An important tip that I got frm watching videos about wet vacuum is that press the solution button when going forward & release it when going backward it's more effective & efficient
I've had my floormate deluxe for about 4 or 5 years. Mine has the dreaded dispensing issue....I've watched the videos on how to fix it and have taken it apart several times to fix but it's never permanent. If that issue was fixed I would absolutely love it. But if it hardly dispenses any water, what's the point?
Thank you for your review. My daughter-in-law has the bissell and I just purchased the Hoover. Was checking around to read comparison reviews before actually using the Hoover. Your comments have been very helpful.
I've had two generations of the Floormate. The current one I own (prob not the latest version) has an aggravating flaw: the extraction is "on" on the wash setting so there is basically no "dwell time" for the cleaning solution to work before it's sucked into the waste tank. The old machine had a setting that let the brushes scrub without being sucked away. I compensate by spreading cleaning solution with a rubber broom and scrubbing with the broom's fingers, then let it "dwell" about 3 minutes, then use the Hoover to scrub/extract. I apply clean water and then use "dry" to extract again. It's a lot of steps but it does produce a very clean floor and grout.
On cleaners do that, spray on the forward stroke, lower handle to lift suction front up, and you can allow "dwell time" before invoking additional scrubbing passes.
What a fun & informative review! I have tile and dirty grout, and I’m watching all your videos on this topic. Love your candor and wit & your wife is great too! Thank you for helping old ladies like me who want clean tile floors with clean grout. I’m curious about your thoughts on the Oreck Commercial Orbiter Cleaner & a Shop Vac.
Just watched this video and thought my request was best posted here. Thank you! Would you be willing to review; Tineco FLOOR ONE S5 Steam Cleaner Wet Dry Vacuum All-in-one, Hardwood Floor Cleaner? I like that there is steam along with roller extraction. I currently use a steam mop with mop head that need washing. But as you have shown these mostly move the dirt into the grout lines. So I need a good dry wet vacuum for weekly & daily cleaning.
FYI, in the United States, Ollie's Bargain Outlet appears to be one of the channels Bissell uses to offer refurbished units. Refurbed Crosswaves go for only $99, and at least at my local Ollie's, there were PLENTY on the shelf. They technically carry refurbed cordless Crosswave Max units for $199, but those are NEVER in stock. Not sure how cheap you can get a refurb Floormate.
I can’t believe how rude some of these comments are. I liked the video and it helped me make a choice. I recognize that he has high standards for machines. It’s not fair to compare these consumer grade machines to truck-mounted equipment. That being said, I recognized where he was coming from and adjusted my perception of his comments accordingly. Not a problem for me at all. Thanks for the video, please make more!
I can't believe it either. You'd think I was making videos on highly controversial topics. Maybe these people work for Bissell. I realized after reading your comment that I actually cringe every time I get a notification that someone has commented. I cringed when I saw the notification for your comment and then I read it and I was so happy to see it wasn't someone chiming in to tell me what a piece of shit I am for daring to share what I know about cleaning. I'm glad my video didn't cause you any problems. Thanks for watching!
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro I’ve heard Joe Rogan say on his podcast,” never read the comments”. I think the comments on the color of the kitchen cabinets was too much 🤦♂️. Everyone likes different things; how boring would the world be if everyone was the same. It seems that sometimes people are just looking for a fight. I read these comments and feel bad that they’re so unhappy. Anyway, I bought my Hoover Floormate yesterday from Walmart $80 plus tax with a 30 day return policy. We’ll see how it goes.
@@cruzingrsx4484 I think it’s a great product. It’s more convenient and does a far better job than a mop and bucket. My goal is to have a perfectly clean floor. So I mop the same area until the water is clear. I usually mop the floor three times to get the water to be clear. However, the machine is so fast, I can mop the same area three times with the machine in the same time it usually takes to mop once with a mop and bucket. I only wish the tanks were bigger so I wouldn’t need to empty the dirty water and refill the clean water so often.
Hey there! My husband & I needed help w our tile floors. Great advice, awesome help. But I had to subscribe, because of the Steve & Terry Irwin, (Crocodile Hunter), vibes!
Wow, I like my Bissell a lot though I have a different model. Though I hate cleaning it properly, it was brilliant on our dodgy unsealed cork until we had it replaced finally with vinyl plank. With a dog in the house the Bissell has been a big plus and I found it sometimes broke up and completely removed caked grout. Over time I imagine it will continue to break it down and remove dirt. So, if you use it on new tiles I would think it would do a lot of preventative work. We now have luxury vinyl plank and I am still working out how to leave it with an even and sparkling finish. From looking at other reviews, it seems I may be using too much water. It also has superb maneuverability, which is such a treat for an aging body. :)
Someone who used to do floors cleaning here, no consumer auto scrubber on the market has enough brush torque or speed, and typically have underpowered suction motors. The scrubbing mechanism isn’t height adjustable so they don’t apply enough pressure. The only good unit in this size category is the lindhaus LW30. Yes they cost $1200, but they are made in Italy with very high quality parts, parts are easily replaceable, and they have a long warranty even for commercial use.
I would be hesitant to buy an Italian made machine outside of Europe. Particularly something with lots of moving parts like an extractor. I know from previous experience how difficult, if not impossible, it can be to source parts for imported items like these. That said, if it cleans as well as you say it does I don't think $1,200 is unreasonable. Especially since you can clean so much more than just flooring with it.
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro part availability is pretty good actually, you just ask a dealer. It really depends on the company. Miele and sebo for example are popular made in Germany vacuums, and have great support. sthil chainsaws are mostly German and have hundreds if not thousands of dealers in the USA.
Hi, I watched your video twice and read all the comments and replies. Your suggestion would be sincerely appreciated, I’m in the market for a tool that would clean my tiles only I’m tired of the string mop and bucket route. I have a vacuum clear and I don’t mind vacuuming before mopping that’s what I do now anyway. I was considering the brissell spinwave, brissell crosswave, the Hoover floormate and Hoover has one called the dash I think. Anyway if I read between the lines in your summary the Hoover floormate is were I should spend my money? Thank you for your helpful video and reply sir!
I dont know if your Hoover came with it, but I have one of these that has to be 15 - years old (I think, could have forgot something) and it came with tile brushes and a hard wood brushes. The wood one is what is on there stock, I think the tile brushes would do better, especially since they have taller outer brushes that might hit that grout.
Mine just came with one set of brushes and the outer bristles are just the tiniest bit longer than the inner bristles but still not long enough to reach the grout.
OH YES !! I'M GOING TO GO OUT TODAY AAND BUY A HOOVER FLOOR MATE. Yes you can get under the cabinets, turn it sideways and drop the handle down. I used a Hoover Floor mate, when I had white floors and it really did the job !!!!
I found your review not only helpful, but even more entertaining than it was informative. 👍🏾🤣 I have the crosswave and all hardwood floors in my home (grout only in the bathrooms). Didn't know Hoover had their version. I love my crosswave though. 😂 I enjoyed this video. Thank you.
You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it. We've been using both of these machines since making these videos and we've become partial to the Hoover Floormate.
I've had a hoover floor mate for about 15 years. It's OK, but best on smooth flooring. It's squeegee function does make scrubbing less smooth flooring a plus.
I have the hoover and it is amazing on my moms kitchen vinyl... and if you have tiles...just be sure to vacuum first...so all the dirt isnt getting pushed into the grout. My model came with two sets of brushes one is softer than the other. I have never used that one...might be good for wood/faux wood flooring.
I have a Hoover and it's good enough. Watched before investing in a Crosswave. Really saved me the money! Thanks. Wondering if steaming the floor then using the Hoover is the best plan yet
There’s a machine named Tineco S3 available in Australia. I saw an instore demo against a Bissell and it was impressive. Definitely worth reviewing if you can get it in your country.
