Pros: Light, compact, cordless, can pick up wet messes. Cons: Battery life is too short, recharging time is too long, cleaning solution capacity too small.
I love gadgets. As I was walking through Wal-Mart one day, I spotted the Bissell Spot Lifter Cordless Hand-Held Deep Cleaner in a return basket. Hmmm. Looks like a great idea. Especially in view of the fact that my cat had just barfed on the...
Pros: Very powerful, lightweight, compact Cons: Doesn't stay charged for long, small cleaning solution tank
Well it's that time of the year again! As the holidays quickly approach, so do the thoughts of getting my house clean quick & keeping it that way for the impending visit of my in laws (yikes!). One of the most used appliances in my house,...
Pros: Portable, Very effective stain cleaner Cons: Fully charged it only lasts about 4-5 minutes.
Let's face it, if you have pets living in your house...there are going to be accidents from time to time no matter how house-trained you think they are!!! Cleaning pet stains from the carpet the conventional way with a brush and a bottle of resolve...
Pros: It is a fast way to get up a small spill. Cons: Low battery life. Small holding ports
For any of you who have ever had children you know that they are a spill just waiting to happen. I was forever on my hands and knees with a wet towel, but the mess would never come up. Then there are the times when an entire glass of water would just...
Pros: Cleans the most impossible spots Cons: It drips a bit
Although we have gone few a few of these since I first wrote this review we just bought another one. There is just nothing like this little machine and I still highly recommend it. 12/5/04 I have told everyone I know about my little green machine and ...
Pros: Does a good job, easy to use, Cons: Please read for details
I have 2 preschoolers, a small home day care, and dog. Things are constantly being spilled on the carpet and on the fabric covered kitchen chairs. When I saw an ad for the Bissell Spot Lifter Cordless on TV I thought it would be a great item to...
Pros: Cordless, Lightweight, Easy to Use Cons: 10 minute charge. Only for spills/spots.
I admit it. I'm a slob. So is my daughter, my pets, my boyfriend, his kids, my family, my friends. I'm beginning to think that East Central Indiana is a breeding ground for people who spill, drop, squish, and knock over things. And then multiply this...
Pros: Effective and easy to use. Cons: BATTERY DIES IN 10-15 MINUTES!!!
Why did we buy the Bissell Spot Lifter?
After recently having week-long company, we discovered three or four unsightly, stinky stains on our living room carpet, which is a light blue/gray color. We needed to get them out ASAP, so...
Pros: Small, cordless, lightweight Cons: SMALL solution capacity
I tend to be a sucker for gadgets, especially when I don't want to a job, such as cleaning carpets. We have 3 dachshunds and every once in a while, like this morning, accidents - one kind or another - happen.
Pros: It is cordless and lightweight. Cons: Didn't I just charge that battery? My tank is empty already?
When I moved into my new home, I bought a Bissell Quicksteamer to clean my light colored carpets. I then realized that I had no attachments and therefore could not freshen my upholstery with my new purchase.
Pros: Can't think of any! Cons: Cheaply made, ineffective, leaks, and overpriced.
The Bissell Spotlifter handvac is not good for spots any bigger than about six square inches. TO use this machine, you have to take off the clean water tank and mix solution and clean water. Then you have to use a hand trigger to spray the water out ...
Pros: worked well in the beginning Cons: where to begin.....
When my son started eating on his own it was quite a mess. So we went looking for a small hand held cleaner for our carpet. There wasn't a lot of choices here for what we wanted so we bought the Bissell Spot Lifter Cordless Hand-Held Deep Cleaner 1715A....
Pros: Does clean soiled areas, rechargable, lightweight Cons: Leaks, difficult to fill, must be charged constantly, limited storage options
Recently, when a friend asked me to watch her Jack Russell Terrier, in addition to sending food and treats, she was also kind enough to send me her Bissell Spot Lifter Cordless Hand-Held Deep Cleaner. Just in case the dog has an accident, Ive...
Pros: Cleans up small stains and spills easily Cons: Only stays charged for 5 minutes
I bought the cordless Bissell Spot Lifter (model #1715) right after I finished steam cleaning my carpets with my full size Hoover steam cleaner. I wanted to be able to keep my freshly cleaned carpets in top shape as long as possible, and with...
Pros: ease of use; quick clean-up Cons: only five minutes of cleaning time
If you have read any of my other reviews, you already know that I have three children and one husband. What I havent told you is that we recently bought a house with off white carpet throughout. Add a dog and cat to this mixture and you have a...
This little steam cleaner really does a good job. The cats throw up their hair balls along with some cat food and it is time to pull out the steam cleaner. Typically I am only cleaning a few square inches of soiled carpet. However, cats have an ability...
Pros: Cleans small areas very well Cons: battery, small cleaning solution compartment, time consuming
I bought this machine because I have 2 cats and a dog. Messes happen. I was sick of scrubbing the floor and blotting trying to get out stains. I wanted to get something to clean up messes but didnt want to spend a lot of money. Features and ...
Pros: Really gets the stain out! Cons: Solution tank too small!
I was actually wanting a steam vac for Christmas but my husband got me the Bissell Spot Lifter instead. When I really think about it, when in the world would I have time to steam vac my house? It's cheaper to just rent one once a year. But this little...
Pros: Great hand held cleaner that always cleans up my carpet. It never fails. Cons: Lots of them.
I really didn't plan on writing a review about the Bissell Spot Lifter. After all, almost 100 people have written reviews and have probably mentioned everything that you wanted to read. But when the Spot Lifter saved my carpet again, I just felt that I...
