Vacuum Reviews

I have wanted this little Green Machine for sometime now. But I failed to do my homework before I bought it. I really should have bought the Green Machine with the rotating turbobrush. I think it probably would do a better job for my needs. I have a problem with weak wrists so its hard to clean with it. I have cats and the hair on upholstery quickly plugs the suction cleaning tool. It also seemed to leave lots of water behind requiring longer drying time. The good points are this machine is light weight and good for little easy clean up jobs.

This cleaner is wonderful for spot cleaning. I used to have one of the "original" models, and I am so happy with the improvements they've made over the years. This machine is so easy to fill/clean/etc. And..I've yet to have any trouble with leaks. Thanks Bissell!

We have mostly hardwood floors and ceramic tile with only a few rooms of carpet and area rugs. So the compact design was a great draw for me. The size is perfect! It is easy to carry around even when full with water. I purchased this based on reading the reviews and seeing it in action. Our cousin had new white carpet that their very large dog had an extremely loose stool on. I watched as The Little Green was loaded up with solution and water. I was thinking they had better get a professional over ASAP. It did take a little time as it was a large area and again white (not off white) carpet. Unbelievably, within minutes all appearance of the accident was gone along with the odor as the solution has a clean scent to it. We have an ill cat and I thought if it worked on that mess it should clean up anything our cat does. The day we brought it home, there was approximately a 3 x 3 area of a reddish (cat food coloring) stain on our light colored carpet. I set off to start the green machine and remembered that we didn't purchase solution. Surprise, nice of Bissell, they included a sample with the machine. :-) The mess cleaned up within minutes just as I had seen a few months earlier. Later that day, a friend stopped by and could not believe that the stain was gone. I am grateful to have it readily at hand!

FilterStream V2100 may be too heavy for seniors. This isn't a miracle vacuum, its just an industrial version of a dustbuster.

Had two DustBusters, both failed. After reading all the reviews for the FilterStream I bought one. Very powerful, easy to clean, built very well. With 3 year old twins, I use it every day for cleaning wet and dry ceral, noodles, crumbs, etc. Highly recommended.

Due to what's available in most stores, I've been using B&D dustbusters for years. While browsing Amazon, the positive customer reviews led me to try this model out. It's incredible. Relatively quiet, holds a charge long enough to walk through the whole house, picks up everything quickly, easy to clean. A huge improvement over the dustbuster I had before. I highly recommend this product.

My dad, myself, 2 sisters and 3 children all use the carpet cleaner my dad owns. It has been in the family for 5 years and is still going strong. It isn't as thorough as a comercial machine and probably takes longer but it does a good job. I spot treat with ispropyl alcohol and a spritz of Shout and then use about 1/2 the recommended soap in the machine. I also preheat the water on the stove so it is very hot. My dad has a wool carpet and I used cool water on it and the waste water was still very dirty. The water comes out in lines so it is important to overlap and go in different directions.

I was sure my carpet was beyond all hope. When it was new 16 years ago it was a light tan color, but over the years it gradually turned nearly black with multiple stains of everything from Kool-Aid and soda to wine, tracked in motor oil, grease, grime and a plethera of foods. Add to that a dog with tummy problems and you can imagine the stains!

My precious pooch is still with me at 17 years so I haven't replaced the carpets yet. I've tried every cleaning product and method available, professional and otherwise, and even resorted to scrubbing it with bleach! All to no avail.

I purchased the Hoover F5807 SteamVac despite being convinced I was throwing my money away once again. Wow was I in for a surprise! Due to the extreme condition of the carpet I had to go over it several times but each time the carpet got lighter and lighter as years of abuse vanished before my eyes until once again it is back very close to the original color.

This SteamVac is super easy to use, and it removes nearly all of the water, so drying time is greatly reduced. Just fill the bin with water and cleaner, snap it into place, press the button and prepare to be amazed! It has an auto shut off when the collection bin is full which is quite handy. Just pop it off and dump the bin. Easy, Easy, Easy, and my carpet looks great and smells fresh again!

