Bissell Vacuum Cleaners Comparison ICONpet, CrossWave, ProHeat, Pet Hair Eraser

 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

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 Turbo is in the design and also the accessory kit, the Turbo Edge has more tolls in the box.

ICONpet Turbo

The vacuum has an LED light head and a sealed filtration system. It comes with a wall mount that stores additional accessories.

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Upright Bissell Vacuums

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.

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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 ft cord.

To reach some above-the-floor areas, you can release the wand in just one click.

The BISSELL MultiClean Allergen Lift-Off Pet 2998 is very similar to the previous generation except for additional lift-off technology and LED lights on the cleaning head.

It has a sealed HEPA filtration system and a tangle-free brush for resisting hair tangles. Suitable for multi-surface cleaning.

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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 so those 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 so those two are not suitable for allergy sufferers.

The Eraser Lift-Off and Eraser 1650A are powerful and have a bigger dustbin.

Fingertip Suction Control is presented in the Turbo Plus and Rewind. This allows setting suction power manually.

BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus, 24613

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus is a corded vacuum that has an upgraded cleaning brush which is ideal for pet hair. The anti-tangle technology really works well at resisting hair tangling.

The vacuum has a Smart Seal Allergen System which is not HEPA and might not be safe for allergy and asthma sufferers.

Aside from great pet hair handling, the Pet Hair Eraser is also great at deep carpet cleaning. It is one of the best corded cleaners in this price range that is able to provide deep cleaning and not many vacuums can do so.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus is ideal for those who have pets and lots of carpets to handle.

Read more about the vacuum and its performance with pet hair and carpet cleaning.

BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Rewind 27909

The 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 suction power depending on cleaning jobs.

The cleaner has a sealed filtration system but it is not HEPA

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Lift-Off, 20874

The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Lift-Off, 20874 has more power than the previous two. It also is equipped with a bigger dustbin.

The vacuum has Lift-Off which means it can be used as an above-floor cleaner without suction loss and as a result, the unit comes with a Telescoping Extension Wand. You can release the wand and clean above the floor.

This is the only cleaner in the series that has Lift-Off.

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Lift-Off is safe for everyone because of its sealed filtration

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser, 1650A

This is the most powerful cleaner in the series with the biggest dustbin too.

Because of being powerful, it is also one of the heaviest in the lineup.

The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser, 1650A has a sealed filtration system but the filters are not HEPA. It is not recommended for anyone with asthma or allergies

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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 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 Pet, 2252

This is the cheapest in the lineup. It does not have a Rewind technology.

The cleaner tho is equipped with a Triple-Action brushroll and has Scatter-Free technology that allows cleaning hard floors with no scattering.

This cleaner does not have sealed filtration and is not recommended for anyone sensitive to dust.

Cleanview Swivel Rewind Pet, 2254

The 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 hard-to-reach places.

Not recommended for anyone with allergies or asthma.

Cleanview Rewind Pet Deluxe, 24899

The Cleanview Rewind Pet Deluxe, 24899 includes Pet TurboEraser Tool, Pet Hair Corner Tool, Dusting Brush, Crevice Tool, and Extension Wand.

It is the most lightweight cleaner in the lineup.

The cleaner has the same features as the other two but is less heavy along with the biggest dustbin in the lineup.

Ideal if you need to handle lots of pet hair and want a lightweight cleaner.

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Powerglide Series

Bissell Powerglide Lift-Off Pet Plus, 20431

The Bissell Powerglide Lift-Off Pet Plus, 20431 has a sealed filtration system and one of the smallest dustbins.

Compared to the PowerGlide Pet Hair, 2215A, the Lift-Off Pet Plus has a longer cord and Lift-Off technology.

Keep in mind, the filter is not HEPA and not recommended for anyone who suffers from asthma.

PowerGlide Pet Hair, 2215A

The PowerGlide Pet Hair, 2215A has an On/Off button that allows turning off the cleaning head as you either clean carpet or hard floor.

The cleaner has sealed filtration and is good at cleaning along the walls. It does not have a HEPA filter tho.

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Bissell Carpet Cleaners

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 help to remove even the most sttuborn ones.

What is Express Clean Mode?

In this mode, the cleaner delivers dry carpets in about 30 minutes.

ProHeat Series

The ProHeat series includes four models. Those four have a big dustbin, HeatWave technology, and made to deal with tough stains.

The Bissell ProHeat 2X Pet Pro Revolution 1986 includes 3 formula samples to remove tough stains. 

It is equipped with a CleanShot Pretreater to soften stubborn stains and a removable cover that makes cleaning the brushroll easy.

Along with HeatWave technology, the cleaner delivers dry carpets in about 30 minutes.

The cleaner includes bonus 3in Tough Stain Tool & the 2-in-1 Pet Tool that works in both dry and wet mode to remove pet hair, stains, and odors.