Pros: Always charged Cons: Only enough charge for one small spot, breaks easily
We have had a Bissell Spot Lifter Cordless for about a year now - got it about the same time we got our dog. The purchase was made with the dog in mind, and 90% of our usage of the Spot Lifter has been for spots made by said dog. I thought that having a...
Pros: removes spots easily Cons: runs out of power and cleaner quickly
I had tried almost everything to get the stains out of my carpet and this is the best so far. I tried all of the sprays and foams, but they never got the stains completely out. And I was tired of renting the Rug Doctor every few months. I still rent...
Pros: Good idea. Vacuum works well. Cons: Battery life is too short, as is solution tank.
If you own cats, you have to expect to have the occassional wet surprise on your carpet. If you're stupid enough to own two cats, cleaning up nicely formed clumps of hair and cat food the size of pretzel nuggets becomes second nature. Combine two cats ...
Pros: Nice color and no cords to trip over. Cons: Heavy, long charging time, low usage time, small collection tank, overpriced.
You know, rarely in my opinions that I have considered sharing could I find a product to write about that I absolutely hated with enough passion to take the time to express my innate disappointment with it to others. Well, today Im taking the first...
Pros: works like a charm!! Cons: Battery won't last long
This product is amazing. This is the first and only appliance I have ever asked for for Christmas, and I am so glad. After getting burned by the Dirt Devil Mop Vac, I was skeptical of items like this, but I am so happy with it. Throw away your Resolve...
Pros: Portable and small. Strong vacuum. Easy maintenance. Cons: No holding compartment for time that the battery is being charged.
Incredible! I was able to clean the oldest stain on our carpet. Our carpet had been treaded on so much by the dirty shoes of our children that I thought it was permanently discolored with dirt. I had vacuumed it countless times. I had scrubbed at it ...
Pros: lightweight, easy to assemble and disassemble Cons: Long charging time, inadequate power
I have a dog. I have a son. I have carpet. A local store had the 1715 on sale for $19.99. I read the reviews on epinions, and I bought one. Maybe the model number is very important. The other reviews were for a 1715-G. The one I bought is a 1715-S (rem ...
Pros: Great for the quick cleanup of spills Cons: Difficult to clean out
Make no mistake; this is a Man's toy.
Sleek. Stylish. Powerful motor with manly rumbles. Oh yeah baby, this is the stuff. At least, that's what I tell myself. It's easier on the ego then "It cleans up urine good".
Pros: Works well on simple stains Cons: Runs out of power very quickly
I have two little carpet graffiti artists at my home, ages 7 years and 18 months old. At least once every couple of days I put my toe into something wet or slimy smeared into an interesting pattern. I run for the Bissell Spot Lifter.
Pros: Gets out most stains fairly easily,portable and easy to use Cons: Battery life lacking; tends to leak for a bit after use.
Not long ago we rented an apartment that has brand new carpet. I moved in with my same ole messy husband, toddler daughter and 2 cats; one of whom deposits hairballs on this brand new carpet quite regularly. I had been eyeballing the spot lifter for a...
Pros: Light, compact, excellent cleaner Cons: Bad battery life, can't use plugged in, a bit hard to clean
After getting my beagle (the devil dog is pictured in my profile) it was quickly obvious I needed to get some kind of cleaning device or my rugs would be destroyed in no time. So I went down to the Price Club where I saw this little guy for only $30 and...
Pros: lightweight, compact, good suction, easy to fill and empty Cons: Battery has a VERY short life, must have unit on to spray cleaning solution which uses battery time.
I bought my Bissell Hand-Held Spot Lifter with the idea that since I have a small apartment, I didn't need a big carpet cleaning machine. Well, boy, was I disappointed to find out when reading the owner's manual that the battery on this thing only lasts...
Pros: gets out stains and picks up liquid quickly Cons: solution tank is small
Having a dog and a small child can make for messy carpets sometimes. We bought the Bissell Spot Lifter because cleaning up stains in the carpet with just a spray stain remover wasnt working.
Pros: Great lil' sucker!!! Cons: Can't use on A/C. Short battery life.
I purchased my Spot Lifter just last week. I'll spare you the very gory details of how I decided to buy one but it does involve a nasal hemorrage that ruined my house to the tune of $4,000 and took enough blood out of me to bring my BP down to 90 over...
Pros: lightweight, easy to measure solution, doesn't leak Cons: Short run time, battery has limited number of recharges.
My wife and I received the spot lifter as a gift a little over a year ago. We had been looking for something lightweight that would help save our carpet from two old dogs that leak.
After hearing its praises sung by a friend, we were quite eager to...
Pros: Does the job it is intended for Cons: short charge, small cleaning solution tank
Having two dogs, a cat and three kids under 6 years of age in the house makes for a pretty spotty carpet... After seeing the Spot Lifter advertised for over a year and the price not dropping, I broke down and bought one about three weeks ago.
Pros: Great cleaning job Cons: Charge only lasts 5 minutes then takes 12 hours to recharge.
I bought this little machine because I have 4 dogs that live inside. I have the big steam cleaner that you have to connect to the faucet but it is too much of a pain just for a small spot.
It is small and lightweight, and a pretty green color....
UPDATE 7-25-02: RIP BISSELL. THE UNIT DIED? WHY? THE NICAD BATTERIES FINALLY GAVE UP DUE TO MEMORY EFFECT. YOU SEE, YOU RARELY USE THE ENTIRE BATTERY LIFE WHEN DOING A CLEANUP, BUT UNFORTUNATELY, IT'S NOT ENOUGH FOR TWO CLEANUPS. SO WHAT HAPPENS?...
