Upright Reviews

I am amazed at the power of the Bissell vacuum. I used the Bissell for the first time in my bedroom and the dirt cup was half full when I finished. I didn't know my carpet was that dirty! I previously used an Oreck upright vacuum for the last two years (unfortunately) and it has never worked right from day one. The Oreck vacuum has fallen apart, the belts break easily, the dust bag holder constantly falls off and it was time for me to get a new vacuum or lose my sanity. I am very satisfied and amazed at how well the Bissell operates. I would recommended a Bissell to anyone who is looking for an affordable and excellent product.

I jumped on this deal mainly because of the low price since I've been shopping for a vacumm for some time. I had been using a 12-year old bag vacuum and needless to say, it populated the air more than it cleaned the floor. I received this one yesterday and assembled it together in 5 minutes, then tried it. Wow, it sucked up so much stuff from the carpet in a few seconds that I started wnodering if it'd pull all the fiber off the carpet base :). Anyway, I'm impressed. The other vacuums costing 3 digits may be better, but I think this is an excellent value, if not the best.

One tip is that the Bissell HEPA filter fits this vacuum, so you can buy this vacuum and the HEPA filter, it actually saves you a few dollars comparing to buying the other $79.99 Bissell HEPA vacuum.

Another thing I'd like to note is that in comparing the Bissell Cleanview model to both Hoover and Eureka models, GETTING THE CANISTER ON AND OFF WAS SUCH A BREEZE COMPARED TO THE OTHERS (one of my major deciding factors)!

Additionally, it's worthy to note that ALL THREE filters one the Bissell Cleanview are VERY EASILY ACCESSIBLE and CHANGEABLE.

With 3 pets and 2 kids, my family room carpet was a disaster. After cleaning with the Clearview Powersteamer, the carpet looks new again. I couldn't believe how much dirt was sucked up. I also like the tank in tank design, it is convenient for changing the water. I am very happy with this product.

I got this last summer, Because i was bored one night and flicked on a TV selling show (we all do watch them at times i am sure) Well they had the bissell on and i watched the pitch,. But was not ready to order from the TV, As we know the internet is a better place to locate items at the prices we trust.... Well i ordered my unit for the store, it is 65 feet x 35 feet, and around july, i figured to give it a test spin, i followed the directions., and was UTTERY SICKENED,. when i saw the DIRT......I felt like a complete SCUM BAG.... I use a HEPA BAGGLESS 12 AMP FANTOM VACCUM, But this bissell found stuff that was DEEP DOWN., So i ended up doing the WHOLE STORE (all 7 rooms) and from commercial carpeting to the DEEP PILE CARPET.....it made these carpets look new again. Then i proceeded to do the HOUSE I LIVE IN......and it made the whole house smell wonderful (we have 3 male cats, or should i go deeper into this?? No....But the bissell made it easier to breathe with the anti allergen additive, and I also use a AIR IONOZER for the Stuffy noise., But after cleaning, i was able to breath freely, And I also became a neighborhood deep cleaner for some close friends, i am waiting till it is open window time in PENNSYLVANIA, so i can do my spring cleaning to get the salt and winter tracked iun grime off again.....So if any one doubts the way bissell cleans!!! Get this one and give it a fair chance! you will be thrilled as much as i am, And EVEN save $$$$ from the people that drive the vans with the hoses......it will payfor itself many times over, and well worth the investment!!! (i am not a employee of bissell or amazon.com) i freely posted this message! as a super satisified user.... 3/20/2004

In the past I have always rented machines to clean my carpets. I decided that I was tired of having to go to the store, put the machine in my car, carry it into the house, and then rush to clean my carpets so that I could return the machine and not get charged for an additional day of rental. After investigating a number of models, I bought this one, and I'm happy to report I made the right decision. I love this machine. It's easier to use than the much bigger and heavier rental units, and does a better job. Not to mention the cost savings - it will pay for itself after only 2 uses. I also like the fact that I can now clean one room at a time without having to feel rushed, becaause the only place I have to return this machine to is the closet. Do yourself a favor - stop renting and get yourself a Bissell. You won't be disappointed.

