Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro Multi-Surface Wet/Dry Vacuum

With a 7.62 m (25 ft) cord, the Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro (model 2306A) ranks in the top 10% of wet/dry models in our catalogue for cord length, where the median is 6.1 m. It is a corded multi-surface wet/dry cleaner that vacuums debris and washes the floor in the same pass, with a pet hair strainer and a tangle-free brush roll. This page is based on manufacturer and retailer data. We have not tested it ourselves.

What the Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro is

Despite the wet dry vac label some stores use, the CrossWave is a floor cleaner in the style of an upright, not a garage-style wet dry vac. It has a 0.83 L (28 fl oz) clean-water tank and a 0.43 L (14.5 fl oz) dirty-water tank, which tells you it is built for washing floors in a house rather than pulling up standing water or workshop debris. The model is purple, corded, and neither app-controlled nor self-emptying.

Bissell lists the 2306A for area rugs and bare, sealed hard floors, including sealed wood. That matches its feature set: rotating brushes, edge cleaning, and carpet and hard-floor modes.

Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro 2306A specs

Spec	Value
Model	2306A
Type	Corded wet/dry multi-surface floor cleaner
Voltage / power input	120 V / 528 W
Weight	11.5 lb (5.2 kg)
Dimensions (H x L x W)	1168 x 305 x 267 mm (about 46 x 12 x 10.5 in)
Cord length	7.62 m (25 ft)
Clean-water tank	0.83 L (28 fl oz)
Dirty-water tank	0.43 L (14.5 fl oz)
Filter	Rinsable, listed as HEPA
Included	Pet hair strainer, Multi-Surface Pet formula with Febreze Freshness, tangle-free brush roll
Warranty	3-year limited (per Bissell's US product page)

Bissell publishes suction in airwatts, not watts, and we have no reliable figure to quote, so we do not rate suction here. We also have no noise figure measured for this exact model.

Weight, cord and warranty against the catalogue

At 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) the CrossWave Pet Pro ranks in the upper half of wet/dry models in our catalogue for low weight, ahead of the 12.81 lb (5.81 kg) median. That is a useful margin if the machine has to move between rooms or up a few stairs, though water adds weight when the tank is full.

The cord is the standout. Reaching most of a room from one outlet is the practical benefit, and the top 10% placement above means fewer plug swaps than a typical wet/dry model.

The 3-year limited warranty also ranks in the upper half of wet/dry models in our catalogue, where the median is 2 years. Warranty terms can differ by seller and condition, so a refurbished unit may not carry the same cover; read the listing.

Filter and upkeep

The CrossWave uses a rinsable filter, so there is nothing to buy as a routine refill. Bissell's care guidance has you pull the filter from the top of the tank, wash it by hand in warm water and let it dry fully before putting it back. A damp filter can cause odors, so leave enough drying time between uses. The same guidance describes a self-clean cycle: set the machine on its storage tray, add water to the rinse funnel and run it on the hard-floor setting for 10 to 15 seconds. For exact steps and replacement-part numbers, use the printed manual or Bissell support.

Where to buy the Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro

Bissell sells several CrossWave variants with similar names, so the first job when you look up a Bissell CrossWave price is to confirm the listing says Pet Pro and shows the 2306A number. That code matters because filters and accessories can differ between versions, and it is the number to use later when you look up parts or a manual.

This is a corded multi-surface wet/dry cleaner with a 7.62 m cord, a rinsable filter and a 0.83 L clean tank. Check that the listing matches that description and does not quietly swap in a different version. If a listing says refurbished, read it carefully: warranty terms can differ by seller and condition, so a refurbished unit may not carry the same cover as the 3-year limited warranty we cite for this model.

The offers list below is live, so read it like for like: same model code, same condition, same contents. Prices there run $101.18 to $249.99, and the spread usually reflects condition and what is bundled rather than a different machine. Compare the listing details first and the number second.

Who it suits and where it falls short

It suits hard floors where one pass of vacuuming and mopping is wanted, and households that want a HEPA filter. In practice, think pet owners with mostly hard floors, apartments, or homes that mix tile, laminate, sealed wood and area rugs.

The limits are clear too:

• Small tanks. The 0.83 L clean tank is weaker than most wet/dry models in our catalogue, and the 0.43 L dirty tank fills quickly. Expect refill and empty trips on larger floor plans. Our wet/dry group includes shop vacuums with big drums, so the gap looks wider than it is for a floor cleaner.
• Surface limits. It is intended for sealed floors. Check Bissell's manual before using it on unsealed wood, and note that Bissell support advises against use on waxed floors.
• Streaking is a maintenance issue. Bissell's support pages tie streaks to a dirty brush roll area and filter, so clean the roll, window and filter regularly.
• Unpublished figures. Suction power, run time per tank, hose reach and noise for this exact model are not published by the manufacturer or retailers.
• Not a main carpet vacuum. For wall-to-wall carpet or workshop debris, a conventional upright or a true shop vac is the better category.

If you want to compare other models from the maker, browse the full Bissell carpet cleaner range. If renting is on your mind, the Bissell or Rug Doctor page covers renting a machine or buying one.

Related CrossWave machines are on the EdgeFind All-in-One and CrossWave Reach pages.

For upkeep, how to clean a vacuum filter is a good companion, and the pet hair vacuum guide covers pet homes by type.

The Pet Pro against Shark VacMop comparison puts it next to a rival model.