One excellent tip a pro carpet cleaner told me is that the main mistake made by home users is that we fail to rinse the carpet a second time using clean, hot water to remove soap residue. When you do, you’ll be shocked by how dirty the second rinse water is. Many carpets “dull” a few days after shampooing because the leftover soap discolors. So, we keep regularly shampooing when, in fact, rinsing well after shampooing would correct this issue and allow us to shampoo less often. It's like doing the whole thing twice, but I found it to be much better than shampooing only.

It's 3:27AM and I just watched the best carpet cleaning tutorial ever created. Thank you.

The only video that has finally explained how to use this thing. I bought it like 6 months ago and have been intimidated by it since the instructions were not clear.... watched a couple of videos here but got more questions than answers. Thank you for posting this.... will finally clean my living room carpet tomorrow.

Better demo than the actual Bissell video!

I hadn’t used mine because I had no idea what to do until I saw your video. For larger areas, this thing is a beast. I’m tired after doing JUST the hallway . Thanks for posting.

Nice demo! Just a friendly correction: the solution cap is not 25 oz, it's 2.5 oz. But we knew what you meant :). Thanx for sharing your overview and I like the tip about adding oxyclean. Thanx very much!!

Excellent video! I own this cleaner and you are correct when you say we are given very little information on how to use it! So informative and easy to understand, love the tip on the oxy clean! Bissell needs to listen to you! Great job!

Thank you!! I just bought one last week and was having trouble with the attachments. Your video walked me right thru it. Thanks again!! The carpet looks amazing!! I'm very happy with it. 👋✌️

Thanks for the great video! I just bought one of these, and as you mentioned, the instructions aren't very thorough. As a visual learner, this was incredibly helpful!

Use this machine today for the first time- amazing! It actually does what it says it will do and so easy to move the containers - thank You for showing how to use it

I just bought this one for $20 from an estate sale.They didn't have the box, manual or anything else, so I'm glad I could find your video.

I'm currently pet sitting and I'm taking care of a senior dog. So naturally there are messes. The owner has one of these carpet cleaners and I had no idea how to use it. Thank you for your thorough directions on how to use this machine. It got the job done!

This video came in clutch! Just borrowed my moms and i had zero clue how to use it. Thank you!

How can I thank you enough?? So many YT videos talks about the "features" but never show how exactly to use the equipment. Your video solved every problem I had -- I received this item as a gift from a friend, and I was baffled about how to work it. Your video is PERFECT! You don't assume we viewers know anything, so you show every relevant button and control, and best of all, show how you actually fill, use, and empty -- everything that a newbie needs. I'm going to subscribe to your channel for sure -- who knows how many other super helpful videos you'll make! Awesome stuff, sir!!🤩

Thank you for the informative and concise demonstration. I have the ProHeat 2X Revolution but it is nearly the same. We, too, have been watching our machine languish in the garage and calling someone else to do the work. Not anymore! Good work!!

I was having an anxiety attack trying to figure out my Bissell, this is such a helpful video now I have the confidence to give it a go!

The number one principal of cleaning is dwell time for cleaning agents. Throughout my cleaning career, I've come to understand allowing the cleaning agent to sit and work in to the substrate is crucial for maximum effectiveness. And it minimizes the amount of cleaning agent that is needed.

I just bought this cleaner and was overwhelmed to say the least. Thanks for the great video! Also, make sure you check the price compared to the "add on" tools. I bought mine directly from Bissell at the same price as Amazon and got 3 bonus cleaning tools. Thanks again for the excellent video

Thank you for the video. I love this machine. I looked for a video as a reminder on how to use it, because I did not want to go digging for the manual. I bought this machine based off of good reviews. Plus when we bought our latest home 2 years ago, the elderly woman who owned it had not cleaned the carpets in who knows how long. I had already cleaned all the carpets with a Rug Dr, but thought we should buy our own machine. For future maintenance. There had been one room that smelled after using the Rug Dr so I redid the room a week or so later with this machine. It completely outdid the Rug Dr!! I got up so much loose carpet fuzz that had been trapped in the carpet that there were balls of carpet fuzz being spit out by the machine. Plus it looked even cleaner. I was beyond impressed!! I also use Oxiclean. I had bought an old Winnebago 1973 that had been used as a hunting shed. The Oxiclean brought those carpets from black to looking like new. That carpet was over 30 years old too!! I have also heard that the product Awesome that you can buy at the Dollar Store is supposed work amazing. I am going to try that in my husband's office. As that was the room that was the most stained. I have to buy garden sprayer first to apply the carpet cleaning mix and let it sit first. Then I will use the machine.

Sold! I was looking for a cleaner and came across this one. I figured I'd check out good ole KZfaq, and your video was the second one. I clicked one it, and boy what a fantastic video you've made! Thanks for being so thorough. 👍

My tip when using this machine is to wear earplugs or headphones. It may not seem loud to some, but after 30 minutes, you can wind up with some ringing in the ears. Another little tip is the purple hook under the trigger handle can be used to hang the cord, stopping it from being run over on multiple passes.