I did more research with the Bissell. Use a carpet roll on your tile. It’s better at cleaning the grout. I still hate the Bissell lol I started using Castile soap in it and it cleans better than the cleaner. I’m still searching for a better way to clean my grout. Thanks for the video!
Interesting, I didn't know there was different brush for carpet. i'll have to try it. I would be hesitant to use Castile soap in the tank though because it will leave a residue on the tile unless you go back over it and rinse it off. Thanks for watching!
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro None of these tiny Sub $200 machines will really do anything for grout. The bissell horizontal brush is useless, and while the hoover's rotary will work better, its still a bad copy of a commercial scrubber. Even the smallest of the small commercial ones use 10 to 12 inch brush heads and are around $400 without any suction. A small scrub/vac unit is easily $2000-$5000. The commercial units also support the full weight of the machine on the brush, without using any wheels. That combined with longer bristles is what allows the bristles to flex and get into the grout. More over, the bissell and hoover tile cleaners are both going to be a neutral pH. This covers liability on the companies side to make sure the cleaner wont hurt a natural stone floor, or a floor thats got any kind of sealant on it. For a decent clean of the tile in your kitchen use an alkaline tile cleaner from any hardware store and use tile brush that screws onto a broom handle. Then use the hoover with its larger recovery tank with hot just water to suck up the dirty water and do a rinse pass. Then apply a new layer of clear sealant to the grout. Worked for Stanley Steemer for 5 years, we used this specific brush on a standard hardware store tool handle, could scrub out a kitchen the size of yours in 20 min. www.amazon.com/Carlisle-Sparta-Spectrum-Grout-Brush/dp/B006GP5FNA
The machine comes with two sets of brushes. One set is for hardwood floors and the other has longer bristles for cleaning gout. In the video they were using the hardwood floor brush.
Great review! Thank you for your informative videos on floor cleaning and maintenance. I have a Question: When cleaning old school style, that is laying down solution, letting it sit and then scrubbing and wipe up/extraction can I use my shop vac for the extraction step?Thx!
i know you’re probably tired of these videos, but i find them very helpful. I wondered if you could test the ones that have heat now? I just wonder how much better they do with heat. i’ve got a steam mop and it’s absolutely horrible on my kitchen. I need something heavy duty scrubbing. I’ve got a bit of a hobby farm. my kitchen needs to be cleaned. I just don’t know what will do heavy work. After i got my steam mop, on the inside way into the manual it says “for light cleaning”. please help
I’d love to see a comparison between the corded Bissell Crosswave Hydrosteam and the corded Tineco Floor One S5 steam. Would either one knock the Hoover Floormate out of first place?! This man is the only one I trust to give us the unbiased truth!
I didn’t expect it to clean the dark grout. I have a bleach cleaner and brush I need to use once in a while. I have dogs and need to simplify steps. It doesn’t get close to base boards either, but I have to clean the baseboards too often so not a big deal. Nothing does really.l. My hands and knees days are over. But I can do the baseboards.
How do you think either of these machines would work on luxury vinyl plank flooring? It has a texture like wood but maybe not as deep as tile grout. Thanks!
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro The majority of the floors we clean are wood. We have tried a variety of floor cleaners such as microfibre flat mops, squeegy mops and machines from from Kärcher and Bisell. However the best one so far seems to be the Tineco S5 pro, but its no good for commercial use as it has a built in batter and only cleans for about 35min.. Nothing seems to beat washing the floors on hands and knees, but this is not practical when it comes to massive houses as its very time consuming.. do you have any advice?
I've always cleaned wood with a floor machine using a red pad and extract with a portable extractor. It's quick and does a great job. Plus, I already had the equipment for cleaning carpet and tile so it was easy to add wood flooring to my list of services.
What a fantastic down to earth video review. My main reason to get a hard floor cleaner was to clean my 100m2 of floor Tiles and Grout. You were spot on when you said it does not clean Grout. Why hasn't someone come up with a hard floor cleaner that cleans Tiles & Grout...even if it means swapping Roller Brushes ( one for Grout and one for Tiles ) Its not that hard especially if its a "domestic version" of the big Tile & Grout Industrial machines.
Hi, love your videos, subscribed. I do have a question. As a brand new first time home owner with white grout…. My ocd is already gone off the rails. Where would you start first if black diamond grout cleaner is ineffective and a consumer grade steam mop isn’t effective? Thanks!
I would start with an alkaline cleaner, scrub the grout, and rinse it clean. Then if the tiles were ceramic and not any kind of stone, I would use an acidic cleaner, scrub the grout and rinse it clean. Then I would go back over the floor with the alkaline cleaner to rinse and neutralize the acidic cleaner to prepare the grout for sealing. then I would seal the grout. After all of that I would use only a good neutral cleaner on the floor; cleaning up spills, daily/weekly/monthly cleaning, etc., always vacuuming before before applying any cleaning solution of course.
I use Clorox Clinging Gel Cleaner with Bleach for my grout. Its a toilet bowl cleaner but it does an amazing job at cleaning the grout between my kitchen tiles. Just apply it along the grout line and let it sit for about 10-15 min, then give the floor a quick scrubing with a grout brush or any other stiff brush you may have. It does an amazing job plus its a hellova lot faster than trying to scrub that grout with reg household cleaner. Oh and the Clorox cleaner is under $3 a bottle ! Anyway, Awesome review ! Im gonna go with the hoover :)
I have both the Hoover is a bit harder to handle but is not hard and has way more suction power than the Bissell ( which I also have). Bissell surely is easier to use but when it comes to cleaning performance and value the Hoover really does a great job …. Just need to learn how to handle it and get used to it I guess.
Just get some tile and grout degreaser and a grout brush on a pole from a janitorial supply store so you can scrub while standing. Use a pump sprayer or mop to apply cleaning solution and extract using bissell or Hoover on scrub/extract. That will get you a decent cleaning.
It would be worth running over a known clean area of floor in order to check if the detergent is formulated to look "dirty" so as to give you the impression that the machine is doing something...
You know I used professional machines for years, carpet cleaning machines, floor scrubbers, all costing thousands of dollars, and as far as I’m concerned a Hoover is an awesome little machine! For 10 years living in the country with a husband who wore engineering boots and never wiped his feet I managed with a small Hoover carpet shampooer to keep a white carpet white for 10 years. Gave it away to my neighbor who said it did a better job than her professional man and I bought myself a new one. I haven’t needed one for a long time because I went to luxury vinyl. In my experience if you have tile floors the only thing You can do with dirty grout is clean the grout with soft scrub using a small brush. Rinse it thoroughly and then “re-seal” your grout! Dirt always falls to the lowest level. Once you get your grout cleaned and resealed then if you get a little machine like a Hoover that “really sucks that dirt up” you’ll have a much better success at keeping that floor clean. There is no easy way with tile floor! None. Next time buy luxury vinyl and a swiffer!
I did not know that but I’m not surprised that you had a better experience cleaning your carpet with one of these machines than tile because carpet cleaners have been around so much longer than tile cleaners so the technology has a bit of catching up to do.
@@debbievecchiarelli5480 Well, A mop just rearranges the dirt if you don’t change the water or ring it out properly. The swiffer is the same principle, if your little pad gets dirty and you if you don’t change it you’re just going to be moving the dirt around. The trick is to change the pad often. But Ive trained people to clean for years. I was a supervisor of housekeeping. I’ve used all kinds of machines and trained people on those machines. On your luxury vinyl flooring a swiffer is just a very easy and “quite efficient” mop. But once again you must change that pad!
