Bissell PowerWash PowerBrush Select

Excellent product – After owning my steam mop for many years it finally stopped working particularly as it seems most of them now either don't last or don't do the job well. After much searching I decided on the Bissell Crosswave. The first attempt I was left thinking I was going to have to return it as I was most unhappy with the result. I now love my Crosswave… Read more

as it picks up dust and lint whilst washing my hard floors and I have a LARGE area to clean (lots of big white shiny tiles in most of the house and dark grey in the bathrooms, toilets and laundry). The Crosswave does a great job at keeping them all looking clean and smelling fresh. I do still miss the undeniable germ free cleanliness of a steam mop and am still toying with the idea of purchasing one to use for alternate cleans but the fact the Crosswave saves me from having to sweep or vacuum my hard floors prior to washing is fabulous.

while it is out I also use it to vacuum the bedrooms and if there are any little spots that need a little freshen up this beauty does that to (just be sure your chosen floor cleaner does not contain bleach so as not to damage your carpet and no I am not suggesting this product is suitable to steam clean your entire carpets).

I find the Bissell Crosswave easy to use and with a large hard floor area I only need to fill it once with hot water still amazes me however, I do empty the dirty tank about half way through cleaning my house.

Make sure to following the instructions to clean it after each use; again a quick and easy exercise that will help ensure your next clean is just as good.

Good luck and happy cleaning.

Great carpet cleaner, love it – Have had this item for about ten years. I probably clean the carpets in my unit every six to eight weeks. It seems to be as good as it ever was. I have a small dog and it cleans everything . I really wouldn't want to live without it. I thoroughly recommend this product and if and when it eventually dies, I will buy Bissell again! Show details

Not Happy – Worked a couple of times and then would not suck up the water, spoke to customer care - they explained how to fix it - still did not work - sent to Bissell - returned back and worked a couple of times and then stopped sucking water again. Fedup. Have not used since. Bought a new Hoover. Show details

Better than professional cleaning, yet be prepared to be patient and dedicate some time to the cleaning – After having terrible experience with professional cleaning services I decided to invest into my own machine. We have a white carpet all around the house (upstairs and downstairs). The carpet in the downstairs area gets pretty dirty given the everyday traffic, cooking, walking to the back yard etc. I had previously also rented a machine from… Read more

Bunnings. I must say, that this one does way better job!

Pros:

1) Easy to assemble. 2) Light and easy to manoeuvre. 3) Price is reasonable, and you will get your money back in just two cleaning sessions, as professional services or renting the machine cost $200 on average anyway. 4) The machine does get out even heavy stains if you follow the process (vacuum first, spray the pre-treatment, go slowly and couple of times over the stain). 5) It comes with multiple tools, so you can clean skirtings, areas which are hard to reach, stairs, hard floors. 6) It sucks out most of the residual water, so on a good day your carpet is dry within 1,5-2 hours easily!

Cons: 1) The biggest pain is the water tank. You literally must change and refill the water every 5-7 mins. 2) Given the aforementioned fact, you will go through your cleaning products quickly. Although you dont need much of it, you will go through the whole bottle easy if cleaning large areas. 3) Cord - although long, gets in the way. You need to learn how to hold it asside, so it doesnt interfere with the cleaning process. 4) Connection to the tools is a bit tricky and if you move the body (by pulling the hose) aside, it stop sucking the water back. You have to keep an eye on it and ensure the connection on the body is still upright.

Nevertheless, for $399 this is a great machine which will revive your carpets and fill your home with freshness!

I love a good Bissell! – I bought this machine also after doing extensive reading and research. We had adopted a new puppy that had accidents on our carpet. I bought the Bissell Powerwash Powerbrush Select 12 months ago now and love it. I have cleaned our completed carpets several times and have used it numerous times to spot clean. We now have a new baby that… Read more

occasionally projectile vomits (to add to the mix) and it isn't an issue to spot clean this either. Sorry for the sharing of information but I have found this machine very good for dog wee, poo and vomit, along with my husband spilling red cordial on the cream carpet.

I haven't had the chance to use the hand tool feature for the stairs and furniture but will give it a go shortly. I will provide an update when I do.

