does this machine work well on 8x12 area rugs? Don't want to spend hours cleaning small rugs.
1116773
I use his both on wall to wall carpet and area rugs as small as 3' x 5'. I use it often on walk through areas as well. I had a hard to clean area where my cat had thrown up repeatedly from illness and this wonderful machine restored my carpet again. Can't say enough nice things about Bissell products. I also have their Spot Bot.
1116774
I wouldn't waste money on this machine, spend a little more and get a machine that will not fall apart before you even use it. That being said, from the way it appeared to be made for smaller areas.
240799
The Braava will avoid the area rugs, it will not get the dirt from the microfiber pad stuck. You still need to sweep up larger items, as the braava is not a vacuum and has no suction. It picks up dirt, dust and fine particles nicely.
1022225
I use it all the time for area rugs. It works great. I just can't use on throw rugs because too much suction even when the special lever is used.
163223
This machine is good enogh for egitation but you would still need a detergent to emilsfy the dirt and an ectractor to rinse every thing up. Using the map is also an option butnothing peat the hot water extraction on my openion. Most carpet cleaners offer tile and grout cleaning for as little as 75 cent/sf. Http//:sanosteam.com
1909020
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.
695673
I have wood floors with area rugs and this vacuum works beautifully on both surfaces. It is easy to adjust the setting for each surface.
681409
Yes, great machine for the bucks. Pick up dirt and leaves floors with a polish look. I don't have carpets; only have hard tile floors. Must keep filter clean.
705548
I cannot speak for other brands, but I like my Bissell Featherweight Vacuum. It is indeed for light jobs though, I use it to clean my area rugs and hard wood floors. My family however agrees with the reviewer that call it a electric dust rag. I guess it depends on what type of job you are going to use it for. However, I would not recommend it for thick, plush carpet. I hope this helps:)
518617
Does NOT work well on carpet. Does clean hard surfaces both wet and dry very well. I also bought a small canister bag less vac with the hose to vac area rugs, baseboards. closets, bathroom and furniture--hard to reach places with upright. Hope that helps. Peace
185900
Yes, it works on area rugs. Now that I've had this for years, I want to point out that you have to go to a vacuum store to get the dust bags. They are a weird design, but still very effective. I love this cleaner.
872863
I think it would be fine for a small rug. I only use it to clean a bedroom carpet and it works pretty well. My carpet will usually dry in less than four hours. It is not as powerful as my first carpet cleaner, but overall, I am pleased with it's performance. I do miss the hand held attachment for concentrating on some stains instead of the ole' soap and a scrub brush routine, but it works.
155529
I have hardwood floors with area rugs. It works ok on the floors but the only con about the machine is no floor attachment to really hug the floor. I still wouldnt trade it for any other machine. It really picks up pet hair well. I use the plastic wand pieces to get along the edges of my floors.
889806
I have several area rugs and the vacuum cleans them well and does not "over-suck" them and get caught in the rollers. If you are talking bath mats style lightweight mats - I haven't the experience.
2061363
I don't know what size you rug is, but my area rug is about 9X12 and it took the entire container. I do not recommend if the nap on the rug is shaggy. The cleaner is a (fine) granular sand and works similar to the Resolve carpet cleaner (Shake bottle).
1003209
After using this machine, I don';t feel it would work too well on shaggier carpets. It is a low sweeper. Our carpet is a medium nape and works well.
462649
You can get a 10x12 room done without a problem. I tend to go heavy on the water to get deep cleaning vs doing the way suggested. I really like my shampooer, especially the lift away feature. Great for doing cars and stairs or furniture. Highly recommend it. We replaced most of our carpet, but will still use it to clean the vinyl. Hope this helped.
647935
This model works fairly well on hardwood floors, not as well on carpet. I have owned this model for about three years and would say that it is an average vacuum cleaner in quality.