Prior to joining GH, she graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor’s degree in forensic science and spent two years as an analyst in an environmental lab in Queens. Our updated conclusion is; the Bissell Icon Cordless is a robust, lightweight vacuum cleaner that is now available at a really affordable price. It is simple to put together, very easy to use and it does get the job done – even after a year of hard use.
I am pleased to report the Bissell Icon Cordless vacuum is still powering through our multi-dog (and cat) household with the same efficiency as it did when we first put it to the test. PortabilityIf you have stairs, you know what a pain (literally) it can be lugging a vacuum up and down. At the touch of a button, the Bissell ICONpet transforms into a handheld bissell cordless vacuum vacuum. Weighing in under three pounds (yes I weighed it), I can vacuum my stairs in five minutes compared to fifteen. Simple set-upI consider myself handy, but I’m confident my six-year-old son could have assembled the Bissell ICONpet vacuum. With minimal moving parts and super clear instructions, it took less than twenty minutes to put together.
Olivia (she/her) is a media and tech product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering tech, home, auto, health and more. She has more than five years of experience writing about tech trends and innovation and, prior to joining GH in 2021, was a writer for Android Central, Lifewire and other media outlets. Olivia is a graduate of George Washington University, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, political science and French, and she holds a master’s degree in communications from Sciences Po Paris. Pet dander lingers, but it’s nothing the Motorized TurboBrush can’t handle. Special Financing Available on Select Bosch/Thermador Appliances $499 and up for a limited time.
This bagless canister vacuum has three cleaning modes and can be used across all types of flooring from carpet and hardwood to tile and linoleum. While we haven’t tested this model in the Lab just yet, our experts appreciate that it has edge-cleaning bristles to get the dust out of hard-to-reach places like baseboards and along the edges of cupboards. Bissell makes post-cleaning tasks easier too with automatic cord rewind and a dust cup that is emptied with the touch of a button. Large wheels on the canister make the vacuum easy to pull along as you clean too. Our pros do warn, however, that it might be too heavy for some at just under 20 pounds. Get in all those hard-to-reach places that probably haven’t seen a good clean in longer than you’d like to admit with this handheld vacuum.
We’ll tell you right up front, this is a fantastic product that gets the job done. Armed with a powerful 22V rechargeable battery, this model was designed to power through pet hair and dander- on almost any surface. Use upright for large areas, and slide off the handheld attachment for stairs and tight spaces. If you’ve got furry friends at home, this cordless vacuum is an investment you won’t regret. We first tested a similar Pet Eraser model from Bissell several years ago and were impressed with its performance in cleaning dirt from bare floors.
Its controls are simple to use and emptying the dust cup is easy too. Plus, its small size means you can stash it away in your closet or cupboard without taking up too much space. Just keep in mind that similar models have been rated as noisy in Lab tests. 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. The SpinWave’s microfiber mopping pads are machine-washable, and we found the brush roll easy to remove and clean.
Our lightweight design makes it easier than ever to maintain perfectly clean floors, and offers a simple and versatile option for quick clean ups. Using a custom-built vacuum testing machine, dirt is embedded into a test carpet, then each vacuum is passed over the carpet an equal number of times. By comparing the weight of the empty dust cup before testing and the dust cup’s weight after testing, our experts calculate how much dirt is picked up by each vacuum. Two is better than one, and this mop and vacuum combo means you don’t have to buy (and store) more than one product to keep your floors squeaky clean. This wet-dry vacuum from Bissell is a popular choice because it can vacuum up dry debris, clean up minor liquid spills and mop your hard floors with no extra attachments. Pet owners will appreciate the included tangle-free brush roll, which helps prevent pet hair from getting caught while cleaning, as well as the pet hair strainer to separate pet hair from other debris.
While it didn’t live up to my expectations on the carpet, this cordless vacuum is perfect for hardwood and area rugs. Experience the sheer delight of easy, efficient, and powerful cleaning with the Bissell AirRam® Cordless Vacuum. This cleaning marvel weighs less than one pound in use, a lightweight champion that is equipped with a removable, 22V lithium-ion battery, providing up to 40 minutes of fade-free suction. It sweeps across carpets, area rugs, and hard floors with ease, brightening the path with LED lights, and leaving any space immaculate and fresh. In our BISSELL ICON cordless vacuum cleaner review you’ll learn that this is a pet hair vacuum cleaner with a significant difference.
Most of their offerings are somewhat budget-friendly and use bagless designs, meaning that recurring costs tend to be pretty low. That said, quite a few of their more compact offerings struggle with clearing bulky debris, while their bigger corded uprights generally feel somewhat cheap. Designed to seamlessly clean across multiple surfaces, from carpets to bare floors, and areas rugs. Removable dirt bin engineered to make it easy and clean to empty. Features empty slider to help push out hair, dust, and debris after vacuuming carpets and bare floors.