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4.3 out of 5stars
(20 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
08/19/2018
Light and Powerful Vacuum
I absolutely love Bissell floor cleaning products and the PowerLifter Pet Bagless Upright is no exception! They really know the features people need and want and ensure that we get products that really do the job well. The PowerLifter Upright required very little assembly. The handle slid into place and then required two screws to hold it in place. The only other part that could be considered assembly was the bottom cord holder and that just snapped into existing slots. The Febreeze scented filter simply sets into the top of the canister. It does not have a retractable cord. The first thing I noticed about this vacuum is that it is so LIGHT! But being light definitely doesn't mean it lacks power. I went over my rugs with my old vacuum and then used this one to see if it would pick up more dirt and it did. A few passes over the already vacuumed floor and I could see and hear the difference. I then set the powerhead on a lower setting and it picked up even MORE dirt. I was incredibly impressed. The features that I like the best are: the see-through hose (so you can identify where clogs might be), the easy foot pedal power button, the light-weight design that makes vacuuming less of a workout, the ball pivot which allows for really good control over the powerhead, and finally the pet hair eraser tool because it really worked well picking up long, fine cat hairs from my furniture. The features that I wasn't so hot on were: the inability to turn the powerhead off when only using the suction hose and the cost of the replacement Febreeze filters (you can still use the filter after the scent wears off, but having the scent is soooooo nice!). To be more clear about the pro's of this vacuum, being able to turn it on using my foot is a huge plus. I did find it strange, however, that the powerhead does not disengage when the power is "on" and only the hose is in use. It's not necessarily a bad feature, but I found that it kicks up any dirt underneath it since it's not sucking from the powerhead when the hose is in use. It was just something I have to get used to. I can't say enough how lovely it is to vacuum and make my house smell amazing all at the same time. The Febreeze filter is a wonderful feature, but they are costly to replace. This is the second Bissell I've owned that has the Febreeze filter and though they last for quite some time, it's never long enough. If you really like this feature, I'd recommend buying them in bulk to save money. Or, if you don't care about the scent, you can just wash the filter once it's clogged and reuse them without scent. The PetEraser tool is my favorite of the two tools this vacuum comes with. It's feels kind of like a lint brush and it works really well. I found that it worked by wiping action and not necessarily through suction action, though. It pulled really fine, really long cat hair off all my furniture pretty easily. Overall this is a really fantastic vacuum. It has power, it's stylish, it has great features, it's light and very mobile. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a vacuum that can tackle pet-friendly environments!
bypeep

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
07/12/2022
Overall its good but I received parts broken for this vaccum and I had previously order the same vaccum before this but I was missing a lot of parts and the box was opened. Thats why I order this one but this one. One part is broken I just needed the vaccum so badly that I just kept it like that. So bumped paying for a damage product but I wouldve return 2 vaccums in the same week super stressful.
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/03/2023
    VERY 100% POSITIVE
    BAXTER THE RESCUE DOG WAS RIGHT (AD/STORY ON VAC BOX - PART OF THE $$$ GOES TO DOG CHARITY) ...... THE VAC TAKES CARE OF DOG HAIR ... YEP ....YEP ...YEP .... MY "BAXTER" (MONSTER) IS 17 YEARS OLD
    Jon
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/11/2023
    Don’t buy - 2 dogs (50lbs) and it couldn’t hold up
    Had this item less than 3 months and have broken the belt 2x. Now I need a new vacuum - this one does not do well. I don’t recommend this if you have shedders. (Border Aussie and Black Lab, each 50 lbs, for reference.)
    Michele
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/19/2023
    Reliable and Economical
    This vacuum works very well. It has great suction, picks it ALL up without repetition needed. I love the longer cord and the power rewind button is my favorite feature. I'm also saving money by not having to purchase vacuum bags, and that's a pretty penny because my dog brings in a lot of yard foliage daily that he enjoys destroying and we have to vacuum practically every single day. No complaints
    jappers
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/18/2022
    Great deal and great quality
    I absolutely love my vacuum it was a good price and works great! I have 2 cats and the first time I used it, my carpets looked shades lighter! Easy to empty and assemble.
    Mary
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/06/2022
    Garbage
    The roller melted at the point where the belt is located during the first use - in a small, 1100sq foot house that is only about 75% carpeted. Maybe we got a lemon, but its been returned and we will never purchase this brand again. Side note: the majority of the strands shown in the photo are not hair. Those are strings of melted plastic.
