5 out of 5Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuum: performanceGreat vacuuming except for larger debrisFlawless moppingCan get pretty close to edgesWhen I first started using the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus, I found myself struggling to find something to dislike about it. After spending some time with it, that’s still mostly the case.This is a wet-dry vacuum and mop, and it does both duties concurrently; there's no vacuum only mode, and no opportunity to only get the floor wet. Despite that, I’m going to try and separate these two functions just to give you a better idea of what to expect. The Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus before vacuuming up a bunch of tea leaves. (Image credit: Future / James Holland)I performed a few tests when vacuuming. I threw a bunch of tea leaves on the floor as well as a bunch of rice. For both sizes of debris, the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus sucked them right up in the first go. The Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus in process of cleaning up tea leaves. (Image credit: Future / James Holland)Because of the way the floorhead is arranged — there’s just the mop brushroll at the front end with a forward-angled silicon liner behind — it isn’t quite as successful on picking rice and similar sized debris when pulling the vacuum back as it can get caught by that liner. However, when pushing the vacuum forward, everything gets sucked up immediately.The one caveat to that and a valid reason to still keep a regular vacuum around is the fact since the only moving part helping pick up debris is that brushroll, larger pieces of debris like cereal or popcorn will just get pushed around the front of it like a curling puck. The Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus made quick work of cleaning up ketchup. (Image credit: Future / James Holland)I found basically nothing to complain about its mopping capabilities, however. It lays down an even layer of water and detergent solution that is enough to fully mop whatever area’s been covered. And I found the floor to be dry within minutes after mopping.I also tested the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus’s mopping by throwing a bunch of ketchup, mustard, and coffee (separately) on the floor. In each instance, whatever was on the floor was removed in one swipe. However, it takes a few passes to remove odors (and they can still persist for a short while). Thanks to a 180-degree hinge, the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus can easily get under furniture. (Image credit: Future / James Holland)Getting to the edges and corners with a vacuum is a concern, especially one without additional accessories for tight spaces. But that’s not too much of a concern here. I found that going up to edges with this vacuum allowed me to get as close as a quarter inch when moving with the right side towards the wall. With the left side of the vacuum facing the wall or edge, the three quarters of an inch closest to the wall is left untouched, while the front of the vacuum won’t touch that last inch closest to the wall. So, I was able to get pretty close to the wall but the vacuum orientation matters.Generally, maneuvering the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus is easy. It does want to pull forward so pushing the vacuum in the direction I want to go feels effortless. When pulling back in a typical vacuuming fashion, I do feel some resistance since it wants to go in that direction. Turning is just as effortless thanks to the swivelling floorhead, and the fact that it can lie almost flat means it’s a cinch to get under furniture.Lastly, the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus is not a quiet vacuum, but is in line with other cordless vacuums such as the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder. On eco mode, it reaches around 64dB. In turbo mode, it gets up to 67dB. And it hits about 65dB during its Clean-Out Cycle.Performance score: 4.5 out of 5Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuum: battery lifeFour and a half hour recharge timeUp to 40 minutes of use on a single chargeLet’s get the bad out of the way. When fully drained, the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus is going to take over four and a half hours to recharge. If you are an infrequent charger, then, first, shame on you, and, second, you’ll have to suffer through what amounts to almost half a day of waiting if you have to charge from empty. That said, that’s actually a normal amount of time for a cordless vacuum to recharge, though I wish the battery was removable.The good news