I've been comparing models and reading reviews and on the Bissell Canada site there are several low star reviews because people are complaining about how difficult it is to empty, so you're not alone, I just got lucky and figured it out from video reviews like you. I was on the fence about buying this model because of the emptying issue and low reviews yet conflicted because it's also the best in all other tests and I really wanted this kind of cleaning power. Glad I found your comment, it made everything make sense for me, so thank you also.
I had a BIG Bissell carpet shampooer that I got about 30 years ago.. It operated like this except that it had a long wand with a sprayer on a large head for floor cleaning, and it was a big round canister... Bissell makes the best, as far as I'm concerned.. BUT >>>> the main reason I'm typing a messege is to tell you that you are an excellent teacher. (You're very pleasant and very thorough) AND there's no stupid music or added sound effects! Thumbs UP!
Thank you. Best how to use . I could not figure out how to completely dump the dirty water. Watched a few videos and they were doing the many awkward back and forth empty. You made it so much easier.
Thank you for showing how to empty the dirty water out! I couldn't figure out how to get the lid off. I didn't want to break it, but you showed how to put the lid all the way over to get it off. Thanks again. Also it was nice to see the model I purchased.
Thank you sooo much, it just arrived last night and I have it in pieces in front of me at the moment. I was scared .......but now I’m not!! You are a very good teacher !! Many thanks xx
Thank you so much. This video was very helpful. The instructions which come with the cleaner are very difficult to understand. It is kind of you to help out like this.
Your video is EXCELLENT! So thorough which I appreciate. The manual is worthless. The only thing I still need to know is how to thoroughly clean the attachment. No matter how much I vacuum, I still get dog hair stuck inside. I want to clean that out. Thank you for such an awesome vid!
Someone in another comment suggests the hoses can be cleaned by sucking/vacuuming up a bunch of clean water - such as from a small container or bucket.
The spot cleaner comes with a small bottle of the Bissell brand cleaning solution. I purchased a large bottle of rug cleaner at my local grocery. I think just about any brand of solution will work, as long as it's for a carpet shampoo/cleaner - formulated for low suds etc. Follow the directions for the right mix ratio.
I think it's safe to say the cleaning solution should be good sitting for only a day or so - about as long as you'd want to leave a glass of water sitting out in the kitchen. Before use, just mix it up by shaking. Generally, you want to avoid leaving things sitting wet - to avoid mold and mildew. Always let the components air-dry after cleaning.
So when you’re storing a solution with soap, it goes bad? I keep mine for weeks and just top it off. It’s detergent. It should keep mould away for more than a day...
Yes you can use Bissell cleaning solutions. You can also use third-party cleaner solutions. If you're cleaning pet stains there are numerous liquid enzyme-type eliminators that may be useful. It's important to follow the directions on the bottle. Test the solution first on an inconspicuous area.
It's misleading on the instructions for the solution to fill. It says 1 capful but then in parentheses (2oz). There's no way that small cap is 2oz! The sample solution is only 8oz so it's actually a quarter of that. Am i missing something?
I have further learned that I made a mistake with the quantity. You're right Gen Xiong the cap is not 2oz. If I use the right amount of concentrate in the future, it will clean even better!!
By the way, don't wrap the suction cord around the circle handle. If you have room leave it flex because the tension will create a kink on the top end and will rip into the suction hose leaving the unit unusable. The plastic is made of very cheap materials. What I do is leave it flex and wrap electrical tape on the top end for support. There's tons of review and this defect.
Gen Xiong thanks for sharing your thought. Are there any other failure modes to lookout for on this unit? Contemplating between this and the Hoover FH11300. What made you get this over the competitors?
@@andr3w27 I saw a few reviews and this was the most powerful handheld. It clean the best. No other failures. Just be careful with the hose because it would take a specialist to fix it. No available part. I use it primarily for auto carpet. Vacuum war have a full demonstration ua-cam.com/video/NYWLRtV_BwY/v-deo.html
@@valentinseician Sorry for the late reply. Yes it's the hose. I called it the circle handle (looks circle) but it's essentially the built in hose handle for you to wrap the hose on when you store the device as you see in this demo video.
The model featured is number 3624. Mattress use would probably be tricky. There's a lot of absorption material underneath the surface or inside of the mattress. So you would want to make sure after attempting to clean, you have the mattress exposed to the open air for quite some time. You don't want moisture to get trapped inside the mattress and cause mold.