I just got this vacuum. It was missing a wand, the screw, or whatever, that holds the top to the bottom, and the petal that allows you to go to different heights was broken. I also didn't get any instructions, or warantee card.
HOWEVER, I did use it to see if it was as good as all the Amazon reviewers reported. It is!!! I have 2 dogs and 2 cats, and it sucked up all hair and then some. I only wish that it had come in better condition since my old vacuum is broken, and I really don't want to go without a vacuum for another two weeks.

With 7 cats and 3 dogs in our household we have our share of pet hair and dirt. When the DIRT DEVIL PLATNIUM FORCE vacuum arrived I had just vacuumed with my upright EUREKA. I decided to put the Dirt Devil Platnium Force to a test, it passed with flying colors!!!! I was amazed by how much dust,dirt,pet hair was collected in the dirt cup, even though I had just vacuumed. The carpet was visibly much cleaner after using the Platnium Force .It has teriffic suction, and I love the no bag design and the fact I do not have to worry about belts breaking. I especially love the 32 foot power cord, I can go from room to room with no problem! I also tried in the kitchen on the tile floor and it did a great job there too, it sucks the dirt in , unlike the Eureka that tends to blow it around instead of sucking it up. The fact that it is a reconditioned machine is not at all visible, it looks like a new machine, runs like a new machine and comes with a one year warranty.It is a little heavier than most machines but I find it to be more stable, ( it did not tend to fall over like lighter weight machines I have had). It is a nice looking machine. I feel the price makes it an excellent value. It is easy to remove and empty the dirt cup, and has nifty clips to hold the attachments securely. I have owned Hoover and Eureka vacuums both uprights and canisters , Dirt Devil is by far the best.Dirt Devil has done it again!!

I tend to be one of thoese bachelors who breaks their vacum and every 6 months, and this one has already passed the test. From first use you can tell this Dirt Devil is very powerfull, and when you turn on the brush, WOW!I really doubt I will need to buy a new vacum soon, and the price I got on amazon saved me an arm and leg!

I was looking at Oreck's upright vacuums (because I wanted a light, but strong vacuum) and then I found this Bissell Prolite rated better in Consumer Reports. I decided to try it and I love it. The upright is light, has great suction, and is $150.00-$250.00 cheaper than the Orecks I was looking at buying. It is a little loud, but still worth it. I definitely recommend this vacuum pair!

I grew tired of pushing around my 10 year old vacuum that weighed a ton, so this time around I wanted something lightweight but powerful. This combo pack with the Prolite and Propartner was the answer to all my cleaning needs. The Prolite is so lightweight and easy to use, but really picks up the dirt. There are two fans for increased airflow (yes, I did my research) and this really helps for edge cleaning around baseboards. I can actually watch the dog hair being sucked up. I use it on my carpet and hard surfaces, and it works wonderfully.

When I was looking into purchasing a vaccum I noticed that the Prolite didn't have any tools or attachments, which was something that concerned me. Bissell has solved that problem by including the Propartner canister vacuum. I use this to clean the stairs, upholstery, and even my car. It has a switch on the handle to adjust the suction power which is really neat. I also love the retractable power cord. Why hasn't anyone else thought of that yet?

Between the lightweight (but powerful) Prolite and Propartner canister vacuum, the dirt in my house no longer stands a chance. If you're looking for a new vacuum, give these a chance and I know you won't be disappointed.

And we have owned a bunch. We just replaced our Fantom with this Eureka...so we are familiar with bagless/Hepa units. We liked the Fantom but were swayed by the great reviews we saw for Eureka's. This is an order of magnitude better. Our carpets feel softer and look revitalized. Unbeleavable the cat dander and fine silt that this pulled from the carpets. Call me crazy, but even the air in the room smells cleaner. Compared to our Fantom, the filters are easier to change and are more reasonably priced with this unit. We picked this model because we did not need all the bells and whistles on the higher priced rigs. We are extremely happy with our decision. We made sure that we could return it if not completely satisfied...we're gonna keep it. EXCELLENT basic vacuum...super performance.

