Bissell Cleanview Swivel Rewind Upright Vacuum with Handheld Vacuum - Powerful Pet Hair & Allergen Removal for Carpets, Hard Floors & Furniture

I’ve owned a few vacuums in (as of this review) 32 years, and I generally take very good care of them and get quite a few good years out of them. Usually what does me in is an accidental water suck or a deadly motor failure after three years and being way too far out of warranty to have any hope on a cheap fix. Two kids and two cats in the home can send vacuums out the door pretty quickly compared to people who don’t vacuum daily or vacuum the kinds of messes we deal with on a daily basis. Having said that, take my lifestyle into consideration when reading my review as it may not all apply to you.When we got the vacuum the first thing I noticed was the swivel head. It’s fantastic. I love being able to glide around furniture quickly and get myself out of tight situations. It’s fantastic. The automatic cord rewind is also a bonus. Since becoming an adult I absolutely refuse to buy a vacuum without automatic cord rewind. The only exception is the Hoover carpet cleaner we bought last year because it’s the Cadillac of carpet cleaners in its price range and I just have to deal with no auto cord rewind.Now, onto the bad stuff.I’m not taking away any stars for the filter. I really dislike the filter that comes with this thing. It’s doesn’t seem very... filtery. It’s literally just a sponge. With previous vacuums there’s always been something to them. Layers, structure. Something. This one is literally just a piece of porous foam cut to size and shoved in the space provided. It’s very strange. It IS easy to clean, so that’s nice. I just rinse it out in water until the water runs clear (takes about 10 minutes) and then squeeze it really well and then I dry it in my dryer on low with a load of laundry. Make sure you do it on LOW or you could ruin the filter and have to buy a new one and don’t dry it on its own. If you don’t want to risk the dryer just leave it on the counter in the sun for a couple days and flip it every few hours so it dries evenly. I wouldn’t leave it outside though as it’s super light and will probably blow away and be gone forever.The following reasons are why this vacuum loses two stars.The absolute worst thing about this vacuum is the short hose. While it is totally capable of extending out to quite a good length, getting it to that point is impossible to do while still using the vacuum and being on your own. With all my previous vacuums (Hoovers), I could pull the hose and it would extend out and the vacuum would smoothly glide along behind me as I moved through the room, getting caught up on something only once in awhile. This demon vacuum however cannot, in any capacity, follow along nor can the hose be extended to its capacity because the slightest pressure (without counter pressure) causes the vacuum to topple over immediately. The toppling over usually occurs on my head or the handle of the vacuum slams into my back which is far from a pleasant experience.While we’re on the topic of using the hose, it’s also important to mention that the brush NEVER STOPS MOVING. Ever. In all my history of owning vacuums the second I put the vacuum into the upright position the brush stops spinning. Not with this thing. That brush just keeps on a goin. You have to watch where you set the vacuum while you’re using the hose and attachments because it will quickly get stuck on the cord and try sucking it up which is super, duper fun to fix.For the loss of one more star, I introduce you to the infamous puzzle piece.We bought this vacuum in early 2020 and when we first turned it on we noticed all the above issues which caused me to say to my husband, “As soon as I can I’m getting a new one, I don’t like way this feels at all. It feels like a toy.” I vacuumed the whole house and it did well. I didn’t thoroughly enjoy it’s suctioning power but I could handle having to go a little slower and taking more care with larger chunks of food and what not. Not the end of the world.The next time this vacuum was used was by my husbands hand and I was not around to watch, but this is when it happened.I continued using the vacuum for the next year and I was progressively getting more and more frustrated with its lack of suction power. It was barely handling things like cheerios and the occasional Skittle. Again, I remind you, I have kids! I need a vacuum that can handle things like that! I was having to pick up the front of the vacuum, hold the brush over the item, and hope it would actually get sucked up only to see it go whizzing out the back at some point a few minutes later. Frustrating is not the word, but it’s the best I can do for now.One day I noticed the vacuum making a strange suctioning noise. Like the noise a suction hose makes when you place your hand over it and it and then let it go. Kind of like a clunking suction type sound. I knew that wasn’t right, so I threw the bastard