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- Very lightweight
- Easy to use
- Inexpensive
- No attachments
- Can't handle heavy cleaning
The Bissell QuickSteamer 1770 is a lightweight carpet cleaner -- in every sense of the word. It weighs in at only 12 pounds, lighter than any other machine covered in our report, and it is less expensive than most other carpet cleaners as well. However, reviewers say it's also a lightweight in terms of performance. With its 3-amp motor, it can't handle tough stains or heavily soiled carpet, and it doesn't have features such as a heater, motorized brushes or attachments of any kind. Although its performance in professional tests is only fair, users say it's a good choice for light-duty cleaning and a good value, considering its low price. However, the Bissell QuickSteamer PowerBrush 2080 (Discontinued) is only slightly more expensive and gets better reviews overall. For stubborn stains or deep cleaning, look for a more powerful carpet cleaner, such as the Hoover SteamVac with Clean Surge F5914-900 (*Est. $145).
The Bissell QuickSteamer 1770 is the lowest-priced model included in the latest test of carpet cleaners at ConsumerReports.org. It also has more than 100 user reviews at Amazon.com and Epinions.com.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org tests nine carpet cleaners, including the Bissell QuickSteamer 1770. Each machine is rated on cleaning, drying, ease of use, coverage (how much it can clean on one tank) and noise level. Editors call this machine "a lightweight, in pounds and performance," saying it extracts solution well only because it doesn't put much down and its cleaning performance is only fair.
Review: Carpet Cleaners, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, March 2010
2. Amazon.com
In just over 100 user reviews, the Bissell QuickSteamer 1770 earns an average rating of 4 stars out of 5. Reviewers say it's lightweight, easy to use and reasonably effective at cleaning. However, they do find its small tank inconvenient, and they stress that it can't handle heavy jobs.
Review: Bissell QuickSteamer Upright Deep Cleaner, 1770, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. Epinions.com
The Bissell QuickSteamer 1770 gets an average of 4 stars out of 5 in about 20 user reviews. Most users say it cleans well and is inexpensive and easy to use, but they also note the lack of features such as a heater and motorized brushes.
Review: Bissell 1770 Upright Steam Cleaner, Contributors to Epinions.com
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