Carpet-Cleaning Machines:
Bissell ProHeat 2X Healthy Home Deep Cleaner
The Bissell ProHeat 2X Healthy Home Deep Cleaner effectively tackled dirt and stains in our tests and comes with some handy bells and whistles. One noteworthy standout: a built-in heater that warms the cleaning solution, which helps boost cleaning performance. ($330; bissell.com)
Manufacturer's warranty: Limited one-year warranty, Scratchcard five-year limited stain warranty (maintains 3M Scratchcard warranty that comes with the carpet when used every 12 months). You must use Bis sell's cleaning solution for the warranty to be maintained.*
Pros:
• Picked up a significant amount of dirt in Institute tests and should work well on high-traffic areas.
• Extracted most of the water we put into the carpet swatches, which means a faster drying time.
• Easy to clean after use, since there's one tank for clean and recovered water.
• Offers a spot-cleaning feature that sprays a concentrated stream of cleaning solution directly onto stains.
• Controls are easy to understand and use.
• Manual is complete and accurate.
Cons:
• It's heavy and may be tough to push around.
Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet Cleaner F7412900
If your wall-to-wall is prone to messes, the Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet Cleaner F7412900 may be right up your alley. It can pick up to a gallon's worth of spills and uses an LED headlight to expose less visible stains, like pet accidents. It also comes with a built-in heater that warms the cleaning solution to improve cleaning performance. ($400; hoover.com)
Manufacturer's warranty: Limited six-year warranty.*
Pros:
• Picked up a significant amount of dirt in Institute tests and should work well on high-traffic areas.
• Offers a spot-cleaning feature that sprays a concentrated stream of detergent directly onto stains.
• Easy to fill and empty — a status light lets you know when the solution is running low or the recovery tank needs to be emptied.
• Controls are easy to understand and use.
• Manual is complete and accurate.
Cons:
• It's heavy and may be tough to push around.
• Extracted less than half of the water we put into the carpets, so it may take longer for carpet to dry.
Rug Doctor Mighty Pro
Not ready to make the commitment to purchase a carpet cleaner or have limited storage space? With the option to rent or buy, the Rug Doctor Mighty Pro is a convenient choice; you'll get your money's worth after a single rental use. It may take a few passes to learn how to maneuver, but its cleaning performance makes up for that. The rentals come in red, and the purchased deep cleaners come in blue. ($20-$30/day to rent or $600; rugdoctor.com)
Manufacturer's warranty: 30-day money back guarantee, five-year limited warranty on purchase.*
Pros:
• Picked up a significant amount of dirt in Institute tests and should work well on high-traffic areas.
• Extracted almost half of the water we put into the carpets.
• Controls are easy to understand and use.
• Manual is complete and accurate.
Cons:
• The machine cleans and extracts only on the backward stroke, making it more difficult to maneuver around a room.
• Can be heavy to push when filled with water.
• The handle moves forward and backward, but doesn't extend up or down; several of our taller testers had to lean forward while using this cleaner.
• Solution and water must be mixed in a separate bucket and poured into the tank, which can be messy.
Bissell QuickSteamer PowerBrush Deep Cleaner
The lightweight Bissell QuickSteamer PowerBrush Deep Cleaner works best for carpet that just needs a quick freshening. Its compact size makes it easy to tuck away; however, you may only be able to clean a couple of rooms before having to refill the unit. ($110; bissell.com)
Manufacturer's warranty: Limited one-year warranty.*
Pros:
• Extracted most of the water we put into the carpet swatches, which means a faster drying time.
• Easy to fill and empty the tanks.
• Easy to maneuver.
• Controls are simple to understand and use.
• Manual is complete and accurate.
Cons:
• May not sufficiently deep-clean high-traffic areas.
• No upholstery, stair, or hand tools are included.
