Bissell 1698-1 PowerSteamer ProHeat Plus Upright Vacuum

Pros: Super Suction and scrubbing, close to walls
Cons: Weight, uses more solution than most cleaners, hose doesn't attach nicely, out of the way.

We moved into our new home last October, only to smell the faint odor of dog urine. Nice, huh? Old owners didn't even clean the carpets before they moved. Anyway, I had been borrowing my friends Bissel Steam Cleaner, and the task of taking it back and...

Pros: Well-Designed, Cleans Great, Built-In Heater, "Perfect Pass" Speed Monitor
Cons: None That I Know

I just purchased my Bissell Powersteamer ProHeat Plus a couple of weeks ago. Actually, first I bought the Hoover SteamVac Widepath and returned it. I'll start by comparing some of the features between the two.

1. The water tanks. The Hoover...

Pros: Excellent machine that does a great job
Cons: Can't think of any

I have berber carpet that is 14 years old and after having "professional cleaners" try to remove the spots, I had almost given up on my carpet. Then a friend said to at least try a Bissell Powersteamer Proheat 1698 carpet cleaner so I decided...

Pros: Easy to use, separate cleaning solution container, heats the water
Cons: After 3 months of use, I haven't found any

We were looking for a steam cleaner about 3 months ago. We did a LOT of research. Read all the Epinions reviews for steam cleaners. Eventually, our decision was narrowed down to the Hoover Widepath and the Bissell ProHeat. We were convinced that both...

Pros: Does a wonderful job on cleaning your carpet
Cons: On-board water heater doesn't work

My husband was trying to be nice and bought me an upright Bissell Powersteamer ProHeat Plus. Not quite what I wanted for an anniversary present, but I'm glad I have it now. I have two young children that are constantly spilling something on my light...

Pros: Really works and the solution smells good!
Cons: Heavy

**Due to an error on Epinions part this review didn't come through properly when written the first time. As a matter of fact it was totally blank. I'm updating it today, 6.27.01.

Ok, I'll freely admit that I didn't want this steam...

Pros: Easy to Control, Leaves Carpets People Friendly
Cons: none

I have a Bissel ProHeat Platinum carpet cleaner that keeps our rugs looking new all the time. I have rentals, so this is especially useful to me. (Remember to take it as a rental upkeep deduction). This machine is built like a vacuum cleaner, and is...

Pros: easy to operate
Cons: none

After having lived in our new house for less than a year, my toddler had managed to make the carpet in the family room look like it was 10 years old. We knew it was time to invest in a carpet cleaner and since we own the hand held Bissell, we decided to...

Pros: Does a great job
Cons: It is hard to get clean

We purchased the Platinum II version of this steam cleaner about 5 months ago, after a friend of ours recommended it.

We had previously had a dirt devil steam cleaner that did a really poor job, so I was rather gun shy about getting this one....

Pros: Lightweight, Flexible, Cleans Better than Rentals
Cons: None

I checked several consumer sites to determine which steam cleaner to buy; decided on the Bissell ProHeat Plus; picked it up; and used it today. What an incredible experience!

I clean my plush, cream colored carpet every 4-6 months. Two...

Pros: Easy to fill and empty
Cons: Hard to put together

After carefully researching upright steam cleaners I decided on the Bissell Powersteamer ProHeat model. I chose this model because it not only cleans carpets but bare floors, and it has upholstery attachments. I have 2 bedrooms with light beige carpet...

Pros: Construction, one tank, easy rinsing, heated water
Cons: Don't automatically switch to accessory wand

I originally bought the hoover Steam Vac with rotating bristles. The salesperson recommended the hoover because it outsells the Bissel by 3 to 1. I think the hoover sales must be based on brand name. After using it a month, I returned it for the bissell...

Pros: This is easy to use, and does a really good job.
Cons: Seems to use a lot of solution during "high traffic" mode, guess others would too

I have four dogs, two sons living at home and a 19 month old grandson who visits often. Need I say more? Well, I will anyway.

This is the best thing I have bought for a long time. I was in real need of a carpet cleaning. Between dog mistakes...

Pros: cleans well
Cons: heavy

I cannot believe what we found in our carpets that was naked
to the human eye..oh my!

We just bought the Powersteamer ProHeat Plus Heated Solution Deep Cleaner 1698-1 at Best Buy for $229 on sale. We needed a steam cleaner
in our new...

Pros: On board heater, great vacuum power, and attachments and accessories work great.
Cons: Water resevoir is a little small

My wife and I live in a town house with light beige carpets, no backyard, and a puppy who believes in the philosophy that if you didn't see him do it, it never happened. So you can see my angle on needing more than a vacuum which only picks up...