Bissell PowerFresh Vacuum and Steam Cleaner

The Bissell PowerFresh Vacuum and Steam Cleaner folds separate cleaning tasks into a single pass, lifting dry debris with cyclonic suction while hot steam goes after whatever has dried onto the surface behind it.

Pet households get the most out of it. Fur, tracked-in grit, and dried kibble around the food bowl come up in the same pass, which is the difference between a quick weeknight clean and hauling out a broom and mop.

Key Features and Benefits of the Bissell PowerFresh Vacuum and Steam Cleaner

• Cyclonic Suction: Cyclonic vacuuming rated at 400 watts pulls dirt and pet fur off the floor and into the Dry Dirt Tank as you mop.
• High-Temperature Steam: Steam heating rated at 1,100 watts loosens stuck-on grime so you are not down on your knees scrubbing spots by hand.
• Dry Tank Technology: Dry tank technology keeps moisture out of the Dry Dirt Tank, so the debris you empty stays dry instead of turning into sludge.
• Sanitizes Floors: Steam options kill 99.9 percent of Human Coronavirus (Strain 229E) and Influenza A Virus (H1N1) when used as directed, giving kitchen floors a genuine sanitizing pass.
• Digital Controls: Easy-touch digital controls sit on the handle so you can run vacuum only, steam only, or both together without stopping mid-room.
• Heat and Runtime: Water heats in 30 seconds, and a full clean tank of 12.8 ounces gives you up to 15 minutes of steam per fill.
• Cleaning Path: The cleaning path measures 11 inches, so you cross open floor quickly and still fit alongside cabinets and appliance toe kicks.
• Mop Pad Tray: The detachable mop pad tray releases the dirty, washable pad so you can drop in a fresh one without touching the dirty side.
• Cord Reach: A 25-foot power cord lets you clean a kitchen and adjoining hallway from a single outlet.
• Easy Carrying: At 10.1 pounds with a built-in carry handle, it can be easily carried up a staircase in one hand.
• Overheat Protection: Automatic overheat protection guards the heating system through long sessions, so you can steam a whole floor in one go.

Match It to Your Floors and Storage Space

This steam vacuum is made for sealed hard surfaces, which covers sealed hardwood and linoleum as well as granite and marble tile, plus large multi-surface areas where one room runs into the next. A waxed or unfinished board is not the place for high-temperature steam, so confirm the seal first. Storage is worth a thought too, since the body stands 46.5 x 9 inches (H x D), letting it stand upright in a closet corner or the gap beside a refrigerator rather than lying across a shelf.

Sylvane's Expert Take

If you're a homeowner with pets and sealed hard floors, this steam vacuum earns its keep in kitchens and entryways where fur and dried food land on the same tile. Running both functions together is what saves you the most time, since the suction clears grit that would otherwise smear under a wet pad. You may find this cleaner worth a spot in your cleaning closet.