(Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam)
Hello, this is Yehwa
The product I’m introducing today is
the Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam
With winter coming around
it’s that time to bring out rugs and carpets, right?
But since it’s been a while...
Oh my, so much dust!
(Previous vacuum cleaner) I’ve been using a Bissell vacuum before
(New vacuum cleaner) but I decided to try this new steam-sanitizing model
they just released
I had high expectations for the steam feature before using it
(100% satisfaction) and it fully lived up to my expectations!
From functional explanations to tests
and even fun experiments, I’ve got everything ready
(Be sure to stay until the end!) So please stick around till the end of the video
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First, the price is
429,000 KRW ($306) on the official website
It’s a bit cheaper on Coupang at 407,000 KRW ($290)
But I'm a WOW member so I got it for 379,000 KRW ($270)
Depending on the country
but among the officially released models in Korea
(Professional 1558s) the SpotClean series includes the basic 'Pro' model
the ProHeat with warm water retention
and the HydroSteam, which I purchased
Compared to its predecessors
it now has four cleaning modes
and a steam mode has been added
Thanks to the addition of steam, naturally
(It must be cleaner, right?) the cleaning performance is expected to be better
Of course, when cleaning carpets
(Steam meets fabric cleaning) there might not be many people who also use steam
(Meticulous and thorough) but for those who are serious about cleaning...
(100°C steam and powerful suction) Some even use a steam cleaner for pre-treatment
Of course, it can also be used on floors
like in the kitchen or bathroom
One thing to be cautious about is
the head is made of plastic, so it might break
and depending on the flooring material
steam could damage the flooring
(Use moderately based on conditions) So, I wouldn't recommend using it too often
It comes with a water tank, dirt tank, brush, and nozzle
The color is a single option, a mix of gray and black
Since it’s a tall, rectangular shape
the design and color
might seem a bit dull at first
(Hmm...) but compared to previous products
it definitely looks more sophisticated
Looking at it in more detail
(Four wheels on the bottom) It has wheels underneath
but they’re a bit stiff
It weighs 6.8kg, so it’s on the heavier side
and tipped over even with a bit of force
Luckily, no water leaked when it fell
but the constant tipping was inconvenient
(Bittersweet) Honestly, carrying it around felt easier
The power cord is 4m long, and the hose is 1.6m
With the cord plugged in
it easily covers a 20-pyeong (712 sqft) living room
(Long enough hose length) The cord length was just right, so it wasn’t inconvenient
(Auto button) There’s a button to retract the cord automatically
and the hose can also be neatly stored
When I set it up, my PD joked that
it looks like some kind of military comms gear
But, since I haven’t served..
(Didn’t understand) I couldn’t really get the reference
The clean water tank holds 1.3L
and the dirty water tank is slightly larger
Fill the tank up to the line
then add the cleaning solution in a 1:20 ratio
No need to measure
just pour it up to the line, and you’re ready to clean
I tried using detergent from Costco
I felt like the special detergent foamed less and cleaned better
It has four modes:
(Standard Cleaning / High-Temperature Cleaning) Two that use water jets
(Steam Cleaning / Steam Spraying) and two that us steam
Steam mode is what’s new
compared to the previous model
The standard mode uses unheated water
for light messes
If you have kids or pets
spills like milk, blood, urine, or eggs
(High heat makes them hard to clean) can harden when exposed to heat
making them harder to clean
So, this feature is essential
Next is high-temperature cleaning
The previous ProHeat model
only maintained lukewarm water
at around 40°C
but this one heats regular water up to 60°C
which is a noticeable upgrade
Press the power button
wait a minute for the voice prompt
then press the spray button to start cleaning
It sprays and vacuums at the same time
(Time-saving, nice) which saves a lot of time
Here’s a tip
For small messes
I recommend separating suction and spraying
The spray releases more water than the suction can handle
(Surrounding area gets more soaked than needed...) so it can end up overly wet or leave puddles around
I think this would’ve been more convenient
if I could adjust its water flow
(Another inconvenience) And another inconvenience is
the water stops flowing after five seconds you turn it off
It stops right after you turn the power off
(On purpose?) but I wondered if this was done on purpose
If water is lingering inside the device or the hose
(A surprise Water Bomb festival) it might flow when you lift it up like this afterwards
So I think this was built this way
to get all the lingering water out from the device
and that’s what I thought
(Some reviews complain about its noise) I saw some reviews complaining about the noise
and I did the decibel measurement which you can see the difference
The perception of its loudness may be subjective
(Broooom) but I could say the previous model has a noise of its motor running
that was loud
(Dimmer noise from improvement) but on this device, the noise isn’t as loud
This does feel like it’s more enhanced
The most important reason why I bought this is because of its steaming feature
You can press steam clean
then the splash button after a minute
you will see the steam coming out
It has the benefit of sterilization as the temperature of the steam is 100°C
And since the water molecule is small
the detergent gets easily attached to the molecule
and cleans the dirty areas easily
What wasn’t cleaned with high temp cleaning mode
(Steamed cleaning) was cleaned easily with steam after targeting it for some time
Lastly, it’s a steam spray that you need to change to its dedicated nozzle for use
There’s already a mode for steam
and you might wonder why you need this too
Firstly, this does not vacuum anything
so there’s no noise of it
If you’re only using this mode
you can even do it at 11 PM at your one-room studio
Another thing about steam is, since it comes out from a tiny hole
it adds more pressure
which makes it great for steam-sanitizing things like stuffed toys or the inside of sofas
If you’re removing hardened dirt stuck on a surface
or cork of your water purifier, sink, or tap and etc.