Hi. I was thinking about buying this product but I was wondering if you got all the stains out from chair or did the stains come back like weeks later due to "wicking"?
I just checked. The chair still looks clean! Kinda sad that it sat stained in the basement for 20 years but kinda great that now it's a good looking chair!
Thank you so much for this video. I love this machine. But I didn't know the dirty water tank top came off. I've been turning all directions try to get the water out to clean it. I thought why would they make such a good machine but make it difficult to clean out the tank. Guess I should have just read all the directions first.😊
Do you know how to open up the small brush extracting attachment to clean the gunk out of it? I've looked and tried on my own and can't figure it out. Mine doesn't have the button or clip release. It's like all the stuff inside the clear plastic area that you see get immediately extracted through the handle. Thanks!
Did you figure it out? A lady has how she does it on here. After you detach the brush from the unit, look down inside and there is a plastic tab you can press to release it. I can try and find that video and add it to my reply.
Gee, I never tried to open the brush up. You might try soaking it in white vinegar or hot sudsy water. Maybe use a toothbrush to reach up and scrape out any gunk.
@@Aeromousikos Taking that piece off is pretty easy . I made a video but took it down right away because I think I talked too much, lol. I might re-do it.😊
Wish it came with the larger brush now, and the self-cleaning tool which is shown in some videos. I think it's a Canadian thing. Either way, unit looks nice
I would personally find it feasible to empty the tank with the dirty water in the yard and rinse with the hose so that it would not clog any drains inside
i believe it'd be better if you spray the solution onto the surface, let it sit for 5 min (and some scrubbing at the same time), and then suck the solution up.
I think you're right. It depends on the size of the job. Maybe just a quarter tank for a single chair, which would mean you'd use 1/4 the normal cleaning solution, 1/4 the water.
WRONG! The dirty water tank doesn't hold 3x as much as the clean water tank. You obviously missed the max. FILL line clearly marked on the front of the dirty water tank and never mentioned the black "float" in the dirty water tank which prevents it over-filling. The float wont allow the dirty water tank to fill any further than 0.8L Both tanks hold 0.8L Hope this clarifies the oversight of the Uploader for other viewers :) Also, the Manual specifically states to first add water to the clean water tank, THEN add 2oz of Bissel formula. This prevents the formula from creating excess foam when filling the tank with water. Pause @4:48 to see all the foam. If he actually took the time to READ the manual he would know all this LMAO Typical consumer. Has no idea about agitation with a "Drill Brush" before extracting. He expects the Bissel to do all the work, as many do.
Great video! Best 'how to' I found after watching half a dozen. Felt completely confident to use for the first time. Thank you.
If I could like this 1,000 times I would. I have been trying to figure out how to properly empty the dirty tank for months now. Sooo appreciated!!
I've been comparing models and reading reviews and on the Bissell Canada site there are several low star reviews because people are complaining about how difficult it is to empty, so you're not alone, I just got lucky and figured it out from video reviews like you. I was on the fence about buying this model because of the emptying issue and low reviews yet conflicted because it's also the best in all other tests and I really wanted this kind of cleaning power. Glad I found your comment, it made everything make sense for me, so thank you also.
I had a BIG Bissell carpet shampooer that I got about 30 years ago.. It operated like this except that it had a long wand with a sprayer on a large head for floor cleaning, and it was a big round canister... Bissell makes the best, as far as I'm concerned..
BUT >>>> the main reason I'm typing a messege is to tell you that you are an excellent teacher. (You're very pleasant and very thorough) AND there's no stupid music or added sound effects! Thumbs UP!
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Thank you. Best how to use . I could not figure out how to completely dump the dirty water. Watched a few videos and they were doing the many awkward back and forth empty. You made it so much easier.
Thankyou so much especially about emptying the dirty water tank,some videos were saying it had to be turned upside down to empty 👍
Thank you for showing how to empty the dirty water out! I couldn't figure out how to get the lid off. I didn't want to break it, but you showed how to put the lid all the way over to get it off. Thanks again. Also it was nice to see the model I purchased.
