Bissell makes vacuums designed for deep carpet cleaning. One of these are Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet and ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro, very similar on paper yet one performs better.
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| Specs/Models | ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet | ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro |
| Bin capacity, ml | 3780 | 3780 |
| Wattage, W | 816 | 800 |
| Amperage, A | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| HEPA filter | yes | yes |
| HeatWave Technology | yes | yes |
| CleanShot Pretreater | no | yes |
| Removable Nozzle | yes | yes |
| Cord, ft. | 22 | 25 |
| Hose lenght | 7 | 8 |
| Tools Included | 2 | 2 |
| LED | no | no |
| Weight, lbs | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| Height, inch | 43.5 | 43.5 |
| Width, inch | 11 | 11 |
| Accessory kit |
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| Price | $239.94 | $243.69 |
Bissell Proheat 2x Revolution Pet vs. Proheat 2x Revolution Pet Pro
The Pet Pro is an upgraded version of the ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet, it includes more accessories and has some additional features the predecessor lacks.
Spoiler: the Pet Pro version consistently outperforms the competition.
They both look very similar except for the color and are designed to handle more like upright vacuum cleaners than heavy traditional carpet cleaners. Both have triggers that dispense pre-mixed water and solution mix and the same cleaning path with just a little over 10 inches which is pretty big for this style of carpet cleaner.
Things the two models share:
- design
- dimensions
- bin capacity
- heatwave technology
Water usage & tank size
A built-in water tank holds 1 gallon of water but you could probably get much more use out of one tank if you are using it in its express mode. Both have a three-level water dispensing adjustment switch. For example, on their lowest setting, the express setting will clean the carpets using a minimal amount of water which obviously would dry faster as well.
Express mode & cleaning design
Bissell claims its cleaners have a 30-minute dry time in express mode. The 2x in both their names means that they have the same two-spinning brush roll design which is one of the best designs out there.
Bissell's heatwave technology maintains a constant warm water temperature throughout the cleaning process.
The two come with a separate hose and two different attachments and can be used in a variety of different ways in handheld mode.
Main differences
- clean shot feature
- hose lengths and cord links
- removable plate
- price
The main difference of the two is the clean shot feature the oldest model lacks
It is a little spray nozzle at the front of the cleaner head, which is activated by a foot pedal. When pressed, it sprays a water solution mix directly on a particularly tough stain.
One interesting difference was that the Pet Pro has a removable plate that gives access to the brush rollers from the top for cleaning the brushes.
Testing
For the dry test, Georgia red clay juice V8 and cola stains were left to dry for 24 hours. The same four-ounce to the one-gallon solution was used in both units.
After two back-and-forth passes with the trigger pressed on the forward push and dry suction only on the backward pull, there is no real difference with the possible exception of the v8 stain which was more about the mistake of not matching the placement of the stain on the carpet.
Nevertheless with an additional four back-and-forth passes still no difference between the two and they were both nearly perfect, certainly better than average with this test as seen in similar tests against the competition.
Similarly, with the wet stain tests, no clear difference. They both had the same excellent pickup there too. Should also mention that there were no obvious differences with the dry time of the carpet.
With the handheld tests, some differences were spotted at least with ease of use. The hoses both plug in the same way which is actually very easy to compare and they for the most part function the same way in that you hold down the trigger for water to spray out and you scrub the stains as needed.
Attachments
The three-inch tough stain tool is the exact same on both models. The Bissell Pet Pro is the more expensive one and does come with a 2-in-1 pet upholstery tool which seems to be mostly intended for upholstery with pet hair on it. In addition to a wet and dry mode which is a different feature, it has a removable trap that separates pet hair.
The cheaper pet version comes with a second handheld attachment tool. It's called the pet stain tool it also has some rubberized tips where water sprays out of. It works just as well as the two-in-one pet upholstery tool in terms of cleaning. It also seemed easier to use because it wasn't as big and awkward.
Conclusion
When fluid amounts were taken into consideration and not even really preferring the 2-in-1 handheld tool over the attachment that comes with the Pet version, it's pretty much a no-brainer that the ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet version is the better value here.
But if the two are about the same price, the ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro is definitely worth considering since it has an extra feature and performs as well as its older brother.
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