BISSELL 14005 Little Green Compact Carpet Cleaner
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Product Details
Manufacturer: BissellBrand: Bissell
Edition: Kitchen
Model: 14005
Color: White/Wasabi Green
Publisher: Bissell
Studio: Bissell
Music Label: Bissell
Product features:
- Effectively removes pet stains and odors, dirt, and other messes
- Strong spray and suction clean and help dry in one step
- Long power cord and compact design for easy cleaning of hard-to-reach areas
- Stores compactly and ready for use when accidents happen
- Includes tough stain brush, trial size of Little Green formula
Tools and Hardware Reviews of BISSELL 14005 Little Green Compact Carpet Cleaner
Customer Review: Works, sort of, but design flaws are frustrating.
Summary: 3 Stars
I owned an original Green Machine (all green) when they were first introduced. It worked well (but didn't have enough suction power) until it refused to squirt solution. I needed a small nylon internal piece to fix it. Bissell wouldn't sell it to me. I ended up dumping the unit, and bought the next model (with two side-by side tanks) as a replacement. The tanks leaked, and Bissell (to their credit) sent a replacement. It still had problems, so they sent one of their "newest design" units, which is the current model advertised here for sale with tanks on each end.
I've used it for about four years to clean up after an incontinent dog. The unit still doesn't have enough suction (in my opinion), but has done the job. After about two years of use I replaced the collection tank in an attempt to get rid of the smell. As others have pointed out here, the design of the tank is flawed. It's sealed so you cannot easily clean all the nooks and crannies on the inside, and several areas like to collect material that will eventually turn to mold and stink. The tank can only hold a limited amount of dirty water due to its design. Also, the unit will occasionally refuse to squirt solution, although it's fixable (see hints below).
The collection tank has begun to leak into the main unit when cleaning, which puts some of the dirty water/solution back onto the floor or carpet you're cleaning. The cause: a black gasket that attaches to the main unit and separates the air return from the collection hose. The collection tank sits on top of this gasket when it's inserted into the unit. The gasket has come loose and no longer makes a good seal. Once again Bissell refuses to sell the part, although anyone with moderate skill can replace it without disassembling the unit. I intend to get some rubber gasket material and make my own.
Here are several tips for using the product:
1) When using the unit, flush the collection hose with hot water immediately after you're through. I run hot tap water in my sink, then turn the unit on and suck up water from the stream. This will help keep the collection path/tank clean and avoid a quicker buildup of smelly residue.
2) If you've been lazy (like me) and didn't rinse the unit every time, fill a bucket with hot water and Pine Sol cleaner (see label for mixing instructions). Suck up water from the bucket until the collection tank is almost full (won't take long!), then turn the unit off, dump the tank, and repeat until the bucket's empty. You can also refill the bucket and submerge the solution tank, then let it sit and soak a while. Pull the tank out of the bucket, cover each end with your hands to seal the entrance and exit holes, and vigorously shake it. This will distribute the solution around and may dislodge some of the smelly residue. Rinse the tank with clean water until you no longer get foamy water out of it. This will help disinfect the tank, and as a benefit will put out a clean odor when you're using the unit, at least for a while.
3) When you're finished using the unit, turn it off and hold the spray head straight up so the hose goes toward the floor. Press the spray trigger. If you look at the bottom of the spray head, you'll see the cleaning solution drain out of the head and go back into the hose. If you don't do this and start waving the head around, it will dribble cleaning solution over your floor. This is another design flaw.
4) When the unit refuses to squirt solution, don't bang the spray head on the floor in frustration (like I did). You'll break the spray head and the brush will refuse to stay in the head. Instead, follow the instructions in (3) above to drain the spray head then remove it from the unit. Take the spray head off, then run a Q-Tip inside of the spray channel and clean it out. The tiny exit hole gets clogged with foreigh material easily and this cleaning usually removes it. Test it by (carefully!) blowing through the large end of the supply tube. If you can blow easily through the tube your solution will now squirt again.
THE BOTTOM LINE: When this unit dies I will try to replace it with another company's product; unfortunately Bissell seems to be the only company making something like this.
Description of BISSELL 14005 Little Green Compact Carpet Cleaner
The Little Green compact carpet cleaner has multiple cleaning uses. It can be used to clean spots & stains on carpeting, upholstery, car interiors, stairs, and much more. It is lightweight at 12 lbs. and extremely easy to use. The clean and dirty water tanks are simple to fill and empty. The Little Green has a long 20 foot power cord and compact design (sits easily on a stair) so cleaning hard-to-reach areas is easy. The included Tough Stain Brush helps get out deep down dirt and stains.If you have a white carpet you want to protect, the Little Green carpet cleaner should be stashed in your closet for emergency cleanups. This portable cleaner doesn?t replace regular carpet cleanings but is excellent for spot-cleaning carpets in the event of an accidental spill. The lightweight Little Green weighs only 13 pounds for easy traveling to rooms, staircases, or auto interiors to clean up a variety of messes, including pet stains, spilled food or drinks, and muddy footprints. In addition, the cleaner has a flexible vacuum hose and a long power cord that stretches to almost 15 feet long to provide ample reach along the stairs or in vehicles.
The Little Green?s stain-removing action is superior to store-bought chemical cleaners as it lifts the stain up with its suction before it sets in; other cleaners require you to rub the stain with a cloth and push it farther down into the carpet. The cleaner uses a combination of Bissell?s special deep cleaning formula and hot tap water to pre-treat stains. The solution tank is easy to remove and fill and slides back onto the unit with no problems. A wide and strong spray path spreads the cleaning formula over the stain and, after a little scrubbing with the stain brush tool (which fits on the end of the cleaner?s hose), the cleaner suctions up the stain and dries the carpet in one step. Dirty water collects in the back of the Little Green in another tank that is equally as easy to remove and rinse clean. This compact multipurpose cleaner is safe on most carpets and upholstery and stores easily in a closet or under a sink until it?s required for a spill. The Little Green comes with an 8-ounce sample of Bissell?s Little Green deep-cleaning formula and is covered by Bissell under a limited one-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
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