Imagup General Magazine 2024
Each house needs regular quality cleaning. And to complete this task, we need a functional appliance. But choosing the right vacuum cleaner may be a rather challenging matter. It’s clear that one shouldn’t rely solely on the design and price. A variety of models is dizzy, and the lack of knowledge about proper technical characteristics of a good vacuum also doesn’t contribute to the right choice.
So before buying a vacuum cleaner, pay attention to the reviews of other customers and the most popular manufacturing companies. The best way to buy a good model is to buy it from reputable manufacturers, such as Hoover and Bissell.
Hoover
This American company has more than a century history as it’s one of the first manufacturers of vacuum cleaners in the world.
The history of the company dates back to 1908, in Ohio, the US, when there lived a man named Murray Spangler who suffered from asthma. Finally, he invented an appliance that could help solve the dust problem. Later, a businessman, William H. Hoover, bought his invention and established the Hoover vacuum cleaner company in 1908.
Having become the forefather of the upright vacuum cleaner industry and market, the company remains one of the world leaders to this day. Annually it releases new innovative models at an affordable price.
Bissell
Bissell is another leading US manufacturer specializing in household appliances and high-performance cleaning products. The history of the company has 143 years and began in the distant 1876 when Melville Bissell patented his carpet sweeping machine. After the death of her husband, Anna Bissell led the company and brought it to a new level of development. Some years later, Bissell added electrical vacuum cleaners and carpet shampooers to its product line.
In order not to be unfounded, we take one best model of the vacuum cleaner from each manufacturer, consider their main characteristics in detail, and compare them. We will take Hoover Power Scrub Elite Pet Upright Carpet Cleaner and Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Max Clean Pet Pro Full-Size Carpet Cleaner. Both vacuum cleaners are designed for cleaning carpets and can carry out not only dry, but also wet cleaning using detergents. If you’d like to know more about top Hoover and Bissell vacuums, read our other reviews on Robotbox.net.
Suction Power
Hoover Power Scrub Elite features DualV Nozzle that provides even distribution of suction. Thus each part of the area will be processed as thoroughly as possible.
Bissell ProHeat achieves good suction thanks to Max Clean mode. It combines with 12 rows of rotating Dual Dirt Lifter Power Brushes that help remove deep down embedded stains, dirt, and odors.
Since these models are more focused on wet carpet cleaning, it’s worth noting that in addition to suction, the distribution of detergents, brushes, and surface drying also affect the quality of cleaning. The first vacuum cleaner blows out hot airflow that provides dry carpets in 45 minutes, while you’ll need 30 minutes after the cleaning and Heatwave of the second model.
Pro Pet Detergents
As the names imply, vacuum cleaners do an excellent job with any dirt on carpets, including pet pollution. In addition to brushes and nozzles, which we’ll examine later, vacs use various technologies to achieve the perfect result.
Hoover manufacturer produces special detergents designed to remove pet hair, stains, liquids, and odors. Just add it to water and mix. Also, its high-performance cleaning solution and strong suction lifts and removes dirt and stains from carpet and upholstery.
Bissell vacuum works with detergents called Professional Pet Urine Eliminator with Oxy formula and Pet Stain & Odor + Antibacterial Formula.
Brushes and Additional Tools
Hoover works with a main SpinScrub counter-rotating brush that picks up dirt from all layers of the pile without damaging it and can cover 12 in. area from one pass. The kit also includes a special 2-in-1 Anti-microbial Pet Tool, which consists of two types of material. The first option is the rubber nub for old stains and dry spots. The second looks like a small bristle brush for robust scrubbing power. If you need to clean hard-to-reach areas, an additional 8-foot hose provides deep vacuuming. So there’re 2 other nozzles.
Bissell ProHeat uses Dual DirtLifter Power Brushes. The width of the extractors is 11 inches. For pet owners, engineers include two removable nozzles: they are 3′ Tough Stain Tool and the 2-in-1 Pet Upholstery Tool to remove pet hair, stains, and odors from furniture, cushions, and so on. This vacuum also has 2 accessories.
Water Tank Capacity
In the case of these vacuum cleaners, we are talking about the volumes of water tanks. Both models distribute the liquid with detergents on the surface and then suck it back with the dirt. Both automatically mix the correct combination of water and shampoo.
The devices are provided with tanks for clean and dirty water. Hoover has a 1.25 gal. tank, while Bissell can keep 1 gal. of liquid.
Maneuverability
The usability of the vacuum cleaner also lies in the maneuverability of the model. The lighter and more portable the device, the faster you can perform cleaning and capture the maximum footage. Excellent maneuverability consists of several elements: the weight of the equipment, the length of the cord or the presence of a battery, and the design of the device itself. The vacs of both companies are corded, so they are somehow limited by the wires. However, the length of the Hoover and Bissell cords is enough to cover one room. The Hoover cord length is 20 ft while the Bissell features 25 ft.
The weight of the vacuums is 18.5 and 20 25 pounds, respectively. They’re not that light, but the system of handles makes the carry easier. Anyway, manufacturers try to do their best to make their vacuums as convenient as possible.
As we see, both vacuum cleaners show themselves with dignity from all sides and practically don’t yield to each other. Sophisticated brush systems and additional nozzles, the design of devices, the use of detergents put them and their manufacturers into the top list. These models are perfect for large houses with carpets, upholstery, and fluffy animals.
However, if we talk about the differences and the final choice between the two manufacturing companies Hoover and Bissell, then it’ll be a difficult decision.
On the one hand, if we compare manufacturers, then both companies have more than a century history, an impeccable reputation, a vast range of vacuum cleaners for every taste, requirement, and wallet.
On the other hand, if we rely solely on comparing specific models, we see some differences. So, in our case, the Hoover vacuum cleaner has a slightly lighter and more convenient design (folding wand), a larger tank, and a significantly lower price. Hoover produces very high-quality vacuum cleaners at budget prices, and the Hoover Power Scrub Elite Pet Upright Carpet Cleaner costs $150. Bissell offers the same quality, the same set of accessories, but twice as expensive. The current price for the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Max Clean Pet Pro Full-Size Carpet Cleaner is $299.
Therefore, we want to choose the Hoover company for its dedication to quality and loyal pricing policy. However, this choice in no way diminishes the merits of Bissell vacuums.
