A Review of the Bissell 1558E SpotClean Pro Carpet Cleaner

Bissell is one of the United States’ most well-known vacuum and carpet cleaner brands, having been in the business for over 140 years. Keeping themselves in the forefront of innovation, they have launced the Bissell 1558E SpotClean Pro Carpet Cleaner.

Packing a portable design and outstanding suction power, the 1558E is a device that will surely do its job in any household.

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Price:

• Recommended retail price as listed in their official website is £149.99.

Specifications:

• Power: 750 watts
• Weight: 6 kg (13.2 lbs)
• Cleaning width: 15 cm (6 in) – comes with a 7 cm (3 in) handheld tough stain tool
• Tank capacity (clean): 2.5 L
• Tank capacity (dirty): 2.5 L
• Cord length: 6.6 m
• Hose length: 1.3 m

Pros and Cons – Summary:

• Very impressive cleaning and suction power
• Machine is light and easy to carry
• Compact, portable design
• Good for people with allergies or asthma

• Machine runs very loudly despite its small size and motor
• Hose length is short
• Cleaning tools do not have a rotating brush, requiring multiple sweeps manually to clean surfaces
• Tanks do not have secure locks

Features and Benefits

Cleaning Power

Do not let the 750-watt motor fool you. Despite its seemingly low power, the Bissell 1558E SpotClean Pro Carpet Cleaner definitely packs impressive suction power. Cleaning tough stains on carpet floors is quite easy. Spot stains from typical sources like sauces, drinks, and other liquids are usually removed with just a few sweeps.

However, despite its low motor, it sure does bring a lot of noise. The machine can be quite loud when turned on. The noise gets even more amplified in narrow, tight spaces around the home.

The noise is definitely on the upper registers compared to similar products available in the market, so this is an aspect of the 1558E that potential owners will have to consider before buying one.

The Bissell 1558E SpotClean Pro Carpet Cleaner’s brushes are very durable and yet very delicate on carpet surfaces. Unfortunately, these brushes do not rotate. As such, for tough and deep stains, the user will have to scrub the surface and do multiple sweeps in order to agitate the carpet fibres properly and get a complete clean.

This little caveat is compensated by the machine’s powerful suction, however, so cleaning still won’t take too much time.

Carpets do not take long to dry after cleaning. Surfaces are usually dry within a quarter of an hour. Of course, this depends on how large and wide the surface area is. As the Bissell 1558E is designed more for spot cleans, smaller surface areas tend to dry very easily. Cleaning the whole carpet might take longer.

As its name implies, the Bissell 1558E SpotClean Pro Carpet Cleaner is not for routine carpet cleaning. While it can certainly be used for such a purpose, the machine’s narrow cleaning width (15 cm) will make it hard for people to use the machine for periodic floor-wide cleaning.

The 1558E is definitely best used for quickly cleaning spot stains instead.

The Bissell 1558E’s performance shines on upholstery surfaces, especially couches and car interiors. With the handy tough stain tool, cleaning couch pillows, car seats and carpet flooring, and even upholstery chairs can be quite a breeze.

Bissell’s SpotClean Carpet Cleaner uses its own Pro Max cleaning formula. Simply follow the instructions on the back of the bottle for mixing the solution with parts water and you are ready to go.

Buying the 1558E does come with a trial bottle included, but this will not last for long. So, it might be a good idea to buy an extra bottle when purchasing the machine.

Tank Capacity

The Bissell 1558E SpotClean Pro Carpet Cleaner’s 2.5L tank capacity is enough for usual spot cleaning of upholstery furniture or car interiors but may not be enough if you intend to do a general cleaning of your whole house. You might require a few trips to the sink in order to empty then refill the tanks with water and solution in that case.

The tanks of the Bissell 1558E are placed side-by-side in their designated spaces on the machine. However, they do not have locks that keep them sturdily in place. The tank caps also do not have a very tight seal. Some might notice leaks, which may cause some water spillage. Otherwise, the tanks are easy to attach and detach. They are also easy to clean.

Ergonomics and ease of use

One of the most noticeable shortcomings of the Bissell 1558E SpotClean Pro Carpet Cleaner is its hose length. The cord length comes in at 1.3 m, which is very short when doing wide surfaces or when doing multiple furniture.

As such, you might need to keep carrying the machine up and down to clean from place to place. This problem is especially appreciable when cleaning stairs, as you might be required to lug to machine every few steps to clean the whole staircase.

The long cord length of the Bissell 1558E, coming in at 6.6 m, does manage to compensate the machine’s short hose length, but only to a certain extent.

The Bissell 1558E SpotClean Pro Carpet Cleaner also has a weight of 6 kg, which is much lighter than most competitor products, so it is definitely portable and lightweight. Carrying it around the house for a considerable amount of time will not be as tiring as carrying large upright cleaners.

Its compact size also means you can use it to clean inside your vehicle without having to worry too much on how to fit the machine inside.

As mentioned, the Bissell 1558E’s cleaning tools do not come with a rotating brush. therefore, agitating the fibres of the surface you’re cleaning can be more difficult. This means you will need to do multiple vigorous sweeps on the surface to effectively rid of deep stains. When cleaning multiple areas, this can become very tiresome after a while.

Is it worth it?

• Effectiveness: ★★★★★
• Ease of Use: ★★★★☆
• Value for Price: ★★★☆☆
• Overall score: ★★★★☆

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The Bissell 1558E SpotClean Pro Carpet Cleaner definitely has a lot of downsides, but the pros certainly outweigh the cons in this situation. The 1558E’s short hose length and non-rotating brush is directly compensated by its long cord length, compact and lightweight design, and its powerful suction.

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The machine’s £149.99 price point certainly leaves a lot to be desired, as that kind of money can already buy you a standard upright carpet cleaner. But for its performance and its benefits, the Bissell 1558E SpotClean Pro Carpet Cleaner review is a good buy.