Bissell 1970E

I love my Bissell. What else can I say. I have light green carpets, 2 very messy children, an elderly cat prone to accidents and a dog that doesn't know how to wipe her paws.

I've had the most horrendous spills, vomit stains not to mention half the garden being trodden into my carpet, yet each time the carpet comes up as good a new.

Its such a pleasure to see carpets that are looking a disgusting brownie colour return to their natural colour.

The best shampoo to use with this machine is Bissell's own (in my case the pet one) Especially as it contains scotch guard and protects from stains thereby the more you use it the more protected your carpets become. The best place to buy this from is Ideal World, how sell 3 bottles for £19.99 plus p&p. Definetly the best price I have found so far, the average price is about £16.00 per bottle.

Its easy to handle, light and compact. Carpets are left touch dry. I can't work out how much money its saved me over the years when you factor in the cost of hiring a carpet cleaner for a couple of days as opposed to having one on hand, or indeed throwing out your carpet and buying new.

This is the most basic model that Bissell do, and has no additional tools on board. It comes with an attachment to clean hard floors, as I have not used this I cannot comment on its effectiveness. The water tank in separate and slots on to the back of the machine, it is clearly marked for the amount of cleaning solution to be put in and has a maximum fill line for water. You fill with hand hot tap water. The water tank is very easy to detach and fill (just slots in and lifts out).

The dirty water tank is at the front of the machine, it clips on and off very easily. Easy to empty and rinse clean. General maintenance is also simple, everything comes of with very managable clips.

It is easy to handle reasonably light and is not as loud as my Dyson

Best of all this machine has a 2 YEAR guarantee.

I have tried other carpet cleaners and wouldn't go back to them.

The average price point is about £99 but there are many deals to be had so do shop around.

This machine does what it says it will do. It is basic and very efficient.

Will I lend it out. No chance.

Would I get another. You bet, I've already got my eye on the next model up.

Summary: Brilliant machine, a must for every household.