The only drawback is the size of the water tank. To do a small room takes several tanks, but I agree with other reviewers, a bigger tank would make this machine too heavy. You also need a storage cupboard or room to store this machine. It isn't tiny. But I suppose if you commit to buy this machine you would have considered the storage.

Overall, I love it! Worth every dollar!

Amazing carpet cleaner – This carpet cleaner and extractor works great. I have used this on several carpeted area and on a family lounge that was heavily marked from children spilling food and drink and general dirtiness over time. I have also used this on shag pile and flat rugs. This product performed extremely well on all surfaces and they came up looking new or near… Read more

new. Bissell have some great additives and shampoos and the solution bottle has a mark on it so you don’t have to pour measure and then fill the solution bottle. The unit is great and I have given build quality a 4 only because it was so hard to set up I had to take it back to Harvey Norman, they also struggled but we got there in the end! Very happy with my purchase

Does everything it should – Brought today. Did a fantastic job on my thick pile expensive carpet that hadn’t been cleaned in 5 years. The pile at the door way that was flat and sad now looks fantastic again. Easy to use on the microfibre couch, no amount of cleaning is making my couch look like new but it no longer has stains. The 3 inch rug in the lounge looks like new, had… Read more

to go over it a number of times in different directions but so easy to do it was no effort. Easy to fill. Love the tank set up. My three dogs had left a lot of hair that apparently wasn’t coming out with vacuuming so I had to clean the hair out every half hour or so but it was super easy. Definitely recommend. Great price for such a versatile machine.

The Best – Absolutely the most amazing machine, will deep clean anything chairs, car seats and pet stains to curtains. I have used mine to death and it still goes on and on. The customer service can be a bit lack lustre however I will always own a Bissell. A lady rented her house and she was concerned about the stained chairs, she purchased one as per my… Read more

advice and she could not believe the machines ability to deep clean. If you have Children or pets get one you will never regret it. 5 Plus stars from me....

Cleans carpet ok enough – I use this to clean up our dog’s and/or children’s accidents and use it as a general small area carpet clean. It’s very easy and convenient to use. It cleans the carpet ok enough but I would like the extraction to be stronger and for it to be easier to clean out the powerbrush area. Lots of dog hair gets trapped in there and it’s impossible to get… Read more

it all out which then over time affects the suction efficiency. I know the instructions say to vacuum the area first but you can’t vacuum an area that is freshly soiled with wee, poo or vomit.

Biggest waste of money, used 3 times and now not working, not 12 months old not impressed cost $600 – 3 times when it worked to do large bedroom, easy to use when it works, cleans well when it works. Absolute waste of money stay away from this carpet cleaner. There is not much more I can add than do not purchase too expensive cost to clean 1 bedroom 3 times $200 each clean.  Show details

Good product – A good product that cleans well as long as you service it yearly. The hand tool is a godsend for couch cleaning and intense spot cleaning. It is difficult (impossible for me) to take apart to get rid of accumulated hair and dirt in the machine though. Ask for a demonstration by the seller in the most effective and efficient use  Show details

Great little machine – It's great to use in the car and the amount of dirt it pulled out of my grandmother's carpets freaked me out! One of the best investments I have ever made! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a multifunctional carpet cleaner. Owning this and the Hoover action pets made cleaning her carpets so much easier.  Show details

Awful quality. Consistent breakdowns – Do not buy. - In the year i've had this, its broken three times. First it was a hole in the bladder when it was 4 months old. I was told I would have to pay $60 for a new one including bucket thing as you cannot buy the bladders separately and the warranty doesn't cover these. Secondly, 3 months later, the belt broke on the pump, so I was… Read more

without until the sent me a new belt for the pump ( I had to pay). Thirdly, roughly three months later again I've had the plastic nozzle SNAP and of course....not under warranty.

and to top it all off..it doesn't suck up all the water and to get it all of the carpets you have to go on your hands and knees and use the hand 10 cm hand tool, OVER THE ENTIRE HOUSE.

