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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program My wife has a Little Green PROHeat machine (now made by Bissell as well) that must be at least 10 years old at this point and frankly, isn't so great. So when this arrived, I wasn't terribly impressed, since it pretty much looks a smaller version of the Little Green, so I figured it would clean the same. Boy was I wrong! This thing cleans like a maniac. It's a bit clunky to use, but wow, it really cleans!
My cat decided that she wanted to help me test this device, and created two "pet messes": one on the carpeted floor of the basement, and one nearly at the top of the carpeted stairs. (It's the same indoor/outdoor carpet on both.) I actually had already tried getting these out with the Resolve, Easy Clean, Carpet Cleaning System, 22 Ounce, but there were still a noticeable and yucky spots.
Unboxing and assembly were not hard, but clunkier than I expected. I immediately noticed that the solutions included in the package were different than the ones I had traditionally used with our old Little Green. I filled the "Clean" side with hot tap water (it helped to not do it in the kitchen sink, where I couldn't see the little markings, but instead do it on the counter with a cup), then added solution 1, and some solution 2, plugged everything in, and I was ready to go.
The instructions had some nonsense about pre-treating, but I couldn't figure out how. You can't spray unless the device is on, and if the device is on, you're treating.
The Deep Reach tool was very aggressive about spraying the solution EVERYWHERE. Simply resting it on the carpet isn't sufficient, you have to really press in. At this point I got fed up and decided to knock off a star. Btw, there's another tool included, but if you paid for the Deep Reach tool, why would you ever want to use the shallow tool?
Once things were rocking and rolling, the stain came off almost immediately. It was extremely impressive. The second stain went away nearly as quickly, but I had a hard time cramming the deep reach tool into the joint. With a bit of work, that stain disappeared too.
I was very pleased to see that the electric cord was more than long enough to cross the room or go up the stairs. I could probably have made it across the room *and* up the stairs if I needed. It's also light, so lugging it up the stairs shouldn't be an issue for anyone.
The motor is surprisingly quiet, as long as the device is on the ground. Lift it up, and it does a great impression of a jet engine.
Getting rid of the dirty water did not go so well. I had a crazy hard time opening it, and while I was trying to, nasty liquid was leaking and running all over my hands. YUCK! Minus a star. Next time I'm wearing gloves, but Bissell should really take a page out of Dyson's book and figure out some way to dispose of the dirty water in a more sanitary fashion.
All in all, this is a pretty decent machine. I have to wonder why you would choose this and not the BISSELL Little Green PROheat Deep Reach Spot Cleaner, Bright White, 50Y6 (a newer version of the one we already had). At the time I'm writing this review, both are the exact same price on Amazon, both are by Bissell, but the Little Green actually heats the water as opposed to this one which appears to just let it cool down if you don't use it quickly. (I see some note about "Heatwave Technology" but I'm confused: if it heats the water, why did I have to add hot tapwater?) I've had the BISSELL Spotbot Pet Handsfree Spot and Stain Cleaner with Deep Reach Technology, 33N8A on my wishlist for quite a while: it appears to be the same thing as this but automated. Honestly, this was so quick that I would save the dough and just go with this.
I tested this on two small messes, using the "Small Mess" setting. When I was done with the two (not even a minute each, excluding stair walking time), the clean side was empty, so I couldn't go after a third mess. I was surprised to see that the dirty water tank had already reached the fill line, which tells me that if you tried using the large mess setting, you would end up having to empty the dirty tank quite a few times during the course of your work. With no heater, I would be worried that the water would get too cool and that by the end of your treatment, your cleaning would be less effective.
[Update 2Mar2013] My 3 year old son developed a tummy virus and (sparing readers the details) we ended up with carrot juice on our nice new light den carpet. The carpet has a stainmaster coating and we blotted everything up almost immediately, but there were still bright orange stains. We know from our prior carpet that carrot juice is nearly impossible to get out, so we were grateful to have this right there!
The Bissell did a great job of cleaning up the mess. I used a LOT of cleanser, filling up "large messes" THREE times, even though the mess was not extraordinarily big. The third time I actually ran out of Bissell fluid and used Rug Doctor solution I had lying around. It worked, but created more suds. We had to empty the dirty water side almost ten times, which was really annoying, and I forgot to use the rubber gloves I mentioned earlier, so it was really gross. All that said, whatever is left of the stain is nearly undetectable. After drying, the carpet isn't crunchy, which was something I was concerned about as well.
This was also a really good example of why to have the SpotClean instead of the SpotBot. This was not just a little spot on the carpet, but a medium sized irregular mess with small drops spattered around. [End Update]
[Update 12 Mar 2013] I've used this a few times now, including on a "Green Machine" smoothie that got knocked onto the aforementioned light Den carpet. The extra space in the dirty side accommodates foam from the Rug Doctor cleaner. The Bissell stuff didn't foam, which I like better. So why am I still using the Rug Doctor? Because I can't find the replacement cleansers for this! I can only find the BISSELL OXYgen Boost Stain Remover, Portable Machine Formula, 0801A as an "add-on item" from Amazon Prime, but that's not OXYgen2 like what was included in the package and it looks like that's only a 16oz bottle. It's pretty easy to find the BISSELL 2X Spot & Stain, 32 Ounces, 79B9 in a large size. It's a bit confusing to find things like BISSELL 2X Pet Stain and Odor Advanced Formula, 16 Ounces, 74R71. I'm assuming that's in place of the 2X Spot & Stain, but maybe it's in place of the OXYgen2 or something additional? I'm going to try contacting Bissell, and will update this review once I get clarity. [End Update]
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I really couldn't find anything to complain about with this cleaner (aside from their wanting to sell you their cleaning products, and warning you in the manual that if you don't use their products, you will unleash the 7 circles of doom and fire -you know, standard "buy OUR stuff" boilerplate ^_), so the video just shows me walking you through setting the unit up, and then shows 2 test cases for spot cleaning.
