Advantages: Lovely clean, deep clean carpets Disadvantages: Is a bit temperamental.
...the lxdirect page that the Bissell carpet cleaner is on but it was such a long one that it made the page go funny and the advert on the side blocked some of the rest of the review. A big thank you to SugarNSpice for letting me know that. I have got rid of the url but it can be found on Bissell's own site, just type the name into a search engine and it will come up or on any one of the sites for large electrical stores.
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... ...had run out of the Bissell shampoo. She had some of another make left over in her cupboard and used this instead.
Now, the paperwork says to only use Bissell or it would invalidate the guarrentee. They also state that any other make could cause damage but we thought they would all be similar and it would work just as well. We actually thought that as a bottle of the Bissell shampoo is over a fiver then it was a sales thing and they wanted out money ...
solamarie 19.03.2005 (25.03.2005)
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Advantages: Cleans - no really cleans carpets deep down. Disadvantages: quite heavy to use, expensive for occasional usage
Bissel Carpet cleaner
After years of struggling to keep my carpets clean with an unwieldy two piece carpet cleaner I decided it was time for a new one! Imagine if you will my dusky rose pink carpets, only laid 3 years ago, and the incessant tramping of 16 assorted sized paws, 6 regular sized feet plus the visitors we have had over the years, plus the various spills and accidents that occur through everyday life with a 2 year old. All this adds up ... ...the old carpet cleaner at least once a month in the heaviest traffic areas, which used to take up to 2 hours PER ROOM! I thought the carpets were clean! Enter the beast……………….
The Bissel beast as I have affectionately named it, looks very similar to a regular upright vacuum cleaner, with the exception of the two-water/fluid tanks. It is incredibly easy to fill each tank. To fill with cleaning fluid (450ml supplied ...
LICARUS 22.06.2001
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Advantages: Does what it says on the tin Disadvantages: Heavy, Cumbersome, expensive
...extolling the virtues of the Bissell machines, assuring me there was nothing better on the market, and that it coped admirably with the Ribena stains of her two under 5’s, with two models in the shop, one priced at £169, the other at £238.99, I bet it did.
But the young lady was sooooo convincing, Martin rolling his eyes at the prospect of me investing extortionate sums of money in something that might not work, and me erring towards the pricier ... ...• You can only use Bissell cleaning fluids, £6.59 for a bottle of fibre cleaner, £5.97 for a bottle of ceramic cleaner (otherwise Bissell advise your warranty will be invalidated - how they know is anyones guess)
• It is messy and fiddly to clean up
DO I REGRET IT?
I must admit I do begrudge paying this amount for a cleaner, and would far rather have spent the money on an XDA, a new TFT screen or some additional software, but needs must, and looking ...
sue.51 12.09.2003 (26.09.2003)
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Advantages: Easy to use, quick, convenient. Disadvantages: heavy and noisy.
...a great deal on a Bissell 'Power wash' Deluxe with rotating brush (approx £100), I was convinced, bought the thing and without delay, got it to work.
First impressions...very easy to fill with separate clean/dirty water tank both in one container. The 'self explanatory' cleaner got to work straight away with it's push button feature to apply the water and added Bissell solution, while you then release and 'vac' over the patch which sucks up the ... ...getting in to it. This Bissell is also very easy to clean afterwards too, an empty and rinse of the 'bucket container' and a wipe with a damp cloth and your done! Bliss!! It's worth mentioning that if used correctly, carpets (or hard floors too!) are left very nearly dry and those old whiffs are gone too!
Downs?? Well, I must admit, along with the dog and cat, I was a bit taken aback with the noise, a bit like an aircraft warming up...then again, ...
Dixonjohnny 18.05.2003
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Advantages: Cleans the carpets effortlessly, with no more effort than using a vacuum cleaner. Disadvantages: quite heavy, expensive
...I noticed the Bissell Pro Heat Cleaner in one of my catalogues first of all. It wasn't cheap at £240.00. I could have bought it cheaper through another outlet, such as QVC, but this suited me better as it was on a Buy Now Pay Later basis and also I would then be able to pay off for it monthly. I decided to order one to see if it was all it was cracked up to be. When it came, I spent a while putting it together - well, that is attaching the handle ... ...special conatiner bottle with the Bissell fibre cleaning formula, fill up the other bucket type container with warm water, put them back on the machine, set the right settings, then you're away. It's really as simple as that. Because it's an upright cleaner, you literally use it like a vacuum cleaner, going backwards and forwards slowly over the part of the carpet you want to clean. It washes the carpet with the solution, then sucks up the excess ...
backstreetwoman 18.01.2002
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Advantages: Small enough to go anywhere! Disadvantages: Sometimes the dirty tank can leak.
