Pet Product Review - Bissell Pet Inspired Cleaning Products
Everyone knows the name Bissell as one of the top US manufacturers of quality vacuum cleaners and cleaning products, but did you know they also they have a whole line of pet lifestyle products. This line of cleaning solutions were designed with the sole purpose of making cleaning up after your cat or dog, simple, fast and effective. Products include:
SheAway Pet Grooming Vacuum Attachements - $29.99
Drool Cleaner in a foam can with its own brush
Enzyme-Action Pet Stain and Odor Remover
Enzyme Action Cat Stain and Odor Remover
Oxygen Active Pet Stain & Odor Remover
and even handy dandy pet wipes.
Personally, I think its genius of Bissell to make this line of products. It reminds me of a book I read (and so many experiences of my own). In the book "My Dog Tulip" the dog owner is invited to a lovely estate in the English countryside, and low and behold, his cherished dog Tulip, uncharacteristically has multiple accidents. The Dog owner does all he can to clean up the mess, but is thoroughly embarassed. Oh, how many time can I tell you this has happened to me, or guest I've had. Many times I can assure you. So the fact that Bissell creates a line that is ready to take to the road is "Pawsitively" wonderful.
Go to their site: http://www.bissell.com/c/Pet+Inspired/Pet_Lovers_Products.aspx for full descriptions of all the products. While you are there, check out their tips on housebreaking puppies: http://www.bissell.com/Pet_Behavioral_FAQ.aspx
I've seen all the products at both Target and Walmart.
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Pet Products Review - Bissell Pet Hair Eraser® Vacuum
You know every now and then I read the sponsored content from advertisers on sites. I came across this one set of articles on Dogtime.com for clean home tips: http://dogtime.com/clean-dog-clean-house-bissell.html A clean, dust, hair and dander free home is so importnant to me. There is nothing more disgusting than going into a home that has pets and there is dog hair on everything and it smells of animal.
With that, I tried out one of the recommended products, the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser® Vacuum. When I was in Target, I noticed that the price of the vacuum was only $149, that is $20 less than the manufacturers suggested retail price. So, I figured why not, I need a vacuum for my place in the country. Well I've been a tough critic on vaccuums before because they break down so easily, and so many of them Bissell included, I've always felt used flimsy materials.
To my surprise the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser® Vacuum was a delightful change. First, I was impressed with the suction, it was quite powerful. This is important if you have cats especially because they shed so much dander. You need good suction to pick this up. I also liked how it was bagless. This makes for easy cleaning, and I actually see the dirt that gets collected. And let me tell you, I'm impressed with how much dirt and hair me and my pets give off. Next, I thought the attachment was cool and really worked. Those little rubber hair lifters are great.
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All in all a good vacuum and well designed for pets. My one con, Bissell, please use more substantial plastic in the construction.
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Pet Products Review - Bissell QuickSteamer PowerBrush 2080
As you all know by reading my blog, matters of house cleanliness are very important to me. You have to be when you have multiple pets. With that I am always on the look out for the very best products and appliances that have staying value, are practical, easy to use and last.
I saw the Bissell QuickSteamer PowerBrush 2080 at Target and immediately was impressed with the mulit-tasking capabilities. First of all its light weight and its upright so unlike other vacuum/steamers its very portable. I live in an apartment so I didn't mind that the steam tank was only 2 gallons. It seemed to be the perfect carpet cleaner for the area rugs that I have in every room of my home. The price was right too at only $99.
When considering a puppy for the home, know that accidents, spills, mistakes and more are normal and to be expected. Know in advance that you'll be cleaning more often than you did before.
Upon getting the QuickSteamer PowerBrush home, I noticed that the assembly was quite easy but that the construction was all light weight plastic and did not seem super durable. I gave the carpet cleaner a dry run. It was immediatly aware to me that the carpet cleaner is not a vacuum. There is no vacuum suction and it does not vacuum dirt of any kind off the floor. Do not make this mistake. I bring this up because I was hoping for the wonder machine that would vacuum and steam. The box, even upon very careful inspection does lead you to believe this product does both.
I decided to try the Bissell QuickSteamer on a small area rug to start off with. It was okay. I have to be honest I was not impressed, and the rug was not much noticibly cleaner than when I started. The second time I use it, I remembered that I accidentally put warm, not hot, warm water in the tank. Let me tell you that the tank immediately expanded to the point where it would no longer fit in the proper port station on the upright. It was as if the plastic inflated and then would not return to its normal state. Thus the Bissell QuickSteamer PowerBrush was rendered completely useless.
I checked on the box and in the description and at no point does it say use only cold water. This leads me to believe there are many people who have done the same thing I've done and returned the appliance back to where I bought it. Do keep your receipt.
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