Bissell 1697-M PowerSteamer Pro Upright Vacuum

Pros: one year warranty, easy to use
Cons: doesn't get all the bad stains out

We decided to buy this product shortly after moving in to our apartment. Our living room has light carpet and we realized soon how quickly the carpet was going to get dirty. My husband works in a factory, so his shoes are filthy. The first month or so,...

Pros: Cleans very well
Cons: kludgy

I’m not sure why they call this a steamer - the water doesn’t get hot at all. Nonetheless, the Bissell PowerSteamer Steam Cleaner does a great job for a reasonable amount of money.

Does it work?
Yes, yes, yes. Despite any...

Pros: Cleans well, less noisy than expected, replacement parts available
Cons: no steam, control placement, not a vacuum

BACKGROUND The name Bissell Powersteamer Pro Deep Cleaner 1697-M leads one to believe this is a steam cleaner. It is not. The water that goes in only gets as hot as your own tap water. The instruction booklet says NOT to boil or microwave the ...

Pros: It can clean everywhere!
Cons: none

What a dream machine. Anyone who has kids or pets should highly think about investing in one of these machines. It is quite a bit of money ($210) but it does live up to its standards! In fact it comes with a 1 year warranty! As long as you use it...

Pros: easier than dragging home a rental, can do oftener than hiring a service
Cons: heavy, not really as clean as a pro can clean

We have pets, to be specific, cats. Why, oh, why do we have these beasts that barf on the carpet, leave hair and do other atrocities that I am too delicate to mention here? Well, we love them despite it all. Our adopted kitties are rescue animals and not ...

Pros: upright design, cleans well, water tanks easy to use
Cons: heavy when tanks are on, handle design is awkward

When I sat down and really thought about the price of having a professional clean your carpets,compared to the price of carpet steamers today, the sensible choice was to buy my own machine. I did look at several brands, and settled on the Bissell...

Pros: Deep cleans, makes floors look great
Cons: small things tend to go wrong

Don't get me wrong this is a great cleaner and works wonderfully it's just the little problems that irritate me.

After cleaning my living room floor with ease and seeing the results I was impressed. I set the handle down and removed the...

Pros: Cleans decently for normal, traffic areas.
Cons: Got good on deep stains and lacks steam to kill allergens.

I purchased this machine in hopes of cleaning the carpets in the house I recently moved into, and I hoped to destroy dust mites and other allergens using the "steam" option. The previous owners had an indoor dog, and there were stains in the main ...

Pros: Light, compact, quiet, good suction
Cons: Wheels are wider than the front, bad switch location, makes fuzz balls

The Bissell Powersteamer Pro is a consumer-grade upright carpet cleaner. Features include a clever single tank unit that works as the clean water supply and the dirty water reservoir. It has a hose with onboard tools for doing stairs, upholstery, or ...

Pros: easy to use
Cons: doesn't always work so well

I have terrible carpets. They're old. They stink. They need to be replaced, but untill I have a extra thousand bucks or so I must just live with cleaning them. So I bought this steamer.

While it's not a magic wand it comes pretty close. It got...

Pros: cleans well, can control cleaning solution
Cons: controls in poor position, hard to lift and carry

The upright Power Steamer pro is a big improvement over my old Bissell canister style that hooked up to the faucet. I love the push method, it's almost like vacuuming. The transparent cover allows you to see the cleanliness of the water as it is...

Pros: Cleans as good as a commercial steam cleaner, but much easier to use.
Cons: The upholstery attachment keeps falling off while your cleaning the carpet.

I am glad I choose this steam cleaner. I read several reviews on different models and brands. This steam cleaner had the best reviews for the price and features. I bought this cleaner for $129.00. It has the smart mix, upholstery tools, and cleans great....

Pros: There's ONE pro, it cleans floors well -not carpets like it's supposed to!
Cons: There are too many cons to list in 15 words or less!

I purchased the Bissell Powersteamer Pro and was disappointed by it's overall performance. I spent almost $300.00.

My first steam cleaner were the old style ones that was just like a vacuum cleaner. The machine lasted for years and was...

Pros: Cleans a major dirty carpet with little work
Cons: none

My husband saw an ad for this Bissell the day after he bought me a PowerSteamer Pro at Wal-Mart's grand opening at Steelyard Commons for $139. I thought it was a bargain. Then we see an ad at Big Lots for $80. I was at the store outside the door 30 ...

Pros: If you have pets this machine is a virtual fur extractor. Cleans exceptionally well.
Cons: none

I have used many steam cleaners over the years and have found this one to be the absolute best. It lifts the nap of a rug and lifts dirt from deep in the carpet fibers. Having several cats I find it difficult to keep the fur off of my rugs, not a problem...