MAX clean mode delivers strong suction to remove debris, odors, and pet hair hidden away.

Two stain-fighting tools are coming in the box. Both work in dry and wet mode.

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 3 in tough stain tool to remove stubborn stains.

MAX clean mode removes odors, pet hair, and debris hidden away in carpets.

Compared to the Pet Pro, the Revolution Pet:

• Lacks Cleanshot pretreater
• Does not have the removable brushroll cover
• Has a shorter cord

The Bissell ProHeat 2X Lift-Off Pet 15651 includes a 3in Tough Stain Tool & Spraying Crevice Tool to get hard-to-reach places and remove tough stains.

It is the heaviest in the series and has Lift-Off. The cleaner comes with two formula samples.

The Dual DirtLifter PowerBrushes is one of the best at removing stains and debris.

The cleaner also has the smallest water tank in the series.

The Bissell Proheat Essential 1887 is the cheapest in the series. It includes one formula sample and two cleaning tools, the spraying crevice tool + tough stains tool.

The cleaner comes equipped with a 6-Row DirtLifter PowerBrush.

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Bissell Turboclean Powerbrush Pet 2085

The Bissell Turboclean Powerbrush Pet 2085 is the cheapest carpet cleaner.

It comes with two tanks for dirty and clean water, it is lightweight and has edgesweep bristles to catch debris from the corners and along the walls.

The cleaner has the shortest cord and the smallest tank.

If you don't want to spend more on extra tools and one cleaner to clean the floors only, the Powerbrush Pet is your choice.

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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.

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Bissell DeepClean Deluxe Pet 36Z9 

The Bissell DeepClean Deluxe Pet 36Z9 is one of the best carpet cleaners that is not as heavy as the commercial.

It has a pet hair collection basket that separates debris and hair off dirty water when it reaches the dirty water tank.

The cleaner also has Heatwave technology that maintains water temperature throughout the cleaning process. 12 rows of cleaning brushes work with powerful suction to remove tough stains.

To tackle stains there is a CleanShot pretreater.

The cleaner comes with a stain trapper tool that extracts and traps pet and people's messes as well as 3in tough stain tool that scrubs and suctions away tough stains on stairs, upholstery, and hard-to-reach areas.

The cleaner includes one formula bottle. 

One of the biggest dustbins makes the cleaner ideal for large cleaning areas.

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JetScrub Pet, 25299

The JetScrub Pet is similar to the Turboclean Powerbrush Pet. It is lightweight and easy to maneuver.

A 10-row cleaning brush is removable. Compared to the Powerbrush Pet, this one has Express clean mode that dries carpet in 30 minutes.

It is also one of the cheapest with a cleanshot pretreater. The cleaning head has LED lights.

The JetScrub Pet is one of the best budget cleaners for tough stains and stairs as well as low and medium-pile carpets.

Revolution HydroSteam Pet 3432

The 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.

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Bissell Vacuum & Wash Cleaners

BISSELL CrossWave 1785A

The BISSELL CrossWave 1785A has two separate containers for clean (28 oz/ 830 ml) and dirty water (14.5 oz/ 430 ml) and is not cordless, the cord length is 25 ft. 

This machine is similar to the Crosswave Pet Pro but does not include a cleaning solution and docking tray. It also does not has a strainer to separate big debris from a liquid.

The vacuum has a great pick up ability and is suitable for dry vacuuming on low-pile carpets

The vacuum includes a set of brushes: dual-action multi-surface brush, microfiber and nylon brush.

BISSELL CrossWave 1785A vs. BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro:

1. Different brushroll design (the newest provide less pet hair tangles)
2. No strainer included
3. 3 years warranty (Pet Pro) vs 2 years (1785A).

Other than that, the CrossWave 1785A is good at picking up debris, dry vacuuming, and wet mopping.

BISSELL Crosswave Pet Pro

The 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 Corsswave 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

The 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 leaves 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

1. No cord
2. Shorter bins
3. Thicker brushroll, better for resisting tangles
4. The Max is Wi-Fi enabled
5. The Max is better at picking up larger debris
6. Cordless version has a bit less power but also is a lot quieter than the Pet Pro
7. No display

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The CrossWave X7 has a Turbo mode that tackles dirt and sticky stains. It is also designed for pet owners. A Pet Multi-Surface brushroll is designed to pick up pets' hair. The machine is also a pound lighter than the other Crosswave models. Unlike the Crosswave Max, the X7 has LED lights on its head to track dirt and debris.

BISSELL CrossWave Max vs. X7

• LED lights in the X7
• It takes longer for the Max to recharge
• Pet multi-surface brushroll vs. multi-surface in the crosswave
• The X7 is a pound lighter
• The X7 has a Turbo Pet mode that boosts suction to remove sticky stains

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