Thank you, my mom had this and I wanted to scrub her carpets for her but with her age and declining memory she didn’t remember and couldn’t find the manual! Much appreciated ❤️💛💚

Thank you, I’ve had mine for a couple years. I used it when I first purchased it and forgot how to work it. Sounds crazy but I do appreciate the recap. 👌🏼

I have a boxer/mastiff mix puppy who is 6 months old and 73 pounds. Lol Shasta is such a good girl and house broken already, but she tracks in mud, and my rug pays for it . I just ordered this after watching your review . I am going to use it on her big bed as the cover isn't removable. Thank you!! Can't wait to try it. If it works as well as it appears to in your review, it is worth the money.

Excellent video. Loved how you took the time to discuss every button and switch. Definitely helped me! Thank You.

Thank you. Super helpful! About to clean my couch and couldn't remember how to work this! 😁

Thank you for the oxi clean tip! I clean the carpet in my foster kitten play room between foster litters and always worry about germs/odor. I never knew how to use the hand held attachment and I think this is going to come in really handy

I have the same deep cleaner. I was about to shampoo my game room and needed a quick refresher on the cleaner. Not only did I get the refresher I needed, but I also like the Oxyclean addition! Going to pick some up now!

Thank you for the great review. I scored this unit for $159 on Amazon Prime Day.

Great video. This is really a great carpet cleaning machine. I can't use the upholstery tool because we have a special treatment on our furniture and when I tried to clean it, the water literally beaded up and poured all over - to the lowest point. I'll have to have a cleaning company do that. For my carpet - it's awesome and we have a cat, so it really does a great job of deep cleaning.

Thanks for this tutorial. My friends gave me their machine and I can't wait to try it out. You made it look easy and fun.

Thank you so much for this tutorial!!!! Sometimes I blank out on how to use it and I need the instructions this video really helps

Thank you so much. Your instructions and explanation are very clear in comparison to others I had watched.

I bought one of these units, thanks for showing how to operate it. It works very well. I had a Hoover shampooer but I think this one is much better.

Thankyou! I was going to try and read the instructions but really didnt want to. I put a 25lb weight on the front and it helped the thing work a million times better!

Thanks! Best video of how to use the machine and I love the idea of using OXYCLEAN with the mixture!

Thank you for this video, My machine arrived today, I look forward to using it all the more now so have your guidance.

The upholstery nozzle I’ve had so much trouble trying to figure out thanks so much for this great tutorial

Love the before and after! Couple of things worth noting. Definitely not 25 ounces of cleaner. It would be tough to get 25 ounces out of that 8 oz bottle. Lol! Probably 25 ml marked on the cup. It would be funny but a little disastrous with that much soap. I just filled up to the line. Also Bissell has a great video on how to use the 2 in 1 pet tool. The dry setting works like a regular vacuum and gets hair, crumbs, etc and pulls them into the attached dry container. The wet setting allows you to spray solution with the trigger and then pulls the dirty water into the regular dirty tank. Thanks for showing how you use yours to clean your area rugs. With kids and a dog that is next on my list!

Thanks I just bought one. I didn't know where the holes go. Cause I Didn't feel like reading the manual now I know where it goes. 😃

Excellent tutorial! You explain the operation of the machine very clearly and in an easy to follow manner. Thanks for the helpful video.

Great video, I have had this one for about a year and it does work remarkably well. I am not sure I like the handheld tool as much. I can't really tell if it is working right b/c the dirty water tank/cup never has anything in it. However the other hand held scrubber that came with mine does do a great job for stairs and furniture. Overall, this is a great shampooer to have.

Thank you ! Now I can clean my rooms carpet 😅 been looking really musty recently 😂

Hey, thanks, great informative video. I figured out how to connect the upholstery attachments after watching your video. We have new puppies...

Great demo thank you! I’ve been impressed with this one I just don’t like how the cord keeps coming off when I go back and forth with larger distances.

Super awesome and informative! Thanks! Just used mine this morning - worked like a charm!

Thank you so very much! I haven't quite got the jist yet but at least I am able to make those passes. This carpet today is terrible for vacuuming and cleaning. It is industrial (I gleaned it). Dogs' hairs interwoven, so difficult to get out. I vacuumed first and then used the cleaner. x

Thanks so much. I have a machine but didn't have a manual or instructions. Very helpful!

It is really effective and your video helped me get the most out of the machine. But it is a heavy machine and not so easy to move around on a wet rug. Luckily I only have rugs, the rest of the house is wood laminate

Just bought one, thank you for t he oxiclean tip!!

Bruh. Just bought one on Black Friday for $70. I think I got a good deal if it works as well as you show. Thanks for the video, I was really here for the hand attachment segment, but the whole thing was informative! Thanks!

