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Bissell Big Green Professional Carpet Cleaner Machine 86T3
Last Updated: February 10, 2021 (Refresh Now)
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Cleaning
424carpets, cleaner, carpet cleaner, cleans, stains
+93%
-7%
" ... The Bissell Big Green Professional Carpet Cleaner Machine is a great product. ... It will make any carpet look brand new! ... "
" ... I am SO impressed with this carpet cleaner! ... We had YEARS worth of stains that couldn’t be taken out by those “professional” cleaners from the store or countless times hand scrubbing it. ... "
" ... My customers can clean their cars or couches which adds value to their rental experience. ... "
" ... machine and cleaning products more expensive than others ... "
" ... THIS IS A GOOD CARPET CLEANER FOR PETS I USE IT OFTEN BUT IT'S HEAVY AND AWKWARD I LIKE THE EASY ASSEMBLY WHEN FILLING AND DUMPING ... "
" ... Using it is a workout but really cleans the carpets in minimal pass through. ... The dirtiest rooms in the house can be completely cleaned in 10-15 min with this machine. ... "
" ... I was really thinking of new carpet this year as I had a couple of stains that I just couldn't get out. ... Those stains are now gone so I put off the cost of new carpet for a couple of years. ... "
" ... Cleans exstreamly well . ... "
Ease of Use
73easy, use, job, easy to clean, machine
+100%
" ... Easy to use and set up. ... "
" ... Easy to use and really did a good job! ... "
" ... Easy to use and set up. ... "
" ... easy to use, clean. ... "
" ... Easy to turn on its side and clean. ... "
" ... This product does everything it says it does and is easy to use. ... "
" ... SIMPLE Instructions and Super Easy to Use. ... "
" ... Love that it’s so easy to use. ... "
Suction
73vacuum, carpet, suction power, carpets, hose
+96%
-4%
" ... It is durable and this one has good capacity with lots of suction. ... Upholstery hose is long and has good suction as well. ... No leaking of dirty water at all and great suction. ... "
" ... I've seen a couple reviews that indicate folks have had issues with loss in suction but I believe it was maybe a poorly secured hose adapter port or a rare manufacturing issue. ... "
" ... The floor is basically dry when you’re done because of how strong the suction is! ... "
" ... The suction is strong enough to remove most of the shampoo, leaving the rug only damp. ... The hand tool sprays shampoo Only where needed and the hose suction is as strong as the base. ... "
" ... Suction is excellent. ... "
" ... The hose attachment works great for doing furniture and stairs. ... "
" ... Professional carpet cleaners have hot water and suction, they do not have a carpet bar that scrubs the carpet. ... "
" ... The suction is better as well, leaving the carpet dryer when finished. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
70clean, cleans, cleaner, easy to use, easy to clean
+100%
" ... Heavy duty good cleaner ... "
" ... I know they are still dirty but they look clean. ... Cleaning the machine is simple. ... "
" ... It is a real good cleaner ... "
" ... It's cleaning ability is amazing! ... "
" ... Heavy and solidly made which does the cleaning very well. ... "
" ... Easy to turn on its side and clean. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean the unit. ... "
" ... It is heavy, but it's cleaning capability more than makes up for that. ... "
Price
56money, worth every penny, worth, spent, pay
+96%
-4%
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... Spend the extra money. ... "
" ... For those deciding if this product is worth the money - absolutely! ... "
" ... Well worth the investment! ... "
" ... it's worth every penny. ... "
" ... The unit is definitely worth the cost! ... "
" ... Worth every dollar. ... "
" ... Honestly, the price scared me a little but everyone seemed so happy with it, I finally gave in and bought it. ... "
Drying
46carpet, carpets, dries, quickly, drying
+93%
-7%
" ... Carpets felt clean, dried quickly, waste water was disgusting as it should be. ... "
" ... The carpet was completely dry by the time we went to bed. ... "
" ... This is even powerful enough to finish pulling hair out of carpet that a DC65 misses, let alone all the water put down. ... "
" ... After cleaning and allowing to dry I vacuumed as directed and couldn't believe how good my carpet felt on my bare feet. ... "
" ... Carpets dry relatively quickly. ... "
" ... The water pick-up really helps the carpets to dry quickly. ... "
" ... Cleans well and suctions leaves carpet nearly dry. ... "
" ... I cleaned the machine very well, double/triple rinsed everything, and left the tanks in my garage to dry out. ... "
Product Reliability
43years, months, years ago, hopefully, ago
+81%
-19%
" ... After six tanks over three sessions it's still like new. ... "
" ... But I've had no problems there AT ALL. ... "
" ... we have been renting them for years ... "
" ... Worked great the first two times . ... "
" ... Hopefully this will last 10 yrs like the old one. ... "
" ... Very reliable tool. ... "
