Review of: Bissell SmartCleanProducer: Version:1605Rating:4Summary:Bissell is always a surprise when it comes to launching new products. From steam mops to carpet cleaners, Bissell produces just about everything to help you keep your house clean. So it was only logical they would eventually release their first robotic vacuum cleaner. The SmartClean may not be a premium robovac, but it has all the right ingredients for a successful automated home cleaning system.Gone are the days when vacuuming a room or the entire house had to be done by common appliances. It’s now the age of smart products, who can clean homes on their own with minimal guidance necessary, and the Bissell SmartClean Robotic Vacuum 1605 is now among the top of the line in the vacuum robot market. This unit is manufactured by  Bissell Inc., as a latest addition to their wide range of floor care tools and other vacuuming products. Before I’ll disclose the full list of product specifications, let me say a word or 2 on the product.

This robotic cleaner was designed keeping in mind the needs and requirements a person would need while cleaning their room. Cleaning one’s room is not an easy task due to the different types of particles that gets accumulated on the floor, corners of the rooms and underneath the sofas and beds. The most irritating part of cleaning is that not all types of dirt are cleaned by a normal vacuum cleaner and as such one needs a sustainable cleaner which will clean, no matter where the day, according to an editable schedule. The SmartClean is the answer to all your problems. With its wide range of features, you will be amazed as how efficiently it does all the work for you without even “breaking a single sweat”. Also stay tuned for: more details on its specs a complete outline of the PROs and CONs a great advice on where to get a lovely deal The suction power is decent, cleaning out the particles at a good rate. It doesn’t matter what kind of surface or whether the bin is almost full, the SmartClean will clean out almost everything that’s laying around.

It has been specifically designed to suck almost any kind of materials, bigger or small. It eats cheerios well, with not typical problems (i.e. the carpet being sucked in). This is only possible thanks to a new cleaning technology called the Triple-Action Cleaning System. Dual spinning edge brushes target corners, while a strong rotating brush agitates the debris and hair embedded into carpet fibers and lifts it directly to the air intake. The length of this brush roll is however a bit small at 4” long and 3/4″ wide, when compared i.e. with the Neato D85 which has a brush roll almost twice that size (10″ long, 2″ wide). The unit is called SmartClean because it adapts to the type of surface vacuumed. The matrix of Opticlean sensors infer between normal floors and heavily trafficked areas, and adjust the cleaning accordingly. Input power/ battery life The battery life of the robot is for a good 80 minutes, depending on the amount of charge that it has and the type of floor which it vacuums.

Once fully charged, it can clean an entire middle sized house. Ideally, the time to recharge is a minimum 4 hours. It’s not recommended to fully drain the batteries, before recharging again. The Li-Ion batteries allow you to store it with any charge left (optimum would be 50% or so).hoover vacuum switch repair The bin capacity of robotic vacuums is usually small, and this unit makes no exception with a 14 oz volume. eureka vacuum cleaner repairHence, it may require to be emptied even after vacuuming a single room, but it may also vacuum your entire home. dyson vacuum cleaner big wIt all depends on the amount of debris which is sucked in. The filtration on this robot is pretty common. The filter is located inside the dust bin.

It needs periodic cleaning (wash, rinse and dry). The product weighs 4 pounds. Dimensions are 13 x 13 x 3.4 inches. The warranty offered is of one year. Besides the Docking Station, you’ll also get a wired charger which can be connected to the robot when it needs charging or has completed the cleaning. The box also contains an invisible wall which can be placed in a particular area if you don’t want to clean that place, but you’ll need 4 AA batteries to power this accessory, and these are not included in the package. Other than that, you’ll get 1 battery, 1 filter and 2 edge brushes, and all of them need to be mounted on the unit in order to get it functioning. Not much to say about special features. You can schedule this unit to work when you’re not around, just like most robovacs out there. The product is very easy to assemble and use, and has simplified instructions which one can follow even if not acquainted. The cleaner can navigate in several modes: edge cleaning cleaning, Z cleaning (similarly to Neato‘s algo), or even random cleaning (like most Roombas).

This robot is a blessing to old couples. Say goodbye to back pains and get rid of the dust or other particles that have accumulated under your bedroom and sofa. The instruction set is simple to understand. The robot cleans rooms in a matter of minutes. It does not collect pet hair as well as it should, as it just keep accumulating in front of the blades, thus barring any other particles to enter into the bin. The Bissell SmartClean Robotic Vacuum 1605 is truly a work of modern design and smart technology, all encompassed into a small unit. First of all, the price is pretty decent. With many extra features available as compared to other robotic vacuum cleaners, it has proved itself to be a favorite among homeowners who want a quick, clean, efficient and effective clean without breaking the bank. Corded and cordless availableBissell Inc. began in the late 1800’s in Michigan. Today the company is still headquartered in Michigan and is now the largest manufacturer of floor care products in North America.

They manufacture stick vacs, canisters, uprights, handhelds and carpet cleaners. The units often have a focus on households with pets and are usually affordable with slightly better than average consumer ratings (but not always). Bissell vacuums have appeared in our lists of best vacuums under $100 and best vacuums under $200. Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum Saturday, 27 August 2016 Avg. consumer rating = 89/100 The Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum (model 1782) is designed for households with pets.  It comes with several tools one of which is a motorized brush tool that excels at pulling up pet hair from carpet and upholstery.  The vacuum is not too loud and is also quite lightweight.  However, it doesn`t come with a stand and it takes about five hours to fully charge the battery when it is out of juice. Bissell Symphony Pet Vacuum and Steam Mop Saturday, 18 June 2016 Avg. consumer rating = 89/100 The Bissell Symphony Pet Vacuum and Steam Mop (model 1543A) is popular and getting great ratings from owners.

