Bissell TurboClean PowerBrush Pet 2987
Verdict
An ultra-light, ultra-cheap carpet cleaner with impressive suction, best suited to small areas and quick cleanups, though most buyers will get better long-term value by stepping up to the TurboClean DualPro.
Pros
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Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0Extremely light compared with other uprights, making it easy to carry, store and pull out quickly for small jobs.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2Delivers surprisingly strong usable suction for a compact budget cleaner, even ranking near the top of Bissell uprights while still trailing some high-powered Hoover models.
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Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0A likeable ultra-budget cleaner with strong suction and low weight, but better-equipped models such as the DualPro are a smarter buy for most homes.
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Dried-On Stain Removal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8Removes light dried-on stains almost completely in a few passes, but on tougher set-in spots still needs many passes and can spread some residue, so overall results are only average compared with higher-powered models.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8Very low purchase price and light weight make it attractive as a budget cleaner, though many shoppers may prefer stepping up to the DualPro for a slightly higher price and better all-around capability.
Cons
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Water tank ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.8Small tank keeps the unit compact and light but requires more frequent refills if you clean more than a room or two at a time.
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Floor Drying Time ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Carpets tend to stay wetter after cleaning, with drying tests repeatedly placing it at or near the bottom of the group.
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Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Maintenance is just okay, with a removable but fiddly head cover and no way to fully expose the brush area for thorough cleaning.
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Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Lacks a hose and above-floor tools, so stairs, upholstery and car interiors require a separate machine or cleaning method.
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Airflow blowback ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Exhaust airflow from the base is relatively weak, so it contributes little extra drying compared with stronger Hoover and Bissell uprights.
