BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus [Turbo, Turbo Rewind] Vacuum Review

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo has an only acceptable build quality. It's made from mostly hard plastic, except for its metal wand, but it could feel more sturdy, especially compared to some other BISSELL vacuums like the BISSELL CrossWave Pet Pro. This vacuum has a single-hand stick grip, which some users may prefer, and there's suction control accessible on its handle. The head of the vacuum has a headlight while the crevice tool has a LED light near the brush so you can illuminate hard-to-reach, possibly dark areas.

Unfortunately, while the brushrolls are removable, ten screws need to be taken out to get them out. The dirt compartment and turbo brush both feel like they could crack if dropped, which is a little disappointing. However, while there are a lot of pieces to assemble, everything fits well together, although the dirt compartment can be a little tricky to put back in place.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo is disappointing to maintain. There are a lot of pieces you need to remove to access different parts of the vacuum.

• Dirt compartment: The top cover twists off and it empties from the bottom. You can also remove the cyclone cylinder and wash it with warm water, but remember to let it dry for 24 hours before using it again.
• Brushroll: The brushroll can be removed but you need a Philips screwdriver to remove the 10 screws that hold in the base cover. After that, you can remove the brushroll belt that holds it in place, and you can pull or cut out debris or hair tangled around the brush.
• Brushroll belt: Just like the brushroll, you need to take out all the screws first to access this part. The belt may need to be removed if there's any clogged debris or tangled hair on the brushroll. It just needs to be inspected to see if it's damaged or needs replacing.
• Pre-motor filters: These filters are found under the top cover of the of the dirt compartment. They can be washed with a light detergent when needed, but they need to dry for 24 hours before reuse.
• Post-motor (HEPA) filter: This filter can't be washed. You have access to it once you remove the dirt compartment, and you just need to twist it to take it out. If dust/debris accumulates on it, gently tap the filter against a trash container to remove it.

Take a look at the Hoover WindTunnel Tempo Bagged if you're looking for an upright vacuum that's easier to maintain.

While this vacuum has only a couple of recurring costs, some parts need to be replaced quite frequently, depending on your usage.

• Pre-motor filters: Both the foam and felt filters need to be replaced every three to six months. The foam filter also comes in a Febreze-brand variant, which is advertised to keep odors down in your home, although we don't currently test for this. Both filters are sold separately.
• Post-motor (HEPA) filter: Not washable. This should be replaced every three to six months. Just like the foam pre-motor filter, you can also get this part as Febreze-scented.

If you want an upright vacuum with almost no recurring costs, then look into the Dyson Ball Animal 2.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo is alright to store away. It has a fairly wide footprint, but luckily you can attach the crevice tool as well as the upholstery/soft bristle brush directly on the vacuum. The 'Rewind' variants has an automatic cord retraction system, but you'll have to wind the cord back manually on 'Plus' models.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo has a decent dirt compartment. While it isn't as large as that of the BISSELL PowerForce Helix, it's still fairly big, and it has a line indicating when it's full.

• Vacuum head
• Wand
• Hose
• Dirt compartment
• Inner cyclone
• Dirt compartment cover
• LED crevice tool
• Soft bristle brush (also an upholstery tool)
• Turbo brush
• Pre-motor filter (non-scented)
• Pre-motor filter (Febreze scented)
• Pre-motor felt
• Post-motor filter
• User guide

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo has a sub-par range. While its cord length is fairly long, its hose length falls short of the advertised 2.1m, especially as when you stretch the hose, it can pull and tip over the vacuum.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo has alright portability. It's somewhat heavy but it has a carrying handle which can make it easier to carry to another floor.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo doesn't have a battery.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo has a couple of extra features. You can turn the brushroll on and off, and you can also control the vacuum's suction by using the slider to tackle either "Low Carpet", which is for low-pile carpet, or "Plush Carpet", which is for high-pile carpet.

There are a few tools that come with the BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus. There's a soft bristle brush that you can also use to clean upholstery. The crevice tool also has an LED light on the end of it so you can better see what you're cleaning in dark and dusty areas.

You can use the BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo in an upright position or a half-handheld position with the hose and wand attached.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo is okay on bare floors. It's easily able to pick up small debris like rice but it has a bit more of a problem picking up larger debris like cereal as it gets caught in the vacuum's front cover as well as near the end of the tunnel. If you're looking for an upright vacuum that does a better job on bare floors, take a look at the BISSELL CleanView Swivel.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo is great on low-pile carpet. It slightly struggles to pick up small debris like baking soda and there's even some residue left behind within the connector between the wand and hose. However, it's still able to pick up most small and large debris even as the dirt compartment fills. It can also pick up pet hair without a problem. If you want an upright vacuum that's even better on low-pile carpet, check out the Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo is great on high-pile carpet. It's able to pick up most pet hair. It struggles a bit more with small and large debris, but at least its performance stays fairly consistent as the dirt compartment fills. Consider the Dyson Ball Animal 3 if you're looking for a bagless upright that performs even better on this surface type.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo has good maneuverability. Its rotating head is great for navigating around objects but it's still a bit tall, so it can have trouble getting into tight spaces like beneath your couch. That being said, it comes with an LED crevice tool, so you're able to get into tight spaces and clean them. You can also use the soft-bristle brush to clean furniture using the wand, which is nice. The vacuum also doesn't have a problem with tassels or electrical cords, but it can get stuck on low-pile carpet if using "Low Carpet" suction control.

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo doesn't have any automation features.