    Katie
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/12/2022
    Overall its good but I received parts broken for this vaccum and I had previously order the same vaccum before this but I was missing a lot of parts and the box was opened. Thats why I order this one but this one. One part is broken I just needed the vaccum so badly that I just kept it like that. So bumped paying for a damage product but I wouldve return 2 vaccums in the same week super stressful.
    Unknown
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/11/2021
    Worth it!
    Wow is all I can say. Was a bit worried by the condition of the box. The American Bull dog on the box sold it for me. As A mom of 4 American Staffyblue bully fur babies I say anyone who says this doesn't pick up dog hair needs to look at my pics.
    Lisa
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/24/2021
    oMG!! Ok so I had given up. Great Pyrenees in full shed mode.Fluffy white dog hair every where .old vac just got plugged up over and over . this vac just sucked it all up!! Astroturf in patio,no vac has never got it even half way clean, tried vac not expecting much,now it looks like new!
    cat
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/05/2021
    Amazing
    We have vacuumed 3 times in the last 2 weeks, we usually do every few days. We had another brand of vacuum that bit the dust so we bought this one. I cannot believe how much stuff this vacuum pulled out of our carpet that the other vacuum did not, it didn't look that bad. So gross and embarrassing but we are amazed! I'm so glad we got it.
    rebecca
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/22/2021
    Ok, not great.
    The handle is to smooth and big for my hand. The canister holds alot of dust/dirt after you dump it out. I do like the long cord and the swivel feature. I give it a b-
    Barbara
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/07/2021
    10000% worth buying!!
    My cousin recommended this to me after she bought it. I figured it wasn’t too much and I needed a vacuum so I went ahead and got it. Let me tell you, this is the BEST purchase I may have ever made. I vacuumed a rug and my boyfriend came in and saw how full it already was. He told me “There’s no way that thing is brand new, you had to have bought that used” that’s how much it picked up!! I want to vacuum everyday, all day. It’s so satisfying to see how much thing thing picks up! I will recommend this this to absolutely everyone. I never write reviews and I had to come immediately write it as soon as I finished vacuuming. It’s sooo worth it!! The picture I included was after vacuuming my very large rug that’s fairly new and my couch.
    Kaitlin
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/07/2021
    10000% worth buying!!
    My cousin recommended this to me after she bought it. I figured it wasn't too much and I needed a vacuum so I went ahead and got it. Let me tell you, this is the BEST purchase I may have ever made. I vacuumed a rug and my boyfriend came in and saw how full it already was. He told me “There's no way that thing is brand new, you had to have bought that used” that's how much it picked up!! I want to vacuum everyday, all day. It's so satisfying to see how much thing thing picks up! I will recommend this this to absolutely everyone. I never write reviews and I had to come immediately write it as soon as I finished vacuuming. It's sooo worth it!! The picture I included was after vacuuming my very large rug that's fairly new and my couch.
    Kaitlin
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/01/2020
    This sucker is really powerful!
    Im surprised how strong the suction is considering the cheap price. The vacuum itself is lightweight and mostly plastic; it feels cheap; but it picked up so much dirt and hair (Golden retriever and a black cat) Im shocked. The picture is of the SECOND quick pass (after emptying the canister) I made through one large room. The first pass was filled all the way to the rim. We had vacuumed that room maybe a month before with an old Shark vacuum that is obviously on its last leg considering how much dirt was picked up. Its loud but the pitch didnt scare my kitty. The swivel part doesnt seem to make a difference to me so theres that. The hose attachment isnt very long which is annoying. You couldnt really use it to reach very high up onto anything and you have to keep the machine itself close to you while using the hose. But the pet attachment worked well on my couch. Only used one though so cant speak for the quality of the second hose attachment. The power button is on the bottom where you press to tilt the machine back with your foot so thats useful. The cord is not retractable. Easy to assemble. Took 5 minutes. Only used the vacuum three times so I have no input on the longevity of the machine but I got a 3 year warranty so Im not too concerned if it breaks. Im not about to spend $400 on another overpriced vacuum so a $12 warranty was easily worth it.
    Cassandra
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/03/2018
    Lightweight
    This vacuum works great. I love that it is lightweight compared to many others I have used. Put together in just a few clicks. It is easy to take apart and clean. I did notice that hair wraps around the rollers as all I have used in the past even though that is supposed to be a big selling point. I just take apart and clean after each use.