Bissell Little Green Portable Deep Cleaner 17201
After just moving into brand new military housing, I was faced with the stress of keeping the house at 100 percent all the time. The first ones in new housing are always the ones who pay the most when they move out. So needless to say I didn’t want to pay. I went out and bought the Bissell portable deep cleaner from our local Army Air Force Exchange. I thought that this little guy would be easy enough ... ...imagined! I have used my Bissell cleaner on the stairs in my house, which I was amazed at the amount of dirt it had picked up and we had been in this house for little time. It appeared that the construction workers had a field day on the carpet. The next place I used it was on my sofa and loveseat. This furniture has never been cleaned since we first bought it. Now it looks almost brand new again and no longer smells of cigarette smoke. Then as a ...
RainDance 18.05.2003
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Advantages: easy to use Disadvantages: a bit bulky
This carpet cleaner is the last in a very long list of carpet shampooers that I have used, but comes out top every time. I have four kids, each in their own right, messy, accidental spillages are a common occurance in my house. Althought I rate the bissel very highly as a carpet shampooer, it is'nt much use when there has been a slight accident. It is a very bulky machine to get out of the cupboard just to suck up a bit of juice. When it comes to ... ...lives up to its name. The one downfall with this machine is that its not very easy to clean after use, and if not cleaned out properly and left to dry out thoroughly, it will smell like stagnant water. Compared to other shampooers on the current market, this machine is great value for money. I got mine from bissel direct, it was a refurbished model, but came with the same gaurentee that a brand new model would, only half the price. ...
robjak 13.01.2005
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Advantages: Terrific at first - carpet cleaning second to none Disadvantages: Build quality is rubbish - they do not last!
I have used Bissell carpet cleaners for about 7 years now. With two kids & three dogs, a good carpet cleaner is essential. I'm on my fourth Bissell now - that will tell you about the build quality. I cannot dispute the good job that they do at the start, when they are brand new. I was delighted at first, however, they just do not last. Also, their customer service used to be crap but at least they have improved upon this. My fourth machine is now ... ...can get reconditioned machines from Bissell for half the price but they also come with half the warranty - only a year, and that's about as long as they last! If you do buy one, make sure you take out the extended warranty, you'll need it! It is a shame because, like I say, they do a very good job initially. ...
Eunice61 06.08.2008
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Advantages: Excellent price, excellent product, does the job, looks good, multi-purpose. Disadvantages: none
I have just purchased the Bissell Powerwash Upright Deepcleaner for £179.95 from Curry's and it's ace!! Is a bazzin' looking device and very simple to use. It has the appearance of a beefed up Vac, all you do is put hot water in one compartment, the cleaning fluid in another, select whether you want heavy duty or whatever. Turn it on, and you are away! You depress a trigger in the handle which sparays the cleaning solution evenly over the carpet, ... ...wish, depending on the muck! Then you, basically vacuum the carpet, and the deep suction pumps the FILTHY (the shame) water into another container that you just simply unclip and empty when full. The instructions are very concise and easy to follow, even Sam Dingle could do it! The machine can also be used to clean sofas and curtains, AND it has a long stretchy hose for doing the stairs, what more could your houseproud housewife want!! Only gripe ...
JoannaC 30.09.2000
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Advantages: Easy to use-it works very well. Disadvantages: Your friends will want to borrow it - tell them to buy their own!!
...in the space in the Bissell and you are ready to go. You switch it on and there is an additional switch that you press to allow the water to flow through - that's how it cleans the carpet. It doesn't take long for the water to be used up - once that happens you stop the machine, unclip the part where the dirty water now is and empty it while gasping at just how dirty your carpets really are.
Weight wise it is around 12pounds I think - dead easy ... ...would never be without my Bissell - I have a child who is potty training at the moment and it's been a godsend.
I use the Bissell at least twice a week so I consider it very good value for money.
If I did have to put a Con it would be that the Carpet Cleaning liquid can work out expensive - but I do use my a lot. A little tip I can share is that I don't always use Carpet Cleaner - I sometimes use none foaming stuff like shower gel!!!! But don't ...
DYLANBAABAACHI 22.07.2004
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Advantages: Easy to use, excellent results Disadvantages: none
...VERY big fan of all Bissell products. I own the upright vacuum cleaner, and two of the deep cleaning machines 9one is portable), and of course, no Bissell cleaning machine would be complete without the full line of Bissell cleaning products -they work great!!!!!