I'm so happy to have found your videos. I have been considering a McCullough steamer and a wet vacuum. Definitely learned about acid solutions and your for-home method of cleaning from your other video. Thanks for sharing so much! Deep cleaning on a budget is such a mission for the non-abled. The last piece is about sealing. I have the classic ceramic or porcelain tile with sand grout. Do you have a tool that applies sealant without going on hand and knees? I'm young so I can go on hand/knees but my parents are not able to. I'm trying to find equipment that they can use to clean and maintain the house (large living spaces. It wouldn't be efficient handsknees..)
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro hello again ! I was wondering, can I use the same bona tile cleaner to clean my grout as well? The grout is black after a decade, and I was thinking of pouring the solution into the grout wand to apply, before I scrub using a steamer. When everuthing is done, Rinse the wand stick and add sealant to apply to the grout (and hopefully its clean.)
My hoover floor scrubber did a great job cleaning the tile floors, including the grout and it worked for 10 years; my crosswave died in 2 years, used only to mop hardwood floors……. And both were kept clean. Edit: there’s a clip to hold the cord up high on the handle so it doesn’t get in your way.
Yes, but that’s not the same a routing the wiring through the handle and having it come out of the end of the handle. It’s a cheap and lazy work around
I find the solution these come with kinda wimpy. I like using Procyon. More of a carpet cleaner, but out of curiosity tried it, and it dissolved the crap quite well.
There is a Hoover format that does wasp dry and also survive swivel and it also has the power button the cord way up on it so yeah you bought the older version. It’s OK.
I don't think people are buying this to clean the grout. It's to clean the floor itself. So in that regard, your review shows they do a great job. Thanks!
I've watched a number of videos of yours and from others and it boggles the mind why manufacturers haven't gotten it yet - make a dedicated grout cleaning machine. Not one of these all-in-ones, or the big commercial ones, but one that only does the one thing really, really well - clean grout. Maybe you could help design its necessary components. Outline what it needs to have, nice-to-have, and what the most important parts are. Perhaps even suggest good design features. Maybe one of the 3 big makers will see it and follow through.
I enjoyed your critical review of the Hoover so much that I subscribed to your channel. Add a little scientific testing practice (be a little more precise on things) and you have, IMHO, one of the better review channels on YT! .
What about machines between $500 to $1500? Many of us are willing to get to that price range for having relatively clean grout in between professional cleaning. 😅 Thank you for your videos
I have an older floormate and it works great on my floor but they did not include the grout brush. You should probably read the instructions before doing this video. It works great for my textured tile and pets.
Great video thanks for doing this; I am trying to buy something like this for my wife, and this video helped. I'm leaning towards the Hoover, but it's about price as I'm a cheap ass as my wife would say it haha. all talked to her about it, and if I do get either of these, I'll use your link. thanks again
I have used the Hoover for 4 years on a weekly basis.....LOVE IT!!!!! I understand the grout limitations, but for general cleaning it works great. I can't believe a grout guy has grout in his kitchen that looks worse than his cabinet color.
I've never seen grout in any kitchen in any house that looked better than the cabinet color. I think it would look really weird if the grout looked better than the cabinets.
A little clip a bit higher up the handle is not the same as the cord coming out at the end of the handle which was the point I made in the video. Don't defend the poor design.
There is a cord clip near the handle on both machines. So that way the cord starts in a more convenient location. Every is missing this in every video I’ve watched.
The cord doesn't stay in the little plastic clip. It falls out, and then you have to pick it up and stick it back in, only to fall out again a minute later. It should come out of the top of the handle. The fact that everyone misses the clip further illustrates the poor design.
Combination dry/wet vacuum/steam mop Innovation is in its infancy. Hopefully, as the years pass, the Factory Engineers will evolve their method and come up with something more efficient.
I prefer the Hoover because I haven’t had one for seven years. Finally the brushes stopped spinning. So now I have to buy another. I wanted something to clean my floors not just something that’s easy to use and takes up less space. I also on a Kirby so that tells you something.😂
BTW, it looks like there's a market for a good household grout & tile cleaner in the $200-$300 range. Maybe the professional cleaner you use can be adapted to use a portable tank. Are you inventive at all?
Tile brush, cleaner, and elbow grease do the best, though a steamer helps it go faster. Do not buy perfumed cleaners. That pleasant scent is probably poisoning your air. Its just more chemicals you are breathing in. Stay clear.
In the end, I think the hoover is actually a carpet cleaner, not a floor/grout cleaner. No swivel, level brush, extra wide, leaves the area drier (sucks more moisture), and having a larger tank for larger spaces? This is what you want in a carpet cleaner. So there's no comparison. They're different products made for different cleaning.
Actually, the Crosswave is the one that claims to be a carpet cleaner. I think all of the things you listed about the Floormate are just the symptoms of it being a cheaper machine made by a company that makes carpet cleaners.
From someone who has owned both. I have a Hover floormate it is at least 10 years old. I need to replace some parts and someone told me the bissell was better than a hover floormate. Complete lie! Bissell is good for light cleaning, the suction on the bissell is not great. I decided to buy replacement parts for my hover and I use the bissell for light cleaning and my hover for deep cleaning. If I had to do it again I would have never bought my bissell.
Your “Wrong” nobody buys a hard floor cleaner to clean the grout. To Clean grout, you have to buy a long handled brush and use Grout - EEZ. The best for home and Industrial grout cleaning. Also you can rent an industrial Grout/Floor cleaning Machine from The Home Depot. None of these cheaper home machines can clean the grout. Come on DUDE! Lol
I wonder where I got the idea that people were looking at these machines to clean their grout. Oh, I remember! It was from all of the people asking me if these machines can clean their grout. Also, in over 2 decades in the cleaning business I’ve never heard of an “industrial grout/floor cleaning machine.” That sounds like a must have for any grout cleaning professional. I wonder why they kept it from me for so many years? It’s too bad my local Home Depot doesn’t have a rental department so I can’t go check it out. The only real question left to ask is why you put the word “wrong” in quotes and capitalized the “W.”
There is a cord clip near the handle on both machines. So that way the cord starts in a more convenient location. Every is missing this in every video I’ve watched. Use vinegar instead of buying the manufacturers solution.
I don't know about the Bissell, but the Hoover Floormate started off great when it came out a decade or more ago, then increasingly turned into a piece of #@$@$. The last two I had didn't even last a year. The first three I had lasted 7, 4, and 3 years. I will not be buying another (presently have my husband downstairs working on perhaps replacing the fuse or wiring to the fuse to the power button)
yep that's what happened to mine yesterday, the power button no longer works. first it wouldn't work to turn it off, and now it won't work to turn it on or off... I contacted hoover about 3 days ago, still no reply 😒 typical bullshit. The crosswave needs a squeege to get rid of its streaking problem, and a more aggressive roller.
I agree. The older Hoover Floormates were fantastic. The new ones I have had issues with not enough water dispensing or not enough suction. I’m at my wits end because that is the only machine I want to use on my tile because when it does work it leaves the floor clean and without streaks. I wish Hoover would go back to how they used to make them. Wish I had kept my old ones.
One thing you should be aware of is the that the impeller housing is made of steel!!! This is where all the dirty water passes through. Over time this part corrodes so much that the impeller blade jambs and blows the internal fuse. That they would make this part out of steel is hard to believe. It could have be made out of some non corroding material plastic, stainless steel or aluminum but it wasn't. Funny the impeller blade itself seems to be made of aluminum.
There are so many other parts in this thing that are going to break long before that metal piece has a chance to corrode to the point of seizing. It’s certainly not the weakest link in this travesty of design
I've had both and the Hoover by far cleans far better, no contest. I hate the Bissel Crosswave Pet Pro. I clean my floors alot, because I have pet's and I have alot of dust, living out in a rural area. Oh yes it does better than the Bissell. I have tile and I don't have a problem cleaning my tile. You buy the cleaning solution for tile !!!
wet the floor down wet/dry shop vac boom done. even pros first do the grout first then step 2 scrub and suck. even with 80,000 tools there no such thing as one step boom done like you mowing lol.
