Which is better for pet messes?

The Bissell is built for pet messes, with steam, a tangle-free brush roll and a 28 oz tank. The Dyson handles pet hair well as a light cordless stick but has no steam for sticky accidents.

Which cleans hard floors better?

The Bissell scrubs and steams a 12-inch path with fresh water and formula, which cleans deeper on tile, sealed wood and laminate. The Dyson is better for quick surface pickups than full mopping.

Is the Dyson worth it if I already have a mop?

Yes if you want a 4.6 lb cordless tool for fast spills and hair between mopping. It will not replace a full wet clean of large floors because of its 10.14 oz tank.

Which is easier to carry and store?

The Dyson at 4.6 lbs is far easier to carry than the 12.5 lb Bissell. Both stand about 44 inches tall, so storage height is similar.

Does either sanitize floors?

The Bissell does, using its Hard Floor Sanitize Formula, claimed to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria. The Dyson lists no sanitizing claim.

Which lasts longer per session?

The Bissell runs as long as you need on its cord. The Dyson gives 40 minutes per charge, and that drops with heavy suction or an aging battery.

Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam Plus vs Dyson V9 Submarine Wet and Dry Vacuum

Buy the Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam Plus if you want a corded machine that vacuums, washes and steams hard floors and rugs in one pass, with a 28 oz clean tank and a 25-foot cord. Buy the Dyson V9 Submarine if you want a light 4.6 lb cordless stick for quick wet or dry pickups and pet hair, accepting a 10.14 oz tank and 40 minutes of run time. The Bissell is the deeper cleaner for whole-floor mopping; the Dyson is the grab-and-go tool. No current prices were provided for either, so compare live store prices on this page before deciding.

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