Bissell Big Green Review [Performance Review + Pros & Cons]

The Bissell Big Green is one of the giants of the carpet cleaning world. It has gotten rave reviews by users online, and sold great for several years.

But is it really as good as it seems? And does it have any known issues?

In this detailed guide, you’ll get to know essential features, what we love about this machine, what we don’t love, and if the machine comes with a warranty.

Important Features and Accessories

Let’s take a look at the most notable features and accessories that come along with the Bissell Big Green Carpet Cleaner.

Multiple Attachments and Tools

You’ll find  a five-inch brush, crevice tool, dust brush, a 4-inch tough stain tool for upholstery cleaning, air powered floor, and a TurboBrush multi-surface tool. 

A Heavy Duty 12-amp Motor

The Bissell carpet cleaner handles water filtration and deep carpet cleaning. The powerful 12-amp motor ensures that the machine operates efficiently. The  9-foot hose  is meant for cleaning stairs or upholstery and a  6-inch wide spot cleaning tool – The extendable hand tool and hose attachment for cleaning stains, upholstery, stairs, and any hard to reach places.

Bagless Technology

With this carpet cleaner, you no longer need to use any bags. You can now rest knowing that you’re conserving the environment and saving money.  Moreover, you can see the dirt being picked from the ground, which lets you know when the bin is already full.

You can also monitor the suction to ensure that it still works effectively.

Anti-Microbial Protection feature stops the growth of bacteria, mold, and other microbes.

DirtLifter PowerBrush

Comes with a  large DirtLifter PowerBrush that can dig deep into cleaning tough carpet stains.  Also, the power brushing technology ensures that any dirt and grime entrenched on carpets are loosened out of the carpet fibers.

The  25-foot power cord  means less unplugging and plugging as you clean. It’s also long enough to access hard to reach places like corners and stairs. Also, the  10.5 inches cleaning path  allows you to clean without any hassle.

Tank Capacity

The large water tanks can carry up to  1.75 gallons of water.  This is bigger compared to regular cleaners that can usually only handle a gallon of water. This means you don’t have to refill when cleaning the whole house.

Users love the Big Green’s cleaning efficiency and how it uses less water to clean the carpet area.

Weight

The Bissell Big Screen has a  total weight of 19kg,  but comes with wheels for the convenience of dragging it around.

The 1200 watts of power gives you extra cleaning power.

Warranty

The Bissel Big Green comes with a  five-year warranty.  This is longer than the regular one to two-year warranty for other carpet cleaner brands. However, with the price tag, you’re guaranteed a product that won’t disappoint.

Support

Bissell Big Green comes with a user manual which has customer support number. Customers can call in and have their questions answered.  You can also call  Bissell customer support on 800-237-7691.  Be sure to have your machine, serial, and model number to get a quick solution to your request.

What We Love

The Bissell Big Green carpet cleaning machine is easy to use despite it being a commercial grade machine.

It comes with two tanks that can  hold a large capacity compared to other brands .

Also, the flow indicators let you know when the dirty water tank needs to be emptied and if the detergent is running out.

You can clean most rooms without worrying about unplugging the machine as it has a 25 feet long power cord.

Furthermore, you might be able to clean the whole house without emptying the tanks.

This carpet shampooer can handle pet fur without fuzzing up. The forward and backward motions mean that you get to clean any stain in a single pass.

No one likes to wait a few hours for a carpet to dry. Bissell comes with  two motors that suck up all the moisture as you move it across the floor.  The 9-foot hose and six-inch wide stair tool act as cleaning attachments for upholstery.

These attachments make it easy to clean those hard to reach areas and stay on while you’re working. Space is a major concern for most homeowners. The Big Green’s handle can be folded and stored in a closet. It’s only 25 inches tall.

Unlike some other brands,  this model requires no assembly. 

With a five-year warranty, you’re sure to have a durable and quality cleaning machine. Its power brush system helps to remove dirt.

The brushes can be removed to clean out pet hair and later stored in a small space.

Moreover, the Bissell can save time as it cleans both directions.

What We Don’t Love

The Bissell carpet shampooer is expensive for typical homeowners who only need to remove easier stains or have smaller sized carpets.

The Big Green is somewhat heavy but manageable. The Bissell may be loud for some users.

Want to see more carpet cleaners? Check out our list of carpet shampooer reviews. 

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