Do you review things to one set standard? Because these products, like the Crosswave, serve their purpose in their niche. I owned a professional cleaning company and I'd never allow these over traditional mopping and vacuuming, however, the reviews are holding these items to standards that are not only unattainable in their genre, but unreasonable. Who in their right mind would think these machines were meant to clean grout, machines built for convenience? When you have pets or kids who spill and make messes, these products are not "poo", they are a godsend. Imagine this, a dozen eggs smashed on the floor sucked up in seconds vs a whole role of paper towels and time? You also stated people were looking to buy these for grout? No, the majority are not, they're buying concentrated steam blasting machines. If you have clean maintained floors that require basic upkeep, these are machines are sufficient. I own multiple vacuums, and each have a purpose so I see where some may work for some and not others. This appeared rushed and based on a bias, considering your opinion of these types of products was stated prior to the review. Think how a viewer perceives that. You're entitled and have every right to say what you think based on the product. The delivery is my point, and things not considered. I say this as constructive criticism, because you have to do research outside your own to see where these items are useful, and there are people for them.
As a cleaning professional I made a video explaining how to maintain tile and grout flooring. I received a lot of comments from people wanting to know what I thought about using the Bissel Crosswave for cleaning tile and grout so I bought one and made a video about that. Then people asked me what I thought about the Hoover Floormate so I bought one and made a video about it. Those were the people I was referring to when I said people were looking to clean their grout with these. Plus, these machines are made for cleaning hard flooring and I would consider grout to be part of the flooring and so the machine should be able to adequately clean it but it doesn’t. They are great for cleaning up spills but they’re not going to restore a neglected floor which is what the viewers of my previous videos wanted to know.
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro Read my edited comment as I often have to re-read for tone. I have never had a response so quick and only saw once I finished. Now if a few contacted you about these machines and grout, it does not mean the majority are. Anecdotal evidence is just that, anecdotal. The majority purchasing these are moms with toddlers. I'm saying clarify that more for your viewers, because that correlation was never made. As someone who reviews products, they are also appealing to new viewers, like me, maybe address things in more detail, without, "I dislike these products" from the get go. Who would trust a review from someone who doesn't like the concept of the product beforehand? Sorry if you spent money, but you're an affiliate so you do get kickbacks, and it's not enough to say you love a product, so that avenue has no merit to justify liking a product you don't. It just wasn't as informative as others, even the bad ones. You can take criticism personally, (typically immediate impulsive response), or be patient, verify whether or not it's viable, and then either apply that, address it, or ignore it. but it's useful. The review was "which product will I hate less". That's not a real review. That is my analysis. I don't intend to hurt feelings, as you have a personality for video.
I can see, through your comments, how this video, without the context of the two that came before it, makes it seem like I plugged in the Floormate with an agenda. The fact is, that I didn't even know these machines existed until people started asking me about them. So I tried to address their questions the only way I know how: as a professional cleaner being asked by people if they could do a restorative cleaning to their tile and grout with them. After trying out the Crosswave I had limited expectations with the Floormate which seems to have come across more than I realized. I get that that people buy them for cleaning up spills but there are also people who are buying them thinking that they can restore their grout and they just simply, can't. Is grout not a part of the floor anymore? The only part of your (unedited)comment that I took personally was the part where you asked what I was smoking. How could I not take that personally?
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro Not saying you had an agenda, more that you were being too picky from theConsidering I didn't say that grout wasn't a concern doesn't imply it's not something people ask or a concern people have. I just expect someone to have done more research on the uses prior, because most floors don't have grout, and these are a "niche" vacuum. Its pretty simple. That's a subject not a whole topic. That's my criticism. I have to edit comments that are typed on my phone, since you felt the need to point it out. My inbox would make you quit the internet if I offended you with my mild jab. I'm sure there will be assumption, but meh. Go wild.
Recently, I was using a particularly sudsy cleaner on the floor and my Hoover started bubbling and leaking everywhere. I sprinkled some defoamer on the floor and continued cleaning without any trouble
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro I was using the cleanser that came with it. And even just water a few times. Still leaked :( I got the Hoover ONEPWR floormate jet. Works well.
I’ve bought two of the hoovers. The first quit sucking, the second the clean water continuously comes out making a huge puddle. Won’t be buying another!
Bissell doesn't suck up as much water. You can make 20 dry passes and it'll just push the water around. The Chinese knockoff Alfabot T30 does a better job than the bissell!
An important tip that I got frm watching videos about wet vacuum is that press the solution button when going forward & release it when going backward it's more effective & efficient
I started doing this yesterday with my bissell crosswave and noticed a huge difference. I saved on water and solution.
I've had my floormate deluxe for about 4 or 5 years. Mine has the dreaded dispensing issue....I've watched the videos on how to fix it and have taken it apart several times to fix but it's never permanent. If that issue was fixed I would absolutely love it. But if it hardly dispenses any water, what's the point?
Thank you for your review. My daughter-in-law has the bissell and I just purchased the Hoover. Was checking around to read comparison reviews before actually using the Hoover. Your comments have been very helpful.
How was it 2 years in?
I've had two generations of the Floormate. The current one I own (prob not the latest version) has an aggravating flaw: the extraction is "on" on the wash setting so there is basically no "dwell time" for the cleaning solution to work before it's sucked into the waste tank. The old machine had a setting that let the brushes scrub without being sucked away. I compensate by spreading cleaning solution with a rubber broom and scrubbing with the broom's fingers, then let it "dwell" about 3 minutes, then use the Hoover to scrub/extract. I apply clean water and then use "dry" to extract again. It's a lot of steps but it does produce a very clean floor and grout.
In the video I made about the Bissell Crosswave I suggested using these machines in exactly that way
On cleaners do that, spray on the forward stroke, lower handle to lift suction front up, and you can allow "dwell time" before invoking additional scrubbing passes.
@@tompeters4234 Thank you! This is a good tip.
Just remove the squeegee when "washing". The machine will scrub without extracting. Then, install the squeegee when drying.
What a fun & informative review! I have tile and dirty grout, and I’m watching all your videos on this topic. Love your candor and wit & your wife is great too! Thank you for helping old ladies like me who want clean tile floors with clean grout. I’m curious about your thoughts on the Oreck Commercial Orbiter Cleaner & a Shop Vac.
Just watched this video and thought my request was best posted here. Thank you!
Would you be willing to review; Tineco FLOOR ONE S5 Steam Cleaner Wet Dry Vacuum All-in-one, Hardwood Floor Cleaner? I like that there is steam along with roller extraction. I currently use a steam mop with mop head that need washing. But as you have shown these mostly move the dirt into the grout lines. So I need a good dry wet vacuum for weekly & daily cleaning.
I’ll look into.
FYI, in the United States, Ollie's Bargain Outlet appears to be one of the channels Bissell uses to offer refurbished units. Refurbed Crosswaves go for only $99, and at least at my local Ollie's, there were PLENTY on the shelf. They technically carry refurbed cordless Crosswave Max units for $199, but those are NEVER in stock. Not sure how cheap you can get a refurb Floormate.
I have a vintage Hoover floor scrubber and you can switch out the scrubby brushes to specialised grout brushes that clean your grout magnificently.
I’ve heard that but I haven’t been able to find anything but the all purpose brush that it comes with
I have the Karcher F5 and it has the same problem: can't reach the grout. I don't know why they don't make one with more nap to the rollers.
Can you compare the Hoover Floormate against a Hoover carpet vacuum?