Carpet cleaning is therell, but it is still hard work – It cleans well, dirty and messy carpets are revived and freshened and so much dirt can be cleaned away. With regular use you can make sure your family is living in a clean house with a clean carpet. My only concern with this power-washer is cleaning the tank after it has sucked up all that dirty water. That was an issue for me. It was hard and… Read more

messy to collect all the pet hair from the bristles and clean the container. But all in all saves time and effort from manual carpet cleaning methods, or hefty and pricey carpet leaning service.,

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT – I purchased my Bissell around 8 or 9 years ago. I have used it in the house approximately 4-6 times per year, I clean the cars 1 to 2 times per year and annually clean lounges and beds. My machine has never skipped a beat. I am impressed with the finished clean each and every time. After all this time and use I am only just ordering my first… Read more

replacement little belt. I really didn't expect to still have this machine after all this time and if it every decided to retire itself, there is no way I would purchase anything other than another Bissell.

impossible to keep clean – Why does this manufacturer make a fantastic product, only to make it impossible to maintain it when it gets clogged? After vacuuming well before using the machine it will inevitably have some fibres sucked up, especially with wool carpets. Took me an hour to clean the carpets a good hour and half trying to clean the machine! They simply don't… Read more

make things to go the distance anymore, but why? probably so we have to bin it when it stops working and buy another.

The machine is really great but the parts cannot be cleaned easily and wont come apart enough, not even to get a pipe cleaner into the suction head to free it from clogs. You will only use the machine once In a while. By the time it clogs up, its out of warranty. I only used it about four times and it stopped squirting out the water. The only help I could find was on you tube from other users, Bissell were useless and prefer you to buy a new one if things go wrong. It's a shame if it had proper take apart to clean parts, it would work great.

Passable. Cannot recommend though – I saved and saved all my 180,000 points for this machine. I decided to use my points in case i was not happy. And im afraid im not. The components are plastic....and not the thickness or quality i expected. Even the upholstery hose feels cheap. I purchased additional attachments for just over $100 for the sole purpose of wanting only one in… Read more

the set. Which broke in a short time. I also purchased prior, the hand stain remover machine, again the plastic let me down.

The filter and components needs cleaning out alot. To do it perfectly...takes a while.

I have decided to purchase a commercial basic machine that does cost double, but the attatchments are stainless steel, and the rest is overall easier to maintain

In saying that.......i have more square footage of carpet than the average person. And i like to shampoo it fairly often

Broke after 2 months use – I don't know if the newer model is any better but mine stopped working after 2 months light use. When I returned it to Bissel I was told that as a result of it being "dirty" they wouldn't cover it under warranty. I did clean it to the best of my ability after each use but it appears that you ha to almost dismantle it to adequately clean it between… Read more

uses. It's a carpet cleaner it's meant to be used for picking up dirt!! They wanted to charge me $186 for the service 1/4 of the cost of the machine!! Buy a cleaner that's more resistant to dirt, I don't have to dismantle my Dyson after using it!! I guess that Bissel is cheap but now I know why.

An great domestic carpet cleaner – I am very happy with the Bissell Powerwash Powerbrush cleaner. It is light enough and very manoeuvrable in corners and around furniture. I have so far used it on three rooms that have alpaca carpet fitted and I am happy with the outcome. The water tank could be bigger, as you are constantly refilling the tank. Spend the time cleaning the… Read more

appliance properly to remove lint etc from the rotary brush otherwise it will spit the lint back onto your freshly cleaned carpet. A little maintenance is worth the end result.

What a beauty! – We bought our Bissel 3 months ago and have given all our carpets (except the shaggy rug - trying that just seems unrealistic if you have any understanding of mechanics) a thorough cleaning. The machine worked really well and lots of dirty water was recovered from the major traffic areas, gradually getting cleaner with repeated steam passes… Read more

followed by plenty of "sucking up" passes. The water container (the same container holds the clean, detergent water and the dirty water sucked up) is easy to remove, empty, refill and replace. The detergent seems to go quite a long way, too. The carpet really has been rejuvenated - marks removed, pile unflattened and the slight musty smell that some rooms have when shut for prolonged periods is all gone. We have cleaned several small areas after spills/marking and that was easy to do. Very happy with this machine.

This is a Jeckyll and Hyde machine so I’m going to do two reviews – This is a Jeckyll and Hyde machine so I’m going to do two reviews. Good review… 5 stars If you - have short pile carpet and - are happy to use the manufacturer-labelled chemicals and - want to clean your carpets regularly, multiple times a year at least and - are prepared to use a lot more chemicals than the… Read more

advertising suggests and

- never read the manual anyway

then this is an excellent machine (if ANY ONE of the above does not apply see below).