Pros: Small size. Easy to tote around in areas where electric cords cannot reach. Cons: VERY short battery life. No rotating brushes. Not very powerful suction.
I've owned the Bissell Spot Lifter for a little over a year now, having bought it when it was a new item on the market (and more $$).
THE GOOD
This is a good sized machine, and very easy to tote around. You can reach areas that may...
Pros: Portability, Ease of Use, Ease of Cleanup Cons: Small Battery
My family of 2 adults, 2 kids under 5 and 2 cats (with hairball problems) is very, very hard on carpets. If you've ever spilled a couple of drinks or cleaned up a cat puke mess you'll know what I mean. And we won't even go into the messes a potty...
Pros: easy to set-up, use and clean. compact, gets the job done superbly when with the right cleaning product. Pricey but worth it Cons: runs out of power in 5 minutes, takes about 8 hours to charge, will not work well on old stains, needs a larger tank for cleaning fluid mixture.
Overall, I have been happy with my Bissell spot lifter. It has prevented new stains in our home for about 6 months now. It does the job well on any new spills that most certainly will become stains. However, it does have a few drawbacks, but I...
Pros: Powerful, hangs on the wall conveniently Cons: The battery just doesn't last long enough
I purchased this product because I have three kids, two cats and a dog. Enough said.
I had just spot cleaned my dining chair cushions with a spray cleaner and a scrub brush. I had snagged the fabric with the brush and made the decision to...
Pros: Very durable, lots of power, easy to use and store. Cons: Charge only lasts five-ten minutes.
I have two cats with diabetes. Due to their illness, they have an excessive need to drink water and therefore use the litterbox. Unfortunately for me, one of them has a real problem actually making it into the box on time. What a mess!
Pros: Lightweight, convenient, gets the stains up Cons: NONE
As the mother of a college age son, 3 cats and a large dog, the spills, mud tracking and upchucking incidents(18 year old cat) were taking a toll on my new carpet. I knew I needed to find something that would clean-up a multitude of...
Pros: Powerful, easy to use Cons: Battery only lasts 5 minutes, left carpet wet
I purchased my Spot-Lifter as I was preparing for my family's Christmas visit. I have light-colored carpet with stubborn, hard-to-clean high-traffic areas. I wanted something small and portable to deep-clean spots that wouldn't clean with regular...
Pros: handy, light tool for small jobs Cons: small reservoir for cleaning solution, limited battery life
This is a fairly inexpensive and light-weight vacuum that can pick up wet spills. It comes in handy for small spills such as water, soda, juice, pet stains. I am not aware of other similar products that target this niche. Most other vacuums are more...
Pros: Extremely convenient, powerful, simple to use Cons: None that I have found
My husband gave me the Bissell Cordless Spot Lifter for Christmas last year (at my request!), and I think it was the best present I got. I love this thing! With two dogs, a toddler, and a husband all in one house I needed something to help me keep up...
Pros: Straightfoward to use Cons: Charge doesn't last long enough, could be more effective
I bought this spot cleaner mainly because of my pets; one of which is a cat who was recently diagnosed with cancer. As a result, until we had it under control (and still occasionally), she used to throw up a lot. So this little machine has gotten quite...
Pros: Small and light to carry Cons: Doesn't hold a charge for very long, solution tank is very small and constantly adding more water/solution
I received my Bissell Spot Lifter for Christmas from my husband, thanks dear :-). I really didn't have a need for it until last week when my dog became ill with the runs and decided to go upstairs on my daughters light pink carpeting when we weren't...
Pros: easy to fill Cons: no suction, batteries don't keep charge well
When I purchased the Bissell Spot Lifter, I was running a daycare and it was time to potty trian one of the little girls and another one was most of the way there. I needed something small that I can put out and use and not have the kids jumping on...
Pros: Cordless. Easy to store. Cons: Battery life is not that long.
I bought my Bissell cordless about 3 years ago. I have the Bissell little green. But I thought this one would be even better. cordless and easy to store. I was excited to finally get it. Of course I put it to the test.
Pros: Works great, lightweight, easy Cons: Solution tank leaks
Before we bought the Bissell Cordless Spot lifter we used our large upright carpet cleaner to clean up all those little stains on the carpet. This is so much easier.
You plug it in to an outlet and let it charge overnight and you will be...
*** EDITED*** My spotlifter died the other day! Was fine one day and not the next. I took it back to Walmart and they exchanged it. This is not something I use every day and should not have died so soon. We'll see what happens with this one! ...
Pros: light weight, compact, easy to use and store, works great on fresh spills Cons: not much use for stairs, cars or furniture
I've been using the spotlifter for years, as a pet owner I purchased one the day they came out and haven't been without it since. After about 2 1/2 years of heavy use (between pets and kids, we use it daily) I have to replace it. It is lightweight, ...
Pros: Great value, completely lives up to claim! Cons: Not one!
I have a beagle, and as expected, there have been accidents. I own a Bissell SteamCleaner Plus when I want to clean an entire room (which works great), put wanted something just to get remove spots (urine or vomit), so I went to WalMart, saw this ...
Pros: removes virtually every stain! Cons: holds charge for five minutes
Okay, one of the television stations down here in Memphis does a segment called "Does It Work Thursday" I had been seeing commercials for the Bissell Spot Lifter for weeks, and was wondering if it worked. I didn't want to spend the 50 to 60...