    MavsMom1
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/31/2018
    Not your mother's old vacuum
    Vacuum technology has come a long long way. Modern technology has allowed us to make these devices lighter and more powerful than ever before. But adding suction alone does not make a vacuum better. You need other tools that shake the dirt loose from carpet fibers or flick them up off the floor so they can be sucked into the collection system. You start adding these tools and the bulk and weight start to climb. Bissell has managed to find the perfect blend of weight, power, and flexibility that has resulted in a lightweight ultra-powerful household tool. We have cats. At least the vet tells us they are cats. To me they are more like 18 pound hair factories. They remind me of the Peanuts comic strip character named Pig Pen. The character wandered about trailing a cloud of dust and dirt behind him. Our two beasts leave a trail of hair as they wander through the house.Until we picked up this new Bissell vacuum, there was no way to rid ourselves of the mounds of fur. We have tried a number of other vacuums including the big name blue ball expensive variety. That works, but seems to clog easily with our cat's long hair. The Bissell does not. Included in the kit are two unique tools (see photos) that are designed to get hair out of the toughest spots. One is made to work very similar to a lint brush with directional napping. While it looks pretty cheesy, it works awesomely well. We even use that to get cat hair off of clothing (they love to hang out around your legs in the morning to remind you to feed them - and if you are wearing black dress pants you are stuck with a mound of hair to clean off). Overall, the vacuum is light enough to move about with ease. Turning corners, getting up close to walls and furniture is effortless. There are even small bristles that stick out not unlike old style automotive curb feelers (for those of us old enough to remember those things). Those bristles help to pull dust and dirt out of the corner of the floor and wall - someplace normally out of reach of a vacuum. If there is a downside to the vacuum it is the length of the extension tube. It would be nice if it was longer and you could use it to reach either up the stairs or up into the corners of higher ceiling rooms. Overall, This is a great vacuum and we would strongly recommend it to anyone that has the kind of fur producing animals we have at home. Considering how well it works for us, I can't even imagine how much better it will work if you did NOT have to vacuum up ten pounds worth of hair every week!
    Campmaster55
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/20/2018
    Bissell vacuum
    What can I say, it's a Bissell, long time dependable vacuum makers. It is a PowerLifter Pet, so if your looking for a vacuum and have pets, this is it. It swivels, no more power-lifting to get around the corner. It's bagless, no need to buy bags. This vacuum easily cleaned a total mess of kid's rooms. It has an edge cleaner, that really does work well. Outstanding vacuum!!!
    catsintrouble
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/19/2018
    Powerful
    The BISSELL PowerLifter Pet with Swivel Bagless Upright Vacuum, 2260 when I first opened it, pulled it out of the box it was easy to assemble. This vacuum was easy to use. Really picked up the cat and dog hair. I have two cats and a dog. I really liked the BISSELL PowerLifter Pet with Swivel Bagless Upright Vacuum, 2260 hand held cleaner for the stairs, best one I ever have ever used. It really worked good on the stairs and sofa. Very powerful. Love this.
    Twilbanks
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/19/2018
    Light and Powerful Vacuum
    I absolutely love Bissell floor cleaning products and the PowerLifter Pet Bagless Upright is no exception! They really know the features people need and want and ensure that we get products that really do the job well. The PowerLifter Upright required very little assembly. The handle slid into place and then required two screws to hold it in place. The only other part that could be considered assembly was the bottom cord holder and that just snapped into existing slots. The Febreeze scented filter simply sets into the top of the canister. It does not have a retractable cord. The first thing I noticed about this vacuum is that it is so LIGHT! But being light definitely doesn't mean it lacks power. I went over my rugs with my old vacuum and then used this one to see if it would pick up more dirt and it did. A few passes over the already vacuumed floor and I could see and hear the difference. I then set the powerhead on a lower setting and it picked up even MORE dirt. I was incredibly impressed. The features that I like the best are: the see-through hose (so you can identify where clogs might be), the easy foot pedal power button, the light-weight design that makes vacuuming less of a workout, the ball pivot which allows for really good control over the powerhead, and finally the pet hair eraser tool because it really worked well picking up long, fine cat hairs from my furniture. The features that I wasn't so hot on were: the inability to turn the powerhead off when only using the suction hose and the cost of the replacement Febreeze filters (you can still use the filter after the scent wears off, but having the scent is soooooo nice!). To be more clear about the pro's of this vacuum, being able to turn it on using my foot is a huge plus. I did find it strange, however, that the powerhead does not disengage when the power is "on" and only the hose is in use. It's not necessarily a bad feature, but I found that it kicks up any dirt underneath it since it's not sucking from the powerhead when the hose is in use. It was just something I have to get used to. I can't say enough how lovely it is to vacuum and make my house smell amazing all at the same time. The Febreeze filter is a wonderful feature, but they are costly to replace. This is the second Bissell I've owned that has the Febreeze filter and though they last for quite some time, it's never long enough. If you really like this feature, I'd recommend buying them in bulk to save money. Or, if you don't care about the scent, you can just wash the filter once it's clogged and reuse them without scent. The PetEraser tool is my favorite of the two tools this vacuum comes with. It's feels kind of like a lint brush and it works really well. I found that it worked by wiping action and not necessarily through suction action, though. It pulled really fine, really long cat hair off all my furniture pretty easily. Overall this is a really fantastic vacuum. It has power, it's stylish, it has great features, it's light and very mobile. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a vacuum that can tackle pet-friendly environments!