It is beautifully designed. For example, although reasonably heavy (as it has to be to do its job) it is beautifully balanced with a handle placed where it can be carried (relatively) easily. It is quite easy to move around to do the vacuuming. The cord can easily be wound around for storage. The filling and cleaning mechanism of bladder-inside-bladder works well and is easy to see the current state. It removes the most amazing amount of garbage from the carpet so it does its stated job excellently.

Overall (if you meet the criteria) an excellent machine that works well.

Bad review – one star

If you

- have any carpet with long/shag pile or

- want to use your own much cheaper chemicals such as those used for washing clothes or

- want to clean your carpets only once or twice a year or

- expect the device to clean the area in the advertising or

- want to read the manual

then this is not for you.

Mine is two years old so maybe they’ve improved but..

The manual that came with mine is the worst I’ve seen in decades. I didn’t think that current printing/copying technology was capable of producing something of such poor resolution. Then there is the content – well there isn’t the content actually. What is there cannot be read and doesn’t make sense anyway.

The machine is not designed to be easily user-maintained. Using it for shag pile will eventually break one of the two drive belts. All parts are expensive. The manual doesn’t tell you how to change the belt. Changing the belt requires removing a part that is screwed on with a steel screw directly into plastic – so there are only so many times you can do that before the screw Is going to just leave a hole.

The machine cannot use non-manufacturer-supplied chemicals. I used standard laundry chemicals that work on all sorts of lightweight materials such as cotton, polyester etc - only to find that the bladder-inside bladder “melted” as if I’d used acid and I had to buy a new (expensive) one.

The machine is relatively expensive to buy. If you’re only going to clean your carpets once or twice a year it is far more cost-effective to hire a (semi-professional) machine from your local supermarket chain. It actually does a better job anyway.

In practice you have to go over the same area of the carpet many times to get it “clean”. The quoted area is for a once-over so expect only a fraction. I found one bladder would do a small room adequately but anything larger required multiple refills to get clean.

Impressed – I just returned to Bissel after a few years of using a Vax. I know remember why I bought my first ever Bissel machine....impressive results. I've recently cleaned my carpets with the vax and this Bissel pulled dirt out of them still. Only set back is a small tank,,however compensation is the power brush in this end of the market. Any want to buy a vax ? Lol

Handy powerwash – We have bought our powerwash half a year ago.It is very easy to set up,to manage and operate.We are very happy with it,and our carpets are much more cleaner.It is handy and has many options for cleaning(normal,steam etc.).It is really good product and we are happy to have it.We would recommended it to any household:)

Good job 5 Star – Read the manual.. then use the machine ! I was moving the Bissell too quickly. Use their shampoo products as the results were fantastic. Stains from the humans and dogs lifted out of the carpet, and the colour of the carpet returned with just one use. The deodorizing worked and everything smelt fresh and clean. The carpet took only an hour to completley dry (22 C 50% humidity). I wish I had purchased this years ago. Highly recommend.

Best Machine Ever! – I bought this after alot of research and reading reviews from others that have purchased it too. We have been in the same house for over 5 years now and had five years of spills, a cat peeing in one of the rooms and a dog peeing in two off them. Have a toddler which also creates spills and a 21 year old daughter who keeps moving back home and has… Read more

a tendency to get her makeup and bronzer all over the carpet in her room. I had been meaning to get a professional in to clean them but decided to buy a machine so I can just do it myself each time. Best investment ever. Wish I had done it sooner. Easy to assemble. Had it all together and working really fast. Came with four sample size bottles of cleaning liquid, two for carpet and two for hard surfaces. Can't believe how clean my carpets came up. They look like brand new again. Carpet was dry in a couple of hours. Very impressed. I actually found it a joy to clean them and this machine didn't make it feel like a chore like the big ones you hire from the supermarket. Only pain was emptying the water tank frequantly but you got use to it and it was so easy that it didn't bother me in the end. Easy to clean up afterwards. I was so impressed by this machine I will be recommending it to all my friends. Don't think anyone will use the hard surface liquid though as the machine is useless on tiles, will be buying the bissell steam mop I have read a few reviews on instead for my tiled floors.