I was so impressed with the wonderful job it was doing that I couldn't stop, I kept going until I cleaned every carpet and throw rug I could find. This is certainly the best carpet cleaner I have ever encountered.

I bought this product for my heavily stained carpet (2 messy kids in the household) and it effectively cleaned the carpet and made it look almost new. The machine was comparable to the rental machines in its ability to clean the carpet, but it had two small drawbacks:

1) The one gallon tanks (for clean & dirty water)- means it has to be filled or emptied often.
2) The release handle was a bit stiff.

Otherwise, this machine did a wonderful job!

With four dogs and 4 cats we needed something to keep our couch and area rugs looking nice. I was really suprised at how well this product worked! The colors in our couch look "new" again (with the build up of kitty hair-it had a look to it as if you were viewing it with a soft focus lens). It also did a respectible job on our area rugs. Considering the cost of this cleaner, I would say that it is an awesome buy for small cleaning jobs.

I have wall to wall carpets and 7 cats, who occasionally cough up hairballs, which for anyone who has cats will know, that can be somewhat messy. This is by far the best cleaning machine for carpets I have found. Much better than lugging out the big wet/dry vac for small spots. Thank you, Bissell. Job well done.

OK So I bought this little baby before we got our puppy. I had bought it for the 2 cats that we have and thought it might come in handy for little messes.

My wife bought me a puppy for Christmas, and since then I wll say that I thank myself every day for deciding to buy the Little Green. I have used it almost every day since our puppy arrived, and it works great! Takes out every stain that the little girl can throw at it (at trust me she has thrown a lot!). I wouldn't reccomend it for large surface area cleaning since it would take for ever and there would be a lot of work constantly filling the clean side and dumping the dirty side. But for those little messes, it works like a champ. Haven't had any problems or leaks, but I have only had this for a little over a month. So far it has been well worth what I paid!

Simply put, this vacuum is great. Extra long power cord, many different height settings. The only problem is finding bags.

In the end I had to purchase this from another online retailer, but I still wanted to write a review because it deserves high praise!

It's very simple and efficient, and is pretty powerful for something so cheap. I've found it works really well - better than some of the more expensive cleaners I've used - and I'm really happy with it.

It's fairly light too, has a long power-cord, and the onboard tools make it a breeze to use. The filtration system is adequate and does the job well.

The only indication of its 'cheapness' is its rather plasticky construction - but so far mine has held out pretty well, and if I had to buy three of these in 10 years, it'd still work out cheaper than a lot of other manufacturer's products!

Oh - and to the reviewer who can't find bags - try your local BestBuy - they're [money]for 3 - or order online from the Bissell web site!

Quite simply, I really like this vacuum. This was an upgrade from an older model Singer vacuum containing only 6.8 amps & was barely able to suck up crumbs. The Bissell in this review has 12 amps and like the previous reviewers mentioned, is a powerful machine that really makes one's carpets look clean when finished. The extra long cord was an extra bonus. That and the fact that the tools attach to the vacuum & everything stores nice & tidily together. Excellent vacuum at a terrific price!

I have owned this vacuum for four months. It has been used continuously since the purchase. The vacuum is relatively quiet and the suction is strong. I have owned dozens of shop vacuums and none have approached the quality and workmanship of this unit. I would give it five stars without hesitation were it not for the fact that getting accessories or replacement bags has proved elusive. The Hitachi website is useless...no, it is a joke. Amazon.com will not respond to emails about the availability of replacement parts, bags, or accessories. Let the buyer BEWARE. Eventually you will have a great vacuum that needs a part or bag. What are you going to do? If you are thinking of purchasing this product try finding a source of parts and accessories BEFORE you buy this product. Maybe you will have more success than I have. It has been discouraging.

This is a great vaccuum for low noise and great suction. It's casters are much better than others, and is quality built.
The 10' hose is very flexible and is nice to work with.
It's true that you don't get the crevice tool, little brush, and uphostery nozzle. This can't be found at amazon at this time, but can be ordered easily at toolpartsdirect.com or other part centers. You can use the parts # that come in the owners manual, the total for the three items where very reasonable. For the price they should of come with it but this vaccuum is a commercial grade and they have lots of accessories for tool dust control. They probably had to draw the line some where. I would recommend it to anyone who wanted this type of quality. Hope this is helpful.

