I WILL say though, it is clearly very well made because although my kids let it fall to the floor (sometimes even hard floors) at least 20 different times already, it just keeps on going. Jodhaira Rodriguez has been testing vacuums and other floor-cleaning appliances in the Good Housekeeping Home Appliances and Cleaning Products Lab since 2021. For decades, the Good Housekeeping Institute has been providing expert reviews and advice on a wide bissell vacuum cleaner variety of cleaning products, from self-emptying robot vacuums to stain removers. When it comes to vacuums, they’ve tested everything in almost every category, including many Bissell vacuums. Sometimes big messes are unavoidable, and when you need a serious machine for larger-than-average areas, this vacuum cleaner will do the trick. With a 40-foot cleaning radius and a 2-liter dust cup, the SmartClean Canister Vacuum is made for big jobs.
The lightweight vacuum has a run time of 17 minutes, which should be enough for most small messes. And although the vacuum is small, it has a generous dust bin, so there’s no need to keep stopping to empty it. Convenient accessories for this handheld vacuum include a motorized brush tool, upholstery tool and crevice tool. Bissell offers lightweight stick vacuums that weigh only eight pounds. The Bissell featherweight models weigh as little as 4.1 pounds. Keep in mind that these extremely light vacuums don’t have as much power.
The ICONPet performs best on hard flooring and low-pile carpets, offering a price in line with its value. This corded upright has a tangle-free brush roll and a hair spooling system in the dust cup that makes pet (and human) hair pickup — and the inevitable cleaning of the vacuum after — a breeze. It comes with three attachments, and two are specifically for tackling more pet hair messes. The sealed filtration system keeps allergens trapped inside the vacuum, which means less sniffling and sneezing.
Pro tip- when hair gets stuck around a vacuum brush, the vacuum loses suction power and struggles to clean effectively. If you’ve ever had the dreaded task of cleaning hair from a vacuum, you’ll appreciate this feature. Portability
If you have stairs, you know what a pain (literally) it can be lugging a vacuum up and down.
She’s a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and psychology and a master’s degree in journalism. For example, we love Bissell’s Little Green because it’s convenient to use, easy to transport and does an effective job of removing stains. However, for those trying to select the best Bissell vacuum, we also researched and tested dozens to help you choose the best cleaner for your needs. They range in price from $100-$500, depending on the features, weight and size of the vacuum. As I said at the beginning of this post, we have been using this vacuum for a solid 6 months.
This model does its best on hard floors, particularly when picking up crumbs. It struggles on carpeting though, gliding over the surface without necessarily picking anything up behind it. It also struggles on pet hair and might not be the best option if you suffer from allergies because it lacks proper filtration. The tanks need to be switched when going from vacuuming to wet mopping, but they are easy to remove and empty when your robot is done cleaning.