Exceeded my expectations ! – I had been investigating these machines for some time with the idea that I could do the job myself , in my own time. Purchased from the Good Guys on a whim , as I actually decided on the next model down , but the price offered was only a little more for a bigger unit. As other reviewers , only 3 screws to put together , easy , but manual… Read more

provided is a bit iffy !

This model is the fresh water bladder within the tank , don't bother with trying to use the cap in the lid , far easier to use a small jug to put the solution in. DO NOT use as much as they recommend , half that will do the job ! I also used the pre-treat spray and feel that made a big difference !

Use very hot tap water and take your time , its not like vacuuming , you need to go slow ! You can see the water being sucked up ( and it's yuck ! ) , just keep going until nothing seems to be coming through and Viola ! Clean , fresh smelling carpets ! I was truly amazed , my carpets had NEVER been cleaned and were pretty bad , especially in our son's room & our front lounge that had some major staining.

Very easy to empty , there is a "mouth" at the front where you can drain it , I just give it a rinse out with hot water to get rid of all the gunk.

Make sure you vac first , take your time and don't over-wet the carpet. I did go over some areas twice , and am still amazed by the result !

My model is quite heavy ( we have stairs ) but easy to maneuver once you get going .

There was solution supplied in the box ( 2x bottles of Stain & Odour Remover & 2x bottles of Hard Floor Cleaner - both sample sizes ) and 1 bottle lasted me 5 rooms !

2 weeks on from using my machine I can honestly say I am extremely happy with it and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking to purchase ! Solid build , easy to use - both water tank & operation of unit. Water tank could be a bit bigger , but them it would make for a much heavier unit !

BS44L6F Really good performance - I was told it was good but was still surprised !! – It's really nice to buy something that lives up to the hype. I was recommended the Bissell range by a good friend, who has had her couch and carpet saved many a time by her machine after accidental spills; some of a pretty large volume !! I can highly recommend this product. It is easy to use, and cleans well. Lifted much stinky Old dog dander… Read more

out of the carpet and left it looking good. Began cleaning a couple of sections around Midnight, was fully dry when I awoke at 8am the next day, in Winter in Tasmania !! So I then proceeded to do the whole house as I had been concerned about it not drying quickly enough in winter here (not all rooms are heated). It sucked back just over half the liquid I put in the tank, and the carpets felt wet during it, and were well washed and dried without issue. The dirty tankwater from where the Old black haired Dog sleeps contained black hair, dirt and filthy water. I even went over this bad area again the next day just to see if it was all up it had been so dirty compared to other parts I cleaned. To my amazement the liquid sucked back up the next morning in this area was so much cleaner, it barely had any tint in colour at all. So I could have just done the one clean of it the night before as it really had cleaned so effectively. The easy change tank system is so simple, it stops any dribbles back and forth across your house and comes in and out of the machine so easily without frustration or fiddling. Good cleaning chemicals too. I like that it has Scotchguard. Thanks Bissell. Very good clean, simple to use. Excellent tank idea.

UPDATE 2020. The Bissell Powerwash is still going strong. And still brilliant..

Jury is still out – Bought this machine recently and have used it twice. First time it wouldn't suck up at all, did the trouble shooting thing and managed to get it sucking. Second time didn't suck at all again, cleaned all the parts out that could be affected and it sucked somewhat. Not over the moon.... in fact if it doesn't do a better job next room it will be going back. not sucking the dirty water back out of the carpet.

Clean Carpets at the Snap of the Fingers – Very simple to put together. Basically three screws & that is it. The online pdf manual at the Brissell site has better pictures if you need to see what goes where. It is a simple machine to get use to. Water stops coming through & it is time to fill it up. The water tank is a bit on the small size but Bissell have put the water in, water out in… Read more

the same container seperated by a bladder. Very efficient. Easy to clean although the roller is hard to get at. Overall I found it to be a brilliant addition. Ease of use. Cleaning capability. Also has onboard cleaning tools for spills. Underneath at the roller is a bit hard to clean.

