Bissell 9200 PRO HEAT 2X

Advantages: Easy to use
Disadvantages: Heavy, difficult to clean, unreliable

...The first machine had to be replaced as it did not work properly and was unreliable after it had been back to Bissell and been repaired and some items replaced.. The second machine has already had parts replaced and the tank has perished. The cleaning of the machine is very difficult and there are too many small places for fluff to accumulate and cause problems for future use. The tank perishes instantly on first use and is then very difficult to refill (holding it open with a spoon!!) Bissell service department asre only open for very short times and only 2 people run the helpline. Although they are friendly and helpful, they have strict rules as to what they are allowed to do. I would not purchase another product from this company.... Read review

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Advantages: Works very well on your floors
Disadvantages: None noticed

...The Bissell ProHeat is a truly wonderful device. We moved into a new house, recently. It was a show home and we were assured that it had been cleaned to a "high standard" by the cleaner who had worked for the developers for nearly 20 years. Well, doubtless she'd turned up every day, but I would be surprised to find out if she had done any cleaning throughout the entire 20 years. The carpet, in short, was decidedly grubby after been walked on by all and sundry for the two years that it had served as a show home. What to do? Hire a carpet cleaner at £60 to £70 per day (plus the deposit) or buy a carpet cleaning system? We decided to go for the latter option and looked around for a carpet cleaning system. After looking round and seeing what was available, we decided to plump for the Bissell ProHeat II. It cost is £168.00 from... Read review

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Advantages: Cleans effectively, easy to use
Disadvantages: A bit heavy

...We bought one of these nearly a year ago, having previosly hired cleaners at about £35 a time. The Bissell cost £195 from Argos, including a couple of bottles of cleaning fluid . It was easy to set up and use, the small hanbook that comes with it is clear & simple to follow. It cleans carpets very effectively, operating like an upright vacuum cleaner, without getting the carpets too wet. Usually it needs two or three rinses (on heavily used carpets) to get really clean - the amount of dirt coming out in the first rinse is quite startling, and rather shaming! It comes with a comprehensive set of tools for doing upholstery but we haven't tried these yet - our main armchairs & settees require special cleaning techniques. Overall, I would say it works better that the standard types of commercially hired cleaners, is more convenient... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful