Bissell produces many vacuum cleaners that make it easier to confuse which one would be good for you. We decided to clear out what is the difference between each model to help you make the right choice.
Bissell Cordless Vacuum Cleaners
| Specs/Models | ICONpet Turbo Edge, 3177A | ICONpet Turbo, 31781 |
|---|---|---|
| Dustbin, ml | 400 | 400 |
| Battery type | lithium-ion | lithium-ion |
| Voltage, V | 25 | 25 |
| Run time, min | 50 | 50 |
| Charge time, min | 240 | 240 |
| Sealed filtration (not HEPA) | yes | yes |
| LED | yes | yes |
| Tangle-free brush | no | no |
| Weight, lbs | 7 | 7 |
| Heigh, inches | 31.3 | 31.5 |
| Width, inches | 11 | 10.8 |
| Included accessories | LED Crevice Dusting Brush Tool, LED Motorized TurboBrush, Extension Hose, Pet Dusting Brush, Wall Mount | LED Crevice Dusting Brush Tool, LED Motorized TurboBrush, a wall mount |
| Price | $396.54 | $199.99 |
ICONpet Series
The Bissell ICONpet has three modifications. All of them have a sealed filtration system, LED lights, and a tangle-free brushroll.
The main difference between the three is an included accessory kit.
ICONpet Tubro Edge
The difference between the ICONpet Turbo Edge and ICONpet Turbo 31781 is in the design and also the accessory kit; the Turbo Edge has more tools in the box.
Upright Bissell Vacuums
| Specs/Models | 3197A CleanView Swivel Rewind Pet Reach | MultiClean Allergen Lift-Off Pet Slim 31259 | MultiClean 2999 | MultiClean Allergen 2998 | Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus, 24613 | Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind 27909 | Cleanview Swivel Pet, 2252 | Cleanview Swivel Rewind Pet, 2254 | PowerGlide Pet Hair, 2215A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bin capacity, ml | 1000 | 750 | 750 | 757 | 750 | 750 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 750 |
| Wattage, W | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 840 | 840 | N/A | N/A | 1140 |
| Amperage, A | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9.5 |
| Sealed filtration | N/A | yes | yes | yes | no | no | N/A | N/A | yes |
| HEPA filter | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | N/A | N/A | no |
| Lift-off | no | yes | no | yes | no | no | N/A | no | no |
| Tangle-free brush | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Rewind technology | no | no | no | no | no | yes | no | yes | no |
| Cord, ft. | 27 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| LED | no | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Weight, lbs | 16.5 | 15.7 | 15 | 15.5 | 19.4 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Height, inch | 33.7 | 31.75 | 44.65 | 32 | 44.5 | 45 | 44.5 | 46 | 44.8 |
| Width, inch | 12.4 | 11.75 | 13 | 14 | 13.75 | 12.5 | 14 | 13.5 | 12 |
| Accessory kit | Combination crevice tool, Dusting brush pet, Turbo eraser tool | Combination crevice tool, Dusting brush, Pet turboeraser tool | Combination dusting brush, Upholstery tool, Pet turboeraser tool | Combination crevice tool, Dusting brush, Pet turboeraser tool | Pet TurboEraser Tool, 2-1in-1 Pet Dusting Brush, LED Crevice Tool | LED lighted crevice tool, 2-in-1 pet dusting brush, pet hair corner tool | Pet TurboEraser Tool, Upholstery Tool, Dusting Brush, Crevice Tool, Extension Wand | Extension wand, Combination dusting brush/upholstery tool, Crevice tool, Pet turboEraser tool, Pet hair corner tool | Crevice Tool, Pet TurboEraser Tool, Extension Wand |
| Price | $135.0 | $195.22 | $219.15 | $169.89 | $199.0 | $245.99 | $119.99 | $154.49 | $169.89 |
What is Rewind technology?
This rewinds the cord automatically.
What is Sealed Filtration?
Sealed filtration means dust stays inside the vacuum as you clean. Keep in mind, most Bissell vacuums do not have a HEPA filter and are not recommended for allergy sufferers.
Tangle-Free brush
The tangle-free brush resists hair from tangling. The models with one are ideal for pet owners and those who have long hair.
What is Lift-Off technology?
Lift-Off technology means you can release the hose and clean above the floor without suction loss.
BISSELL MultiClean 2999
The BISSELL MultiClean 2999 is a budget vacuum cleaner with an advanced cleaning brush that resists hair tangles.
That brush is good at picking up debris and pet hair on mixed surfaces.
Sealed HEPA filtration means dust stays inside the vacuum as you clean
The vacuum is fairly lightweight for its size and has a 30-foot cord.
To reach some above-the-floor areas, you can release the wand in just one click.
Eraser Series
The Eraser series includes four models. The difference between the four is dustbin size, wattage, weight & size, and also filtration. All of them come equipped with a tangle-free brushroll and are ideal for pet owners. The Turbo Plus and Turbo Rewind are very similar models and also have the weakest suction. The filtration is not sealed.
Fingertip Suction Control is presented in the Turbo Plus and Rewind. This allows setting the suction power manually.
BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind 27909
Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind 27909
Resists hair tangles
Turn the brush off and on to prevent scattering debris on hard floors.
$249.99 on AmazonThe BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind 27909 is very similar to its predecessor, but it is less bulky and heavy. In addition to the same dustbin size and power, it has an automatic cord rewind.
This feature wraps up the cord with the push of a button.
The cleaner also has a manual suction control which allows setting the suction power depending on cleaning jobs.
The cleaner has a sealed filtration system but it is not HEPA
Swivel Series
This series includes three models. Swivel steering is made for easy maneuvering around furniture and other obstacles.
Those three come with a Triple Action brushroll that agitates pet hair and debris off the carpet. All three come with a pet tool that removes pet hair. The Pet Delux is the least heavy with the biggest dustbin among the three
Cleanview Swivel Rewind Pet, 2254
Cleanview Swivel Rewind Pet, 2254
Best at cleaning corners and edges
Included tools get the job done more efficiently.
$154.49 on AmazonThe Rewind Pet is an upgraded version of the Swivel Pet. It has a button that rewinds the cord automatically.
The cleaner has brushes on the edges, which help to clean edges and corners along the walls much more efficiently.
The vacuum has an extended wand and dustbin brush, crevice tool, or the pet hair corner tool to get into hard-to-reach places.
Not recommended for anyone with allergies or asthma
Bissell Carpet Cleaners
| Specs/Models | ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet, 1548F | BigGreen Professional, 86T3 | Big PET PRO 3288 | Revolution HydroSteam Pet 3432 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bin capacity, ml | 3800 | 6435 | 1420 | 3785 |
| Wattage, W | 700 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| HeatWave technology | yes | no | no | no |
| Cleaning brushroll | 12-row Dual DirtLifter PowerBrush | Extra-Large DirtLifter PowerBrush | Easy Clean XL DirtLifter PowerBrush | 2 DirtLifter PowerBrush |
| Express Clean Mode | yes | no | no | no |
| Surface type | carpet, upholstery, area rugs | tough spots and stains on stairs, upholstery | carpet and rugs, low pile carpet, pet beds, areas | carpet, rugs, stairs, pet beds, heavy traffic areas, large area, spot and stain, upholstery and fabric |
| CleanShot pretreater | no | no | no | no |
| Removable brush roll cover | no | no | no | yes |
| Formula samples included | 2 | no | yes | 2 |
| Bonus 3" tough stain tool | yes | yes | no | yes |
| Fingertip control | no | no | no | yes |
| Cord length, ft | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Weight, lbs | 18 | 48 | 44 | 22 |
| Height, inches | 43.5 | 42.3 | 26 | 43 |
| Accessory kit | Brush, instruction guide | 6 inch stair tool | Pet stain tool, 6-inch stair tool | Upholstery tool, cleaning solution, reusable bag |
| Price | $238.95 | $411.0 | $442.99 | $348.98 |
What is HeatWave Technology?
It provides heated cleaning by creating constant heat to help maintain the water temperature throughout the cleaning process.
What is CleanShot pretreater?
A built-in pretreater works directly on spots and stains and helps to remove even the most stubborn ones.
What is Express Clean Mode?
In this mode, the cleaner delivers dry carpets in about 30 minutes.
ProHeat Series
The series has a big dustbin, HeatWave technology, and is made to deal with tough stains.
The ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet 1548F is similar to the previous model, but it comes with 2 formula samples included. It also lacks the CleanShot pretreater and removable brush roll cover.
Comes equipped with the pet stain tool and a 3-in tough stain tool to remove stubborn stains.
MAX clean mode removes odors, pet hair, and debris hidden away in carpets.
Big Green Professional 86T3
The Big Green Professional 86T3 is the heaviest and most powerful carpet cleaner for big areas with heavy jobs.
It has the biggest tanks for clean and dirty water in the lineup.
The cleaning brush is not removable, but it's extra large and is able to get rid of odors, pet hair, and debris even off shaggy carpets.
The 6-inch Tough Stain Tool lets you spray and scrub extra-tough spots and stains on stairs, upholstery, and other soft surfaces. Maximized hose length gives you extra reach for those hard-to-reach spaces.
The cleaner is made for tough cleaning jobs, and stubborn stains & spots. Mostly for commercial usage.
Revolution HydroSteam Pet 3432
Revolution HydroSteam Pet 3432
It's the only upright deep cleaner with the power of HydroSteam technology to remove the toughest stuck-on and sticky messes.
$349.99 on AmazonThe BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam carpet cleaner it's the only upright deep cleaner with the power of HydroSteam Technology to remove the toughest stuck-on and sticky messes.
This vacuum comes with three distinct modes of cleaning - Steam Pretreat Mode, SteamWash Max Clean Mode, and Quick Dry Mode.