on it’s back, got the screw driver out, and got to work.It’s important to mention here that in the entire time I’ve owned this vacuum the suction sensor on the top of the debris tank has ALWAYS been green. It has never, not one single time, turned, or started to turn, red. I have experience with this little doodad because of my previous vacuums which I always had to unclog with my trusty screwdriver and badass mechanical skills.Anyways, I pull the plate off the bottom of this lovely little trash sucker and pop off the brush and what do I find? A massive clog right there at the entry to the tube that brings everything to the wind tunnel. I pull a little out. Then a little more. And a little more. Y’all, my five inch screw driver was balls deep in this thing. I had to get a longer screwdriver. Finally I reach the end of the clog and what do I find you may be wondering?The lost puzzle piece that my children have been searching for FOR NEARLY A YEAR!That’s right ladies and gentlemen, my wonderful husband sucked up a puzzle piece (which he has since admitted to) the ONE time he used the vacuum nearly a year ago right after we purchased it. He went on with his life thinking the vacuum had successfully eaten this tiny little piece of wonder. No, it did NOT. The puzzle piece was perfectly wedged about six inches in from the opening, taking on a little bit of debris here and there until it could no longer handle a single bit of anything.Now here’s why deducts a star from this review. The suction warning NEVER turned red. Ever. Not even a milimeter. It was always a bright, vibrant green. I had no reason to think there was a clog, just that the vacuum was a POS that needed to go in the trash.Now, having said ALL that, I still don’t love this vacuum. I really despise the hose issue, it makes cleaning ceilings and corners an absolute nightmare. I also really hate that this vacuum doesn’t have a light on the front. Lights come in super handy for under beds and sofas, and for those late night cleaning frenzies (you know what I mean high functioning anxiety friends). And it still doesn’t have the suctioning power I would prefer. When I compare this vacuum to the Hoovers I’ve owned in the past it really can’t compare. I bought this vacuum thinking it would be okay for the price (didn’t want to spend a lot at the time) and instead sprang for Hoovers new carpet cleaning (if you haven’t checked it out, get over there right now!) and I do regret not spending the extra money to get the best of the best vacuum to match my carpet cleaner.If you don’t have kids and you have some pets that like to leave extra love around, this is a great vacuum. If you prefer holding your entire vacuum in the air when you clean all the dust bunnies from your ceiling, this is a great vacuum. If you love not knowing when the suction on your vacuum is failing, this is a great vacuum.If you’re looking for something with amazing suction, can follow you to the moon and back, and won’t let a 1x1” puzzle piece bring it down, get the hell outta here.Oops! I actually gave my original review for this for the replacement belt lol... But I will definitely repeat because this is the BEST vacuum, especially for the price! I've had probably three within the last 6 years, which is probably a lot, but considering the abuse I put the poor thing through, it is worth it! I have a LOT of animals and this vacuum has been amazing at getting up dog fur, pig hair, rabbit hay, bird feathers, and tons of dirt and dust! Great suction and so easy to clean and even take apart! Love the accessories and how lightweight it is...This is my go-to vac! Definitely recommend A+A+A+It works great! The canister empties easily. The swivel makes it maneuver really well. There are little side brushes on the front of the vacuum that pushes the cord out of the way when you get close to one. It also uses those brushes to push the debris out of the edges by the walls on bare surface floors. Brilliant!!! The cord retract works great. And the price makes it a great value. Not for stairs I would imagine though. There are other vacuums designed for stairs.I have always been a fan of Bissell, but I gave away my old one, 15 years old and still running great, my gf suggested we get a new one. We got another brand (Ex president, and a famous Dam in Nevada), we bought the middle of the road model and in just over a year, one month out of the warranty period, it broke. I did my research and decided on this one. I was going to go top of the line, but since we live in an apartment, all the bells and whistles weren’t necessary. I chose this one the Bissell 22543 Clean View and as expected it was amazing. It has all the accessories you want or need (including pet turbo eraser). The price point is perfect and it will last long enough to justify the price. I put it together in less than a minute and was up and running soon thereafter. This feels more sturdy than our old one, and works exponentially better. Between