I just received my vacuum and I just love it. My Mom has the 5740 and it's great too, but I like this one better because of the added features...15" width, the stretch hose and furniture guard are great! The bonus Copperhead I think will work out well for cleaning my car and hard to reach places.
This purchase was to have a second vacuum on hand and I think this one will be getting more activity. If you don't own one - you gotta get one. It's amazing how powerful this vacuum is and how deep it cleans. All I can say is WOW!

I bought this vacuum in March 2002 in an attempt to find the best of both worlds - my husband prefers an upright, I prefer a cannister. The vacuum does an excellent job in cleaning. I especially appreciate the filtration of the bags and the filter. The air in the house does not smell or feel dusty after vacuuming as it did with all of our other vacuums and the house stays cleaner longer. This vacuum is extremely noisy compared to my old Eureka cannister. My husband says it is quieter than most uprights and that I find it noisy because I'm used to a cannister model. With an upright, the motor is in front of me, so I hear the roar all the time. With the cannister, the motor was several feet behind me when I cleaned. Even in Lift Off mode, the loud motor is always next to me. My compromise is to wear those foam ear plugs to buffer the sound while cleaning. I am not able to vaccum underneath the furniture as well with this Lift Off model because it has a higher profile than the powerhead on my old cannister. Overall we are happy with our purchase and feel that this is a good value. Would I buy this model again? Probably not. When this one wears out I'll look for a cannister model with the filtrete clean air technology (or similar).

I have always had truble with vacumes! This one is soooooo powerful and I've had it for about a year now and its still great

I liked my first cannister/upright Bissel vacuum so much that I purchased a second one. This is the best vacuum, for the home, on the market. Believe me, I have tried them all. The bags are expensive but the vacuum is so good that I tolerate the price of the bags, plus the cost of the vacuum is very inexpensive considering the quality. A very nice feature is the long cord. You can plug it in and vacuum several rooms without having to unplug, then plug in again. It is a quiet vacuum, has wonderful suction, snaps apart easily for the cannister so you can vacuum the stairs, and is very durable. My older one is about ten years old and just as good as the day I got it. My second one is one year old and I am sure it will last many years.

Before I purchased the Dyson Dc07 I tried Orick Vac and that thing had only a few advantage over the Dyson and that is the Orick was really light weight and it could go under coffee tables and chairs with ease.
The Dyson sucks so well when I use the floor attachment on the bare floor I cannot lift it for it sucks the floor! Not even me and my husband can break off the suction. Its amazing! Right away it pulled up so much dirt in my carpet which I had it profestionally cleaned not even a week ago! So I am shocked at the power.
There are a few draw backs but I would still pay the money for it.
1>)One is its a little heavy for my taste and if you pay the price it should have power stearing like my old vac.
2>) Its made out of plastic and the first vac Amazon sent me was broken so I dont think its a good sterdy plastic so I am very careful. Normally I am very hard with my vacs.
3>)Third, Unless you get the floor attachments you cannot get it under a coffee table or chairs.
But for the power your getting is well worth all the above sacrafices!
It actually Makes your Carpet FEEL and LOOK Clean!

This is the single best appliance I've ever bought in my whole life. I'm in love with it. I have two hairy dogs who blow their coats at different times and no vacuum ever seemed to put a dent in the dog fur embedded in the carpet. Then I saw an ad on TV for the Dyson and did a little research. The science seemed solid -- this is the sort of innovation where everyone thinks it should have been obvious from the start -- so I took the plunge and bought the Dyson.