this is a nice feature to use on areas where you can’t reach very well on a regular basis
But you might wonder…
if you can cook Shabu shabu
because it’s using steam
It’s also known as Bissell Shabu shabu
I cooked a thinly sliced pork with this
(Steam spray) I tried cooking it for a minute
(Did it look cooked to you?) The steam seems strong
making it look a bit flimsy
This suggests that the steam temperature is sufficiently high
Since the steam cools down quickly
I recommend using it close to the target area
Ah! I cleaned the water tank
and the interior
thoroughly before using it, so it’s fine in my case
(Don't follow) but don’t do this yourself
Now, let me share some tips
on how to use these functions most effectively
in different situations
Use regular cleaning for simple stains or things that harden with heat
For stubborn stains or sauces, use high-temperature cleaning
If sanitization is needed or the stains are severe
start with high-temperature cleaning
and finish with steam cleaning
Wondering if high-temp cleaning alone is enough?
Do you really need steam?
Let me show you the difference!
I applied coffee stains to three sections
and cleaned them with different modes
First, with the general cleaning mode
the stain lightened
but was still noticeable from afar
Next, with the high-temperature cleaning mode
most of the stain was removed
(Coffee stain remains) but upon close inspection, a little remained
Finally, using high-temperature cleaning first
and finishing with steam cleaning, the result was spotless
(Cleaning inside thoroughly) What do you think? Looks clean, right?
I also wanted to see how it works on different types of stains
so I applied cola, strawberry jam, kimchi soup, and buldak sauce
As soon as the hot water was sprayed
it felt like the stain was breaking down, and the color started to fade
Cola and jam were removed quickly
while kimchi soup required several repetitions of steam cleaning
but was mostly gone
Buldak sauce, however, was really tough to clean
Curious, I looked it up
and found that capsaicin is fat-soluble, so even soap or detergent struggles to remove it
In conclusion
stains that were difficult to handle with high-temperature cleaning
could be dissolved and cleaned more thoroughly with steam
But spicy chicken sauce remained challenging
Vacuum cleaners require proper maintenance, don’t they?
To clean well
the vacuum itself must be clean, which is my belief
I looked into cleaning methods
but they were a bit disappointing
It is common to mix detergent with water
but, you know, there are people who just put water in
and rinse with it
To do that, you need to throw away water
and rinse for a couple of time
then put in again to use it
so, it might be more convenient to have bottle only for rinsing
Cleaning was also difficult
Well.. I could say that wastewater bottle is OK
but water bottle should be hygienic, right?
The hole is too narrow
to put in hand or sponge
And even when we use the brush
it was uncomfortable to brush finely
If it were angular
it would be much easier to clean because we can shake it
(Semi circle? scround?) It was not easy as the shape was unique
Not only cleaning water bottle
but inside that the water flows
was also hard to clean
According to customer service
you can clean the inside by suctioning about 1L of water
and idling for ten seconds make the inner cleaning possible
When I tried it
running it through about five cycles
made the detergent smell and bubble go away
Heating the water
seems to sanitize the inside
(Storing it in a wet condition) but it’s a bit disappointing that there’s no drying function
Thus, I made it idling
to reduce smell, and it was effective
These days, there are various cleaning function
like suction, wet mop, and steaming
But according to the use
it is more important to have good cleaning quality
As the series name is 'SpotClean'
it is more specialized
to clean a problematic spot
than a wide space
As the steaming function added
I can feel the quality of cleaning improved
There is nothing better than this one
among fabric cleaner for family use
If you’re considering a purchase
I’d recommend going for one with a steam function
It is quite costly..
but, once you drop off large-sized rug
(100,000 won ($71.35) stealer) it costs 100,000 won ($71.35)!
(It is even reasonable for a few use) We can get our money's worth using it several times
I'll wrap up the video here
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See you in the next video
Goodbye!