BISSELL Vac & Steam, Steam Cleaner and Vacuum Cleaner At the Same Time, Hygienic Cleaning, Steam Ready in 30s, Multisurface Floor Steam Cleaner, For All Sealed Hard Floor, 1977E

I read an article on wirecutter recently which recommended this model as the best steam mop, the article was very cautious about using a steam mop on any form of wooden floor though. I however, have no love for my wooden floor given that it was installed with some issues so I don't mind if it gets a bit of abuse.Anyway, my main point here is that I have used the Bissel on my constructed wooden floor on the light steam setting with no ill effects. It leaves the surface slighty damp which quick dries. I have been using the high steam setting on my tiled floors which gave impressive results too.I think this is very good unit, I'm impressed with the design and construction, and I like how it comes with 2 x reusable mop heads and scented discs (which smell like fresh laundry). I have used the vacuum alongside the mop and it does a good job. I'd obviously prefer to mop after giving the place a good vacuum with my usual hoover but this is great if you missed a bit along the way. Emptying the dirt chamber is also really easy, as is filling the unit with water. It comes with a very handy filling jug that attached to the stem when not in use.I think the main attraction to this product is that it makes mopping regularly an easy thing to do- it's expensive but I will actually use it way more often than the traditional mop and bucket.

I would give more stars if I could.Along with the dishwasher this is the most useful appliance for my house.I live in a large house with 2 floors, a 4 year old and 4 cats, and my house has a backyard... you do the math. This is a life saver. I use it on ceramic floor with max steam and on hardwood floor with normal steam. My floors have never been so clean.I tried it today on some cat food dry stains on ceramic floor. Perfect results after 2 or 3 times.I wash the cloths by hand with warm water and pre washing powder and then detergent. I get them clean in 5 minutes.As for the noise it's only when you use the vacuum and it's not worse than any normal vacuum. With just the steam it's silent.The cord is a good length.It's not as heavy as I thought, I find it easy to use. It gets close to the baseboard and corners.The only problem is below furniture but in my case it's not enough to annoy me.One of the best things is the filter and dirt container never gets wet, the steam doesn't get in there. It's great because it's easier to clean and I think it will last longer. It's easy and straightforward to clean, I use a brush to get everything out.After a few months use I cannot praise this enough.Also I found out that you can remove the wheels and their axis to remove my long hairs that get wound around them.

I purchased this with some skepticism after having previously purchased a Bissel Steam and Vac that broke shortly after I bought it a couple of years ago. This one looks much better made (even against the most recent model) but this makes it quite heavy to move, so people with back problems might not find it as easy as expected. However, you don't need to use it very long and is much quicker than sweeping and then mopping a floor (and I used to find my floors quite often still felt gritty. I found the floors were really clean using the Bissel Steam and Vac).I have a dog with long hair who molts all year round, but as long as you use this daily, the cleaner seems to cope very well. I have older lino that is a nightmare to clean but this cleaner got all the grunge up very quickly and effectively. The dampness left by the steamer was dry by the time I moved to another section of floor. Even first time of using, i had the medium sized kitchen floor and hallways clean within 15 mins.The cleaning head is supposed to be easily detachable but I found it a bit of a pain to attach (you are supposed to put the whole thing on top of the mop section, and it clicks in) and until you get it right, it just comes apart again. But perhaps this is bad newby technique lol. Once it was on, it stayed on.The steam initially took a bit of time to come through and the pump in the steamer makes a thumping noise for 30 seconds as it pumps the water through. But once the steam starts coming through you can start. 30 seconds is all you need for this to happen.I did use both mop heads and both were very dirty but in the past I have rinsed them in biological washing liquid solution and reused them on really filthy floors. But you might need spare mop heads if you need to clean dirty floors frequently. The mop heads aren't the ones that use hook and loop (that quickly doesn't work) tape to stick to the cleaner, they are elasticated and wrap around the plastic mop head apparatus. So will last. They are good quality, nice and thick with one able to 'scrub' the floor. Certainly worked on my floor.The cleaner also comes with 2 fragrance discs, the instructions aren't very clear, you add them to a pouch on the underside of the mop head. If you like using herbal oils, I assume you could just spray them onto the mop head.And as I bought this on a lightening deal offer, I didn't have to pay £149.99 for it, thank you Amazon!In summary, a high quality steam and vac cleaner I'd buy again and recommend highly.

For the first 4-6 weeks this was marvellous, cut cleaning time in half however after this time there was an awful fishy/ urine smell which made my home stink. I made sure all the filters/ mop pad/ cleanable parts were in order but the smell was still there. Had to return for a refund unfortunately.