Every claim made by the manufacturer is true. The Dyson picks up everything, is incredibly easy to empty, and my carpets and floors look better than they ever have. Every time I use it I'm astonished all over again by how long I was willing to put up with lesser vacuums and poorer results. Yes, it costs a good bit of money but I don't regret a dime of it. And when I pass by the vacuum cleaner bags in the grocery store, I just laugh, knowing I'll never have to buy them again, let alone try to wrestle them into position or get them back out.

This is a superb product -- a genuine advancement that produces superior results. No one should put up with anything less than that which a Dyson can provide. It's just a wonderful thing to have. So stop reading already and go buy one!

After carefully studying all types of vacuums, I bought a Dyson a year ago. At the time, I thought I had a good vacuum, but it was needing a part that would cost almost half what a new vacuum would, so I took the Dyson plunge. I vacuumed my floors with my old vacuum immediately prior to using the new Dyson, and I was horrified at what the Dyson picked up out of the carpet. I have been a believer ever since. The attachments are so easy to use and always at your fingertips. Emptying the vacuum canister is so simple and clean. I have recommended it enthusiastically, and as a result, I have 5 friends and family who have also bought one. My housekeeper was extremely impressed with its cleaning power and ease of use. She praised it so much to her other clients, some of them have purchased a Dyson based on her recommendation. After one year of use, I still can't praise the Dyson enough.

I based my purchase on the reviews listed here after an unsuccessful attempt at comparing carpet cleaners on the internet. They are all correct in giving a 5-star rating to this lightweight, easy to use, effective, and economical jewel of a carpet cleaner! I got mine on sale for $89, but it works better than the higher priced models. I had a dark gray ugly spot on the family room carpet which was a creme color. I used the Bissell pre-soak and the machine twice, and the spot is gone! The power brush is a must for a good carpet cleaner. This QuickSteamer is well designed, and a breeze to use. Rememeber to keep the filters clean. But mixing the hot water and cleaning fluid is not a trouble at all. A fine product at any price!

After doing some research on carpet cleaning machines, I purchased this one to clean the carpet in my house. I was pleasantly surprised to see how well the powerful rotating brush worked. The water tanks were easy to fill and empty and it's also surprisingly lightweight, so carrying it to the second floor was a breeze. I bought my house 2 years ago, and I haven't cleaned the carpet since I have been here. I was amazed at how much dirt was in my carpets. It was pretty disgusting to see what I was walking around in all the time. I should have bought one of these a long time ago. I would recommend this product to anyone who is interested in cleaning their carpets.

This is lightweight, easy to use yet does a wonderful job on my carpets. This is easy for me to use, easy to push yet does such a nice job. I recommend it!

Let me begin by saying that I have three dogs and two cats. Pet hair is the biggest cleaning challenge in our house.

After convincing my wife to discontinue our professional cleaning service, due to increasing costs, I volunteered to take the cleaning duties related to the floors and the furniture. My wife foolishly took on the kitchen, bathrooms, and dusting. What my wife didn't know was that I had been reading up on the Dyson "Animal".

The "Animal" arrived just two days after our last professional cleaning. I immediately vacuumed the entire house and was absolutely amazed at how much pet hair and dirt I pulled out of the carpets and off our hardwood floors. Our house has never been so absent of pet hair. Even my pets were beside themselves. My wife was thoroughly impressed. She said that the house looked and smelled cleaner than ever!

The "Animal" is a total cleaning machine. It easily attacked hardwood floors, carpets, curtains, furniture, and stairs. It's the best cleaning machine I have ever used. Adding a sixth animal to our family was the best thing I ever did!

If you have pets and need a high powered cleaning machine, get the "Animal"! It's worth the money! I donated my old cleaning machines to our YMCA.