Thank you for a detail tutorial. Watching from Australia. 🇦🇺

I'm eating captain crunch watching this.

Thank you! Great video. Now I know how to use my new machine.

Best video I've found yet! Thanks so much!

Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for!

Thanks a lot buddy. Just about to try my machine for the first time

Thank you for the concise tutorial I appreciate this I'm going to do a law firm this evening with it this seems like it may take forever......

Appreciate the video. Straight and to the point 💪🏽. Great demo.

Great video thank you so much possibly the best one on KZfaq on how to use this particular device

Ty I needed help. The QUestion I have is my nozzle sucks up good But the upright part didn't suck up? I cleaned everything good.

Thanks for this video. I agree with the comments that the machine itself works well and is definitely worth the money. However, the instructions leave a lot to be desired. I am always amazed that companies like Bissell have solid products (hardware) but have very little guidance (software) on how to use and/or maximize the machine. Would seem to me that a QR code could be scanned that bring up a video with easy to follow instructions.

Great Video! Finally a video how to get the most out of the investment. Thanks to other users who added additional tips.

The cup measurement is 2.5 fl. oz for line 1 ( not 25 ) Thank you for this video. Just what I was looking for.

Just ordered this on Amazon, Great Review 😊

Thank you so much - I really appreciated your video! 😊

Excellent informative review. Thanks !

God bless you young man! Thank you so much 😊🙏

Thank you for your info video . My bissel didn't come with instructions. Thank you thumbs up

Thank so much man That oxi clean worked perfect

Thank you so much. This thing has been co fusing me for months

I found that making two passes forwards and backwards on standard carpeting with solution used a ton of solution and left the carpet wet and it was crunchy when it started to dry. I tried running it multiple times just in suction but didn't help. Eventually I tried just plain water rinse and that did help. When I used the machine a second time a few weeks later I just did one pass forwards and backwards and I was able to clean a lot more area with less solution. But I am thinking in your example you were doing a heavy rug so the double pass was fine.

Very useful instructions and explanations. Thank you!

Thank you. I received mine with no instructions and this saved the day!

Thank you. I feel confident to use my new machine.

super finally know how attachments work! excellent!

Thank you for sharing this video very helpful

Great Great Video...To the Point without any Extra Nonsense. Thank you.

Excellent instructional video!

Awesome video, thanks for sharing

Question: we have this carpet cleaner when using the handheld feature the main unit is still spinning in place. That said when we are cleaning our couch the main unit makes marks on the carpet where the unit is running in place.

Perfect. Thank you!

Thank you. We have one, but I wasn’t clear about the use.

Have you looked at the Bissell spot clean machines? I have this same ProtHeat 2x machine but wonder if the portable spot clean would be better at handling upholstery?

This was exactly the tutorial I needed thanks!

Buy directly from Bissell. They're easy to work with with speedy delivery. I got mine 3 years ago, your stair cleaner is different, but I like mine. The only part I struggle with is getting the front sucker upper that clogs with hair, off and on for cleaning.

Thx for great video. Does the rug really dry all the way? for me it's still kinda wet so i hang it out afterwards

I am watching this cause I got to use one at work but I'm so getting one for home

Great video, thank you. It's on sale at Sam's for $150. I'm getting it.

Great video, and thank you. Just one pointer, on the hand tool, the "dry" setting actually behaves like a normal vacuum and pulls dry dirt into the cylinder storage. The "wet" setting is used to clean with the solution. It's not meant to switch in between to actually dry, dry. Just an FYI.

That was a great tutorial! Thanks for uploading your video 👍🏼👍🏼

This vid was super helpful!

I have the same exact machine, and though it works fairly well, the motor overheats after cleaning about 50 ft² of carpet. I've read reviews for this machine and many other people have had the same problem.

Is the machine getting the carpet wet even when you are not pulling the solution trigger on the handle? Or is it cleaning the carpet and suctioning the water out of the carpet as you pass back and forth after releasing the trigger? Where I have stains I am not sure if it's doing more harm than good if I pass back and forth several times hoping extra passes help scrub the stain out. But i don't want to saturate the carpet where it's wall to wall and wind up with a mold problem underneath.

Thank you for explaining. I've used the Oxy powder and the grains clogged the line. Took in to have it cleaned and didn't have any luck with it working properly. Had to buy another machine 😢

Thanks for a great video! I am having a super hard time getting the cover to lock. I’m talking about the cover over the cover on the brushes. It takes me longer to place that thing securely than it takes to actually clean my carpet. It’s piece #14 from the Bissell user manual. Any tips you can share?

Very helpful thanks man

Would have loved to see your tips on how to clean the roller brush head after you have completed your your cleaning.

just wondering if this unit can actually be used as a regular dry vacuum too. tia

A great video. Well done!