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Post# 164212   1/1/2012 at 16:19 (4,470 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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During the past week I have bought two new machines. The first is a Rubbermaid commerical portable extractor, and the other is a Bissell Cleanveiw Helix. The Rubbermaid was a Christmas gift, but the one I received had a bad pump. So I sent for a new one and received it yesterday.
I only bought the Cleanveiw because I got a fantastic price on it. It was on sale at Kohls for $89. I had a $50 gift card there, plus a 20% off coupon, and Bissell is giving out $10 rebates. So once I send in my rebate, I will have only spend $17 out of pocket. That is cheaper than most Bissells at the Goodwill! So this afternoon I began my carpet cleaning adventure with my new Bissells. Here they are in their boxes |
Post# 164214 , Reply# 1   1/1/2012 at 16:24 (4,470 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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To vacuum, I unboxed the Cleanveiw and vacuumed about half the room. By the time I was done, The dust cup was full and filled with dog hair and grit. I am amazed how much grit was in the carpet, and even more so that the Bissell has able to remove it. Take a look for yourself! This is only about three days worth of dirt. The carpet was last vacuumed with my Dyson DC14
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Post# 164215 , Reply# 2   1/1/2012 at 16:51 (4,470 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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By then the carpet was ready to be deep cleaned. To do this I used the rest of the Bissell Fiber Cleansing solution I had. It took me awhile but these were the results. The photo does not accurately portray the color difference; the difference is much more noticeable in person. It should be obvious, but the cleaned side is on the left and the dirty is on the right.
My picture does not want to upload right now, so here is a link CLICK HERE TO GO TO bagintheback's LINK |
Post# 164216 , Reply# 3   1/1/2012 at 16:57 (4,470 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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Here is a picture of the Rubbermaid. It is very loud but only draws 10amps. I LOVE the wand. The handle is steel and uses brass fittings. It feels like I'm a real professional carpet cleaner!
Overall I do enjoy using it and it does clean the carpet well. I doubt I could find anything better unless I wanted to spend well over $500. At least I know it will last longer than my Proheat. I will properly spend the rest of the day and tomorrow cleaning carpets. I am so glad I have ear protection! |
Post# 164225 , Reply# 4   1/1/2012 at 18:53 (4,470 days old) by director12 ()   |   | |
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I also have a Powerforce Turbo, and it picks up on what my Windtunnel missed. |
Post# 164235 , Reply# 5   1/1/2012 at 20:04 (4,470 days old) by szymonrules (Philadelphia, PA )   |   | |
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Post# 164239 , Reply# 6   1/1/2012 at 20:46 (4,470 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 164240 , Reply# 7   1/1/2012 at 20:50 (4,470 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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Post# 164253 , Reply# 8   1/1/2012 at 22:55 (4,470 days old) by szymonrules (Philadelphia, PA )   |   | |
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Post# 164284 , Reply# 9   1/2/2012 at 05:15 (4,470 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 164296 , Reply# 10   1/2/2012 at 08:46 (4,469 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)   |   | |
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Post# 164388 , Reply# 11   1/2/2012 at 18:47 (4,469 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Nice Rubbermaid "by Bissell" Is there a version with Power Brush? Does it have a upholstery nozzle? |
Post# 164392 , Reply# 12   1/2/2012 at 18:53 (4,469 days old) by director12 ()   |   | |
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There does exist a Big Green Powerbrush. |
Post# 164393 , Reply# 13   1/2/2012 at 18:55 (4,469 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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Post# 164444 , Reply# 14   1/3/2012 at 08:27 (4,468 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)   |   | |
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Post# 164543 , Reply# 15   1/3/2012 at 19:25 (4,468 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Where can I find this deep cleaner? None of the stores here carry them. If I buy one, I'll also buy a EDIC PowerMate power brush. CLICK HERE TO GO TO floor-a-matic's LINK |
Post# 164562 , Reply# 16   1/3/2012 at 20:45 (4,468 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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This is where I ordered mine. I think a powerbrush like that might be over doing it. It's a $100 vacuum with an almost $600 brush. You might be able to find a used, better portable extractor with a stronger motor and a higher PSI pump. Make sure you get some good pre-spray as well. That is what really makes the difference.
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Post# 164563 , Reply# 17   1/3/2012 at 20:57 (4,468 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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