It’s no gainsaying that an object which performs cleaning functions also needs to be cleaned. Equipment such as vacuum cleaners possess delicate parts that need to be kept in good condition to carry out their cleaning functions effectively.
One of the popular vacuum cleaners used at home which needs cleaning is the Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro.
This vacuum cleaner is treasured by people who live in homes with pets because of its unique feature. It gets rid of animal fur and other allergens in the home. It also has a self-cleaning feature, although this feature is restricted to certain parts.
The Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro needs manual cleaning because when it isn’t cleaned for a long time, it gets clogged with debris, and the suction force gets affected. If left unchecked, this could damage the vacuum cleaner.
The Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro can be cleaned by dissembling the components, cleaning each part thoroughly using the tips in this article, and assembling them when you’re through.
However, how will you disassemble and clean it thoroughly if you don’t have an in-depth understanding of the different parts?
That’s not all. It can also clean your carpets and rugs effortlessly because it has more brIf you’re curious to find out how to clean the Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro, this article will guide you on the ways to take apart and clean the different components to ensure it delivers 100% all the time.
How to clean the Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro
To clean the Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro, it is important that you understand the anatomy.
The anatomy of the Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro
Handle
It has a unique design for easy handling and maneuvering.
The handle slides into the hole at the top of the main body of the machine. There are 2 buttons at the top of the handle. One is for the hard floor setting, and the other is for the area rug setting. You also have a trigger button to spray water when you need to wet mop.
Body
This part of the vacuum cleaner houses two water tanks: the clean water tank and the dirty water tank.
At the top section is an opening where the handle is attached. The bottom section attaches to the foot.
Foot
The foot has compartments for the brush roll, then rinse cup, the easy-clean storage tray, and the drying tray.
Water tanks
We have two water tanks, and they separate clean from dirty water. The clean water tank is located at the back of the machine, while the dirty water tank is in front of the machine.
The clean water tank slides into the body of the machine. It has a strainer and float stack. The dirty water tank comes with a handle, and it clicks into position when assembled.
The Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro was designed to be self-cleaning. It has an easy-clean storage tray which serves as the mechanism provided by the company as a way to clean and dry the product. To make the product last long, it is wise to store it in the storage compartment between uses.
Here are the steps to clean the Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro
Step 1
Add water to the cleaning tray and press the hard floor button to turn on the machine.
Maintaining this position, recline the machine backward and let it run for about 15 seconds until it picks up all the water from the cleaning tray.
Use a paper towel to mop up any leftover moisture on the tray.
Step 2
Open the brush roll cover and pull out the brush.
Keep this in an upright position on the drying tray to dry.
Step 3
Detach the dirty water tank.
Pull out its strainer, discard the dirt collected, then rinse the strainer under running water.
Get rid of the dirty water and rinse the tank.
Wash both the filter and the screen found in the tank.
Step 4
Check the compartment where it is detached from the dirty water tank. If it needs cleaning, wipe with a clean paper towel or cloth.
Step 5
Allow the cleaning tray, brush, dirty water tank, filter, screen, and dirty water compartment to dry before reassembling.
How to assemble the easy clean tray
Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro is easy to assemble. Line up the arrows on the easy clean tray with the drying tray. All that’s left to do after lining up the arrows is to slide the storage tray into the drying tray.
FAQs
How often should I replace my Bissell CrossWave filter and brush?
When you notice that your Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro is not cleaning as expected, then it is paramount that you replace the filter and brush roll.
You should replace the brush every 6 months, while the filter will need to be changed sooner. You can change the filter every 3 to 4 months.
Can I use other cleaning fluids with my Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro?
You can use Bissell cleaners for your vacuum cleaning machine, especially if you still have a warranty for it.
Using only the Bissell cleaning products required for this machine may also prevent damage to its internal components.
However, any other cleaning fluid available in the market can suffice. You can also make do with a homemade solution.
Can I use my Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro outside?
The Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro is designed to be used indoors only. Please do not use it outside.
It is effective and ideal for use on a wide variety of flooring inside the house, such as tiles, sealed wood floors, carpet, rugs, laminate, linoleum, rubber floor mats, pressed wood floors, and more.
Conclusion
Like every cleaning appliance, Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro’s durability is dependent on how you take care of it. Therefore, it’s 100% safe to say that in order to always enjoy the best pro functionality of your Bissell Pet Pro Vacuum cleaner, you need to know its components, know how to take them apart efficiently, how to efficiently clean them out, and re-couple them to their original state.
This act will ensure that its cleaning functionality is carried out with high standards and that you always get excellent cleaning results!