my girlfriend and our dog, there was plenty of hair and the suction was the best I’ve seen since my old Bissell was brand new, and after having it repaired (cleaned out) after 10 years. This is a perfect compliment to my Bissell little green pet pro. And for the guys, using both devices is very satisfying, you have instant gratification when you see how much dirt, hair, and other debris.Good vacuum for the money. Does exactly what I expected! Picks up hair from a short haired dog as well as everyday dust and dirt! Easy to clean canister. Only thing I'm not too fond of, is it doesn't lay completely flat on the floor to go deep under raised furniture. But definitely works well!With 6 cats and 2 Great Pyrenees we have a huge never-ending sheded hair problem. This light weight vac gets every hair and bit of sand on our large area rugs. Would never have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes. Made my Kirbys look like toys. Best I've ever seen!!!I am so happy with this vacuum, so I decided to do a review! I am a neat freak!!! So when I had to replace my vacuum that died I wasn’t sure about switching to another brand. I am so happy I took the leap and bough this Bissel. First go around the house you would have thought I didn’t vacuum very often, this. Bissel was definitely picking up! My carpets look and feel amazing. Easy to move around with the swivel. Definitely a thumbs up!Have a dog who sheds, and in an apartment where I've got an area rug on bare wood floor. The vacuum did an incredible job with all its attachments, I can get everywhere I need to reach, and it's all clean.Only complaint is that the attachments can get knocked off relatively easily from their storage bracketTengo tres perros y todo el año es época de muda de pelo, es un constante batallar. Esta aspiradora tiene la potencia y funcionalidades perfecta. Funciona sin problemas, la única duda que me queda es si encontrare reemplazo de piezas porque estoy seguro que con el uso que le doy sufrirá prontoVery happy with the vaccumn, the suction has been great. I love the retractable cord. The way that it empties has been improved since our last model with no mess! The only complaint is it is heavy- which I knew before purchase after reading reviews. I'm in my 30's so figured I could build some arm muscles. We only use it for the upstairs bedrooms and hallway. I would not necessarily want to use it for stairs or lugging it up and down to different floors. Perfect for a bungalow or use on a single floor or by a strong/fit person or if you want to develop some muscle! We use another smaller stick vacuum to do my stairs and main floor area rug so this one doesn't get carried to different floors.Very good one; much cheaper than my miele vacuum but so strong and functional! Rate 5 star! Buy it if you have pet!!! ( I looked for pet hair vacuum long time on market until finding this one)My Partner and I live in a carpeted two storey condominium with our three 10 year old felines. As someone who is severely allergic to cats, trying to find a vacuum that does the job has been rather difficult but after reading the reviews for this Vacuum we thought we'd give it a shot. This vacuum has a very strong suction to it , which combined with the triple bristle feature at the head of the vacuum does an amazing job at picking up everything from scattered cat litter and dried food to every single last hair on the floor. Its quite heavy if you have carpeted stairwells, however the additional attachments with the extension hose allow you to vacuum the stairs by hand for up to ten feet. Also great to use on hardwood floors with dofferent settings based on the surface type being vacuumed. The one design flaw I've noticed (which had me considering returning the device) is that the vent from the motor is so strong it actually blows the dust, dander and hair around before you get close enough to vacuum it up. This really defeats the purpose of a vacuum that was designed for pet owners and allergy sufferers, and for the listed asking price this may not be the wisest investment if you're looking for something more allergy friendly. This vacuum will be a hit or a miss for buyers depending on what you need, so make sure you do your homework before purchasing.I had read the many reviews almost all good but a few not so great. We needed a vacuum for the lake asap so I took a chance.Wow, the amount of sand it pulled out of the carpet was shocking. This after the carpets were steam cleaned and vacuumed with our old machine. A family member commented that the room even smelled cleaner. The stair attachment worked well with no reduction in suction and spun well even on a thicker carpeted stair. It's a little bit heavier than our last vacuum but works so much better. I would have given it a 4.5 for maneuverability if possible, it's just a bit wider than some spots we need to reach so I find myself fussing around with getting it to those spots.For the price this vacuum is terrific!