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Bissell PowerGlide Suction Channel Technology Pet Vacuum

Item: Bissell PowerGlide Suction Channel Technology Pet Vacuum
Rating: 4.5
Author: Furdio

By Bissell 10 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 80% confidence

8.2 /10

Quality

7.5

Value

8.0

Design

7.0

Function

8.5

Durability

7.0

Quick Verdict

The Bissell PowerGlide is excellent for pet hair and strong on carpets, but has some minor durability concerns.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Pet Hair Pick-up (6)
Extremely effective at picking up pet hair, especially on carpets and furniture.
Easy to Use (4)
User-friendly with good suction and easy maneuverability.
Good for Carsats (3)
Effective on various surfaces, including tile and hardwood.

Cons

Durability Issues (3) major
Some users report durability problems, especially with the rubber side bumpers and dust cup door.

Tip: Users suggested reinforcing the dust cup door with epoxy.
Short Wand (2) minor
The wand is too short for some users, making it less convenient.

Who Is This For?

✓ Best For

• Pet owners with heavy shedding pets — Excellent at picking up pet hair from various surfaces.
• Those with mixed flooring — Effective on both carpets and hard floors.

✗ Skip If

• Those concerned about durability — Some users have reported durability issues with certain parts.
• Bird owners — The vacuum is not effective at picking up birdseed and small debris.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 3 months to 2+ years

Factors: Frequency of use, Care and maintenance, Use with specific attachments

Cleaning Methods

✗ Machine wash

✗ Hand wash

✓ Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

💡 Reinforce the dust cup door hinge-pins with epoxy
💡 Be careful when opening the dust cup door

Floor Compatibility

✓ Hardwood

✓ Tile

✓ Carpet

✓ Vinyl

✓ Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.5

10 reviews

5★

80%

4★

0%

3★

10%

2★

10%

1★

0%

pet hair removal (6) easy to use (4) durability (3) short wand (2)

Common Questions

Does the Bissell PowerGlide handle all types of pet hair?

Yes, it handles pet hair from all breeds and ages effectively, especially on carpets and furniture, Effortlessly.

Is this vacuum good for all types of flooring?

Yes, it works well on carpets, hardwood, tile, and vinyl floors. There is an adjecent switch.

Highlighted Reviews

— Keen 3 found helpful

"This vacuum extracts FAR MORE dirt, dust & pet hair than my previous. A thorough vacuuming of my house produces enough debris to 1/2 FILL a normal paper vacuum bag! (no bags here, dirt goes in a dust cup) Only downsides: 1. Black rubber side bumpers can put black marks on your wall molding. 2. Plast..."

— Andre

"I have a GSD and this vacuum did not stand up to the hair. The attachments also don't work great, and the double hosing is a bad idea. I'm really disappointed that the vacuum is now useless just sitting in my closet because even after cleaning the brush it still doesn't have the same power from when..."