Thank you sooo much, it just arrived last night and I have it in pieces in front of me at the moment. I was scared .......but now I’m not!! You are a very good teacher !! Many thanks xx
Your video should be added to the user manual :) God job! And thank you very much :)
Thank you so much. This video was very helpful. The instructions which come with the cleaner are very difficult to understand. It is kind of you to help out like this.
Suck some clean water to clean the internals of the hose. Do this a few times. You'll be amaze how much gunk is left on the inside of those hose.
Your video is EXCELLENT! So thorough which I appreciate. The manual is worthless. The only thing I still need to know is how to thoroughly clean the attachment. No matter how much I vacuum, I still get dog hair stuck inside. I want to clean that out. Thank you for such an awesome vid!
Someone in another comment suggests the hoses can be cleaned by sucking/vacuuming up a bunch of clean water - such as from a small container or bucket.
Great video- I appreciate all the details!
Thanks! Very good tutorial!
This is very helpful, thank you. I’ve just bought one and I’m excited to try it later today.
Thank you for this demonstration! I just ordered mine!
Good thing saul teaching us how to eliminate blood spots , to destroy evidence
Hi. Did the spot cleaner come with cleaning solution for the spot cleaner or for the upright carpet cleaner?
The spot cleaner comes with a small bottle of the Bissell brand cleaning solution. I purchased a large bottle of rug cleaner at my local grocery. I think just about any brand of solution will work, as long as it's for a carpet shampoo/cleaner - formulated for low suds etc. Follow the directions for the right mix ratio.
Great instructions ! Thank You❣️
Best demo--thx!
thank you so much for this video !! my bisell spot clean pro didn’t come with a freakin user guide 🤦🏾♀️ i love youtube ! thanks again
Just the video I was looking for. THANK YOU😊
Thank you sooo much for your detailed video. Question... how long can I let the clean water+solution in the tank while storing (if left)
I think it's safe to say the cleaning solution should be good sitting for only a day or so - about as long as you'd want to leave a glass of water sitting out in the kitchen. Before use, just mix it up by shaking. Generally, you want to avoid leaving things sitting wet - to avoid mold and mildew. Always let the components air-dry after cleaning.
@@Aeromousikos thank you!! I cleaned the sofa 6 times and each time I got a spot elsewhere. The sofa did not look dirty beforehand!!
So when you’re storing a solution with soap, it goes bad? I keep mine for weeks and just top it off. It’s detergent. It should keep mould away for more than a day...
Can i use any of the Bissell cleaning solutions for this carpet cleaner ?
Yes you can use Bissell cleaning solutions. You can also use third-party cleaner solutions. If you're cleaning pet stains there are numerous liquid enzyme-type eliminators that may be useful. It's important to follow the directions on the bottle. Test the solution first on an inconspicuous area.
@@Aeromousikos thanks very much appreciated
You should suck up clear water to clean out the hose line how long does the filter last and how do you clean the filter
It's misleading on the instructions for the solution to fill. It says 1 capful but then in parentheses (2oz). There's no way that small cap is 2oz! The sample solution is only 8oz so it's actually a quarter of that. Am i missing something?
It's a concentrate.
Hahah i used 3/4 of the bottle i didnt have a clue what i was doing lmao got stains out though
I have further learned that I made a mistake with the quantity. You're right Gen Xiong the cap is not 2oz. If I use the right amount of concentrate in the future, it will clean even better!!
You can get more solution at most large foodstores, I think. It doesn't need to be made by Bissell.
Good job on the video! I can tell you have a very nice personality..
By the way, don't wrap the suction cord around the circle handle. If you have room leave it flex because the tension will create a kink on the top end and will rip into the suction hose leaving the unit unusable. The plastic is made of very cheap materials. What I do is leave it flex and wrap electrical tape on the top end for support. There's tons of review and this defect.
Gen Xiong thanks for sharing your thought. Are there any other failure modes to lookout for on this unit? Contemplating between this and the Hoover FH11300. What made you get this over the competitors?
@@andr3w27 I saw a few reviews and this was the most powerful handheld. It clean the best. No other failures. Just be careful with the hose because it would take a specialist to fix it. No available part. I use it primarily for auto carpet. Vacuum war have a full demonstration
ua-cam.com/video/NYWLRtV_BwY/v-deo.html
@@valentinseician Sorry for the late reply. Yes it's the hose. I called it the circle handle (looks circle) but it's essentially the built in hose handle for you to wrap the hose on when you store the device as you see in this demo video.