Hoover SteamVac Dual V Carpet Cleaner F7412900
The Hoover SteamVac Dual V Carpet Cleaner F7412900 has a number of special features also found on the other, more expensive models tested. It has a spill-pickup function, an automatic shutoff feature, and a separate formula tank, where you pour the solution in full-strength, so dilution measurements aren't necessary. ($210; hoover.com)
Manufacturer's warranty: Limited one-year warranty.*
Pros:
• Extracted half of the water we put into the carpets.
• Wide handles on the clean and recovery tanks make carrying full tanks more comfortable.
• Good maneuverability for its size.
• Controls are easy to understand and use.
• Manual is complete and accurate.
Cons:
• Can handle traffic areas but may not sufficiently get rid of very heavy soil.
• Can be somewhat heavy to push when filled with water.
Carpet Express
A large solution tank means you can clean a majority of your rooms without having to refill the tank. Carpet Express had average cleaning results in Institute tests, and our testers said this unit was difficult to use. ($25/day rental, plus the cost of cleaning solution; at all Home Depot locations in the U.S. and Canada)
Pros:
• Extracted nearly all of the water we put into the carpet swatches.
• Best suited for carpets that are exposed to moderate traffic.
Cons:
• Cleaner may not remove very heavy soils.
• Testers said the cleaner was bulky and heavy to push.
• The handle isn't height-adjustable; several of our taller testers had to lean forward while using this cleaner.
• The unit cleans and extracts the carpet only on the backward stroke, making it difficult to maneuver around a room.
• Some controls may not be intuitive, and you may have to ask a sales associate for a complete instruction manual.
• Upholstery attachment tools can be used with this cleaner; but they weren't included with the rental.
Kenmore Professional Floor and Carpet Cleaner 84973
The Kenmore Professional Floor and Carpet Cleaner 84973 is a 3-in-1 cleaner, meaning it can go from carpet cleaning to bare-floor cleaning to polishing hard floor surfaces by changing brushes. Instead of using extraction to clean, this machine dispenses foam, which is worked into the fibers. As the carpet dries, the dirt rises to the surface to be vacuumed away. Testers gave mixed reviews on the unit's ease of use — some had trouble controlling it. Available only online. ($159; sears.com)
Manufacturer's warranty: One-year warranty.*
Pros:
• Controls are easy to understand and use.
• Manual is complete and accurate.
Cons:
• Because it's a shampooer and not an extraction cleaner, it removed only a small amount of dirt in our tests.
• Can distort carpet fibers more than an extraction cleaner.
• The water tank is opaque, so you can't see when you're running low on cleaning solution.
• No upholstery, stair, or hand tools included with this product.
Spot Cleaning Machines:
BISSELL Spotbot 33N8A Review
The Spotbot Handsfree Spot and Stain Cleaner with Deep Reach Technology is BISSELL’s contribution to the war on carpet stains.
using powerful technology, the Spotbot will remove carpet stains old and new while you walk away and do something else with your time.
It is essentially designed for pet owners, but ideal for any variety of tough stain you may encounter.
In combination with their powerful machine, BISSELL offers its own Pet Stain and Odor formula that when used in combination with water, will remove 99% of bacteria embedded deep into your carpet.
There is even the oxygen boost formula, which allows you to pull even the toughest stains right out of the fibers.
Enjoy confidence in your carpet for years to come and never worry about your health, with the Micro ban Antimicrobial Product Protection built into the very parts of machine fighting off mold, mildew and odor causing bacteria.
Overview
Hyperactive dogs, kids that can’t seem to wipe their shoes after being outside, myself whenever I’m working on practically anything. Whatever. You can’t always keep your carpet free of spillages that risk ruining both the carpet and the room.
I’ve scrubbed carpets after small spillages, waited four hours with a million fans on the floor waiting for the carpet to dry.
I’ve been awake at night half expecting to find a mushroom patch on my floor the next day. It felt like a gamble, and replacing carpets is an expensive and time-consuming task.
