BISSELL CleanView/CleanView Swivel Pet Rewind Vacuum Review

Build quality is mediocre. The vacuum is made from plastic including parts like its hose and two wheels, which makes it feel flimsy overall. The turbo brush and dirt compartment also seem like they could crack if dropped. There are also a lot of pieces to assemble and in order to use the vacuum, you need to attach the handle to the body with two screws. That being said, everything else clips together.

Unfortunately, the brushroll doesn't stop spinning when the vacuum is on, so if you want to have it in the upright position and the head isn't high enough, it may damage your floor. Luckily, there's a head adjustment dial on the vacuum head.

This vacuum has quite a few parts that need to be cleaned periodically.

• Dirt compartment: The dirt compartment is easily removable. It opens from the bottom so you can empty dirt or the cyclone cylinder. You can wash the cyclone cylinder with warm water plus a mild detergent, but you need to let it dry for 24 hours before using it again.
• Brushroll: The brushroll is a bit of a hassle to take out, as you first have to remove six Phillips screws and the brushroll plate. You can also remove the brushroll belt if you want to check if this part has been damaged or stretched, and you can pull or cut out hair tangled around the brush. No specific maintenance interval is given, but you should clean the roller as needed since it tends to collect a lot of long hair.
• Pre-motor filters: There are two filters, one carbon and one foam, found on the top of the dirt compartment, both of which can simply be pulled free. They should also be washed periodically with warm water and mild detergent before being left to dry for at least 24 hours.
• Post-motor filter: This filter can't be washed. You can only access it once you've removed the dirt compartment, and you just need to twist it to take it out. Other than the fact that it can't be washed under water, no other maintenance instructions are given. That said, you can gently tap on it to dislodge any stuck-on dust or dirt.

Check out the Eureka Airspeed if you want an upright vacuum that incurs fewer maintenance requirements.

Recurring costs are reasonably low.

• Pre-motor filters: There are two pre-motor filters, one carbon and one foam. Both need to be replaced every six to eight months, depending on use and how often they're cleaned. The foam filter can be purchased here, while the carbon filter can be purchased here. A Febreeze-scented variant of the foam pre-motor filter can be purchased here.

BISSELL also sells replacement vacuum belts directly on their website if the original one is damaged.

This vacuum is decently easy to store. While it has a fairly wide footprint, you can store most of its brushes and tools directly on the vacuum body. If you go for the Rewind model, you get the added bonus of an automatic power cord retraction system, so you won't have to gather up its power cord manually.

This vacuum has a good-sized dirt compartment. It's made of clear plastic and it has a line to indicate when it's full, which is nice.

• Vacuum head/body
• Vacuum handle
• Wand
• Hose
• Dirt compartment
• Inner cyclone
• Crevice tool
• Upholstery tool
• Soft bristle brush
• Turbo brush
• Pre-motor filter (foam)
• Pre-motor filter (carbon)
• User guide

Range is decent. It has a fairly long power cord, enabling you to clean pretty large rooms without swapping outlets, but its hose is quite short even when stretched out, which makes it difficult to clean hard-to-reach spots, like shelves or the tops of wardrobes.

This vacuum is decently portable. While it's heavy overall, it's on the lighter end of the scale for a full-size upright, and it places little weight in hour hand while in use. Still, you might want to check out the Dirt Devil Endura Max if you're looking for a bagless upright that weighs a little less.

This is a corded vacuum that doesn't have a battery.

This vacuum has a couple of extra features. There are five surface settings: I (bare floors and low-pile carpet), II, III, IIII, IIIII (high-pile carpet and shag carpet). You can adjust the dial as you need, which is good if you're having a hard time pushing the vacuum around. It's worth noting that the standard CleanView model doesn't have a pivoting floorhead, but the BISSELL CleanView Swivel Pet and BISSELL CleanView Swivel Pet Rewind models do.

This vacuum comes with a few tools and brushes. The crevice tool is stored inside the extension wand. There's also a soft-bristle brush and an upholstery tool with a triangular brush design so you can get into tight corners. Unfortunately, the soft bristle brush isn't included with the standard CleanView variant.

This vacuum can also be used in a half-held position with the wand and crevice tool attached.

This vacuum's performance on hard floors is poor. Its brushroll can't be turned off, causing it to scatter around large and medium-sized debris like cereal and rice. Larger debris can also get caught at the front of its brush instead of being sucked up, so you'll need to clean up afterward.

Performance on high-pile carpets is poor. It's capable of clearing away a fair amount of larger debris like rice or cereal on this surface type, but it does almost nothing to lift away finer debris from carpet fibers.

This vacuum's performance on low-pile carpets is disappointing. It doesn't do much to clear away finer debris like sand on this surface type, and larger debris like cereal and rice gets caught at the front of its head and pushed around.

This vacuum delivers satisfactory pet hair pickup performance on low-pile carpets. Aside from areas in which the belt drive divides the width of the brushroll, it's quite effective in handling hair that's been pressed deep into carpet fibers, though you might still have to make an extra pass to deal with finer, lighter strands pressed into carpet fibers.

Real-world suction performance is sub-par. Even with its floorhead set to its lowest level, this vacuum doesn't generate a very tight seal against the ground and consequently exerts much less suction than a higher-end upright like the Dyson Ball Animal 3.

This vacuum has great airflow. It won't have much trouble lifting away heavier debris and sucking it into its dirt compartment., though it isn't quite as powerful as market leaders like the Dyson Ball Animal 3.

This vacuum is fairly noisy. It's noticeably louder when running compared to most other pricier bagless uprights like the Shark Stratos Upright, and the sound of it running is sufficient to drown out most nearby conversation.

Maneuverability is sub-par. Even though all Swivel variants have a rotating head, it doesn't help maneuver the vacuum better. The dirt compartment is somewhat bulky and can block you from getting underneath tables or chairs. It tends to suck up rugs and tassels too, which is a bit annoying. It's easy to clean furniture with the upholstery brush, but the vacuum may tip over when using the hose. The brushroll may also get stuck on carpet, and if you need to switch between different head levels, you need to crouch to change it. The brushroll may even damage the floor if placed upright and if the head height isn't adjusted to a higher level. If you want an upright that's a little easier to maneuver in tight spots, consider the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet.

The turbo brush tool included with the Swivel Pet variant of the BISSELL Cleanview is great for dealing with pet hair on upholstered surfaces, with very little remaining stuck to the tool. That said, you do have to hold it at a bit of an angle to maintain close contact with the fabric surfaces. The triangular upholstery brush isn't as effective for dealing with large amounts of hair, but it's fine for dealing with a few shorter strands.

Air filtration performance is poor. The vacuum isn't rated as being allergen-sealed and lacks a HEPA filter. Particulate matter can escape from panel gaps at the top of its floorhead.

This vacuum does a decent job of cleaning cracks. With its brushroll set to its lowest 'I" setting, it manages to clear away debris wedged in shallow cracks and crevices, though the bulky design of its floorhead can make it hard to clean crevices near walls. If you're planning on cleaning deeper crevices, you should use the dedicated crevice tool.

This vacuum has no impact on stains.