Pros: Cleans stains well and quickly Cons: Mine Leaked cleaning fluid onto connector, and battery died prematurely
We have had two of these units, unfortunately both have developed slow leaks from the cleaning fluid tanks which drips down the back of the unit onto the electrical charging cord and to the floor and wall. The unit comes with a hanger that attaches to ...
Pros: none Cons: battery dies easily and no suction.
I was given the Bissel spot lifter when I got my new carpet. My Husband decided he wanted a light colored carpet. Needless to say with 2 dogs and 2 kids that was a mistake!!
First it was doggy foot prints, ok that came up. Then it was...
Pros: lightweight Cons: does not work plugged in; battery time is far too short to really clean anything
This vacuum has much promise. It's on the small side, lightweight, and allows for wet cleaning of stains. However, you must charge the vacuum's battery before you use it, and the battery starts to die about three minutes into the cleaning session. This...
Pros: Portable, powerful, fast emergency cleanup Cons: Our first one did not last that long before leaking.
The Bissell Spotlifter is a hand carried, battery-powered carpet cleaning machine. The batteries are charged with a charger that plugs into the wall. A convenient wall hanger is included in some models to store it when charging. There is a removable ...
Pros: Compact, easy to operate. Cons: Scrubber brush is small and not motorized.
The Bissell Spot Lifter Hand-Held Deep Cleaner is a cordless, lightweight "dust-buster" style carpet spot remover. It is made for small tasks. You add concentrated cleaner and hot water to the reservoir on the back end. Then, it's off to cleaning....
Pros: sucks up most of the small stains Cons: lasts only 5 minutes, long charge time
I have two very active little boys, toddlers in fact. So, they are constantly spilling, dripping or slopping something on my brand new carpet!
Frequent scenario:
Two year old drips juice across carpet or one year old grabs something out...
Pros: Easy, compact, good results Cons: the BATTERY!!
Towels, sprays, prayers couldn't keep my new carpet from staining every time my 3 yr. old spilled yet another something. Then I came across a remanufactured Bissell spot lifter for $30. Why didn't I buy one of these when my son first started crawling?...
Pros: Small and Portable and Easy to Clean Out Cons: Not Powerful Enough and Only Lasts 5 Minutes
At first I thought this would be a great addition to the closet of cleaning appliances in my house. Wow....was I ever wrong. You have to charge it for 12 hours and then it only works for 5 minutes...and that is no exaggeration!!
The suction power...
Pros: works great on spills, stains, pets... does the job Cons: no steam, poor quality of plastic, a little hard to clean
When I purchased my new home, this was a must have for my new white carpets. Since then, I have been successfully able to clean fresh paint, grape juice, soda, dirt, make-up, pet accidents and more. This has been a true lifesaver for me and has made...
Pros: works great if the stain is fresh Cons: charged battery runs low after 3 minutes.
I have three small children who can create big spills. I needed something that would work on fresh stains as well as stains that I missed. I was told that this was the product for me. This was according the sales man at Sears. He said that this little...
Pros: Great suction! Really picks up the stains which is surprising for such a small machine! Cons: Water tank is very small and charge doesn't last long.
Overall, we are *VERY* happy with this little machine. It is surprising how well of a job it does. My husband had a small cleaning business where he partly did carpet cleaning and when he saw this machine, he laughed at me. He was use to the...
Pros: cleans spills well Cons: can only use for 5 minutes at a time
I just love my bissell spot lifter for getting to little spills before they make a stain. I have 3 kids, so it is good for cleaning up spilled drinks, food, and such. It works good as long as you get to the stain before it has been there a week or so....
Pros: Small, works Cons: Short battery life, not very powerful
The Bissel Spot lifter works. It effectively sprays cleaning solution and sucks it back up, and it does clean out your carpet/furniture to a certain degree.
I like the bissel because it is small, easy to carry/stash, cordless (+++) and easy...
Pros: Lightweight, Easy to use, Cleaner that goes with it has a great long lasting scent. Cons: Short Charge, not very powerful
I ordered my little hand held steam cleaner online for 33.00 with shipping and thought I was getting a great deal. I suppose it was a good deal, considering I could have paid a full $45.00 in the store.
Pros: handy, effective, compact Cons: short battery life, long recharging time.
As the parent of a baby and a toddler, and the wife of a chronic spiller, I really had the need for the Bissell Spot Lifter. We already have a Hoover SteamVac Plus to do the whole carpet, but it's kind of big and inconvenient for quick little...
Pros: Small and affordable Cons: short life span, not enough battery time
Twice I've been burned by Bissel product. I danced around the house gleefully when my green machine finally died its untimely death. It was a chore to use and always a big smelly mess to clean. The spot lifter seemed a more managable and affordable...
Pros: Simple to use and very effective Cons: Small canister runs out of solution often
What can I say, my brother and his Bissell spot lifter cordless steam cleaner showed up to the rescue when my sister's chocolate ice cream accidentally splashed onto her white fabric dining chair. After a few minutes of Bissell steam cleaning action the...
Pros: powerful, convenient, affordable Cons: A little messy when emptying
Reading over the opinions already posted on this machine, I'm surprised at the copious amount of negative criticism regarding the charge time of the spot lifter. Come on people, IT'S A SPOT LIFTER! It's meant to clean up spills and small areas and it...
Pros: Portability Cons: Underpowered, short battery life and poor dispense of cleaning liquid
I bought this product mainly because I have had really great experiences with Bissell as a company. I have one of the older deep cleaning machines and like many I get tired of lugging it up and down stairs for small accidents that my older dog is...
Pros: Easy to use Cons: Battery charge is NOT long enough!
