BISSELL Flip-!t Select Hard Floor Cleaner with Heat, 7340
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Product Details
Manufacturer: BissellBrand: Bissell
Edition: Kitchen
Release Date: 2006-06-01
Model: 7340
Color: Red
Publisher: Bissell
Studio: Bissell
Music Label: Bissell
Product features:
- Lightweight and maneuverable hard-surface cleaner combines wet and dry functions
- Dry vacuum picks up crumbs and dust; heated wet-mop cleans sticky spills
- Built-in heater maximizes cleaning power; interchangeable brush and pad are safe on all sealed surfaces, including marble, tile, hardwoods, and laminate
- Includes trial-size wood-floor and hard-surface cleaners plus a spare cleaning pad
- Measures 11 by 8 by 44 inches; weighs 10 pounds; limited 1-year warranty
Tools and Hardware Reviews of BISSELL Flip-!t Select Hard Floor Cleaner with Heat, 7340
Customer Review: Only OK 2-in-1 Kitchen Floor Cleaning Machine
Summary: 2 Stars
No neeed to duplicate details already published.
The design of the Flip-It is very cool. As promised, you can vacuum with the head in one direction (does an OK job). Flip the head to reverse it and you have a floor cleaner that automatically shoots out water, brushes the dirty floor, sucks up the dirty water and dries the floor (this is where the mediocre job comes in). Cleaning side has an interchangeable brush / pad housing that's EZ to change (good design). Separate clean and dirty tanks are easy to see when a refill of fluid is needed, or the dirty water tank needs emptying. It comes equipt with everything you need to get going, but be sure to buy extra cleaning solution as it goes quickly (I have not been able to find at retail easily).
My Experience: The Bissell Flip It is an OK machine, but it's not great. OK, b/c it's light weight and has a small enough footprint that you can store easily so its accessible when you need it for a quick pick up, and mediocre b/c it just doesn't deep clean well.
Why: To wash, it takes me no less than 2 slow passes on my kitchen tile floor with the brush attachment to make it look somewhat clean, and another pass with the pad attachment to make it feel a little cleaner. It is light weight for storage, but the drag on the head when cleaning makes it tiresome to push /pull for the time needed to do an OK job. Forget about the heater. The water barely gets warm. It does not clean grout or corners at all so that's done by hand (my grout is recessed a bit; a toothbrush design on the brush brissles would be better). Finally, it does not lay very flat, so you cannot reach deep under furniture. I have a hutch with a 5" leg height and it does not fit all the way under so that's done by hand. And, after all this you have to break it down to clean it. Ugh. I thought this would save time. It does, but not a whole lot.
Keeping It Clean: It breaks down quickly and is EZ to maintain for optimal operation.
- Water tanks flip out, EZ,
- You must keep the filter clean because it's also a vacuum so debris collects in the filter also EZ (Use a toothbrush to get in to the crevices). Bissell recommends you not place the wet filter back in the machine. I store all the accessories in a mesh bag that hangs from the handle (on-board accessories is a better idea).
- Pad needs regular cleaning (EZ; I do a quick hand wash in between laundry times).
FYI: If it stops working, check your dirty water tank. It may be an EZ fix by emptying it (good catch / safety).
Like I said, it's EZ to operate/maintain, but it doesn't save a whole lot of time for only an OK result.
Overall: Great concept; execution needs some work. As you've likely surmised, it did not met my expectations, but it's very handy for cleaning up after my Schnauzer who's beard leaves water all over the floor all day, I have the room to store it, and I got it on super sale at Kohl's with my 30% off coupon.
P.S. It is VERY NOISY!
Would I Buy Again At A Super Price: No
Footprint: 11" x 8" x 44" tall.
Weight: About 10 lbs.
In The Box: Machine + Carry handle, EZ-to-clean filter, 2 trial size bottles of cleaning solutions (one for wood, one for tile),clean and dirty water tanks, housing for brush / pad (pad is machine washable).
Description of BISSELL Flip-!t Select Hard Floor Cleaner with Heat, 7340
Combining power with versatility, this bare-floor cleaner features three modes of cleaning-dry vacuum, heated wet vacuum and drying. The Flip-!t Select offers heat for superior cleaning. Get your bare floors sparkling clean with this versatile and lightweight Bissell dual-function cleaner. With one quick flip you can switch back and forth between heated wet and dry cleaning for a complete floor cleansing with one 10 pound machine. The dry mode picks up crumbs, pet hair and dirt. Switch to the heated wet mode and a fingertip control dispenses cleaning solution while the soft-scrub brush and an interchangeable pad does the job on various floor surfaces. The built-in heater with on/off switch allows you to select heated cleaning for sticky, hard-to-clean areas. Other handy features include a cord clip, quick-release cord wrap, carry handle, filter, cleaning solutions and separate clean and dirty tanks. Brush and pads are machine washable. Includes trial size hard floor cleaner, trial size wood floors cleaner and an extra pad.The Bissell Flip-It Select promises two hard-surface cleaners in one: a dry vacuum for picking up crumbs and a heated wet-mop for sticky spills. Replacing broom, dustpan, vacuum cleaner, mop, and bucket in one fell stroke, this slender, lightweight cleaner effectively simplifies and saves space, especially in crowded spaces like kitchens. Start by using it as a regular stick vacuum to clear away small debris. To change functions, simply turn the unit around, switching on the built-in heater for added cleaning power. The Flip-It has separate clean and dirty water tanks, so unlike the traditional mop-bucket combo, you're always working with freshly heated, unsoiled water, and it leaves floor dry once they've been cleaned. It also comes with two different wet cleaning surfaces, a soft brush for tile or other surfaces with grout and crevices, and the Gentle Clean pad for babying delicate surfaces like hardwood or laminates.
The Flip-It's dual-function cleaning proves especially convenient on smaller areas and for touchups, but mastering the wet-mop function can be tricky, and many users find it hard to push in wet mode until the floor has been saturated with liquid. Technique (and practice) help the process considerably: press the trigger down on the forward stroke to spray cleaning fluid, then release it as you pull back so the squeegee dries the floor. The Flip-It Select is easy to maintain; both filter and brushes clean up easily under running water and the Gentle Clean pad can go straight into the washing machine. It even stores ready to use with water and cleaning fluid in the tank. Weighing in at just ten pounds, the unit is powered by a nine-amp motor when using heat, three amps without, and includes trial sizes of hard-surface and wood-floor cleaners as well as an extra Gentle Clean pad. The power cord features a quick-release wrap as well as a clip for storage. Compact, maneuverable, and ergonomically designed, the Flip-It Select is 44 inches tall, with a base measuring 11 inches long and 8 inches wide, and comes backed by a limited one-year warranty. --Mary Park
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