On the recommendation of a friend, I got the BISSELL SpotBot, and I couldn’t wait for it to arrive. When it did, it was very exciting. I unboxed the machine and took to reading the manual, which I implore you to do on any machine involving water tanks and electricity. You know, just to be safe.
After 40 minutes reading, assembling, and preparing the cleaning products, I was ready to test the Spotbot on a test area, thankfully given to us by our aging dog. I placed the machine over the area, activated it and let it do its thing. Hilariously, I came back to a spot that was now cleaner than the rest of the carpet. Whoops.
It certainly does the job, though.
Now, an excellent feature about this machine is that for a lot of stains you can use very little cleaning product. You can even swap out the BISSELL brand products and use white vinegar, or other whatever else.
It’s perhaps also worth noting at this point that the machine lacks a self-heating function for water and relies on you, the user, to control water temp.
I also found that mildew on the machine itself a thing. Just wash the various parts. Run a little bleach water through it. You’ll be right back where you began with a clean machine.
Pros
Activate it and walk away!
Powerful tool
Takes a variety of cleaning products
Saves time and your carpet.
Excellent damage control in a busy, active home
Cons
No water heating
Gets mildew
Prone to creating clean spots
Fairly bulky product
Verdict
If you are prone to liquid spills on your carpet, dirt, mud, pet accidents and are sick and tired of being on your knees cleaning it all up, then the BISSELL Spotbot might be exactly what you need.
It’s not perfect, it’s a little bulky, and it needs a good clean down every month or so – but it cleans well and that’s exactly what you should expect. Go ahead and check out what some of the customers are saying about it.
BISSELL SpotLifter 2X 1719 Portable Deep Carpet Cleaner
Review
BISSELL has come out with a hand-held, cordless spot remover for those emergency stain situations. This means you can have kids, pets, and carpet without worrying about what’s going to happen to your home.
The seven inch nozzle effectively removes both stains and odors, and the battery can run at full power for 15 minutes before requiring a 12 hour charge.
What Customers Liked
The BISSELL SpotLifter 2X is small, lightweight, and easily maneuverable. Which means it works great in all types of areas. It is much easier to use on stairs than a bigger full room steam cleaner. Plus it is light enough to use on your vehicles upholstery. Try doing that with a full room version.
It effectively removes stains; good to know since that is its intended purpose. Many of the customer reviews mentioned pet stains which this machine makes short work of; just as important, it eliminates the odor that is often left behind along with the stain.
The cleaning solution can be bought anywhere BISSELL products are sold. If you are like me, you often don’t realize that you are nearly out of a product until you try to use it. Waiting for days to receive my cleaning solution would not work. In addition, it is not necessary to use the BISSELL cleaning solution. Consumers report that industrial carpet cleaning solutions often work better.
The tank is dishwasher safe. I am something of a germ-o-phobe, so the ability to put the tank in the dishwasher scores this product major bonus points.
The price point is another big hit with consumers. It is always nice to get an excellent product for a fair price.
What Customers Did Not Like
The battery takes about 24 hours to charge the first time. This can be inconvenient if you are purchasing the machine for immediate stain removal. Secondly, the battery lasts about 15 minutes at full power. Then it takes 12 hours to recharge. Imagine how frustrating it would be if the battery ran out mid-job and you had to wait 12 hours to complete the job. That is the type of thing that would drive me batty.
The dirty water holding tank is very small; this requires frequent dumping to prevent the dirty water from exiting the machine back onto your carpets. The basic rule is that before you refill the solution tank, dump the waste tank.
The battery is not replaceable which means that once the battery will no longer hold a charge, the product is useless making this a disposable product. This can be a major drawback for those interested in the environment and sustainability.
Conclusion
Considering the price point and its intended purpose, this BISSELL spot remover is still a decent investment. Most of the consumer reviews and ratings ex toll its effectiveness.
The overall feeling of the reviews is one of pleasure at having purchased this machine, with many stating they would buy it again. You can check out some of the reviews here yourself before deciding if it’s a suitable for your home
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