Ok, we really needed this product. With 3 kids under age 10 and a dog, we REALLY NEEDED THIS!!! I was excited to say the least when I bought this hand held spot lifter. We have light color carpet and very thing makes spots on it, and we just put...
Pros: small,efficient Cons: has to be charged alot
This product is worth the money if you have little children and not alot of time.My husband recently purchased this after also buying a new vaccum cleaner.
Our children are constantly spilling juice and kool-aid on our floor.No matter...
Pros: Cleans up stains/spills great Cons: extremely short battery charge
With a puppy in the house I thought a spot lifter would be a great idea. I seen the Bissell spot lifter and though great just what I need! I tried it on a puppy stain, and it took it out wonderfully.
Pros: Good Idea Cons: Leaks, doesn't hold a good charge, very small solution tank!
I live in an apartment with two kids of my own, several more that I keep during the day and a cat, I was looking for something that would clean up stains easily. Well, I went out to the local Wal-Mart and bought my Bissell Spot Lifter! I was so proud....
Pros: Light weight, easy to use Cons: Too short a charge time
I'm the owner of 5 cats (one of them aging), two dogs, and worst of all, a young teen-ager; as if that's not enough, the former owner of my house, even carpeted the kitchen. With this household, we have lots of little mishaps to remove from the carpets....
Pros: lightweight, powerful Cons: VERY short battery life
I bought the Bissel Spot Lifter ($39.00) for use in my 2 bedroom apartment. My Spot Lifter came with the standard brush, an 8 oz. bottle of sample carpet cleaner, charger, and a wall mounting bracket. I was pleased to find that the Spot Lifter came...
It seemed like a great idea. And for a while, it was.
A hand-held, dustbuster-like carpet cleaner that didn't cost the earth... what's not to like?
Plenty, as it turned out.
At first, the thing actually worked. Providing you keep it...
Pros: Takes up messes, light, easy to use Cons: Attachments don't stay on
This little thing was given to us as a Christmas present and we wanted a spill to try it out. Well, w/ kids and a dog you don't have to wait long. This cleaner is great. It is lightweight and easy to use. The controls are are accessible to one hand,...
Pros: light weight and easy to use! Cons: short lived battery
Feeling a little like Cinderella? Scrubbing and scrubbing...well let me just say this is the gadget for you! I have never been so impressed with a cleaning tool to remove stains: safely!
The Bissell Spot Lifter has outdone itself. It is...
Pros: easy to use Cons: has to be plugged in always, doesn't hold a charge.
This was the best un-planned spur of the moment purchases I have ever made!
When my 2nd son was 10 mos old he was banging on a can of paint my husband had left in the dining room. No problem, he would not be stupid enough not to have the lid...
Pros: Very easy to use, mounts conveniently on a wall, lifts spots out very well Cons: tank does not hold enough cleaner
We recently got new carpet put into our entire living room. With three children, a dog, and two cats all I could think about was STAINS! My mother had just invested in a Bissell Spot Lifter and she kept telling me that it worked wonders. She had just...
When I got this thing I was thrilled! What a great idea! I use it constantly! Well, after using it for a while, it really could be better. Mine leaks constantly when I use it. The soap mixture holder leaks soap into the motor. When I turn on...
Pros: Works wonders on all stains!!! Cons: small solution tank, only 5 min charge
I just bought this item last week, I have 5 kids and a puppy, (6 month old pug) Lots of carpet, lots of accidents. I thought it would be silly to borrow my mother's big bissell to pick up little stains and by the time I got it the stain would set it....
Pros: Quick way to clean, brush digs into spots, perfect size Cons: Only lasts about 5 minutes.
Anyone who has a dog knows what it is like when it likes to step in the mud, and then run around on the carpet. I thought this would be the perfect addition. Plus, I have a cream carpet, so everything shows up.
Pros: Lightweight, handy, machine rinses out well after use, good job on carpets & rugs Cons: Mild leakage of the solution tank, battery can wear out quickly
Very handy. I've only had it for a week, but I've used it 2-3 times a day since I got it. I have fou ...
Pros: Gets up water which your upright won't do. Cons: Doesn't last. Our second one in two years just broke.
We liked it at first and it does the job of cleaning up spills and small stains, but, each of our 2 spotlifters lasted only one year. Can you say, DISPOSABLE. We have toddlers and used it pretty often - 2 or 3 times a month - but we treated it...
Pros: Great (was) for pet stains and general stains around the house Cons: Plastic used for front end of machine is prone to break easily.
At the start, I really enjoyed the Spotlifter. We have 4 cats and 1 of them always seems to be throwing up something. Using the Pet Stain formula cleaning solution, it worked like a champ.
Then after 2 months of almost daily use, the plastic that...
Pros: Compact, cordless, cleans well, cheap Cons: Relatively short battery life
This thing is great! I picked one up at Walmart for $29.00. Can't complain. It does the job. We just got a puppy recently. He's only 13 weeks old and hardly toilet trained so this thing is a godsend.
Pros: Wonderful for quick clean-ups Cons: Battery only lasts 5-8 minutes
I have house rabbits and cats, and that means there is the occasional mess. This is a good tool for the most part. It works great for small stains and messes, but the battery does not last very long, so if you're dealing with a large mess or a really...
Pros: Successfully removes tough stains Cons: Small Cleaning Solution Compartment
We have had our Bissell Spot Lifter for about 5 months now and I can't even count the number of times I've run for it! In fact just tonight I used it to quickly pick up a red juice stain on my carpet. My daughter has just learned how to unscrew the top...