" ... Four years ago, I purchased my home. ... The simple payback period for the purchase of this machine is 6.5 years. ... I'm confident that the machine will last much longer than that. ... "
" ... Hopefully it is built to last ... "
Capacity
39carpet, rooms, living room, hall, sq ft
+90%
-10%
" ... When we moved into our apartment five years ago, the carpet was brand new. ... "
" ... * You'll strike oil, right in your own living room! ... * The rooms smell better, but that might be the fragrance of the shampoo ... "
" ... I rent out rooms in my house on airBnb. ... It's easy enough to pull out of the closet and takes about an hour to do a medium size room. ... "
" ... I use it to clean hotel room carpet. ... "
" ... I just saved $100+ per room by doing it myself ... "
" ... This is my second dog since the carpet was last cleaned, and I can't wait to do the bedrooms and living room chairs. ... "
" ... it took two days for that with a common house fan moving air in the area. ... "
" ... It still works fine, but I've wanted a larger water tank when doing a whole room. ... "
Water Usage
35dirty, clean, tank, solution, carpet
+71%
-29%
" ... They looked dirtyEven though I picked up much black water. ... "
" ... The detergent and black water tanks are large enough to minimize refill & dumping. ... "
" ... The water pick-up really helps the carpets to dry quickly. ... "
" ... It is really easy to keep the dirty water reservoir clean and rinced out thoroughly. ... "
" ... Got it about 4 or 5 months ago and it blows all my past cleaners right out of the water. ... "
" ... Love the large capacity water tanks. ... "
" ... Easy to dump dirty water and easy to refill. ... "
" ... Does it wonderful job cleaning the carpets and removing the water. ... "
Build Quality
32parts, hose, well made, attachment, time will tell
+66%
-34%
" ... The ability to tilt the handle made the job less difficult on the body. ... "
" ... First Blush - Sturdy delivery box, and sturdier machine. ... "
" ... Built like a tank, a solid piece of engineering ... "
" ... It’s a heavier machine but has nice soft grip double handles that makes it easy pushing/pulling. ... The water containers are made out of the type of plastic that won’t crack lifting them in and out of the sink (unlike the cheaper shampooers) This definitely cleans much better. ... "
" ... feels like quality construction, especially the hose ... "
" ... What a great piece of equipment, fantastic job, professional results, very well-made, heavy duty, will last a long time I can tell, very very happy! ... "
" ... I'm overall impressed by the build quality and the durable feel of this unit. ... "
" ... The disassembly gave me a good look inside the system, and it is a well made and high quality piece of kit. ... "
Overall performance
31slow, machine, done, performance, steady
+100%
" ... I am very pleased with its performance. ... "
" ... I was surprised at the great job it did. ... "
" ... And it does such a good job sucking up all the solution when it's done. ... "
" ... Let it do it job. ... "
" ... Without a merical this cleanier does a really good job. ... "
" ... Absolutely does a great job! ... "
" ... The device takes the same amount of time but does the job ten times better. ... "
" ... And only one application did the job. ... "
Washer Dryer
25carpet, carpets, quickly, dries, drying
+96%
-4%
" ... Best carpet cleaner I ever used clean very good and easy to use and dries up pretty quickly after. ... "
" ... The carpet dries much faster, and also you have less of that . ... "
" ... It’s works so well, and carpet dries pretty quickly! ... "
" ... Carpets dry relatively quickly. ... "
" ... Carpet drying time is very fast. ... "
" ... Carpets are nice and fresh and dry quickly after each use. ... "
" ... Carpets look great & nearly dry in a short amount of time. ... "
" ... Also, one of the things I like about this- it is fast drying! ... "
Floors
17yet, heavy, attachment, upholstery, tried
+65%
-35%
" ... For stairs it requires more work but did the job! ... "
" ... The stairs do take some extra effort, but the hand wand does a good job. ... "
" ... Havent used stair accessory yet, but this machine DOES THE JOB! ... "
" ... This is a review after buying this Bissell and using it for 3000 square feet and two sets of carpeted stairs ... "
" ... Worked beautifully on stairs. ... "
" ... Good luck taking it up and down stairs. ... "
" ... Narrow enough to sit on stairs. ... "
" ... We didn't want to host anything because of the floors. ... "
Size
17bulky, move, job, folds, carry
+71%
-29%
" ... The handle folds down for storing. ... "
" ... > The Hoover is lighter, making it easier for my wife to use. ... "
" ... Hefty, but manageable. ... "
" ... It is slow compared to the commercial wand style which I have used in the past, but it does the job, it is compact, and it is simple to operate. ... "
" ... It is somewhat bulky but does a great job. ... "
" ... The handle folds down for easy storage. ... "
" ... Not hard to carry up or downstairs. ... "
" ... The thing that makes it so much better is the weight although it is still easy to maneuver. ... "
For Kids
15children, son, dog, daughter, carpet
+100%