    Stacy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/19/2018
    Light and Powerful Vacuum
    I absolutely love Bissell floor cleaning products and the PowerLifter Pet Bagless Upright is no exception! They really know the features people need and want and ensure that we get products that really do the job well. The PowerLifter Upright required very little assembly. The handle slid into place and then required two screws to hold it in place. The only other part that could be considered assembly was the bottom cord holder and that just snapped into existing slots. The Febreeze scented filter simply sets into the top of the canister. It does not have a retractable cord. The first thing I noticed about this vacuum is that it is so LIGHT! But being light definitely doesn't mean it lacks power. I went over my rugs with my old vacuum and then used this one to see if it would pick up more dirt and it did. A few passes over the already vacuumed floor and I could see and hear the difference. I then set the powerhead on a lower setting and it picked up even MORE dirt. I was incredibly impressed. The features that I like the best are: the see-through hose (so you can identify where clogs might be), the easy foot pedal power button, the light-weight design that makes vacuuming less of a workout, the ball pivot which allows for really good control over the powerhead, and finally the pet hair eraser tool because it really worked well picking up long, fine cat hairs from my furniture. The features that I wasn't so hot on were: the inability to turn the powerhead off when only using the suction hose and the cost of the replacement Febreeze filters (you can still use the filter after the scent wears off, but having the scent is soooooo nice!). To be more clear about the pro's of this vacuum, being able to turn it on using my foot is a huge plus. I did find it strange, however, that the powerhead does not disengage when the power is "on" and only the hose is in use. It's not necessarily a bad feature, but I found that it kicks up any dirt underneath it since it's not sucking from the powerhead when the hose is in use. It was just something I have to get used to. I can't say enough how lovely it is to vacuum and make my house smell amazing all at the same time. The Febreeze filter is a wonderful feature, but they are costly to replace. This is the second Bissell I've owned that has the Febreeze filter and though they last for quite some time, it's never long enough. If you really like this feature, I'd recommend buying them in bulk to save money. Or, if you don't care about the scent, you can just wash the filter once it's clogged and reuse them without scent. The PetEraser tool is my favorite of the two tools this vacuum comes with. It's feels kind of like a lint brush and it works really well. I found that it worked by wiping action and not necessarily through suction action, though. It pulled really fine, really long cat hair off all my furniture pretty easily. Overall this is a really fantastic vacuum. It has power, it's stylish, it has great features, it's light and very mobile. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a vacuum that can tackle pet-friendly environments!
    bypeep
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/18/2018
    Powerful! Works Brilliantly!
    Oh my gosh, does this thing work! I tested this vacuum out on my hardest area to clean. The back area of my SUV has a black fuzzy interior. I have a solid white great pyrenees dog. Their hair gets everywhere: furniture and inside the car! I've tried car wash vacuums to try and get the long white hairs out of my vehicle, but it just did not work. So I ran an extension cord and tried out this vacuum with the pet hair attachment. It got the hair out of my vehicle!!! I used the same pet attachment on my sofa and loveseat. Now, I already had a vacuum that I used on my furniture; however, this one got EVERYTHING and I didn't have to vacuum it 3 times. The vacuum is really powerful. After I tried it out on specific areas that had dog hair I used it on my rugs. It actually sucked the dirt up from the floor and through the rugs. I normally have to clean the rugs and then clean the floor. It offers a swivel so you can get like under cabinets and go in a straight line along the wall. I loved you just had to pop open the cartridge to empty all the dirt/hair. It's very easy to use. It comes with the pet attachment and one for corners/curtains (the slim long wand). It's not heavy and bulky and feels very lightweight considering the size. This WILL make your home pet hair free! It's awesome!
    Mstigeress