I have two dogs, two toddlers, and a cat! I need to clean/freshen my sofas, has anyone used this Bissel on their sofas? OR do you recommend another cleaner? Professional cleaning is a bit too expensive to do so often ($300 per visit). I have two dogs, two toddlers, and a cat! I need to clean/freshen my sofas, has anyone used this Bissel on their sofas? OR do you recommend another cleaner? Professional cleaning is a bit too... » Read More I have two dogs, two toddlers, and a cat! I need to clean/freshen my sofas, has anyone used this Bissel on their sofas? OR do you recommend another cleaner? Professional cleaning is a bit too expensive to do so often ($300 per visit). « Show Less
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I have used it on sofa chairs and fabric car seats and have been very impressed. It's worth a try.
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I did try it on the arm of our couch, I just needed to use it mainly on my light carpet where my dog had red mud on his paws. I really do like it though. It cleaned good and easy to use.
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I have used it on my couches and it does help refresh them, though not as well as a pro cleaning would. I thought it worked well, especially considering the price difference!
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I have 2 cats and a dog. Works perfect for sofas! Smelled wonderful when done!
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I bought this sweeper specifically because the pet model from Bissell was not available, and the heavy duty was backordered. We have four cats, two dogs, and sometimes have two other dogs visit for "sleepovers." This sweeper picks up pet hair quite well. Might I also add that I use the little spin-sweeper handle for our carpeted stairs, and it grabs hair well. The only issue I have ever had fighting hair has been in our car, and that is because we did not sweep out our car for a long time; this resulted in the hair's burrowing itself deep into the carpet. (Bulldog hairs have barbs on them that face the opposite direction, and they are hard to remove from car carpeting.) I bought this sweeper specifically because the pet model from Bissell was not available, and the heavy duty was backordered. We have four cats, two dogs, and sometimes have two other dogs visit for "sleepovers." This sweeper picks up pet hair quite well. Might I also add that I use the little spin-sweeper handle for our carpeted stairs, and it grabs hair well. The only issue I have ever had fighting hair has been in our car, and that is because we did not sweep out our car for a long time; this resulted in the hair's burrowing itself deep into the carpet. (Bulldog hairs have barbs... » Read More I bought this sweeper specifically because the pet model from Bissell was not available, and the heavy duty was backordered. We have four cats, two dogs, and sometimes have two other dogs visit for "sleepovers." This sweeper picks up pet hair quite well. Might I also add that I use the little spin-sweeper handle for our carpeted stairs, and it grabs hair well. The only issue I have ever had fighting hair has been in our car, and that is because we did not sweep out our car for a long time; this resulted in the hair's burrowing itself deep into the carpet. (Bulldog hairs have barbs on them that face the opposite direction, and they are hard to remove from car carpeting.) « Show Less
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I have the same problem. I have Golden Retrievers. I just keep checking it and cleaning it about every time I sweep and that's often. For as expensive as this sweep was, it should have no problems at all!
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There is only ONE leather cleaner in the world that's the best, and to save me I can't remember the name. It comes in a brown bottle and is called Lux---something. Anyway, I wouldn't hesitate to use this stuff on my living room couches, but I have a nearly-new Escalade that I'm going to find the best inthe world stuff to use on it, because of the weather and temperature changes in a car. I personally think 303 is excellent for leather, and ANYTHING ELSE,for that matter.
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just spoke with customer service for Euroflex and you can buy the solution directly from them for around $21usd/shipping is free. 32 ounces. I cant seem to find it for sale anywhere else and they said you cant use any other cleaner in the device. I will not be purchasing this device now because of it, which is too bad because it seems to have great reviews! ~ but it makes me nervous that it is possibly being phased out???
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I agree the Pet Hair Eraser is great has worked better than any other vaccum I have owned and I have had several the latest being oreck which a first i really liked but after awhile it did not preform so well. So I got the bissell and like I said it is great!
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In my opinion... the Rug Doctor. I previously owned a Bissel upright unit...the trigger (which when pulled releases the soap onto the carpet) never worked properly. Bissel units are entirely plastic. I didn't care for it because it didn't perform. This small hand held Rug Doctor performs very well...BUT again it is a spot cleaner. Hope this helps
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I used 1 can for my couch with 2 reversible cushions. I cleaned all sides of the cushions. I did not have to clean the back or sides. I still have a can that I did not need to use but it will be good to have on hand for touch ups if needed. I would advise you to buy 3 cans. You may have some left over but better to have too much than tooLittle.
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I would buy the Bissell Sweeper. It works really well, for in between clean up. It's great with the dog hair...am very pleased with it.