Pros: Good with small spots, portability Cons: Short usage time, can't get "tough stains"
I can say this--someone should petition Congress so that when you buy a new puppy or kitten, this should be a required purchase, as much as shots and worming. This will save a lot of headaches for any new proud puppy or kitten mom or pop.
Pros: It's small and convenient and is good with taking out little stains. Cons: Needs to be recharged after a short time of use..
Don't get me wrong, the Spot Lifter is better than nothing. I bought the Spot Lifter because I have a brand new house and a toddler running around in it. I keep the Spot Lifter plugged in at all times. However, when I need to use it, it usually dies...
Pros: Takes care of one spot if your lucky. Cons: Does very little cleaning before it needs recharging.
The BISSELL spot lifter is a good idea but it just can't deliver on it's promise. The battery does not hold a long enough charge and the power really is not strong enough to do anything. I own this toy and the real one that they make. The large one made...
Pros: Cleans Up Anything! Cons: Always keep it charged, or the battery will run down
I purchased the Bissell Spot Lifter about nine months ago, and it has been one of the best appliances I have ever used. I have light colored carpet, white furniture and two dogs that are always tracking in dirt or making messes of their own. I literally...
Pros: Finally a machine that does get spots out. Cons: Battery time is too short and tank a little small.
After trying three steam cleaners, I decided this was my last try,and lo and behold, this one actually sprays the cleaning solution and removes stains on my carpet. With three cats I get quite a few spots and stains. This little machine is finally...
Pros: easy to use,compact in size Cons: burns out quickly,less than a year
I have bought two of these neat little gadgets in the past. Why 2? well the first one gave out in less than a year, so thinking it was a *lemon* I bought another one to give it a second chance since the product is great when it works. If you have a pet...
Pros: It is cordless Cons: Takes too long to charge, not enough power to do the job right.
I knew I should have read Epinions before buying this product.........Anyway, somehow I was lured into thinking that cordless meant convenient . Not so. The Bissell Spot Lifter takes way too long to charge, not to mention the fact that once it is charged...
Pros: attractive Cons: doesn't clean well-short battery life
I have off-white berber carpet but since it is only my husband and myself in the house, I thought the Bissell Spot Lifter would be perfect for the occasional spill and spot. I was wrong. It does not clean berber carpet, maybe nothing cleans it well,...
Pros: inexpensive, powerful, convenient Cons: short battery life
It's pretty common knowledge that you avoid buying cleaning tools for your wife on Christmas... BUT! This one really made a hit and became the exception to the rule. It may be the most welcome appliance in the whole house. 2 kids and a husband can...
Pros: The suction is one of the best for a small machine Cons: Battery does not last long enough
Over the years I have bought bissel products and have always been pleased with the quality. This time I was disappointed with the battery operated hand held cleaner. The cleaner itself was great it practically sucked my rug off the floor, unfortunately...
Pros: convenient,inexpensive,light weight Cons: didnt know where to hang it up
I purchased this spot cleaner because I have 3 dogs and they are always tracking in something. This is the best money I ever invested in a product.Its quik and easy and does a wonderful job.And I love the convenience of having it right at hand hanging on...
Pros: Lightweight and cleans spills good Cons: none really
One of my friends is physically unable to pick up or move anything heavy. She cannot push a large carpet scrubber or even a vaccuum cleaner. She got this little spotter for Christmas. This is great for her. She babysits a few kids and she has her older...
I just bought a puppy and knew I needed a carpet cleaner/spot remover. The main reason I opted for this Bissell is its low price. I wish I would have saved my money and bought a real carpet cleaning machine.
Pros: Lightweight, easy to use and figure out. Cons: Battery does't stay charged, leaking of dirty water.
Yes this little thing does clean those stubborn stains that you just can't quite get out with the old fashioned wash rag and soap deal!! But, the battery does not and will not stay charged for no longer than 15 minutes. I know that the battery has to be...
Pros: ease of use, cordless,actually works Cons: short battery life, long re-charging time
The bad news is that you have only five minutes of battery life to eradicate that stain! The other bad news is that then the battery has to recharge for 8-14 hours. The good news is that the Spot Lifter does do a jam up job of sucking up little spills...
Pros: Great for the quick pickup of fresh stains Cons: Holds very little solution, only good for small stains.
I recently purchased the Bissell Spot Lifter to help me in the house training of my newest puppy. I am shocked on how useful this tool has been. I am sure that most of you pet owners understand how hard it is to house train your animals. You have to...
I received the Cordless Spotlifter as a Christmas gift. It was just what I had wanted...Lightweight, Cordless, and it was a Bissell. Unfortunately because my fiance works at a return desk he got to see the problems first hand. Right after he had...
Pros: Cord is a good length and it's lightweight. Cons: The extractor sucks (not literally!!) My carpets were still damp.
I live with a husband who spills everything, his twin brother who is just some disgusting "goo" that somehow walks the face of this earth, two small dogs (one called "tinkles") and two kittens. I have very light beige carpeting throughout my entire ...
Pros: Could be great for others?? Cons: Loses energy fast!
My husband bought me the bissell spot lifter for Mother's day. It was great and all, but with new carpet I was skeptical to use it with the cleaning solution fearing it may wear my carpet. So I tried it in my car. Well after about 5 minutes or less the...
This item is horrible, you have to charge the thing for a month just to get enough of a charge to create enough power to get it to work "correctly" what ever that may be. I have yet to see it work right.