I can’t believe how rude some of these comments are. I liked the video and it helped me make a choice. I recognize that he has high standards for machines. It’s not fair to compare these consumer grade machines to truck-mounted equipment. That being said, I recognized where he was coming from and adjusted my perception of his comments accordingly. Not a problem for me at all. Thanks for the video, please make more!
I can't believe it either. You'd think I was making videos on highly controversial topics. Maybe these people work for Bissell. I realized after reading your comment that I actually cringe every time I get a notification that someone has commented. I cringed when I saw the notification for your comment and then I read it and I was so happy to see it wasn't someone chiming in to tell me what a piece of shit I am for daring to share what I know about cleaning. I'm glad my video didn't cause you any problems. Thanks for watching!
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro I’ve heard Joe Rogan say on his podcast,” never read the comments”. I think the comments on the color of the kitchen cabinets was too much 🤦♂️. Everyone likes different things; how boring would the world be if everyone was the same. It seems that sometimes people are just looking for a fight. I read these comments and feel bad that they’re so unhappy. Anyway, I bought my Hoover Floormate yesterday from Walmart $80 plus tax with a 30 day return policy. We’ll see how it goes.
$80?! 😱 They’re going to be giving them away before long.
@@budhrseh2001hello I’m interested on your thoughts on the floormate? Thanks in advance for the reply
@@cruzingrsx4484 I think it’s a great product. It’s more convenient and does a far better job than a mop and bucket. My goal is to have a perfectly clean floor. So I mop the same area until the water is clear. I usually mop the floor three times to get the water to be clear. However, the machine is so fast, I can mop the same area three times with the machine in the same time it usually takes to mop once with a mop and bucket.
I only wish the tanks were bigger so I wouldn’t need to empty the dirty water and refill the clean water so often.
Hey there! My husband & I needed help w our tile floors. Great advice, awesome help. But I had to subscribe, because of the Steve & Terry Irwin, (Crocodile Hunter), vibes!
Did you ever end up coming across a machine for residential use that actually does get into the grout?
What's a good homemade cleaner to use with the Hoover?
Wow, I like my Bissell a lot though I have a different model. Though I hate cleaning it properly, it was brilliant on our dodgy unsealed cork until we had it replaced finally with vinyl plank. With a dog in the house the Bissell has been a big plus and I found it sometimes broke up and completely removed caked grout. Over time I imagine it will continue to break it down and remove dirt. So, if you use it on new tiles I would think it would do a lot of preventative work. We now have luxury vinyl plank and I am still working out how to leave it with an even and sparkling finish. From looking at other reviews, it seems I may be using too much water. It also has superb maneuverability, which is such a treat for an aging body. :)
Someone who used to do floors cleaning here, no consumer auto scrubber on the market has enough brush torque or speed, and typically have underpowered suction motors. The scrubbing mechanism isn’t height adjustable so they don’t apply enough pressure. The only good unit in this size category is the lindhaus LW30. Yes they cost $1200, but they are made in Italy with very high quality parts, parts are easily replaceable, and they have a long warranty even for commercial use.
I would be hesitant to buy an Italian made machine outside of Europe. Particularly something with lots of moving parts like an extractor. I know from previous experience how difficult, if not impossible, it can be to source parts for imported items like these. That said, if it cleans as well as you say it does I don't think $1,200 is unreasonable. Especially since you can clean so much more than just flooring with it.
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro part availability is pretty good actually, you just ask a dealer. It really depends on the company. Miele and sebo for example are popular made in Germany vacuums, and have great support. sthil chainsaws are mostly German and have hundreds if not thousands of dealers in the USA.
Can you recommend a unit that will actually get to the grout for better cleaning. I'm not opposed to paying up to 1500 bucks for a good cleaner.
Hi, I watched your video twice and read all the comments and replies. Your suggestion would be sincerely appreciated, I’m in the market for a tool that would clean my tiles only I’m tired of the string mop and bucket route. I have a vacuum clear and I don’t mind vacuuming before mopping that’s what I do now anyway. I was considering the brissell spinwave, brissell crosswave, the Hoover floormate and Hoover has one called the dash I think. Anyway if I read between the lines in your summary the Hoover floormate is were I should spend my money? Thank you for your helpful video and reply sir!
Can you made a video of the acidic cleaning solution you use ?
We love the floor mate, I take off the front cover when washing so the brushes get closer to the grout.
Wait so removing the front cover allows the bristles to get deeper into grout lines?! 👀 Oooooh!
I dont know if your Hoover came with it, but I have one of these that has to be 15 - years old (I think, could have forgot something) and it came with tile brushes and a hard wood brushes. The wood one is what is on there stock, I think the tile brushes would do better, especially since they have taller outer brushes that might hit that grout.
Mine just came with one set of brushes and the outer bristles are just the tiniest bit longer than the inner bristles but still not long enough to reach the grout.
P.S. even when using Grout -EEZ.
Depending on how bad and dirty the grout is, It might take 2 -3 times going over it to a hive what you want.
So I guess it’s not the “best for home and industrial grout cleaning” after all…
OH YES !! I'M GOING TO GO OUT TODAY AAND BUY A HOOVER FLOOR MATE. Yes you can get under the cabinets, turn it sideways and drop the handle down. I used a Hoover Floor mate, when I had white floors and it really did the job !!!!
So did you end up buying a Floormate?
I found your review not only helpful, but even more entertaining than it was informative. 👍🏾🤣 I have the crosswave and all hardwood floors in my home (grout only in the bathrooms). Didn't know Hoover had their version. I love my crosswave though. 😂 I enjoyed this video. Thank you.
You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it. We've been using both of these machines since making these videos and we've become partial to the Hoover Floormate.
Hi is the Hoover safe for unsealed grout?
You didn’t show it, but does the floor mate also work on Carpet/rugs as the cross wave?
No, I don’t think does
so how do I clean the foor/ tiles the right way??? Cant find a video about that. And what machine are you using? Greetings from Germany
I made a video about it ua-cam.com/video/ajeQLJNCGBE/v-deo.html
I've had a hoover floor mate for about 15 years. It's OK, but best on smooth flooring. It's squeegee function does make scrubbing less smooth flooring a plus.
The same floormate for 15 years or have you been through a few?
I have the hoover and it is amazing on my moms kitchen vinyl... and if you have tiles...just be sure to vacuum first...so all the dirt isnt getting pushed into the grout. My model came with two sets of brushes one is softer than the other. I have never used that one...might be good for wood/faux wood flooring.
Great comparison, very helpful
Thanks! Glad it was helpful
I have a Hoover and it's good enough. Watched before investing in a Crosswave. Really saved me the money! Thanks. Wondering if steaming the floor then using the Hoover is the best plan yet
I wouldn't recommend using a steamer without following it up with something like the Hoover.
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro Thanks! Did anyone ever come up with one that does clean grout?
I haven’t found one yet
There’s a machine named Tineco S3 available in Australia. I saw an instore demo against a Bissell and it was impressive. Definitely worth reviewing if you can get it in your country.
I’ll look into it
Terrible reviews on the Tineco.
We have brand new porcelainwith1/8 grout lines. Please advise how to keep it looking new.
I made a video about it ua-cam.com/video/qaYa4PwpKh8/v-deo.html
The Bissell Crosswave Pet Pro and the cordless models are even better. I have both and use both. They are great.
The Crosswave Hydrosteam is even better!
Love to see a comparison of both of these against the YMop Twin-Turbo.
I did more research with the Bissell. Use a carpet roll on your tile. It’s better at cleaning the grout. I still hate the Bissell lol I started using Castile soap in it and it cleans better than the cleaner. I’m still searching for a better way to clean my grout. Thanks for the video!
Interesting, I didn't know there was different brush for carpet. i'll have to try it. I would be hesitant to use Castile soap in the tank though because it will leave a residue on the tile unless you go back over it and rinse it off. Thanks for watching!