Never has the phrase: "You get what you pay for." been so true. This is one heavy-duty vacuum. Keep in mind, I'm comparing this to my two year old Craftsman 2 gal shop vac. In comparison, it's less than half the noise, has probably 40% more suction power, a locking hose, and top-quality attachments. You can do your vacuuming and pull this around by its hose and it follows you easily. The hose is a nice 8 ft. deal. It comes with two stiff extension wands, a handle with pressure release, wet and dry filters, two floor attachments: one with a squeegee for wet cleanup, and one with perimeter brushes for dust and stuff. The pressure release on the handle is for cutting down some of the suction. There *are* times when you want to less suction, like when vacuuming around lightweight objects that you don't want sucked up or ruined. It also includes a rubber adapter so that it will fit standard [local store] shop vac accessories. This vacuum doesn't include stuff that is standard on other shop vacs, stuff that will let you clean your car,..., there's not point in complaining about it. Hitachi leaves you the decision of whether to spring for the top quality Hitachi attachments or bottom quality shop vac attachments. If you already have Hitachi portable hand tools, this is the vacuum to get. Hitachi offers attachments specific to their tools, like hammer drill attachments to suck up concrete dust as you make it. A regular shop vac will deafen you in short order, this one is quieter than your household floor vacuum. That doesn't sound like much, but when you're already used to a noisy one, it's a big deal.
If you're looking for a top-quality shop vac for a reasonable price, this is the way to go.

I opted for this one over the Fein because the hose size can be matched to standard attachments, the construction looked sturdier, it's almost as quiet, and it came with some basic accessories. I wouldn't get a different model if I had it to do over again. FWIW, I'm a woodworker, and I use this to clean up and as a portable, dust collector and general shop vac.

This vacuum is fine for picking up the dirt in a small studio, but don't expect anything more from it. The main problems are by design: It is not very powerful (but adequate for hardwood floors) and because the engine is on the stick you can't reach under beds and sofas. But it does the job nicely in a small place with no rugs.

My apartment has all hardwood floors and I have a very furry dog. This vacuum has made a huge difference in keeping the place clean. It does a great job picking up the long hairs and has been a real time saver. Plus it's hard to go wrong for this price.

I live in a 900 sq. foot apartment with wooden floors and I have two cats. I have spent the past four years trying everything from the traditional (dust mop) to a Black and Decker FloorBuster - and none of them have worked as well as the Bissell Easy Vac Plus. It's powerful, it picks up very well and handles my throw rugs with ease. I finally feel like I'll win the war against the dust bunnies and ever present cat hair ...

With four energetic Labrador Retrievers banging around my house, there is no end to the dust and dirt I have to scoop up on a regular basis. But with devices like this for the stairs and hard to get to places, cleaning up after my four best friends is now easier than ever. The stairs seem to always have dog hair on them, especially this time of the year, with the dogs shedding their coats in anticipation of the colder weather to come. SO almost every evening I let them oput back to chase each other while I vacuum the stairs, hallway, and then the main area downstairs in the living room and family room, where we spend most our time. WHile I use a commercial vacuum for the living area, I can use this light, bagless, and quick handy-vac to scoop up the acculumated dettritus of the day on the stairs.

Its'relatively small size means it's perfect for such use, and can get in all the nooks and crannies you need to clean, as well. Yet its 2 amps (240 watts) of vacuum power seems strong enough for to get anything needing vacuuming. Unlike larger vacuums, this one is easy to carry up and down stairs, so cleaning up spills in the bathroom or elsewhere is no problem. Its small size also means it can get into tight crevices, and with a 25 foot cord, you can go the length of the stairs without plugging it in two different places. It even works well on walls and other vertical surfaces. The accumulated debris is vacuumed into a fairly large dust cup, which negates the requirement for any paper vacuum bags. Enjoy!

I decided to get a handheld because, although I am pleased with my regular vacuum's performance on the carpet, I found using the attachments lacking in other vacuuming duties. This little vac complements my regular vacuum phenomenally!