Amazon sells the replacement hose FYI
Can this be used on mattresses? Is this the 1558e model? How do you get front plastic bit off attachments to clean them?
The model featured is number 3624.
Mattress use would probably be tricky. There's a lot of absorption material underneath the surface or inside of the mattress. So you would want to make sure after attempting to clean, you have the mattress exposed to the open air for quite some time. You don't want moisture to get trapped inside the mattress and cause mold.
Hi. I was thinking about buying this product but I was wondering if you got all the stains out from chair or did the stains come back like weeks later due to "wicking"?
I just checked. The chair still looks clean! Kinda sad that it sat stained in the basement for 20 years but kinda great that now it's a good looking chair!
@@Aeromousikos Thanks for your response! It sure helps! I pressed liked your video. Thankyou!☺️
Thanks very much for this video. I got one for christmas for use in my car. The user manual is pretty useless.
Thank you so much for this video. I love this machine. But I didn't know the dirty water tank top came off. I've been turning all directions try to get the water out to clean it. I thought why would they make such a good machine but make it difficult to clean out the tank. Guess I should have just read all the directions first.😊
Best Bissell video!!! Thanks!!!
Do you know how to open up the small brush extracting attachment to clean the gunk out of it? I've looked and tried on my own and can't figure it out. Mine doesn't have the button or clip release. It's like all the stuff inside the clear plastic area that you see get immediately extracted through the handle. Thanks!
Did you figure it out? A lady has how she does it on here. After you detach the brush from the unit, look down inside and there is a plastic tab you can press to release it. I can try and find that video and add it to my reply.
Gee, I never tried to open the brush up. You might try soaking it in white vinegar or hot sudsy water. Maybe use a toothbrush to reach up and scrape out any gunk.
@@Aeromousikos Taking that piece off is pretty easy . I made a video but took it down right away because I think I talked too much, lol. I might re-do it.😊
Wish it came with the larger brush now, and the self-cleaning tool which is shown in some videos. I think it's a Canadian thing. Either way, unit looks nice
The long lost brother of Saul from better call Saul 😂
Thank u! Great informative video! It help me make up my mind to get one!
My vacuum stopped working how do I fix it?
I suggest taking it to a vacuum repair shop in your area. They can look at it and diagnose it.
Excellent instruction video, thank you
Very nice demo
Do not drink this? Did I hear that?
Very thorough, thank you!
Nice one. Thank you!
I would personally find it feasible to empty the tank with the dirty water in the yard and rinse with the hose so that it would not clog any drains inside
Thanks
i believe it'd be better if you spray the solution onto the surface, let it sit for 5 min (and some scrubbing at the same time), and then suck the solution up.
I think you're right - letting it soak a little is probably more effective at cleaning.
wow cool thanks
Thank you for your video it helped me a great deal as the cleaner is great but the instructions are rubbish
👍👍👍
"do not drink this". I wish I've seen this video earlier...
"Do not drink this"
Ohhhh....dam!
That looked soooo delicious too!!
Lol
Do ya good
Maybe only mix part of a tank of solution.. saves on your shampoo.
I think you're right. It depends on the size of the job. Maybe just a quarter tank for a single chair, which would mean you'd use 1/4 the normal cleaning solution, 1/4 the water.
Thanks sir Vladimir Putin helped me out
Nice induction coil you made by failing to uncoil all the power cord.
Very week small attachment. Broke twice! Durability is horrible
My small attachment has held together so far.
WRONG!
The dirty water tank doesn't hold 3x as much as the clean water tank.
You obviously missed the max. FILL line clearly marked on the front of the dirty water tank and never mentioned the black "float" in the dirty water tank which prevents it over-filling.
The float wont allow the dirty water tank to fill any further than 0.8L
Both tanks hold 0.8L
Hope this clarifies the oversight of the Uploader for other viewers :)
Also, the Manual specifically states to first add water to the clean water tank, THEN add 2oz of Bissel formula.
This prevents the formula from creating excess foam when filling the tank with water.
Pause @4:48 to see all the foam.
If he actually took the time to READ the manual he would know all this LMAO
Typical consumer.
Has no idea about agitation with a "Drill Brush" before extracting.
He expects the Bissel to do all the work, as many do.