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro None of these tiny Sub $200 machines will really do anything for grout. The bissell horizontal brush is useless, and while the hoover's rotary will work better, its still a bad copy of a commercial scrubber. Even the smallest of the small commercial ones use 10 to 12 inch brush heads and are around $400 without any suction. A small scrub/vac unit is easily $2000-$5000.
The commercial units also support the full weight of the machine on the brush, without using any wheels. That combined with longer bristles is what allows the bristles to flex and get into the grout. More over, the bissell and hoover tile cleaners are both going to be a neutral pH. This covers liability on the companies side to make sure the cleaner wont hurt a natural stone floor, or a floor thats got any kind of sealant on it.
For a decent clean of the tile in your kitchen use an alkaline tile cleaner from any hardware store and use tile brush that screws onto a broom handle. Then use the hoover with its larger recovery tank with hot just water to suck up the dirty water and do a rinse pass. Then apply a new layer of clear sealant to the grout.
Worked for Stanley Steemer for 5 years, we used this specific brush on a standard hardware store tool handle, could scrub out a kitchen the size of yours in 20 min.
www.amazon.com/Carlisle-Sparta-Spectrum-Grout-Brush/dp/B006GP5FNA
If the power cord is too low just thread it through the loop on the handle and it will come up from the top.
The machine comes with two sets of brushes. One set is for hardwood floors and the other has longer bristles for cleaning gout. In the video they were using the hardwood floor brush.
The machine I bought came with only the set of brushes seen in the video.
Great review! Thank you for your informative videos on floor cleaning and maintenance. I have a Question: When cleaning old school style, that is laying down solution, letting it sit and then scrubbing and wipe up/extraction can I use my shop vac for the extraction step?Thx!
Yes, of course, but you'll have to improvise some way to rinse the floor while extracting with the shop vac.
i know you’re probably tired of these videos, but i find them very helpful. I wondered if you could test the ones that have heat now? I just wonder how much better they do with heat. i’ve got a steam mop and it’s absolutely horrible on my kitchen. I need something heavy duty scrubbing. I’ve got a bit of a hobby farm. my kitchen needs to be cleaned. I just don’t know what will do heavy work. After i got my steam mop, on the inside way into the manual it says “for light cleaning”. please help
I’d love to see a comparison between the corded Bissell Crosswave Hydrosteam and the corded Tineco Floor One S5 steam. Would either one knock the Hoover Floormate out of first place?! This man is the only one I trust to give us the unbiased truth!
Hi, Hoover vacuum does normal cleaning without wet cleaning?
I don’t know
Wow, who decorated the kitchen?
Your mom
I didn’t expect it to clean the dark grout. I have a bleach cleaner and brush I need to use once in a while. I have dogs and need to simplify steps. It doesn’t get close to base boards either, but I have to clean the baseboards too often so not a big deal. Nothing does really.l. My hands and knees days are over. But I can do the baseboards.
How do you think either of these machines would work on luxury vinyl plank flooring? It has a texture like wood but maybe not as deep as tile grout. Thanks!
I think either would do better on vinyl than grout. The vinyl may be textured but it’s not porous.
Whats the best hard floor cleaner that professionals use?
It depends on the type and condition of the flooring
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro The majority of the floors we clean are wood. We have tried a variety of floor cleaners such as microfibre flat mops, squeegy mops and machines from from Kärcher and Bisell. However the best one so far seems to be the Tineco S5 pro, but its no good for commercial use as it has a built in batter and only cleans for about 35min.. Nothing seems to beat washing the floors on hands and knees, but this is not practical when it comes to massive houses as its very time consuming.. do you have any advice?
I've always cleaned wood with a floor machine using a red pad and extract with a portable extractor. It's quick and does a great job. Plus, I already had the equipment for cleaning carpet and tile so it was easy to add wood flooring to my list of services.
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro Thank you
Is it a machine like this with the red pad ?
No, a rotary floor machine like what you would strip a VCT floor with
What a fantastic down to earth video review. My main reason to get a hard floor cleaner was to clean my 100m2 of floor Tiles and Grout.
You were spot on when you said it does not clean Grout.
Why hasn't someone come up with a hard floor cleaner that cleans Tiles & Grout...even if it means swapping Roller Brushes ( one for Grout and one for Tiles ) Its not that hard especially if its a "domestic version" of the big Tile & Grout Industrial machines.
Nice couple💑 thx for content very informative.
reviews on the H2o mop x5 Australia
Hi, love your videos, subscribed. I do have a question.
As a brand new first time home owner with white grout…. My ocd is already gone off the rails. Where would you start first if black diamond grout cleaner is ineffective and a consumer grade steam mop isn’t effective?
Thanks!
I would start with an alkaline cleaner, scrub the grout, and rinse it clean. Then if the tiles were ceramic and not any kind of stone, I would use an acidic cleaner, scrub the grout and rinse it clean. Then I would go back over the floor with the alkaline cleaner to rinse and neutralize the acidic cleaner to prepare the grout for sealing. then I would seal the grout. After all of that I would use only a good neutral cleaner on the floor; cleaning up spills, daily/weekly/monthly cleaning, etc., always vacuuming before before applying any cleaning solution of course.
I use Clorox Clinging Gel Cleaner with Bleach for my grout. Its a toilet bowl cleaner but it does an amazing job at cleaning the grout between my kitchen tiles. Just apply it along the grout line and let it sit for about 10-15 min, then give the floor a quick scrubing with a grout brush or any other stiff brush you may have. It does an amazing job plus its a hellova lot faster than trying to scrub that grout with reg household cleaner. Oh and the Clorox cleaner is under $3 a bottle ! Anyway, Awesome review ! Im gonna go with the hoover :)
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro What's a good neutral cleaner for the floor? And can I find a good alkaline and acidic cleaner in my grocery store?
I have both the Hoover is a bit harder to handle but is not hard and has way more suction power than the Bissell ( which I also have). Bissell surely is easier to use but when it comes to cleaning performance and value the Hoover really does a great job …. Just need to learn how to handle it and get used to it I guess.
Just get some tile and grout degreaser and a grout brush on a pole from a janitorial supply store so you can scrub while standing. Use a pump sprayer or mop to apply cleaning solution and extract using bissell or Hoover on scrub/extract. That will get you a decent cleaning.
You should review the OSOTEK HotWave. it is quite expensive tough. if it works it might be worth it
I’ll add it to the list
It would be worth running over a known clean area of floor in order to check if the detergent is formulated to look "dirty" so as to give you the impression that the machine is doing something...
You know I used professional machines for years, carpet cleaning machines, floor scrubbers, all costing thousands of dollars, and as far as I’m concerned a Hoover is an awesome little machine! For 10 years living in the country with a husband who wore engineering boots and never wiped his feet I managed with a small Hoover carpet shampooer to keep a white carpet white for 10 years. Gave it away to my neighbor who said it did a better job than her professional man and I bought myself a new one. I haven’t needed one for a long time because I went to luxury vinyl. In my experience if you have tile floors the only thing You can do with dirty grout is clean the grout with soft scrub using a small brush. Rinse it thoroughly and then “re-seal” your grout! Dirt always falls to the lowest level. Once you get your grout cleaned and resealed then if you get a little machine like a Hoover that “really sucks that dirt up” you’ll have a much better success at keeping that floor clean. There is no easy way with tile floor! None. Next time buy luxury vinyl and a swiffer!
I did not know that but I’m not surprised that you had a better experience cleaning your carpet with one of these machines than tile because carpet cleaners have been around so much longer than tile cleaners so the technology has a bit of catching up to do.
swiffers just rearrange the dirt
@@debbievecchiarelli5480 Well, A mop just rearranges the dirt if you don’t change the water or ring it out properly. The swiffer is the same principle, if your little pad gets dirty and you if you don’t change it you’re just going to be moving the dirt around. The trick is to change the pad often. But Ive trained people to clean for years. I was a supervisor of housekeeping. I’ve used all kinds of machines and trained people on those machines. On your luxury vinyl flooring a swiffer is just a very easy and “quite efficient” mop. But once again you must change that pad!