The first test case is in direct sunlight, and I think it came out OK, I did it in multiple takes, and I walk you through the steps as I am doing them. The second test case I did out of direct sunlight (I was worrying that the light levels were too high, and washing everything out), and I did it in one take, without talking much through it -it does show the unit in action again though, so I included it as further evidence of the unit working.
Overall, the unit is nice and small, works well, isn't too loud, assembles easily, and is easy to maintain and clean.
5 stars.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program We used to have a full-size carpet cleaner that we used as needed but after we built a new house, sans carpet, we eventually relegated it to the Goodwill bin and did the small rug and upholstry touch-ups required by life with kids via traditional spray cleaners. (I've found Spot Shot Professional Carpet Stain Remover 3/18 oz. works better than anything else we've tried.)
Anyway, this came along at a great time as we recently got two puppies and, in the course of housebreaking, have had to clean up WAAY more messes than usual and it seems they prefer to use the various large area rugs, instead of the easily cleanable tile (of course). Anyway, we had plenty of things to immediately test the Bissell SpotClean out on.
First, this is quite small which is good, in that it makes it easy to carry, but bad as it means you have to refill it frequently. Unlike their automated pet version (BISSELL Spotbot Pet Handsfree Spot and Stain Cleaner with Deep Reach Technology, 33N8A), this is simply a small, hand-tool cleaning unit, not a set-it-on-the-spot and walk away cleaner.
I found it fairly easy to fill and the included solution--which won't last very long--did a good job. Using the handheld wand was straightforward and it really worked, though it's VERY loud and soapy water sprays everywhere if you forget to turn the unit off before lifting the wand (oops).
It did a great job cleaning, leaving the carpet quite wet, but clean-smelling and standing tall (not soaked through).
The biggest downside is that the unit runs for only a very small amount of time (>5 minutes) before running out of cleaning solution and filling with dirty water, requiring frequent emptying, which is cumbersome and messy (do it outside is my suggestion), if you're trying to do an area of any size. For me to clean a 6x9 rug took about four refill trips, and that's without painstakingly going over every inch.
So, for the occasional spot, which is mostly what we need it for, it's great. If you're looking for a larger, more complete carpet cleaner, go with an upright, because it's going to be a lot easier and come with, for the most part, the same hand tools as well.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program If you have read any of my other reviews, you know that I have young children (and a dog) who absolutely love to make messes. As a result, I often have stains on the carpet that need to be cleaned. In my slightly neurotic quest to maintain perfectly groomed rugs, I have, in the past, purchased a Rug Doctor, which is a top of the line carpet-cleaning machine.
Unfortunately, there were these annoying black spots on the carpet near my kitchen, and no matter how many times I went over them with the Rug Doctor, they would absolutely not come up. I even tried pre-treating them!
After putting this little machine together, I added water, oxy-clean solution (which claims to continue cleaning for 6-8 hours) and regular cleaning solution. I then clipped on the deep-reach attachment and went to work on the stains. After going over them three times, I could tell that the machine had removed most of the stains. I'm not sure if this was due to the little brushes on the bottom of the attachment or the solution, but it worked, and I was happy.
The one thing that I absolutely hate about this product (enough to drop it a star) is the fact that the tank that the dirty water goes into is tiny. I holds about an inch of dirty water (or enough for me to clean for five minutes), and then it has to be emptied. I do not understand how the tank can be at least twelve inches high and only hold that little amount of dirty water. However, I also suspect that Bissell did not intend for the machine to be used to clean up large messes.
Although this is a hindrance, the other plus is that the machine is quite small and light. It is narrow and short, so it easily fits under my kitchen or bathroom sink or wherever I may choose to put my cleaning supplies.
I have lots of plans for this machine. I'm going to clean the carpets in the van, scrub the sofas...If you have young children, you definitely want this product!
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The video has: from unpacking the box, to assembly to a live test and ending opinions (I sped up portions of the video to show progress and end results)
But a quick summary for those wishing to read some thoughts quickly before the video.
The machine is well packed and I appreciate the sample amounts of chemicals provided
Assembly was simple with no tools needed. Everything snapped together and just using the front of the box I easily understood how
The tank for water and chemical had great markings for measuring the amount of chemical needed
The tank for dirty water was the same as the fill tank but only held a small amount. For large messes this means many emptying trips
The two cleaning heads both performed well, just remember to push the red one flat and the other at an angle as shown in the video
Clean up was simple by emptying the tank using the plastic plunger on the top. I suggest rinsing it with clean water before storage
Wrapping the cords and hose was quick and it was ready to be put away
Overall it did a great job of drawing water back out of the carpet but it left it damp. You could see it working hard through the clear tools to suck the water up. Make sure you point the heads correctly when applying the chemicals to make sure you do not spray it everywhere including on yourself. Mainly with the red nozzle.
The power has to be on for you to even spray for some pre-treat work, otherwise for safety the nozzles will not spray any chemicals. I appreciated that feature.
Overall a great product from Bissell and I have tested it in a few places in the house before giving my review and normal video here.
