"I recently moved into a new home that has ceramic tile and WHITE carpeting. With two toddlers and two cats, it goes without saying that I was concerned about how I would manage to keep it all clean! I bought this machine immediately after moving in, while I was recovering from cancer surgery. Not only does it vacuum, mop, and clean my carpets and upholstery...it does all of this through a water filtration system. This means no more dust in the air - even when emptying the tank! This is HUGE for all of the allergy sufferers in the house. Plus, it is a canister based system, which is WAY easier on my back than those big machines."

"I purchased this unit as a final effort to clean my really stained, really dirty carpets. I have 3 big dogs and the accidents coupled with 12 dirty paws had left my carpets a mess. My old carpet cleaner, which never did any good even when new, had recently died so I decided to give this unit a shot before calling the steam people. Easy to assemble, easy to use. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. The stains and dirt were completely gone; and I mean these were serious stains! My carpets look like new. Great job Bissell!!"

"I'm very impressed with the performance of this steam cleaner. I used one of the Bissell products that was included and I was truly surprised at how well they worked together. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone.Thanks Bissell for another great product."

"My husband and I finally broke down and bought a carpet cleaning machine after researching for a few months and I have to say that this cleaner has far surpassed my expectations with how quickly and effectively it has cleaned my carpet. My carpet is 7-8 years old and I had never deep-cleaned it (I know, really gross) and I just can't get over how much better it looks. It practically looks and feels like new again. I love that the unit keeps the clean solution hot while you work and that the dirty water tank is twice the size as the clean tank so you only have to dump it every other fill-up. The clean tank is small, but not any smaller than I had expected and I was still able to get a good deal cleaned before I had to refill. I have frieze carpeting, so I did a couple extra sweeps to make sure I had all the water pulled up and found that it wasn't really necessary to do that after some experimenting. Also, I am recovering from 2 back surgeries (7 months ago) and have not had any trouble maneuvering the machine around, cleaning, or emptying/filling the tanks. That alone has made this purchase worth every penny we paid for it!"

"I read through many reviews looking for info on cleaning wool rugs. Not finding any I made a leap and purchased this machine not wanting to make a very large investment In case this did not work out. My little dog did a number soiling most of my wool rugs. After getting familiar with the machine I tried it on an old carpet piece, seeing it worked ok I went for a 3x5 wool rug. After the first few strokes it started to clog up with the fuzz usually coming out from this type of rug. Stopped, cleaned the machine brush and around it two more times before finished. Well let me tell you, I was so impressed! The carpet came out so beautiful, it looks new, the colors are vibrant! Having done this piece I had to completely take apart the machine, get rid of the fuzz and change the water/solution before I could do another. It is messy work (I did it on the deck) where the rugs dried in a few hours. I used warm water, not hot and the pet stain solution. It would have cost me a ton to professionally clean all these rugs, I did get estimates. My little investment worked out great!"

"My first carpet cleaner was the Bissell 8806 which I loved. This model 1623 is even better. It is smaller and even more compact which is perfect for my small apartment. The power switch has been moved from the handle to a foot peddle next to the release pedal. Much more convenient. The measuring cup is now built into the lid of the water tank. No more misplacing the measuring cup. The front nozzle now snaps off for easy cleaning. Before you had to unscrew it which was a hassle. They kept the best features. The tank-in-a-tank technology means one trip to the sink. And it is the only carpet cleaner at this price point that offers above floor cleaning at the turn of a dial. This is a winner. I always get compliments on how good my carpet looks after cleaning with my Bissell."

"I have two Labrador Retrievers and a light color carpet, need I say more? I had two, large, set in pet stains right in front of my staircase. Hand cleaning did nothing to improve the look or smell. I purchased this baby and boy did it deliver. The stains are gone and the carpet looks and smells like new. The directions were easy to follow and filling and emptying the tank was a breeze. Thanks Bissell!!"

"Love, love, love my pro heat 2 pet. My boxer is getting up their in age and consequently having more frequent accidents. Thank goodness for the cleaner and specific pet formula products. The carpets came out way better than what the professional cleaner I was having come in every 6 mts. was doing. Pre treating for spots has made them disappear completely and the smell, oh the wonderful smell of clean and fresh. I can't believe how well this system has worked. Can't wait to use the attachments for the upholstery. Did I mention that the cost of the proheat pet 2 was the same as just 1 professional cleaning? So worth the money!"

"I purchased this machine after we got two new puppies, we already had a beagle. The new dogs are a larger hunting bred and we have a doggie door to a fenced in yard. That means a lot of mud coming into the house during spring thaw and fall. This machine has done a wonderful job, I use it constantly and it has performed great. Carpets still look new after each cleaning. It also does a great job on my vinyl floors. I have had no problems with it and it gets used a lot. I waited over two years to do this review because I wanted to make sure it holds up. Great product. Would recommend to anyone, especially a dog owner. A must have."