You can actually vacuum and mop at the same time with this machine.  It has 3 cleaning modes: Steam, Vacuum, Steam & Vacuum.  It is a good choice for households with pets and excels at picking up pet hair and removing paw prints. It doesn’t require any chemicals or detergent and cleanup is fairly easy.  Vacuum suction is not spectacular however and it doesn’t mop tight into corners. Thursday, 26 May 2016 Avg. consumer rating = 86/100 The Bissell Aeroswift 1009 is a small, compact vacuum cleaner and is good for those with an apartment or small area to clean.  This is also a very affordable unit and we’ve seen it available for $50-$70.  It includes an optional Febreze filter which helps eliminate odors and also leaves behind a fresh, clean smell after vacuuming. The size of the machine is both a pro and a con.  It is lightweight and easy to carry but it also has a short hose/wand and the dust canister is quite small resulting in the need for frequent emptying.  It also does not come with HEPA filtration.

Wednesday, 16 March 2016 Avg. consumer rating = 90/100 This is a simple, inexpensive vacuum cleaner that is getting some good reviews and ratings from consumers.  It is very similar to the Bissell CleanView 9595 but has a new brushroll designed for better pickup (according to Bissell).  The vacuum is very reasonably priced and is usually under $100.  It is also capable on pet hair, carpet and hard surfaces, and it has strong suction.  However the brushroll cannot be turned off and the power cord is a bit short. Bissell PowerGlide Cordless 1534 Monday, 09 November 2015 Avg. consumer rating = 94/100 The Bissell 1534 is a cordless, bagless vacuum that is somewhere between an upright and a stick vac. If you are expecting an upright then you will feel this vacuum is very lightweight. If you are expecting a stick vac then you may feel the 1534 is on the heavy side. As it is not entirely a full size vacuum it isn’t a good fit as the sole machine for a large home (canister fills quickly and narrow cleaning path width).

This, like most compact vacuums, is best for quick, smaller cleaning jobs. If you know what you are buying this vacuum can be brilliant.  If you expect something else you may be disappointed. Bissell 1161 Hard Floor Expert Canister Vacuum Friday, 18 September 2015 Avg. consumer rating = 84/100 The Bissell 1161 Hard Floor Expert is a bagless canister vacuum designed for cleaning hard surfaces such as tile, wood or linoleum. It can also clean carpet but is only useful on very low pile carpet and area rugs.  The 1161 is also lightweight so it is easy to maneuver and carry, and it is compact so it doesn’t require much storage space. Its small size may limit its practicality in larger homes however, and the short power cord frustrates some owners. Bissell Big Green 86T3 Carpet Cleaner Thursday, 26 December 2013 Avg. consumer rating = 97/100 The Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine is a rare animal - it is a carpet cleaner with absolutely top-notch consumer ratings. 

Many carpet cleaners turn out to be a frustrating experience for owners and we have never before reviewed one that generated an average consumer score in the 90’s.  The Big Green scored a staggering 97.1 out of 100 and owners report that it does a fantastic job of cleaning carpet and upholstery.  It is also very easy and straightforward to use.  On the downside, the Big Green is a bit heavy and it doesn’t come cheap. Bissell Zing Bagged Canister Vacuum Saturday, 09 November 2013 Avg. consumer rating = 88/100 The Bissell Zing bagged canister vacuum (model 4122) is a fairly simple machine and it doesn'’t come with a lot of frills and features.  It is also very inexpensive at around $50.  Owners are giving it great reviews and feel that it is lightweight, maneuverable and easy to store.  It is a good fit for a smaller home or apartment but it performs better on bare floors than carpet. Bissell PowerGlide Pet Bagless Vacuum model 2763 Sunday, 27 October 2013

Avg. consumer rating = 77/100 The Bissell PowerGlide Pet upright is getting some respectable ratings from consumers although not all of them are thrilled.  It comes with a lift-off feature that allows for portable cleaning.  This feature, far from being a gimmick, has proved to be a real asset when cleaning stairs or cleaning overhead.  Unfortunately the vacuum does not have HEPA filtration or manual height adjustment but it does carry a lengthy 5-year limited warranty. Bissell CleanView with OnePass, Model 9595 Thursday, 11 April 2013 Avg. consumer rating = 89/100 The Bissell CleanView 9595 is a fairly inexpensive bagless upright but it still includes a nice array of tools and it carries a 2-year warranty.  The “OnePass” idea seems like marketing noise to us but owners do report that the unit has solid suction and good pickup. The power cord, hose and extension wand are all on the short side however. Bissell Zing Canister Vacuum, 10M2 Friday, 23 November 2012

Avg. consumer rating = 84/100 This is a very inexpensive canister vacuum cleaner and consumer ratings are quite good.  But the machine is far from perfect.  It is best suited for smaller area cleaning and it does not excel on carpet.  Also the fit and finish are not exemplary and a number of owners complain that it feels cheap and “plasticky”.  Having said that, for its low price tag it does deliver with respect to bare floor cleaning and many owners praise the unit for being lightweight and having strong suction. It is sometimes seen online for less than $50. Bissell Momentum Upright Vacuum 82G71 Bissell Rewind PowerHelix 84G9 Bissell Healthy Home Upright Vacuum 16N5F Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum 66T6 Bissell Rewind Premier Pet 67F8 Bissell PowerEdge Hard Floor Vacuum (81L2) Bissell Rewind SmartClean Upright Vacuum Bissell 22C1 Cleanview Helix Vacuum Cleaner Bissell 76T8 Versus Vacuum Cleaner Bissell Healthy Home 16N5 Upright Vacuum Cleaner Review