BISSELL® TurboClean™ DualPro Pet Carpet Cleaner

3 reviews for BISSELL® TurboClean™ DualPro Pet Carpet Cleaner

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Re Vue – August 13, 2024

   I’ve been using this cleaner in my boat on the carpet, my wife uses it in the house on rugs & carpets. We both like the way it loads fresh water and unloads dirty used soapy water.

   The Bissel trial / small size jug of carpet cleaner works well and smells far better than any other carpet soap I’ve found. It leaves the boat smelling nice, instead of like harsh chemicals. The same goes for the rugs & carpets in the house. We’ve used it about a dozen times, and it’s held up OK so far.

   Drawbacks: Occasionally balls of wet carpet fibers, dirt, pet hair collect on the scrubber bristles or their side edges, and the suction doesn’t do a great job of picking them up. We have to manually bend down & grab those balls of wet gunk, some of which are the size of a quarter, & toss them in the garbage. I’d like it better if the vacuum section just sucked them right up, too.

   But commercial steam cleaners and higher end home steamers I’ve used have the same issue, so it’s apparently not a big deal that this one has the same issues.

   I recommend this one over any other one I’ve purchased or rented, including the Rug Doctor equipment. Light enough to lift into the boat while it’s on the trailer. Small enough to store well in a nearly-full closet.

   I wish it had come with a bigger jug of cleaner, and that the Bissel replacement soap were less expensive. But that’s just life, I guess. Perhaps I’ll try other soaps, looking for one that’s more affordable and still smells nice.

   I wish you could remove the used / dirty water jug while the steam cleaner’s handle was in the fully vertical position, but that’s not possible. You must step on the release pedal to get the handle to go back far enough to allow removal of the used water jug.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Cory T. – September 24, 2024

   I have an 18-year-old Cockapoo who, like any senior pup, sometimes has accidents on our carpets. I’ve tried various cleaning methods over the years, but none have been as effective and convenient as the BISSELL TurboClean DualPro Pet Carpet Cleaner. This machine has been an absolute game-changer for our household.

   First of all, the setup of the BISSELL TurboClean is a breeze. Even for someone like me who isn’t particularly tech-savvy, it was easy to get started. Just fill the clean water tank, add the cleaning solution, and you’re ready to go. The user-friendly design made it less intimidating to my aging dog, who usually gets nervous around loud appliances.

   The DualPro Pet Carpet Cleaner does an outstanding job of tackling pet stains and odors. It’s specifically designed for homes with furry family members, and it shows. The dual cleaning brushes work together to lift dirt and stains from deep within the carpet, leaving it looking and smelling fresh and clean. Even those stubborn, set-in stains have met their match with this machine.

   One of the standout features for me is the CleanShot Pretreater. With just a push of a button, it releases a concentrated solution to tackle tough stains. I’ve used it on those ‘surprise’ spots my Cockapoo leaves behind, and it makes a noticeable difference in the cleaning results.

   Another huge advantage is the machine’s lightweight and compact design. It’s easy to maneuver around furniture and reach tight spaces, making it versatile for cleaning all areas of our home. Plus, the clean and dirty water tanks are easy to remove and clean, which is a big plus when dealing with pet messes.

   The BISSELL TurboClean DualPro Pet Carpet Cleaner has become an essential tool in my pet care arsenal. It not only saves my carpets from the wear and tear of frequent accidents but also keeps my home smelling fresh and clean. It’s a reliable and effective solution for pet owners, especially those with senior pets like mine. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to maintain a clean and pet-friendly environment. It’s made a world of difference in my home, and I’m sure it will in yours too!

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Amy Barnes – September 26, 2024

   For over a decade now, I have run a company that supplies, trains, and services professional carpet cleaners, so I hope you will pardon me if I act like I know what I’m talking about, lol.

   I have used everything from a Rug Doctor, all the way up through professional truck mounted machines. I have cleaned carpet and floors in trashed-out apartments, high end hotels, expensive lake houses, hospitals, and everything in between. Urine, vomit, blood, feces, coffee, Kool-aid, you name it and I’ve cleaned it.

   No matter what equipment you use, the concept of getting soil out of a carpet is the same – use the proper type and amount of chemistry, proper heat level in the water, proper agitation to suspend soil, and proper removal of that water with the soil in it. Appropriate dwell time is also necessary for deeply embedded or chronic soiling issues.

   This machine is quite capable of producing all the proper elements when used correctly. I do, however, have a few recommendations on changes to the instructions given with the machine.

   First and foremost, use only half of the detergent that they tell you to. No matter how much soil is present, never ever use more than they suggest. I used only half and achieved fantastic results. I would imagine the full dose is only necessary for serious soil issues.

   Secondly, double up on the amount of dry strokes that you do, AKA passes that you make without pulling the trigger. Keep going over the carpet with the machine until you no longer see any water coming up through the window in the front. The carpet will still feel damp to the touch, but will be dry much more quickly this way.

   And last, do a freshwater rinse afterward with nothing but water in the clean hopper. NO detergent. You will see a tremendous amount of leftover detergent and soil residue coming up in the freshwater rinse (this step might seem like a pain, but you will be very glad you did it once you realize that otherwise, all of that residue would have been left behind in the carpet for you to walk on.)

   Follow up with the same double amount of dry strokes after the fresh rinse.

   No carpet cleaning machine, no matter how powerful, can remove years of soil build-up in just one use. Particularly if the soil has gotten down to the bottom of the carpet, where it is sewn or glued into its backing. Trying to soak the carpet and get all the way down there has the potential to destroy the carpet’s binding and destroy it. So don’t bother.

   (NOTE BENE: This machine, or any other home machine for that matter, is not going to get pet urine out of the padding that’s installed under the carpet, and soaking the carpet in an attempt to do so is only going to result in serious problems and microbial growth. Don’t do it. Please.)

   The big difference between home cleaning and the professional truck mounted units is the amount of time it’s going to take to get the same result. You may have to use the machine multiple times, with a few days in between to let it dry completely, to get abused carpet to look and smell good again.

   And remember that soil and damage are two different things, so if your carpet is worn or abraded or has had its pile reversed by foot traffic, that is not something that can be cleaned away. It is damage, not dirt. So don’t expect miracles.

   The brush on this machine is very good at fluffing the pile up and correcting crush damage, and it dug an amazing amount of pet hair out of our freize even after a thorough vacuuming.

   If you are willing to be patient, use the machine multiple times, and follow all of the advice I’ve given, there is no reason you cannot get almost as good a result from this machine as you would from having a professional come do it for you. The difference is in the time it’s going to take, both in the cleaning and in running back and forth with the water hoppers.

   I still recommend hiring a professional for those serious yearly deep cleans, but if you have pets or small children in the house this machine is an excellent way to avoid add-on charges for chronic soil and serious restoration issues when you do have the professionals come in to service you.