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My last vacuum, prior to finally purchasing a Dyson Animal, was a top-of-the-line Hoover WindTunnel V2. When it was new, the Hoover performed well, and I really loved the Turbo Tool (a smaller version of the similar attachment which comes with the Dyson); but the main H.E.P.A. filter cartridge was clogged and ruined in short order by the super-fine local dust in my carpet (I live on a hill, surrounded by protected, undeveloped County land, in a semi-semi-semi-rural area, and there is always a fine coat of dust on everything), not to mention the dog hair and cat hair, the parakeet down and birdseed, dried bits of grass, burrs and foliage which get dragged-in stuck to the cats, and the dirt left behind by a messy plumbing contractor husband (he comes home with his jeans covered in clumps of dried-on mud, which of course flakes off and crumbles all over the place as he walks around the house, and he wonders why that upsets me).
In my house, the Hoover H.E.P.A. filters only lasted about 20% of the recommend filter life. After replacing the filters only 5 times, I had already nearly doubled the original cost of the Hoover vacuum within about a year!
I had known about the Dyson for quite a while, but was reluctant to invest the extra money...until I allowed myself to face the fact that replacing the Hoover filters was costing an arm and a leg on a fairly frequent basis, and continuing to buy filters was just dumb, when there was an alternative.
I started searching for the best price on the Dyson (I'm virtually always a staunch comparison shopper anyway, just on principle). I shopped and shopped and waited and waited and finally got the Dyson Animal on sale.
Man, I wish I had just broken down and bought it earlier.
What a difference! Like another of the Reviewers here, I tested the Dyson by first vacuuming with the Hoover WindTunnel (new filters installed), and following immediately with the Dyson Animal. The Dyson made the Hoover seem like a toy! It removed 2 times over again the amount of dirt, dust, lint, fuzz, bits of dried grass and leaves, crumbs and pet hair from carpet I had just vacuumed with the Hoover moments earlier! And I had thought that my carpet was pretty clean after vacuuming with the Hoover WindTunnel. YUCK!
The Dyson grooms the carpet really well, too; lifting the nap and making it appear all plush and nearly new. Must be that constant suction power.
Any other readily available vacuum, bag or bag-less, upright or canister, just cannot compete with the modern Dyson cyclonic technology.
A Dyson is also simple to operate, rolls smoothly, doesn't tip over, and is not heavy (once you get it out of the box and assembled). The controls, multiple functions, cord holder, attachments, etc. are well designed and easy to manipulate. It is easy to lift (has a strategically placed handle) for moving about or to carry upstairs. The "Lifetime" filters can be easily cleaned just by rinsing or washing in mild sudsy water - follow the instructions and the recommended timetable; it even has a built-in reminder of when the filter should be cleaned.
The Dyson is also a lot easier to clean, and to empty the catching bin. It seems to generate far less static electricity than other plastic-housed machines, and dust doesn't build-up on it as readily.
It is far more versatile than most other vacuums, especially with the accessories that come with the Animal model, and - considering its power - IT IS VERY QUIET! You can actually carry-on a conversation while vacuuming with a Dyson, by speaking only a little louder than normal, instead of shouting "WHAT?!" or having to stop your cleaning when somebody just simply cannot wait to ask you something.
Based on my experience, I would highly recommend a Dyson for anyone who is shopping for a full-sized vacuum cleaner.
Yes, it seems quite a bit more money to spend for a small household appliance, and is even very expensive for many people; save-up for it if you can! It will be well worth it. The Dyson cleans better than any other vacuum currently on the market, and keeping your carpets and upholstery clean will extend the fabric life, and help keep them looking in top condition.
I can hardly wait for Dyson to come up with a compact, "light-weight", "stick" version. Wonder if that's in the works?

Well I decided to purchase a new vacuum since our Hoover V2 just wasn't cutting it. After reading all the rave reviews on Amazon and shopping around on the internet I decided to buy one from Linens and Things. I was lucky cause my girlfriend had a Bed Bath & Beyond 20% off coupon that I was able to use there and the Dyson Animal was marked incorrectly at $429. After the discount and tax I paid $368. This was a start to a great experience, lol. Once I got it home I put together and that was pretty easy. Then came the true test. My household has 3 cats and 2 dogs so you can imagine the amount of hair and dust that can accumulate. I plugged the Dyson in and my first impression was "WOW". This vacuum was a lot quieter than the Hoover we had. Then I started to vacuum the carpet and I couldn't believe how easy it was to push and manuever. I kept thinking that there was no way this was picking up that much dirt but boy was I wrong. Keep in mind I just vacuumed our house yesterday. The Dyson picked up so much dirt and hair!!!! It works great on both hard floors and carpet. This is by far the best vacuum we've owned. I strongly recommend this to anyone. The price may seem steep but consider that you don't have to buy replacement filters, bags or belts and this thing pays for itself.