And carpets dry fast in about 30 minutes using Quick Dry Mode.
Bissell Vacuum & Wash Cleaners
| Specs / Models | Crosswave Pet Pro | CrossWave Max, 2554 | CrossWave HydroSteam 3518 | CrossWave HF3 | CrossWave HydroSteam | CrossWave HydroSteam Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.99 | $286.11 | $479.99 | $299.99 | $319.99 | $269.99 |
| Cordless | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Run time | - | 30 min | 30 min | 25 min | - | - |
| Cord length | 25 ft | - | - | - | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| 2 tanks technology | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dustbin Capacity (ml) | 830/430 | N/A | 530/440 | 520/420 | 500/830 | 500/830 |
| LED lights | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Vacuum & wash | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Clean-Out mode | manual | self-cleaning cycle | self-cleaning cycle | self-cleaning cycle | self-cleaning cycle | self-cleaning cycle |
| Cordless | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Wi-Fi | no | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Weight (lbs) | 11.5 | 11.5 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 11 | 12.5 |
| Accessory kit | Two tangle-free brush rolls, two 8 oz. PET Multi-Surface with febreze formulas, rinse, storage tray | Docking station, strainer, 2 brush rolls, 4 bottles of 8-oz cleaning formula | Trial-size formulas, Multi-Surface Brush Roll, 2PET Multi-Surface Brush Rolls, Wood Floor Brush Roll, Clean-Out Brush, 3-in-1 Docking Station | Multi-surface hard floor | Pet Multi-Surface brush roll, 8 oz. hard floor sanitize formula, 8 oz. pet multi-surface formula, FreshStart Clean-out formula, CrossWave filters, Storage & rinse tray, Accessory holder | Sanitize formula, pet multi-surface formula, FreahStart clean out formula, pet multi-surface brush roll, 2 CrossWave filters |
BISSELL Crosswave Pet Pro
Crosswave Pet Pro
Is good at picking up debris as it does light vacuuming and is able to get rid of most stains. Includes two containers for clean and dirty water.
$269.99 on AmazonThe BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro vacuum cleaner comes equipped with two soft rollers, a cleaning solution, and a Docking Tray. The vacuum has two containers: one for clean (28 oz/ 830 ml) and one for dirty water (14.5 oz/ 430 ml). It is a corded cleaner, the cord length is 25 ft.
The Crosswave Pet Pro can do light vacuuming and mopping jobs, it picks up larger debris as it mops.
Two-Tank Technology keeps the cleaning solution separate from the dirty water, making it more convenient to use. The included PET Multi-Surface with Febreze Formula eliminates pet odors.
The Bissell has a pet hair strainer that separates pet hair and large debris from the water mix to keep your sink clean and hairless, reducing clogging. When you finish cleaning, the special Rinse & Clean Out Storage Tray cleans the brushroll from dirt so you can use it the next time.
Remember, the BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro is not suitable for carpets; it does help to vacuum, but mostly is designed for mopping.
BISSELL CrossWave Max 2554A
BISSELL CrossWave Max 2554A
The new brushroll is self-cleaning so you don't have to clean it that often. One of the best Bissell cleaners that can either do vacuuming and mopping. It is cordless which means convenient use.
$279.0 on AmazonThe BISSELL CrossWave Max is one of the latest models from the manufacturer that does not have a cord. The 36V lithium-ion battery provides up to 30 minutes on one charge, which pretty much on the longer side in the cordless vacuum cleaners world.
It also has two containers that are shorter than the previous models have and easier to fill with water.
The vacuum has a display that shows battery life and floor type
The Max version has WiFi and can be connected to the app to provide helpful alerts, maintenance tracking, and usage tips.
It comes with a 3-in-1 Docking Station, which stores the vacuum, cleans the brushroll thanks to the self-cleaning cycle, and also charges the machine.
Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam 3518
Cleaning performance
The self-cleaning cycle flushes out dirt, hair, and debris after each use, so CrossWave Cordless Max is ready for the next use. Once you finish cleaning, press the button and the machine will start cleaning the brush roll, and it is much better than any other wet cleaner does.
Updated brushroll and head design work better on corners, the roll is easier to clean, and it is better at hair tangling.
The cleaner includes 2 Multi-Surface Trial Formulas, 2 Hard Floor Tough Mess + Odor Eliminator Trial Formulas, and 2 Multi-Surface Brush Rolls. The cleaning solutions help to remove odors and leave your floors shiny and polished.
The Max version is good at picking up debris on carpets and hard floors. It is good for low-pile carpets, even better than many dedicated vacuums. You can even use the solution on rugs to freshen them up.
Check out how well the Bissell CrossWave Max performs with stains.
BISSELL CrossWave Max vs Pet Pro
- No cord
- Shorter bins
- Thicker brushroll, better for resisting tangles
- The Max is Wi-Fi enabled
- The Max is better at picking up larger debris
- Cordless version has a bit less power but also is a lot quieter than the Pet Pro
- No display
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