Keeping my carpets clean used to be a chore. I have three small children, a cat, and two birds - you can only imagine the traffic in my household!!!I have used several other cleaning machines ... ...always clean, and with the Bissell cleaning solutions, they also smell fresh! The deep cleaner is so easy to use. and the results are phenomenal! No more damp carpets the day after cleaning - the Bissell drys so fast because of its powerful suction!!!
I am so glad that I found this product (and so are my carpets)!!!! ...
KPsklwy 09.02.2001
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Advantages: NEW CARPETS FOR OLD Disadvantages: BULKY
DILEMA FACED:
WHO GOES THE DAUGHTER, THE DOG OR THE CREAM CARPETS?
ANSWER:
THEY ALL STAY THANKS TO BISSELL.
DIDN'T NEED A DEGREE IN ENGINEERING TO UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS.
EASY TO FILL, EASY TO USE, EASY TO EMPTY.
CARPETS WERE NEAR DRY AFTER USE SO DIDN'T HAVE TO EVACUATE THE HOUSE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS.
GOT THE CARPETS CLEANER THAN ANY OTHER CLEANER I HAVE USED.
BIT BULKY BUT I'M A 5FT FEMALE AND I CLEANED THE LOUNGE ,STAIRS AND HALLWAY ... ...IT'S STURDY- LEFT IN AIRING CUPBOARD (DUMPING GROUND) FOR 3 MONTHS GOT IT OUT, DROPPED IT DOWN FLIGHT OF STAIRS AND IT REMAINED INTACT.
MAIN GRIPE:
LOST A SMALL FILTER AND SPENT A WEEK LOST IN THE TWILIGHT WORLD THEY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICES TRYING TO ORDER REPLACEMENT FILTER. QUOTED THE PART NO. ON THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF IT. AFTER A W EEK OF PHONE CALLS AND E-MAILS FINALLY GOT IT ORDERED.
EXPENSIVE BUT CHEAPER THAN NEW ...
bullylucy 29.09.2004
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Advantages: lightweight and easy to use Disadvantages: water tank can leak if not emptied quickly enough
...have now had my lightweight bissell carpet cleaner for just over a year and thought i had given it suffient time to go wrong but to my surprise it hasnt and i must admit it is the best thing i have ever bought apart from my dyson the two work excellent together. I only purchased the £99 lightweight version that can be purchased almost anywhere from argos , amazon and even ebay!!
I purchased mine from ebay and recieved two trial size bottles one ... ...which does go a long and lasts for a good couple of months.
The cleaner comes partly assembled all you need is a philips head screwdriver to attach the handle
Having two small children i find i clean my living room carpet almost every fourtnight and my carpet is still as new. the cleaner comes with two seperate brushes one for carpets and one for hard floors though they recommend not using on wooden flooring it cleans my kitchen vinyl and my laminate ...
laulieboo 07.06.2007 (09.06.2007)
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I would not recommend the bissel rug scrubber with the heater I have one and my sister had one they both broke use to be good but after awhile you'll be taking it in for repairs cause the heater gets clogged ...
ricmar 09.11.2008 (08.11.2008)
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Advantages: Rugs are clean, fresh and smell good too. Disadvantages: Hairs that get caught in the Bissles, bristles, easily removable by hand.
Its a wonderful little machine. I love the way my carpets smell and look right after I have finished my scrubbing. I have 3 very large and very hairy dogs. We treat them as tho they were human. Hair does a funny thing on carpet, it weaves itself into the carpet fibers. Vacuums do not pick up these hairs. However, the bissels little brushes find those little hairs and sucks them right up. I find tho that I have to clean the brushes more than an ordinary ... ...I feel the bissle is a name that can be trusted and in fact in my whole life, my mother always had a Bissle. So if you want clean, if you want to get rid of the pet hair, if you want your house to smell good and your carpet to feel good, here is the answer. It also does not leave a soap residue that makes your carpets dirtier than they were when you first cleaned them. I would reccommend this to any one who has carpet. ...
slicsusie 09.01.2004
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Bissell Upright Carpet Cleaner Model No: Bissell 1970E Colour: green 500w carpet ... more
cleanerEasy to use carpet cleaner that washes carpet and sealed hard floors 2 litre water tank capacity Easy to fill and empty Cross action brushes provide edge to edge cleaning Easily interchangeable hard floor nozzle Ergonomically designed handle for comfortable use Foot operated on/off switch Large wheels for easy manoeuvring 8m cable length D: 41 cm H: 111 cm W: 23 cm Includes 2 x 473mls fibre cleansing and 4 x 236mls hard floor cleaning solution 2 year warrantyDelivery Band B
Handheld - Water Capacity:-1 - Max Boiler Wattage:1500 - Steam Pressure in Bars:-1 - without Vacuum Function - without Steam Iron Function - without Variable Steam Regulation