I've had the Panasonic MC-V5746 for two months. My previous vacuum was also a Panasonic and lasted for 15 years! This one lives up to its reputation; the HEPA filter is great and removes dust and animal dander. I also like having a separate bag and am happy I didn't choose a "bagless" model...all the dirt stays in the bag with no mess. It's quiet, with a long cord, and the 14" path is not too wide and makes it easy to maneuver around furniture. The only drawback, which I hope Panasonic corrects on future models, is the handle. It's too short (I'm 5'8"), and there's a little cap on the end that comes loose and pinches my hand when I'm pushing/pulling the vacuum. I've called Panasonic Customer Service and they said a replacement or upgraded handle is not available. Otherwise, it's a great vacuum!

Right now, there are no cons. This vacuum cleaner is light and easy to handle. It picks up everything on rugs or bare floors. It's attachments are easy to use. It is quiet, has a light for maneuverability, and its cord is long enough to go from one room to another. I'm especially impressed with the HEPA filter. I don't know too much about all of the fancy terms out there, but I do know that I see almost no dust in my apartment anymore. I've only had it for two months, but my place has never been cleaner. If anything goes wrong with the vacuum cleaner, I will be sure to update my review. For right now, though, you can't go wrong with the MC-V5746. I can't recommend it enough.

This Upright Vacuum from Panasonic has a 12.0 Amp Motor and a 14" cleaning path, the power cord is 30' feet long and a dirt finder headlight. It also has the following unique features.

A Clean Air system, the dirt is deposited into the filter paper bag before going through the fan and motor. You will not break a fan with this type system.

Quick draw On board tools with ready to use attachments made cleaning baseboards and above the floor as easy as it gets. The attachments include a crevice tool, dusting brush and two standard wands with a 12.5' reach

The Vacuum comes equipped with 6 stages of filtration with HEPA filter. HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) is a filtering efficiency specification for filters developed by the Atomic Energy commission during World War 2 to effectively remove radioactive dust from plant exhausts without redistribution.
A HEPA filter will retain all particles to .3 microns in size at an efficiency rating of 99.97%

All Panasonic Vacuums have a Motor Protection System should the unit get clogged a valve in the back of the unit will open and let air into the Vacuum to keep the motor from burning out.

Automatic Carpet Height adjustment allows fast and effective cleaning. The Panasonic upright automatically adjusts it powerful cleaning nozzle to match the carpet type for effective vacuuming. There's no bending, stooping or guessing what nozzle adjustment is needed, like some vacuums. Panasonic does it all, automatically.

Bare Floor Carpet Option optimizes cleaning anywhere and everywhere in your home. This convenient foot pedal easily switches to adjust the agitator to accommodate both carpeted and uncarpeted areas. The agitator grooms the carpet fibers and helps release dirt particles for easy removal. Switch to Bare Floor for scuff free vacuuming of hard surface flooring and wax finishes. There is no need to change attachments or make any manual adjustments which would prolong vacuuming time.

Dual Active Edge Cleaning means that Panasonic had placed bristles very close to both edges of the vacuum. This gives you edge cleaning on either side of the vacuum. No need to sure you are vacuuming on the side with edge cleaning.

Dirt Finder Headlight helps you see the lint and dirt in dimly lit areas.

This product comes with a 1 year warranty, and uses replacements bags U-3 or MC115P or U-6 MCV145M and Belts MCV270B