Due to my cat, who has a digestive disorder that causes her to throw up frequently, I bought the stain lifter. I was less than satisfied with this product. First of all, you have to charge the thing for a full 24 hours before you can use it. I suppose...
Pros: small, available for on the spot spot removal Cons: short usage time, battery burn out, wouldn't hold a charge
Having 2 dogs and a cat,we purchased the Bissell Spot Lifter to compliment our full size Bissell cleaner. We thought the Spot Lifter would be good for those little "woopsies" that life brings - the dog may not have made it to the door on time, the cat...
This Bissell Spot Lifter did a great job for our little spills while it was working!! Great if you have pets or little ones spilling things on the carpet or furniture. We had ours for only three months though before it went the way of the garbage. Our...
Pros: does an excellent job of cleaning Cons: cordless, so the charge doesn't last long
The bissell spot lifter does a good job on small carpet spots. The amount of soap and water applied to the carpet is enough to really clean without over saturating the carpet. The only flaw to the product is that the charge doesn't last very long, then...
Pros: Handy, and deep cleaning Cons: easy to die battery
This is the greatest little machine, since i first saw it I knew i had to have one. I have 2 kids under the age of 2 and let me tell you it works great for cleaning up after them. The battery dies fairly fast but other than that it is great. I have...
Pros: small and lightweight Cons: weak sucking action
i bought this bc i have dogs that pee everywhere. i always wanted a wet vacuum to suck up the mess without driving the stain deeper into the carpet, such as carpet cleaner solutions that you use with a sponge or rag. this vacuum doesnt have strong...
******Read this before you buy!******* by swillyone ,Jan 28 '04
Pros: Small, portable, cleans stains well. Cons: Lasts five minutes at a time, small solution capacity, takes forever to charge.
I'll get to the nitty gritty. This spotlifter will get up stains really well. Honestly I would say it is the cleaning solution. I paid $30 for the spotlifter which isn't bad, but there are problems......
1: Only after you buy it do you find out that it only works five minutes at a time. This crucial information should be written on the outside of the box, not just in the instructions.
2: You will find that the solution tank has a small capacity and that you will be running back and forth to your sink to refill it many times.
3: The first time you use it you MUST charge it for 24 hours so that it will last 5 minutes. Any time after that I takes many hours to fully recharge and then it will last......yes you've guessed it-only 5 whole minutes.
Overall: save up your pennies to get a quality carpet/spot lifter.
Convenient & cleans well, but not durable by eosa10 ,Oct 14 '03
Pros: Super cleaning power and very portable. Cons: Propensity to leak, not enough charge time, just stopped working.
We purchased this on a friend's recommendation as a handy way to clean up after spills caused by our huge dog.
We loved the portability of it, and nicknamed it "the bissellator". It cleaned really really well.
However, we soon had problems:
1) it only holds a charge for 5 minutes
2) 12 months after we bought it, it just failed to operate.
3) if you didn't hold it flat, it would leak dirty yuck everywhere
The 5-minute charge window is wholly inconvenient because the unit is bulky and must remain plugged in virtually at all times in order to be charged when you have that red wine spill. So you have to sacrifice an outlet and some place to put it -- not easy when you have a dog and a baby and can't leave the thing on the floor!
One day it just stopped working. We checked the outlet, checked that the charger was plugged in to the unit properly, and nothing worked. We might've used it once every 2 weeks or so, so it wasn't overworked.
Pros: easy to use Cons: leaks, poor battery performance
After about one year of use, my Bissell Spot Lifter has begun leaking. Also the battery life is very short. In the beginning, this unit had good suction. I am not sure if the battery is just not strong enough but I would recommend a unit that you can plug in and use.
After using the unit today, I went to dump the waste unit and found that the unit had developed a leak. I then had dirty water dripping all over my carpet. It does not look like the leak can be repaired. The clean water unit does not fit right and now the dirty water unit is leaking even though it is seated properly. My other complaint on this unit is that even though it has some brushes, rotating brushes would be more helpful. The static brushes seem to serve little purpose. I am looking at purchasing a Dirt Devil unit.
Great for touch-ups between the REAL carpet shampooing by garch13 ,Dec 17 '03
Pros: Great for accidents, small jobs Cons: Durability,leakage,charging ability or lack of
Fantastic for those with kids and/or pets. Helps with spills, muddy paw prints and so forth. Don't expect BIG things out of this. It is for small clean-up. Suction power is great while the battery lasts. Even with the short battery life I'd rather have cordless..I don't have time to drag out the corded version! I use this in-between the regular monthly BIG carpet cleaner cleanings.
Don't expect this to last longer than a year. The first one we had just up and died. The second one the dirt collection tank broke and it's on the verge of up and dying. I'm not paying $17-20 for just a new tank so that the rest of the machine can die on me...I'm searching for something more durable...anyone from Bissell listening! Durability!!
EWW! Doggy pee! AND IT'S STILL THERE!! by hotaru25 ,Sep 19 '03
Pros: Very strong suction for removing fluids from carpet. Cons: 12 hours of charging for 5 minutes use, useless brush add-on.
Yet another testament to the destructive capability of the little Welsh Corgi living with me. He had a bad day and "marked" several parts on my carpet.
In a frenzy, I rushed to Wal-Mart and bought this item, which looked like a good buy for what I needed. This was a good item for the suction capablity, which could suck a "golf ball through a garden hose" most likely. ^-^ In the middle of my cleaning spree however, the Spotlifter began winding down and that's when I realized it wanted over 12 hours of charging for 5 minutes of cleaning.