I'm so happy to have found your videos. I have been considering a McCullough steamer and a wet vacuum. Definitely learned about acid solutions and your for-home method of cleaning from your other video. Thanks for sharing so much! Deep cleaning on a budget is such a mission for the non-abled.
The last piece is about sealing. I have the classic ceramic or porcelain tile with sand grout. Do you have a tool that applies sealant without going on hand and knees? I'm young so I can go on hand/knees but my parents are not able to. I'm trying to find equipment that they can use to clean and maintain the house (large living spaces. It wouldn't be efficient handsknees..)
I made a short video about what I use to seal grout: ua-cam.com/video/h2L2XVpqgJY/v-deo.html
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro thank you so much for the link ! Merry Christmas to your family(:
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro hello again ! I was wondering, can I use the same bona tile cleaner to clean my grout as well? The grout is black after a decade, and I was thinking of pouring the solution into the grout wand to apply, before I scrub using a steamer.
When everuthing is done, Rinse the wand stick and add sealant to apply to the grout (and hopefully its clean.)
@@eeyore8173 Waiting for a response to this post.
My hoover floor scrubber did a great job cleaning the tile floors, including the grout and it worked for 10 years; my crosswave died in 2 years, used only to mop hardwood floors……. And both were kept clean. Edit: there’s a clip to hold the cord up high on the handle so it doesn’t get in your way.
I'd like to see a demo of the best steamer (your opin). I know, it doesn't suck, but I change my pads ever 15 minutes or so; worth my time.
If you look just below the solution release there is a small clip you can hook your power cord to... keeping it out of the way.
Yes, but that’s not the same a routing the wiring through the handle and having it come out of the end of the handle. It’s a cheap and lazy work around
I find the solution these come with kinda wimpy. I like using Procyon. More of a carpet cleaner, but out of curiosity tried it, and it dissolved the crap quite well.
Do you run the Procyon through the machine, or apply it directly to the floor?
There is a Hoover format that does wasp dry and also survive swivel and it also has the power button the cord way up on it so yeah you bought the older version. It’s OK.
I don't think people are buying this to clean the grout. It's to clean the floor itself. So in that regard, your review shows they do a great job. Thanks!
Yeah, totally, grout isn’t a part of the floor
I specifically bought this machine to clean my grout only. 👎🏼 Returning it ASAP.
I've watched a number of videos of yours and from others and it boggles the mind why manufacturers haven't gotten it yet - make a dedicated grout cleaning machine. Not one of these all-in-ones, or the big commercial ones, but one that only does the one thing really, really well - clean grout. Maybe you could help design its necessary components. Outline what it needs to have, nice-to-have, and what the most important parts are. Perhaps even suggest good design features. Maybe one of the 3 big makers will see it and follow through.
I enjoyed your critical review of the Hoover so much that I subscribed to your channel. Add a little scientific testing practice (be a little more precise on things) and you have, IMHO, one of the better review channels on YT!
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I have a 12 year old Floormate that is still going strong! Apparently they dont make them like that anymore.
They don’t make anything else like they used so I don’t know why Hoover would be any different.
Ok....So this is how all reviews should be done. Real people seeing if it does what it was advertised to do.
Hahahaaa! She literally laughed trying to take up the sticker. It made me laugh too.. I loved your review. Thank you!
What about machines between $500 to $1500? Many of us are willing to get to that price range for having relatively clean grout in between professional cleaning. 😅
Thank you for your videos
I have an older floormate and it works great on my floor but they did not include the grout brush. You should probably read the instructions before doing this video. It works great for my textured tile and pets.
Great video thanks for doing this; I am trying to buy something like this for my wife, and this video helped. I'm leaning towards the Hoover, but it's about price as I'm a cheap ass as my wife would say it haha. all talked to her about it, and if I do get either of these, I'll use your link. thanks again
I have used the Hoover for 4 years on a weekly basis.....LOVE IT!!!!! I understand the grout limitations, but for general cleaning it works great. I can't believe a grout guy has grout in his kitchen that looks worse than his cabinet color.
I've never seen grout in any kitchen in any house that looked better than the cabinet color. I think it would look really weird if the grout looked better than the cabinets.
The hoover has a clip on the upper handle to place the cord up as I just saw in your video. lol
A little clip a bit higher up the handle is not the same as the cord coming out at the end of the handle which was the point I made in the video. Don't defend the poor design.
There is a cord clip near the handle on both machines. So that way the cord starts in a more convenient location. Every is missing this in every video I’ve watched.
The cord doesn't stay in the little plastic clip. It falls out, and then you have to pick it up and stick it back in, only to fall out again a minute later. It should come out of the top of the handle. The fact that everyone misses the clip further illustrates the poor design.
Combination dry/wet vacuum/steam mop Innovation is in its infancy. Hopefully, as the years pass, the Factory Engineers will evolve their method and come up with something more efficient.
Eventually the consumer market will catch up to the pro market but I don't think it's going to be any time soon
Buy a oreck orbiter with a green or red brush for tile. Use a good wet vacuum and you will be fine.
I prefer the Hoover because I haven’t had one for seven years. Finally the brushes stopped spinning. So now I have to buy another. I wanted something to clean my floors not just something that’s easy to use and takes up less space. I also on a Kirby so that tells you something.😂
Thumbs up just for the video description!😜
BTW, it looks like there's a market for a good household grout & tile cleaner in the $200-$300 range. Maybe the professional cleaner you use can be adapted to use a portable tank. Are you inventive at all?
Tile brush, cleaner, and elbow grease do the best, though a steamer helps it go faster.
Do not buy perfumed cleaners. That pleasant scent is probably poisoning your air. Its just more chemicals you are breathing in. Stay clear.
Good point.
In the end, I think the hoover is actually a carpet cleaner, not a floor/grout cleaner. No swivel, level brush, extra wide, leaves the area drier (sucks more moisture), and having a larger tank for larger spaces? This is what you want in a carpet cleaner. So there's no comparison. They're different products made for different cleaning.
Actually, the Crosswave is the one that claims to be a carpet cleaner. I think all of the things you listed about the Floormate are just the symptoms of it being a cheaper machine made by a company that makes carpet cleaners.
Works great on level hard floors
Good video
Thanks
From someone who has owned both. I have a Hover floormate it is at least 10 years old. I need to replace some parts and someone told me the bissell was better than a hover floormate. Complete lie! Bissell is good for light cleaning, the suction on the bissell is not great. I decided to buy replacement parts for my hover and I use the bissell for light cleaning and my hover for deep cleaning. If I had to do it again I would have never bought my bissell.
Whoever told you the Crosswave was better than the Floormate confused "more expensive" with "better."
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro I 👍 agree!
I haven’t seen any floor washer that will take a sticker off the floor not even your Bissell
I spent over 5k on the Nacecare DP420, and another 1k+ on different brushes. You get what you pay for!
So are you happy with your purchase?
Not impressed with either. Can’t get down and scrub, so I will call a professional. As always, a great video.
Your “Wrong” nobody buys a hard floor cleaner to clean the grout.
To Clean grout, you have to buy a long handled brush and use Grout - EEZ. The best for home and Industrial grout cleaning.
Also you can rent an industrial Grout/Floor cleaning Machine from The Home Depot.
None of these cheaper home machines can clean the grout.