" ... This machine reminds me of our Bissell we purchased back in the late 90's and used it ALL THE TIME for dog messes, kids messes, spills, regular room cleaning and for the smaller cleanings, that machine just had to be laid to rest in the last 2 years and WOW have we missed it until now. ... "
" ... Have one for my own home and have purchased one for my daughter. ... "
" ... Son borrowed mine so I ordered a new one so he could keep the old one. ... "
" ... Now my daughters will borrow it. ... "
" ... It's definitely worth every dollar, especially if you have kids or dogs. ... "
" ... Using it to clean behind dog and children. ... "
" ... I bought one for home and occasionally helping my son. ... "
" ... My daughter is five and has accidents in her bed for a couple years now. ... "
Marketplace
15sale, picture, bought, advertised, well
+100%
" ... From the picture it did the job very well. ... Look at the picture. ... "
" ... Love the Shampooer, very unhappy with Amazon shipping. ... Walmart only offered 2. ... "
" ... Thank you for a great product. ... "
" ... This is the first review that I've written for Amazon despite being a customer for over 10 years. ... "
" ... My pictures are it's testimony. ... "
" ... As you can see from the photos it is amazing. ... I got mine for 300$ during an Amazon sale. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... The reason I am giving a 5 star is the company backed their product!! ... "
Storage
15tanks, tank, bottles, water, storage bag
+87%
-13%
" ... No regrets, only praise for this tank that moves through a room easily. ... "
" ... The up side of a smaller reservoir is it is easier to fill - but you have to fill more often. ... "
" ... * It came with three small bottles of cleaner to get you started ... "
" ... The handle folds down for easy storage. ... "
" ... Own instead of renting at grocery stores. ... "
" ... The ability to fold the handle in 1/2 make it easy to store the machine. ... "
" ... Keep all parts clean and dry when in storage. ... I started with a small space (4' x 4' landing) and immediately could see the difference. ... Just going on experience to avoid damage of the unit while in storage. ... "
" ... Love the large capacity water tanks. ... "
Fit
12unit, even, recommended, hose, heavy
+75%
-25%
" ... There are far fewer nooks and crannies for detritus to get jammed. ... Have a rag handy to hold to the area to catch drips. ... "
" ... Only time will tell how that part holds up. ... "
" ... Even better - the accessories I had for the old model Bissell Turbo fit and work great with the new model! ... "
" ... It is easier to use this than get all that truck mount equipment out. ... "
" ... The Bissell is lighter and less noisy, but foam ear plugs are still recommended. ... "
" ... I will try to update this post after a total 1 week has passed to see if it still holds. ... "
" ... This unit fits the bill! ... "
" ... Not too hard to push and pull. ... "
Comfort
12hand tool, carpet, wear, shoulder, shoes
+83%
-17%
" ... I love that it has 2 handles as opposed to the vacuum style ones, it’s much easier on the wrist and forearm and you can use 1 hand or both. ... "
" ... Given the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, I was not comfortable renting a commercial machine, so I decided to try buying this Bissell. ... The Bissell is lighter and less noisy, but foam ear plugs are still recommended. ... "
" ... (Oh the horrors!- I hope I can keep this big guy for a long time, crossing my fingers). ... "
" ... I think it feels good. ... "
" ... Raise it to a degree you are comfortable with. ... "
" ... Next repeat push forward and backwards without holding the trigger. ... "
" ... He carried her all night to comfort her. ... "
" ... this big mamma jamma puts the pimp hand smack down on all other oral carpet suckers! ... "
Water Resistance
11dirty, dirty water tank, tank, carpet, tanks
+45%
-55%
" ... My solution water was all gone, but my dirty water tank was untouch. ... "
" ... I filled up the water tank with just water to try to rinse out everything left behind yesterday and as you can see from the pic it didn’t even pick half of it back up. ... I’m going to give it a go tomorrow with just water to see . ... "
" ... I’m embarrassed at how dirty the water is when I dump it out . ... I have actually done some areas several times, until the dirty water stopped looking like muddy pond water. ... "
" ... Took it out a year later to use again, and it won’t dispense the water. ... "
" ... Just turned it on and water is spewing out of the top of it. ... "
Setup
9follow, setup, professional, easy, use
+100%
" ... * $$$$, although cheaper than professional service in the long run ... "
" ... It unpacked and setup in minutes. ... "
" ... The machine is easy to setup, operate and clean up. ... "
" ... Ready the instructions and follow them. ... "
" ... Very simple instructions to follow. ... "
" ... Very easy to unpack, assemble, dis-assemble, and re-assemble again. ... "
" ... Follow all instructions and Don't Use for area rugs. ... "
" ... SIMPLE Instructions and Super Easy to Use. ... "
Pedometer
9long, yet, used, use, really
