I figured it would be just another job for the Bissell to conquer. Unfortunately, the needles quickly clogged the tube, and the suction disappeared. To empty the dustbin, you simply remove the dustbin from the unit, open the latch on the bottom over your trash can, and let everything drop out. To clean the filter, you gently wash it under warm water and let it dry out completely before replacing it. For the vast majority of consumers the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser is worth it. With the low cost of the vacuum initially, I would like to think that more users will see annual costs around $20 versus that $40 mark.
The litter mat was the trickiest to clean because it’s designed to trap litter, and that only took about five minutes. The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Handheld Vacuum is a dream come true for pet lovers as well as those looking for a quick fix. The low price point combined with the powerful suction makes for a well valued product. Similar to the low pile carpet test, the Bissell did a nice job of cleaning up debris throughout the high pile carpet tests.
The nozzle of the vacuum contains a slot for the included cleaning tools to attach for a quick change of cleaning. The back side off the vacuum contains a small hole and charging pin, which is where the charger is plugged in. The Bissell FAQ page says that the Pet Hair Eraser lasts for 17 consecutive minutes. I got just over 18 minutes, but bissell cordless vacuum others boast up to 30 minutes of battery life, depending on how taxing the vacuuming is. However, because this handheld vacuum is better for spot cleaning, you probably won’t be using it for the entire length of its battery life in one sitting. I cleaned the bottom of my cat tree in less than a minute, even switching between attachments.
As a handheld vacuum designed to tackle pet hair, we wanted to challenge the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser. My cousin, Chris, has a black lab, Stella, who is known for her shedding. After a week of letting her loose hair build up on her dog bed, we decided to put the Pet Hair Eraser vacuum to the test. On the hardwood test, although this handheld vacuum cleaner performed very well, one small issue came from the vents. The soft, flexible rubber nozzle works to lift dirt and pet hair from carpets and upholstery before sucking it up. All vacuum cleaner reviews on Modern Castle are put through our standard noise test.
One time, Bucky spilled a bunch of dry Cheerios all over the floor. I got him to clean it up on his own by letting him use the vacuum. He isn’t able to empty the dust bin on his own, but that’s the easy part. To do so, users can click the latch located on the handle, which will then release the dust bin for easy cleaning. When you go to actually use the vacuum, all you have to do is press the power button and you’re good to go.
For this test, we use a sound meter to measure noise in terms of decibel level approximately 3′ away from the vacuum. All vacuum cleaner reviews on Modern Castle are put through our standard noise test. For this test, we use a sound meter to measure noise in terms of decibel level 3 feet away from the vacuum. When considering the usability of handheld vacuums, it doesn’t get much easier than the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser.
If you’re looking to clean with more of a specific style, then you will have to insert one of the three tools included. That said, each one simply slides into place and takes no more than a few seconds to pop in. All other debris types were cleaned to levels of 90% or higher, with the vacuum receiving another 100%. There are two other versions of the Pet Hair Eraser on the market, the corded model and the alternate cordless version with the same name. Neither of the alternate models have the same functionality or battery life of this version, however, and are not as highly rated.