It has a rotating brush which easily pulled the dog hair out of my chair (made from a tapestry material.) Does a great job on the stairs too! It has a long 25 foot cord. I have some old handheld vac that's been gathering dust. It was very noisy. Although this one's not silent, it is less noisy than that screaming jet engine thing in the closet. It's also less noisy than my regular vacuum. Lighter than that other old thing too.

This vacuum is great for small area rugs and hard to vacuum steps. We have a dog (yellow lab) that constantly sheds and this vacuum picks up the hair on his bed and other area rugs that show his hair. It has a long plug so it is easy to use in hard to get areas. I have tried other cordless vacuums that were useless and this is the first hand held vacuum that has worked well and is easy to use. I was amazed the first time I emptied the collection container at the amount of dust and dirt that this small vacuum was able to pick up. I was also tired of dragging our regular vacuum up and down the stairs and this vacuum has allowed me to do our stairs efficiently and quickly. I would definitely recommend this vacuum for pet owners!

I am disappointed in the Fein tool kit for the following reasons: the devices are lacking a basic positive-lock connection feature (often incorporated in the form of that classic little round-topped chrome button that springs up into a hole on the mating piece), and they generally are (aside from the floor attachment and chrome tubes) very light gauge material. I have a ... little Eureka "Mighty Mite" compact vacuum, and its tools are actually more substantial than the supposedly "industrial grade" Fein products. Ultimately I imagine these accessories will work fine, but I am actually amazed at the high price relative to what is provided. ... Final complaint - I really can't imagine that anyone who orders the Fein vacuum cleaner wouldn't want the tools - they should come with the machine. Separating them out seems to be a way of keeping the machine's cost down - ultimately an artificial savings.

I have owned my Turbo II vacuum for a number of years now, and I will admit that I was never willing to spend the money for these attachments. It is true that there are many lesser vacuums out there that include the tools, but I always told myself that I would rather have an awesome shop vac and no tools versus a so-so vac with tools. Recently, I finally coughed up the money for these attachments and I am thrilled to have so much more versatility when using a favored tool. I have had absolutely zero problems with any of the attachments. It is true that there are no "positive lock" mechanisms on the mating pieces, yet I have never had the attachments come apart even after hours of continuous use. I have cleaned our cars, sucked up sawdust, and vanquished cobwebs all to my great satisfaction. The adjustable "bristles" on the floor attachment make pulling stuff off of carpet (such as dust/dirt/woodchips in a car trunk) a painless task.

If there is a downside, it is the lack of a convenient way to store these tools "onboard" the Turbo II machine (as some other shop vacs offer). For now I am keeping the attachments in a drawer and the metal extension wands lean in a corner. But I guess this is more my problem than a criticism of this tool set. Overall I am thrilled with the performance of this product and I recommend its purchase without reservation!

The Wet/Dry kit works great and was produced with a higher quality material than I imagined. I was also leary about buying from Amazon and using the free shipping but, the kit shipped within two days and arrived within five days. All in all, shopping at Amazon couldn't be easier and the Fein Wet/Dry kit is worth every penny.

I've had this vacuum for the past 3 1/2 years, and it has workd without any issues (just one belt change needed). It's light weight... great for taking up and down stairs. But in the past few months, noticed that it only performs well when a new bag is inserted... subsequent cleanings just don't have enough suction. The hose is a little short for many jobs, but has lots of suction.

A powerful vacuum for the price. Very easy to assemble and fairly lightweight. The only complaint I have is that the vacuum is extremely loud, especially if you're using it on hard wood floors. I feel a bit sorry for my neighbors that live below me! Good buy otherwise.

Excellent machine, perfect for my use. Had the more expensive upright Hoover, bagless with HEPA filtration etc, PowerMax, but like this one alot better. Don't have to clean 3 filters and empty cup. Just have to throw the bag out! Great convenience. Great suction even with tools which I WILL use! HAVE LONG HAIRED DOGS! Very easy to assemble, Excellent fast shipping via Amazon. This was my first Amazon purchase! HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO PPL WANTING SOMETHING SIMPLE THAT WORKS GREAT!