is that the twenty minutes it lasts on turbo, specifically 23 minutes and 21 seconds, or almost forty on eco mode, 39 minutes and 49 seconds, is more than enough battery life for a regular home. These numbers are about in line with some of Bissell’s other offerings, though not quite up to what we see with the best cordless vacuums.Because of how well it picks up debris (with the earlier size-related caveats), I was able to clean a 800 square foot area in about ten minutes. I ended up wandering in circles with the vacuum in tow waiting for the battery to die. That’s on turbo. The almost forty minutes on eco mode is more than enough for anyone not cleaning an office building.Battery life score: 4 out of 5Should you buy the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuum? Swipe to scroll horizontally Bissell Crosswave Reach Plus scre card Attribute Notes Rating Value It’s priced lower than a lot of the competition, even if you’re paying extra for the charging tray. 4.5 / 5 Design Intuitively laid out with some interesting design features including being able to lie flat. 4.5 / 5 Performance Good vacuuming and mopping, though it can’t quite handle larger pieces of debris. 4.5 / 5 Battery The battery life is more than enough for use, even if it’s not an impressive length. 4 / 5 Buy it if...You care about valueAt just over three hundred bucks, this wet-dry vacuum punches above its weight. It might not have the capacity or battery life of the competition, but it does a good job at a lower price.You need to get under furnitureGetting under furniture is always tough with a vacuum. Well, almost always. Thanks to that 180-degree hinge, it’s easy for the Reach Plus since it can lie straight back to get under that couch that’s too heavy to move.You’re OK with simultaneous vacuuming and moppingThis Bissell is a wonder on all sorts of hard flooring, but its simultaneous vacuuming and mopping is a package deal. You can’t do one without the other.Don't buy it if...You need something capable of deep cleaningThe Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus is quite good at what it does, but it’s still a smaller vacuum that can’t vacuum up anything.You have a whole building to mopFor a typical home — big or small — its 20-40 minute battery life is more than plenty to cover every square foot.Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuum: alternatives to consider Swipe to scroll horizontally Model Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus Dyson V15s Detect Submarine Tineco Floor One S7 Pro Weight (total) 8.8 lb / 3.99 kg 8.4lbs / 3.8 kg 21.5 lbs / 9.75kg Weight (body only) 8.8 lb / 3.99 kg 8.4lbs / 3.8 kg 21.5 lbs / 9.75kg Bin size 0.600L 0.77L 0.72L Runtime in Min mode 39 min 60 min 40 min Runtime in Max mode 23 min 8 min N/A Charge time 4 hrs 35 min 4hrs 30 4hrs Size (H x W x L) 43.6 x 8.6 x 10.7 inches / 110.7 x 21.8 x 27.2 cm 49.1 x 10.6 x 2.1" / 124.6 x 26.8 x 25.3cm 11.89 x 3.82 x 7.68 inches / 30.2 x 9.7 x 19.5 cm Max suction 7AW 240AW N/A Modes Eco, Hi, Turbo Eco, Med, Auto, Boost Auto, Max, Ultra, Suction Dyson V15s Detect SubmarineThe Dyson V15s Detect Submarine comes with quite the hefty price tag, but it’s also, being a stick vacuum, capable of being both a wet-dry vacuum as well as just a regular vacuum. It is, however, better for smaller clean-ups.Read our full Dyson V15s Detect Submarine reviewTineco Floor One S7 ProAt double the price, Tineco Floor One S7 Pro might not seem like that great of a deal. However, it comes with almost double the capacity (both clean and dirty tanks) and has multiple modes including deodorize and disinfect.Read our full Tineco Floor One S7 Pro reviewHow I tested the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus Cordless Wet-Dry VacuumTo test the Bissell CrossWave Reach Plus, I used it for a couple weeks, testing it on hardwood floors, tile, and marble. I ran it through its various modes as well as using the self cleaning function. For running benchmarks, I ran it from full to empty on both eco mode and turbo mode. And I vacuumed / mopped up tea leaves, rice, coffee, mustard, and ketchup.Read more about how we test vacuum cleanersFirst reviewed September 2026 James Holland loves checking out gadgets of all sorts, whether it's audio equipment, laptops, or vacuums (especially of the robot variety), and does so for a number of Future Publications including TechRadar, Top Ten Reviews, Homes & Gardens, and T3. He's built up an expertise for in-depth reviewing over the last four years. When he's not putting in the work on the latest tech, he loves to travel, play music, and eat questionable food. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.