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Try the Bissel V (versus) - I just got one and love it so far. I needed a vacuum for hardwoods & area rugs that would pick up dog hair. My regular vacuum is just too loud; this one didn't even wake the dog. I was skeptical about the whole "v" design - while I haven't yet had the kind of mess that it is supposed to funnel, it made getting around table & chair legs really easy.
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I think it is definitely overpriced - plus I emailed customer service about an issue i am having with it after 1 yr (the on/off button does not work so to turn it on and off I need to unplug/plug it in ) and they never even responded! If you have hardwood floors a cheaper vacuum would be fine I am sure - I think this is more for carpets and ppl with dogs/cats to get anything out of its "pet" features. The bristle brush does turn off but I also have a Dyson that does as well - get a cheaper one and just suck the seeds up with an attachment- save yourself the $ . Also, not sure how strong you are but this is VERY heavy to carry and very difficult to push on plush carpets even when using the correct setting. I think it is definitely overpriced - plus I emailed customer service about an issue i am having with it after 1 yr (the on/off button does not work so to turn it on and off I need to unplug/plug it in ) and they never even responded! If you have hardwood floors a cheaper vacuum would be fine I am sure - I think this is more for carpets and ppl with dogs/cats to get anything out of its "pet" features. The bristle brush does turn off but I also have a Dyson that does as well - get a cheaper one and just suck the seeds up with an attachment- save yourself the $ . Also, not sure how... » Read More I think it is definitely overpriced - plus I emailed customer service about an issue i am having with it after 1 yr (the on/off button does not work so to turn it on and off I need to unplug/plug it in ) and they never even responded! If you have hardwood floors a cheaper vacuum would be fine I am sure - I think this is more for carpets and ppl with dogs/cats to get anything out of its "pet" features. The bristle brush does turn off but I also have a Dyson that does as well - get a cheaper one and just suck the seeds up with an attachment- save yourself the $ . Also, not sure how strong you are but this is VERY heavy to carry and very difficult to push on plush carpets even when using the correct setting. « Show Less
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The floor attachment it comes with is not good on hard floors. I got a separate attachment for hard wood floors. If I remember correctly, it cost about $80. The furniture attachments work fine removing pet hair.
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I just returned my Bissel to Costco. We had had a Bissel for over 30 years...used the Bissell 9400 twice never could get suction, which meant extremely wet carpets. The Bissel hotline told me to take it back. The tools were falling out and it felt cheap with too much plastic. I'm also looking out of desperation at the Hoover Agility. Good Luck!
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I have four indoor cats and they loved it! However, the pads were just too expensive for me to contine using it. Now I'm back to regular litter and boxes. I think I should've used at least two of these along with regular boxes but that would be defeating the purpose - and cost more in the long run. If I had just one cat, I'd have kept using it because it really works!
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I like it for my wood floors but don't like it for carpets. I have a lot of dog hair and it is very difficult to get most of it up. (I can't get it all) My sister has a Miele which cost about $1,200 but it works wonderfully on wood floors and carpets.
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I purchased the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine Professional Grade Carpet Cleaner, 86T3 - it is costly $549 but I believe well worth the investment. I also purchased the Square Trade Warranty. We have had numerous cleaners - including a commercial grade cleaner. This cleaner, in my opinion, studier (the plastic is not flimsy -made like a Tonka toy!), easy to put together (I did it without instructions is was that simple), easy to clean (Hoover products have a lot of hard to reach places to clean and some areas impossible) and, best of all does a superb job - thoroughly cleans and does not leave the large water residue. I purchased the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine Professional Grade Carpet Cleaner, 86T3 - it is costly $549 but I believe well worth the investment. I also purchased the Square Trade Warranty. We have had numerous cleaners - including a commercial grade cleaner. This cleaner, in my opinion, studier (the plastic is not flimsy -made like a Tonka toy!), easy to put together (I did it without instructions is was that simple), easy to clean (Hoover products have a lot of hard to reach places to clean and some areas impossible) and, best of all does a superb job - thoroughly cleans and... » Read More I purchased the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine Professional Grade Carpet Cleaner, 86T3 - it is costly $549 but I believe well worth the investment. I also purchased the Square Trade Warranty. We have had numerous cleaners - including a commercial grade cleaner. This cleaner, in my opinion, studier (the plastic is not flimsy -made like a Tonka toy!), easy to put together (I did it without instructions is was that simple), easy to clean (Hoover products have a lot of hard to reach places to clean and some areas impossible) and, best of all does a superb job - thoroughly cleans and does not leave the large water residue. « Show Less
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I would not recommend getting the Bissell. It doesn't even work well on carpets and broke after using it only a few times. Good luck.