BISSELL Sturdy Sweep Sweeper, 2402B
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of BISSELL Sturdy Sweep Sweeper, 2402B
Customer Review: Works for my purposes... but needs handle upgrade
Summary: 4 Stars
This item was advertised on the Bissell web site for more than I paid for it here on Amazon.com. So I bought it here.
I have 2 infant boys ages 2 and 1 year old who can both 'use' this sweeper with no problems and no noise. They can learn to clean this way. I love that.
The only problem is the handle comes apart at the drop of a hat. Not cool. I called the Bissell company and spoke to a rep and told her that I loved my sweeper, but why in the heck didn't they just make the entire handle screw together?? It only screws together where the sweeper attaches to the first handle section. So, I glued it together, using wood glue. Yea, I know, but it works. The rep from Bissell giggled after I told her my suggestion. I asked her why she was laughing, but she didn't answer-just giggled more, so I just hung up the phone. I hope they take it seriously though and incorporate the screw together handle for the whole handle with the next model.
It serves its purpose and sweeps up the crumbs from my floors and pushes most crumbs from the edges of the walls so that I can get them with the sweeper. Would I buy it again? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes. If light pick up of crumbs is all you need this is for you. (Just glue the handle!) If you need a larger dust pan, buy a larger model than this one. Hope this helps you make your choice.
Customer Review: Excellent low-tech solution
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been very pleased with how well this sweeps my tile and laminate floors. It's also great for area rugs, which can be difficult to vacuum because the edges get sucked up. On carpet, I would say it will not replace a vacuum, but is handy for touch-ups if your mother-in-law is coming over in 10 minutes, etc. In addition to the usual dust and hair, it's especially great for picking up small pebbles we track in from outside, bits of my cat's dry food, and crumbs on the floor from preparing food. I used to use Swiffer dry mops, but they just push larger debris around rather than picking it up. Emptying out the dirt is extremely easy, and the only maintenance necessary is occasionally picking string and hair out of the brushes. The handle is badly designed to fall apart easily, but we just rammed it together as hard as possible and then duct taped it, and have had no trouble with it since. It may look a little bit ghetto, but it works! The only real drawback with this sweeper is that there is about a 1-2 inch margin that it cannot reach around the edges of the floor. Usually by the time that area becomes dirty, it's time for a wet mop or deep vacuum anyway, so I am not too bothered by this problem.Customer Review: Great for cleaning up in between vacuumings
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this sweeper to sweep my basement carpet, which is dark in color and shows every bit of fuzz. It does a reasonable job cleaning, transforming my carpet from "Does she ever vacuum?" to "Oh, she must have vacuumed yesterday". It doesn't get all the fuzz and crumbs, but it does what I'd expect from a sweeper. It is also much lighter than my vacuum, so I'm much more likely to use it.
My three-year-old daughter enjoys using it too. She insists on sweeping her own room (I won't complain).
The main thing I've learned is that, because the handle slides together, it will not consistently support the weight of the sweeper head. This means that if you pick it up or suspend it by the top of the handle, the sweeper will probably fall off, so pick it up near the sweeper. (It stays together fine when actually sweeping.)
Customer Review: Choose your sweeper wisely
Summary: 4 Stars
This sweeper is exactly what one would expect for $24. It does a fairly good job of picking up pieces of things, though isn't a choice option for things like pet hair (unless you really want a workout.) Also, it's best for smoother rug textures.
Why do I own this? My toddler is scared of the vacuum, yet scatters Cheerios liberally across the carpet. This lets me get the worst of the mess while she's awake so less gets ground in. Also, the handle comes in 4 slide-together sections. We're currently using only 2 sections so that my daughter can "help" as the mood hits. So far, so good! I give this 4 stars because, like most things, it works ~slightly~ less well than one might wish.
Customer Review: Good sweeper for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a nice little sweeper. Others have said they had problems with the handle coming apart, but we haven't had any problems with that. I put it together as instructed, set it upright on the garage floor (didn't want to damage any indoor flooring), and hit the top with a hammer/mallet a few times. Seems to be very sturdy. Being a manual product, it takes some arm power to maneuver, but it's lightweight and actually requires less effort than our bulky vacuum cleaner. Since it has no suction, it doesn't have the pick-up power of a vacuum cleaner, but it's good for light touch-ups and spills which is what it was meant for. It's also nice that there are no cords to mess with.