Come on DUDE! Lol
I wonder where I got the idea that people were looking at these machines to clean their grout. Oh, I remember! It was from all of the people asking me if these machines can clean their grout. Also, in over 2 decades in the cleaning business I’ve never heard of an “industrial grout/floor cleaning machine.” That sounds like a must have for any grout cleaning professional. I wonder why they kept it from me for so many years? It’s too bad my local Home Depot doesn’t have a rental department so I can’t go check it out. The only real question left to ask is why you put the word “wrong” in quotes and capitalized the “W.”
I had the Hoover, it was horrible.
There is a cord clip near the handle on both machines. So that way the cord starts in a more convenient location. Every is missing this in every video I’ve watched.
Use vinegar instead of buying the manufacturers solution.
Because they have a grout brush
I don't know about the Bissell, but the Hoover Floormate started off great when it came out a decade or more ago, then increasingly turned into a piece of #@$@$. The last two I had didn't even last a year. The first three I had lasted 7, 4, and 3 years. I will not be buying another (presently have my husband downstairs working on perhaps replacing the fuse or wiring to the fuse to the power button)
That's good to know. How often do you use yours?
Well, we'll have to see how the two year warranty works out.
yep that's what happened to mine yesterday, the power button no longer works. first it wouldn't work to turn it off, and now it won't work to turn it on or off... I contacted hoover about 3 days ago, still no reply 😒 typical bullshit. The crosswave needs a squeege to get rid of its streaking problem, and a more aggressive roller.
I agree. The older Hoover Floormates were fantastic. The new ones I have had issues with not enough water dispensing or not enough suction. I’m at my wits end because that is the only machine I want to use on my tile because when it does work it leaves the floor clean and without streaks. I wish Hoover would go back to how they used to make them. Wish I had kept my old ones.
One thing you should be aware of is the that the impeller housing is made of steel!!!
This is where all the dirty water passes through. Over time this part corrodes so much that the
impeller blade jambs and blows the internal fuse.
That they would make this part out of steel is hard to believe. It could have be made out of some non corroding material plastic, stainless steel or aluminum but it wasn't. Funny the impeller blade itself seems to be made of aluminum.
There are so many other parts in this thing that are going to break long before that metal piece has a chance to corrode to the point of seizing. It’s certainly not the weakest link in this travesty of design
Wow I was lusting over the crosswave.. didn't know it was junk
I wouldn't say it's junk. It's still better than a mop and a bucket
I've had both and the Hoover by far cleans far better, no contest. I hate the Bissel Crosswave Pet Pro. I clean my floors alot, because I have pet's and I have alot of dust, living out in a rural area. Oh yes it does better than the Bissell. I have tile and I don't have a problem cleaning my tile. You buy the cleaning solution for tile !!!
That's quite a healthy endorsement for the Hoover
I had both also, I gave the crosswave to a friend because the hoover had much better suction and I think cleans a little better also
wet the floor down wet/dry shop vac boom done. even pros first do the grout first then step 2 scrub and suck. even with 80,000 tools there no such thing as one step boom done like you mowing lol.
I mean why not use a grout cleaning tool instead of a vacuum like cmon man .
Do you review things to one set standard? Because these products, like the Crosswave, serve their purpose in their niche. I owned a professional cleaning company and I'd never allow these over traditional mopping and vacuuming, however, the reviews are holding these items to standards that are not only unattainable in their genre, but unreasonable. Who in their right mind would think these machines were meant to clean grout, machines built for convenience? When you have pets or kids who spill and make messes, these products are not "poo", they are a godsend. Imagine this, a dozen eggs smashed on the floor sucked up in seconds vs a whole role of paper towels and time? You also stated people were looking to buy these for grout? No, the majority are not, they're buying concentrated steam blasting machines. If you have clean maintained floors that require basic upkeep, these are machines are sufficient. I own multiple vacuums, and each have a purpose so I see where some may work for some and not others. This appeared rushed and based on a bias, considering your opinion of these types of products was stated prior to the review. Think how a viewer perceives that. You're entitled and have every right to say what you think based on the product. The delivery is my point, and things not considered. I say this as constructive criticism, because you have to do research outside your own to see where these items are useful, and there are people for them.
As a cleaning professional I made a video explaining how to maintain tile and grout flooring. I received a lot of comments from people wanting to know what I thought about using the Bissel Crosswave for cleaning tile and grout so I bought one and made a video about that. Then people asked me what I thought about the Hoover Floormate so I bought one and made a video about it. Those were the people I was referring to when I said people were looking to clean their grout with these. Plus, these machines are made for cleaning hard flooring and I would consider grout to be part of the flooring and so the machine should be able to adequately clean it but it doesn’t. They are great for cleaning up spills but they’re not going to restore a neglected floor which is what the viewers of my previous videos wanted to know.
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro Read my edited comment as I often have to re-read for tone. I have never had a response so quick and only saw once I finished. Now if a few contacted you about these machines and grout, it does not mean the majority are. Anecdotal evidence is just that, anecdotal. The majority purchasing these are moms with toddlers. I'm saying clarify that more for your viewers, because that correlation was never made. As someone who reviews products, they are also appealing to new viewers, like me, maybe address things in more detail, without, "I dislike these products" from the get go. Who would trust a review from someone who doesn't like the concept of the product beforehand? Sorry if you spent money, but you're an affiliate so you do get kickbacks, and it's not enough to say you love a product, so that avenue has no merit to justify liking a product you don't. It just wasn't as informative as others, even the bad ones. You can take criticism personally, (typically immediate impulsive response), or be patient, verify whether or not it's viable, and then either apply that, address it, or ignore it. but it's useful. The review was "which product will I hate less". That's not a real review. That is my analysis. I don't intend to hurt feelings, as you have a personality for video.
I can see, through your comments, how this video, without the context of the two that came before it, makes it seem like I plugged in the Floormate with an agenda. The fact is, that I didn't even know these machines existed until people started asking me about them. So I tried to address their questions the only way I know how: as a professional cleaner being asked by people if they could do a restorative cleaning to their tile and grout with them. After trying out the Crosswave I had limited expectations with the Floormate which seems to have come across more than I realized. I get that that people buy them for cleaning up spills but there are also people who are buying them thinking that they can restore their grout and they just simply, can't. Is grout not a part of the floor anymore? The only part of your (unedited)comment that I took personally was the part where you asked what I was smoking. How could I not take that personally?
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro Not saying you had an agenda, more that you were being too picky from theConsidering I didn't say that grout wasn't a concern doesn't imply it's not something people ask or a concern people have. I just expect someone to have done more research on the uses prior, because most floors don't have grout, and these are a "niche" vacuum. Its pretty simple. That's a subject not a whole topic. That's my criticism. I have to edit comments that are typed on my phone, since you felt the need to point it out. My inbox would make you quit the internet if I offended you with my mild jab. I'm sure there will be assumption, but meh. Go wild.
@@therakatoli6720 Please don't ruin it for the rest of us. Just move on if you have such an issue with the commentary. Have a blessed day.
I have gone through 3 Hoover floor mates in 3 years. The spray function failed within a few uses with each. I don’t recommend
Fyi the Bissell is 100 at olies
I had the Hoover floormate and it leaked everywhere.
Recently, I was using a particularly sudsy cleaner on the floor and my Hoover started bubbling and leaking everywhere. I sprinkled some defoamer on the floor and continued cleaning without any trouble
@@HowToCleanLikeAPro I was using the cleanser that came with it. And even just water a few times. Still leaked :(
I got the Hoover ONEPWR floormate jet. Works well.
I’ve bought two of the hoovers. The first quit sucking, the second the clean water continuously comes out making a huge puddle. Won’t be buying another!
How long did they last?
Bissell doesn't suck up as much water. You can make 20 dry passes and it'll just push the water around.
The Chinese knockoff Alfabot T30 does a better job than the bissell!
Rubbermaid scrubber for grout