The slender design, powerful suction, and pet hair eliminating benefits create a handheld vacuum that most users could appreciate. The high pile carpet testing bissell handheld vacuum was another successful series for the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser cordless handheld. The lowest level of debris cleaned up came from sugar, which landed at 89%.
The following vacuum cleaning tests are designed to show how the Bissel Pet Hair Eraser vacuum performs on a variety of surfaces picking up a variety of debris. For these tests we look at hard floors, low pile carpets, and high pile carpets. Though it can’t compare to the suction power of an upright vacuum, it is a mighty little tool for fur, dirt, pet food and any other dry debris that might be lurking in your home. Alongside a dependable pet odor remover like Angry Orange, it’s an easy way to quickly clean pet messes.
We live with two pets—a cat and a dog—so if we take a break from cleaning, our house quickly resembles the wild west, complete with tumbleweeds made of pet hair. I’ve been cleaning my home with the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser for a year now, and it’s still the tool I reach for on a weekly basis. The battery power remains consistent, and though the motorized brush attachment has accumulated some hair buildup, I haven’t noticed any weakening in the suction power.
It’s also bagless—when you turn the vacuum on, it sucks dirt and hair up into a clear collection chamber (so you can see exactly how much hair your fur baby has left behind for you). The Pet Hair Eraser uses a three-layered filter that you can wash and reuse to keep suction power going strong. The price is a bit much, but the vacuum is backed by a two-year limited warranty and exceptional customer service. When you’re cleaning your car, you don’t want the vacuum to die on you. So, to test out the battery life of the Bissell 1985 Vacuum, I cleaned my Prius and a friend’s minivan. You can then charge the battery for an hour for a short cleaning session or four hours to get it back to full juice.
I figured it would be just another job for the Bissell to conquer. Unfortunately, the needles quickly clogged the tube, and the suction disappeared. To empty the dustbin, you simply remove the dustbin from the unit, open the latch on the bottom over your trash can, and let everything drop out. To clean the filter, you gently wash it under warm water and let it dry out completely before replacing it. For the vast majority of consumers the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser is worth it. With the low cost of the vacuum initially, I would like to think that more users will see annual costs around $20 versus that $40 mark.