Carpet Spot Cleaning ??? Has anyone used the Bissel Steam Mop to spot clean carpets ?
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You need a carpet attachment. I bought my Bissel Steam Mop with the Carpet Attachment included at HSN.COM for $79.95. It's item number 381-435. Shipping is $9.96. You can split the payments in two, at $39.98 when you order it, and another $39.98 a month later. They will ship it with the first payment.
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Happens to me ALL the time. I've done everything they say (cleaning out the valves, etc.) and nothing seems to work. Sometimes it sprays; sometimes it doesn't. Every time I want to clean my carpet I end up spending two hours trying to fix the stupid Bissell cleaner. I'm going to trash it and buy something that actually works.
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I'm 95% confident that NO, the steamer part cannot be used on carpet...only hard surfaces. Maybe try Bissell 3624 SpotClean Professional Portable Carpet CleanerIt is small scale.
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Do you like your carpets and floors really clean? I have not been happy with the suction on the Eureka RapidClean at all. Even when using the handheld alone, the stuff sucked up would fall back out.
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That's a good question but one I can't answer. I have had nothing but trouble with my Bissell cleaner. Usually it doesn't work and when it does, it leaks water in streaks. I wish I had returned it but it's been more than a year. Good luck!
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I would not recommend this product to clean grout from ceramic tile. This is specifically a carpet cleaner, and it could clean tile, but its not made for that. If I could suggest a product to help you with this, I would suggest the 1940 PowerFresh Steam Mop (http://www.amazon.com/BISSELL-Powerfresh-Steam-White-1940/dp/B0091YYUAM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390490519&sr=8-1&keywords=1940+bissell). This has a 'Easy Scrubber that flips down and reaches down to the grout and crevices' located on the back of the foot. It also has a $10 off coupon right now!! Its a great steam mop, and not only will it help you clean your ceramic tile, but it will also be great to have around the house!
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A little. I have been using an alcohol based cleaner instead of the Bissell brand (see my previous question response on this subject). It is a little damp but I don't know of any water based carpet cleaner that would not leave some dampness.
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i don't know what kind of carpet you have, but i did use the steam on one small spot. i did so very carefully. it did clean a spot on the carpet.
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It does not steam and it is suppose to vacuum up the water/cleaning solution you sprayed on the carpet along with the stain, however the suction is very poor so it does not suck up much water. I have to blot up the wet solution with an old towel or paper towel. The brush agitates to work in the cleaning solution, that is the only value to this machine, or you could just spray your carpet with a good cleaning solution and agitate by hand with a brush, blot up with a towel and you can do the same thing without buying this.
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Yes, the detergent is added to the water. I have never used the Bissell steam mop. The label on this cleaner states it is safe for al Floormate products.
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I purchased the Gruene Steam Mop System a couple weeks ago. Included is a mop for tile, vinyl, etc and a mop for hard wood floors. I read that this machine is not designed to be used on carpet. :-( (However the ability to detach the machine and use as a hand held - opened numerous doors in cleaning procedures. And the additional attachments are a puzzle to solve - which one works best for what job.) You can use your own "mops". I found that old face clothes or dish clothes work great. I haven't even used the Gruene mops yet. I must be saving them for a rainy day. Just read Virginia's answer. My old steamer (that broke) produced an abundance of steam which made my floors very wet and took "forever" to dry. The Gruene is just right. I steam about a 4X4 section at a time. By the time I am finished with 2 more sections the first is dry. YAY!
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Melanie is exactly right. I actually called Bissell because my Green Spot Bot retired itself after many years of gallant service and I wanted to know the difference. The woman on the phone told me it was indeed the anti microbal element. I asked what that was since I do have allergies and thought it had something to do with that. She told when the dirt is suctioned up it goes through the element. I decided to save a couple of bucks and go with another with the green spot bot. Who cares about the dirty water. Wear gloves and dump it out.
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I have a Bissel Little Green Machine that I have used for years cleaning the cat yak... It works great and completely cleans the mess. The only problem is after 7 years is has a bad smell because the inner workings can not be easily cleaned. I am looking to replace it just because of the smell.
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I use it to clean carpets and zap pet stains. Its a miracle and just with tap water. Works better than my big Hoover Carpet Cleaner. I put a pad on and hold it for a minute at full steam.
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I have the Steam Mop, too. This is cheaper (if I remember correctly, but I know this Bissell costs about $50 everywhere) and IMO works better when you use it with the cloths. I used it AFTER I had already steamed the floor and I still got a lot of dirt on the cloth, it really surprised me! The only CON I've come across with this is that you have to buy more cloths. Since I have a regular steamer still I've still used that between times when the floor looks like it needs a better clean up. If you have a fabric cloth big enough and thin enough to stick the corners into the little spots where the cloth goes you can use it with just the fabric and it works just like a regular steamer. I have the Steam Mop, too. This is cheaper (if I remember correctly, but I know this Bissell costs about $50 everywhere) and IMO works better when you use it with the cloths. I used it AFTER I had already steamed the floor and I still got a lot of dirt on the cloth, it really surprised me! The only CON I've come across with this is that you have to buy more cloths. Since I have a regular steamer still I've still used that between times when the floor looks like it needs a better clean up. If you have a fabric cloth big enough and thin enough to stick the corners into the little spots where... » Read More I have the Steam Mop, too. This is cheaper (if I remember correctly, but I know this Bissell costs about $50 everywhere) and IMO works better when you use it with the cloths. I used it AFTER I had already steamed the floor and I still got a lot of dirt on the cloth, it really surprised me! The only CON I've come across with this is that you have to buy more cloths. Since I have a regular steamer still I've still used that between times when the floor looks like it needs a better clean up. If you have a fabric cloth big enough and thin enough to stick the corners into the little spots where the cloth goes you can use it with just the fabric and it works just like a regular steamer. « Show Less
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I never tried this with a steam mop but routinely use Fizzion in my Hoover Floor Mate . Love the fresh sent and great cleaning of Fizzion . Hope this helps !
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No, you can't "clean" carpets, as it's got no way to extract dirty water. However, with the glide attachment included, you can steam "refresh" carpets, and supposedly kill dust mites, etc. The unit glides above the carpet and injects the steam into the fibers, but you don't use the microfiber pad, so you're not picking anything up. Hope that helps!