+67%
-33%
" ... The cord was long enough to do the steps. ... "
" ... Only reason I did not rate any stars on the steps is because I haven't used it yet on steps! ... "
" ... I was easily able to do the steps. ... "
" ... The hose is long enough to go to the bottom of the steps and didn't leak anywhere. ... "
" ... It is easy to use with minimal steps nor is it very heavy. ... "
" ... This cleaner is fantastic and Bissell really steps it up. ... "
Product As Described
8advertised, well, see, pictures, pics
+100%
" ... Used it a few times and it performed well as advertised. ... "
" ... Picture says it all. ... "
" ... As you can see from the photos it is amazing. ... "
" ... Product was as advertised. ... "
" ... Now I know you saw the pictures and probably felt ill just looking at that floor. ... You can see it for yourself in my posted pics. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... My pictures are it's testimony. ... "
" ... From the picture it did the job very well. ... Look at the picture. ... "
Weight
7heavy, light, bit heavy, use, thing
+71%
-29%
" ... The machine is simple to use, albeit a bit heavy . ... "
" ... Light weight and easy to store. ... "
" ... The thing that makes it so much better is the weight although it is still easy to maneuver. ... "
" ... I prefer performance over weight, and it performed. ... "
Washing
6water, washing, machine, wash, tank
+100%
" ... 8) I now add a rinse pass. ... The rinse goes pretty quick. ... "
" ... If you are looking for a deep cleaning machine this is it. ... "
" ... When emptying the tank, you remove and rinse the upper half and dump the contents of the lower half. ... "
" ... Very good machine. ... "
" ... I used the samples of detergent that came with the unit. ... "
" ... This is a cleaning machine! ... "
Design
6looks, like, issue, design
+83%
-17%
" ... The new flow indicator looks different, so maybe they fixed the issue. ... "
" ... I feel like the carpet looks new and more “fluffed”. ... "
" ... I think it feels good. ... "
" ... thank you The equipment we put it together it looks great . ... "
" ... It makes even the filthiest, most stubborn spots look like new again. ... "
Cables
5long, models, love, steps, enough
+100%
" ... No assembly required - nice long cord, large tanks to allow you to keep going. ... "
" ... The cord was long enough to do the steps. ... "
" ... The cord is LOOOOOOOOONG and I love it! ... "
" ... Has a long cable and a wonderful attachment for edges and upholstery. ... "
" ... Love the fact that in this model comes with a longer cord than models previous. ... "
Returns
5since, returned, replacement, part, order
+20%
-80%
" ... UPDATE: this is getting returned. ... "
" ... now it wont spray and supposedly theres no one withing 4 states that can fix it and I cant return it!! ... "
" ... Would like to return but its been too long since my purchase. ... "
" ... I bought a new machine, so I will be returning it. ... "
Camera
5see, pictures, photos, 3
+80%
-20%
" ... As you can see from the photos it is amazing. ... "
" ... The before and after pics speak for themselves. ... "
" ... You can see it for yourself in my posted pics. ... "
" ... My pictures are it's testimony. ... "
For Running
4purchase, professional, long
+100%
" ... * It's a good workout ... * $$$$, although cheaper than professional service in the long run ... "
" ... This is a wonderful purchase and I feel like it’ll run for many years to come! ... "
" ... Before paying a professional get this and save yourself in the long run ... "
" ... I'm very happy with the purchase, it's a home run! ... "
Picture Quality
4see, pictures, picture, packing, box
+100%
" ... Picture says it all. ... "
" ... As you can see from the photos it is amazing. ... "
" ... For packing and re-packing purposes I will post three photos showing the top view of the box – that way you can re-box the machine for storage if needed. ... "
" ... The pictures I posted with this review tell the story. ... "
Delivery
4machine, arrived, product, used, delivered
+75%
-25%
" ... I rated a 4 as not all parts listed on the box were present in the box on delivery. ... "
" ... Product arrived as described. ... "
" ... There is cardboard packaging ALl OVER the machine when you get it!! ... "
Hair
4pet, cord
+100%
" ... Does a wonderful job with pet hair. ... "
" ... It pushed hair from a previous pet!!!! ... "
" ... * great with dog hair (probably just as great with cat hair too but I only have dogs) ... "
" ... Not to mention the globs of hair balls that appear on the regular. ... "
Network
3house, carpets
+100%
" ... * great for high traffic areas ... "
" ... I did all the carpets in my 3000 sq ft home 2x and even my office with no issues. ... "
" ... We have two pups who have had accidents throughout the house. ... "
Battery Life
3long, lasts, battery, hopefully
+100%
" ... Bissell, bring back the cordless SpotClean and give it a removable battery like the Hoover OnePwr. ... "
" ... Interested in seeing how long the Big Green lasts. ... "
" ... Hopefully it lasts a long time. ... "
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Size: 300 meters