Excellent – I bought this because I hated having to hire cleaners and quickly clean the carpets within 24 hours before returning it to the store. I was worried that it wouldn't do as good a job. This unit cleans the carpets as good as the store and now I can do my apartment in sections over more than 24 hours. Now I will be more likely to clean the… Read more

carpets more offen.....

Great product.... love it.

Bought from Masters for $399 also seen it at The Good Guys for the same price. - Very easy to use - Now I have to store another gadget..... lol

Love it! – I don't think there's anything not to like about this machine, apart from the small tank. That said, a small tank makes it user friendly for everyone. You need to clean around the brushes regularly as it gets built up with really disgusting gunge. The tank is easy to fill from the kitchen sink, although I find the fill cup a little awkward. It… Read more

would be nice if the cup came out of the lid. Emptying and rinsing the tank is a breeze. I empty and rinse outside and the hose on low pressure helps remove a lot of the fragments that may get caught up in it really well.

Overall I have found this machine to be nothing short of brilliant. I have 3 pet sheep who come inside the house. While they are house trained, they don't always make it outside in time. If there is an accident, the Bissell cleans it up with ease. Due to dirty feet, I wash the carpets every 2 weeks and they come up like new every time.

My carpets are old....VERY old and should've been replaced years ago. The pile was all flat and there were grubby stains all over the place. The pile now stands high, even in the high traffic areas. The grubby stains are no more.

If you are looking for a carpet cleaner without wanting to spend a fortune, then this is the product for you. Just be careful with cleaning solutions initially as using a non Bissell solution can void your warranty. I got mine on sale at Harvey Norman for $249 and it's the best money I've ever spent. It has paid for itself already. Easy to use. Relatively lightweight. All the accessories are on board. Tank easy to empty and refill. Nice, long power cord. Small tank. Fill cup is awkward to use. Neither of these things affect the overall performance, they are just me nitpicking.

Very Happy! – After paying $200 for electrodry 2 months ago (2 lounges & a hall) then $78 renting a machine + products last week (6hrs doing it, 4 bed, 2 lounges, hall & a gym) I researched carpet cleaners for the last 5 days & I purchased it originally for spot cleaning but it did so well on an old red wine stain, I just did the lounge room (5m x 10m) & really… Read more

shocked at how dirty the water was (pre vac with Dyson today & cleaned with water extraction a week ago). So much bi carb came up from the old wine stain! I didn't even use a full tank of water (considering people say its too small). Im not scared anymore of what my son/cat could do to my carpet as I feel I'm prepared to deal with anything now I have this machine :-) inexpensive (was $579 down to $298), came with 2 x bottles of hard floor cleaner & 2 x bottles of carpet cleaner. Easy to put together & use straight away. Carpets dried quick & easy to clean to put away & store the machine. Fairly quiet machine

Worth every $$$$ – Purchased this one weekend to spot clean my carpets, the very next weekend I put my sons bath on and went to cook dinner.....25 minuets later...yes you guessed it the bath was still running & it had flooded my sons bedroom. It was at lest 2 inches high, after a moment of sheer panic I ran to the laundry and grabbed my bissell cleaner and got to… Read more

work...3 hrs later I had emptied over 50+ containers of water!!. It did still take a week for the carpet to dry completely but I had saved my carpet...or should I say my bissell carpet cleaner saved my carpet!!!

Update:

Has anyone had a problem with the black screw cap that goes on the water container splitting ....not the insert with the mesh but the screw bit? Our has like a mm tiny split and it will not screw on anymore and is unusable?

Can anyone tell me if it has a 1 or 2 year warranty? I'm hoping that good guys have a purchase receipt as I can't find mine anywhere, I'm hoping it's a 2 yr as it's a year and a half old"......i can purchase a replacement part for $20 but would like to know if this is a common problem and even purchase 2 one as a spare if I must. Thanks I think it has better suction than my $600 Dyson. Nothing really....water tank is a bit small but then it's a small machine.

Perfect for pet owners – I bought the bissell power wash carpet cleaner because i was sick of hiering from supermarket as i own 3 dogs and i is a puppy with lots of accidents i needed to be able to clean up instandly this machine is great for that as i wouldent be able to run to a supermarket every day and hire a machine the carpet dryes very quickly as well The tank is a bit small for big jobs but this is a anoyance and does not affect the way it cleans