Bissell 1200A SpotBot Pet Hands-Free Compact Deep Cleaner, Blue Illusion
Product By : Bissell
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Technical Details
Compact deep-cleaning machine for hands-free removal of stains from carpet and upholstery
Automatic Smart System removes the guesswork from cleaning; spiral brushing action scrubs away spots and spills
Two cleaning cycles for either surface or set-in stains
Includes onboard tools for manually cleaning stairs, upholstery, and car interiors
Measures 9-1/2 by 20 by 14 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Product Description
BISSELL SpotBot Pet Handsfree Compact Deep Cleaner-1200A. Revolutionary spot cleaner give you the freedom to WalkAwayż while it does the work for you. Handsfree Cleaning, set SpotBot® Pet on the spot or stain,hit start and WalkWayż-SpotBot Pet does the work for you. Manual Spot cleaning and unique spiral brushing removes pet stains and odors for good.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
"Good for stains contained in one area"2009-08-16
By C.M. (Irving, TX)
I got this because my cat has been defecating outside her litter box for a while now, and even though I clean the areas with pet cleaner, she goes back to the same areas over and over again. I got this product today and just started to use it. I'm currently using the hands-free version. I haven't tried the manual version. Basically the machine cleans a 9" diameter circle of your carpet. So if you have a cat who has made a mess in multiple places, this will take you a while to deal with. I'm on my sixth circle as I write and already I have gone through almost the whole 32-ounce bottles of OxyGen2 and Pet Stain & Odor (so buy several of these). You can use both bottles or you can just use the Pet Stain & Odor along with hot tap water. But it seems like the OxyGen2 works to boost cleaning performance. Anyway, I was going to watch TV while the thing went to work, but it's as loud as a vacuum. You really can't watch TV or hold much of a conversation while the thing is on. My cats immediately ran into the other room when I turned it on. I'm just hoping it does the trick. Also, after the 6-minute set-in stain cycle, the machine beeps. You have to go over and hit the Stop button. Otherwise it keeps beeping. The process of filling the containers with the solution and dumping out the dirty water is pretty straightforward. It would be nice if you didn't have to balance the container mid-air while you were pouring chemicals, but it's pretty easy to get used to. The areas that are clean look great and smell great right now. I think the ultimate test will be to see if this dissuades her from the areas I've cleaned. I'll update this later.
"Love This Product, Treat It Well, It's Just Plastic"2009-08-16
By happygardeningmama (Willamette Valley, OR)
I received a Bissell SpotBot for my birthday. I've lived in rental for 5 years, and I'm embarrassed to say, I've not shampooed the carpets before this. When we arrived here the carpets had been cleaned, albeit very poorly. Add our lives in rainy (and therefore muddy) Oregon, along with a child, and a little dog, and we have some definite stains.
Many people have said to me "Oh you just need a brush and a spot treater to clean up carpet stains", and I'm here to say that after YEARS of just using a brush and a spot treater I am glad to be done with it. The Bissell Spot Bot has removed all the myriad stains that the brush couldn't.
The reviews here at the site that explain how to properly care for the SpotBot as well as the true limitations of the product have all been very helpful.
1. Vacuum your carpet first
2. Clean the filter in the dirty water tank regularly
3. Empty both containers prior to storage
4. Let the containers *dry* prior to storage
5. Clean out the hose after every use session
6. Do not use heated water as this may make the plastic brittle and susceptible to breakage
7. Gently blot with a towel after use to pick up excess water if you are concerned about it
If you don't follow these steps every time, it's quite possible that you may dramatically shorten the life of your SpotBot and/or cause leakage.
Some things to realize:
1. It's not meant to clean a full carpet
2. It cleans 6 inch diameter areas at a time
3. Yes, it's like a vacuum, it makes noise
4. The shampoo products are expensive and while I have safely substituted other things (Simple Green, Mrs. Meyers general cleaning solution--ALWAYS mix at a lower ratio than the Bissel products because the non-Bissel products will foam like mad!), the Bissel products produce the best results on the most difficult to clean areas
5. Yes, it cleans with water, therefore your carpet might be damp, even a little wet after you use it. If this is somehow a suprise to you that a spot treatment machine that uses water might leave a carpet damp, I'm not sure what to say. I use old cloth diapers or rag towels to blot a bit and move on. I throw them on the floor and stand on them, that's it. Pretty effortless.
For my purposes it has removed 5 year old stains that were here when we got here. It's great on animal accidents (our dog is housebroken, but accidents happen). The "set stain" and "normal stain" cleaning options are great, as this can help control how much cleaning solution you use, as well as the duration of the cleaning. I absolutely love that I can be cleaning in another area of this house, and just set this up to do its thing while I do something else.
I would most definitely purchase this again. If you don't think you can take care of the machine as recommended, then perhaps consider a different model or professional cleaning services.Bissell 1200A SpotBot Pet Hands-Free Compact Deep Cleaner, Blue Illusion
"Bissell = Clean!"2009-08-16
By Matthew Regnier
We got this for our newborn kiddo and pets. Seemed to work great on the carpet. We still need to try it out on the stains on our couch, but we are pleased so far. I would say the only complaint is that it does take a LOT of solution and you don't get much area out of it, but seriously, it's the SPOT bot, not carpet or house bot...so what did we expect :D. Worked great on the puke stains on our rug.
If you are considering this, just know that it is only a spot cleaner, not a whole carpet/furniture cleaner, does great for it's title/job.
"Great and comes through every time."2009-08-09
By R. Madlem (Atlanta, GA USA)
I have had this item for over 1 and half years now. It still works perfectly. I am a little concerned over the cleaning of the hose as it is looking a little dark. Instead of using the crazy chemicals that Bissell provides or suggests I use Seventh Generation carpet cleaner. I just follow the directions and add the cleaner the same as Bissell's cleaner. I am happy that I can use a more eco friendly product to get the stains out.
As for the concern of it leaving the carpet wet, hello! You are steam cleaning/ washing your carpet. For what you pay and what it should do this is a great product. I have had no issues with it leaking, even when using the hand attachment.
"I love this!"2009-08-07
By Rachel A. Couler (Pittsburgh)
Our dog has house training problems, so he has accidents sometimes, which leave, er, spots. So i got this, and WOW it works GREAT, i like that it has two setting for it's hands free mode. To be honest it kind of eats the formula on it's deep cleaning mode, but unless it's a REALLY set in stain, the surface mode works fine. Yes, it leaves the carpet damp, but so do all carpet cleaners.
My son thinks it's awesome too, he's named it "PCF one." (he's nearly three.)
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