For the mess my dog had made, this was ridiculous. I also was curious about the scrubber brush that was also part of the package. It does not actually do any scrubbing, as it is located BEHIND the suction portion of the vacuum and does not actually scrub. Thus the scrubber is merely a useless addition to gain the eyes of buyers.
On the plus side, it was exceptionally easy to clean and, as I said before, very good at actually lifting liquids out of carpets.
Pros: The brushes work pretty good.Trouble is it just pushed the mess further into the carpet. Cons: I haven't found a redeeming feature except the brushes.
Worthless piece of junk.
99% of the solution and whatever you're trying to clean stays in the carpet. You're suppose to tilt it up to suction the cleaning solution and the mess out. Tilt and press REALLY hard and you may get a miniscule amount of the dirty water out. After emptying the solution compartment about 5 times I still have only about 1" of dirty water in the dirty water compartment.
Bissell Spotlifter handheld vacuum by travels70 ,Jan 22 '04
Pros: Easy to use. Cons: Little suction.
Product has little suction.Good on hard surfaces.Not on carpet.It'll help but so will blotting with a white towel.Not impressed.No wonder it's inexpensive.
Okay for small, minor stains - not good if there are kids involved by l_adams ,Oct 30 '04
Pros: Lightweight Cons: Looses charge too quickly, cannot handle larger messes, doesn't have enough suction
We bought this little hand-held cleaner when our son was a baby. Figured that with a baby and 2 cats, we were bound to need to clean up slops and stains.
This is a handy item for someone without pets or children - it just cannot handle the messes they make, the battery looses its charge too quickly (less then 5 minutes use now, maybe 10 brand new).
Now - if I'd had it in college, it would have been an absolute gem.
The Worst Thing I ever bought by eschader ,Apr 13 '05
Pros: If you only need to use it twice, it works well. Cons: After more that a couple of uses, it loses power and suction and becomes worthless.
Despite the unfavorable review my neighbor gave me on this vacuum when I borrowed it, I decided to buy it to clean up those little messes when my son decided to throw up on the carpet. The first couple times I used it, it was great. It sucked everything up and cleaned just the little spot I wanted to clean without having the use a big machine or calling a professional carpet cleaner.
After that, it was all downhill. The first unit wouldn't recharge and I sent it back to Bissell for another. The second one would lose its charge in one minute of using it after a few uses. I even tried to use it while it was plugged in and it wouldn't suck anymore.
I ended up throwing it away. That's right, I didn't even give it to Goodwill or to a friend. I put it where it belongs--in the trash!
Who you gunna call? SPOT LIFTER! LOL by fisherpaykel ,May 30 '05
Pros: Easy to use, Powerful, Quick And Easy Clean Up, All Round Wonderful Cons: Short Battery Life (5 minutes), Uses solution too fast, Suction could be stronger
We got our spot lifter for $20 Aussie Dollars in Target because it was the last one & it was a display model. After the 24 hour charge we fired it up on dog liquid (the liquid produced from a dog's rear end) and was amazed at how quickly it cleaned it up!. Following the directions I felt that the long pile carpet was overwet after cleaning. It went through the cleaning Solution (50% Bissell Little Green Formula & 50% Water) rather quickly and had to fill up twice for one spot using up 1/2 the trial bottle of Bissell Little Green Solution. Clean-up is quick and easy. I rinse the dirty water tank and the clean water tank out after each use with hot water then I place it out in the sunshine. Fully charging takes about 12 hours according to the manual but I find it is ready to use again after 3 1/2 hours. Having a dog & three cats this machine is a blessing. We have a Vax Sukka and it is way too much trouble to get it out just for one puppy puddle.
Leaky cleaning solution tank by mjourney ,Oct 01 '04
Pros: An effective stain remover if you don't mind cleaning solution getting everywhere. Cons: Leaky cleaning solution tank makes cleaning up more of a messy situation!
After having a Spotlifter for only a few months, the (very small) cleaning solution tank began to leak continuously. I can't even clean a stain without the solution tank leaking all over the place!
it worked fine the first few times I used it. Now after 2 months, the water reservoir started to leak. Only works if you use very hot water, not warm as they claim.
Does not help too much with petstains, unless you catch them as they are happening. Mine is in the garbage now. Good for tiiny spots, not useful for petstains and the durability is not what I had expected
I think this is a great product and would not hesitate to purchase it again or recommend it to family and friends. It does a super job on small spills. The suction/cleaning nozzle is plastic and my kids broke the button you push to remove it but overall it has held up nicely. I have ordered a new nozzle.
Had a year...wish I hadn't bought it. by res1eott ,Nov 30 '05
Pros: None now, might have had one a year ago when I bought it. Cons: Leaks. Leaks. Leaks. Weak suction.
Worked nice at first...then, after about 6 months, noticed it was wet in the back underneath the cleaning reservoir. Now, after a year, if I leave cleaning solution in the tank, it is nearly empty after a week. Leaks terrible. Suction is mediocre at best. Spray works fine. Waste tank doesn't leak. I haven't had a problem with the charge or how long is lasts.
My biggest beef with this... by govega_dt3000 ,Feb 23 '03
My biggest beef with this is that it only is good for about five minutes before you have to recharge it for at least a few hours. The water reservoir did start to leak after a month. The suction is very good and the cleaning is excellent though on small areas. It cleaned dried-in stains and made my whole house smell clean. The proof is in the waste-water, which can show a very black dirt color even after doing only a small area!
The design of the used-water reservoir's plug is bad though. You need to make sure it is screwed in correctly or else you will bend it like I did when you put the whole thing back together after emptying.
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