How to Maintain Your Bissell Carpet Cleaner

Keep your Bissell carpet cleaner in optimal condition by adhering to the manufacturer’s cleaning guidelines. After each use, flush both upright and portable machines, and ensure to empty and rinse the dirty water tank for upright and canister machines. Additionally, it’s recommended to clean any parts of your vacuum used for wet cleaning and rinse the filters for canister machines when visibly dirty.

Cleaning the Hose: Use suction to draw clean water through the hose. Once done, lift the hose and stretch it to remove any remaining water.

Emptying and Rinsing the Tank: Turn off and unplug the machine, then remove and empty the tank into a sink. Rinse the tank thoroughly with hot water, ensuring to clean underneath and around the bladder. Rinse away any debris from the red filter and clean the top half of the tank through the nozzle area.

Cleaning the Floor Nozzle: Remove the floor nozzle and rinse it under hot water. Periodically clean the fluid connection point with a paperclip. Replace the nozzle, ensuring it locks securely into place.

Removing Debris from Brush Rolls: Clear any hair or debris from the brush rolls. Ensure the brush spins freely. Depending on your model, you may need to remove screws to detach the brush roll for thorough cleaning.

Cleaning Attachments: Detach any attachments and rinse them under running water. Allow them to dry before reattaching them to the hose rack.

Clean the suction diverter: Remove the screws from the back of the diverter's housing. Rinse the housing under running water to remove debris. Reattach the housing securely with the screws.

Rinse out the hose after each use: Fill a bowl with clean water and use your machine to suction it, rinsing the interior. Lift the hose to allow any remaining water to drain into the dirty water tank.

Rinse the dirty water tank after each use, or as needed: Turn off the unit, unplug it, and remove the dirty tank to empty and rinse it under running water. Clean the black valve inside the tank if applicable. Empty, rinse, and dry all tanks before storing for best results.

Rinse the float stack, if applicable: For models with a float stack like the Little Green ProHeat 5207, remove it by turning it counter-clockwise, rinse it with water, and replace it.

Rinse the cleaning tool: Detach the cleaning tool from the spray trigger and rinse it under running water. Use a soft brush to clean any dirt from the spray nozzle, if necessary.

Clean the suction gate, if applicable: For certain portable machines like the SpotClean Pro 3624, access the suction gate after removing the dirty tank. Unscrew the gate door, wipe it clean, and rinse it with water before reinstalling it.

Empty and rinse the dirty water tank after each use: After turning off and unplugging the machine, empty and rinse the tank thoroughly. Allow it to air-dry or wipe it dry before putting it back in place.

Remove and rinse any inner parts you used for wet cleaning: Take out the water filtration tower, mode selector, and/or hose. Rinse them thoroughly and ensure they are completely dry before reinserting them into the machine.

Rinse the filters when necessary: Inspect the filters for visible dirt. If dirty, rinse them with water and ensure they are completely dry before reinstalling them in the machine. Follow specific instructions for each filter location to ensure proper alignment and closure after cleaning.