Customer reviews for Bissell PowerClean FurFinder Corded Stick Vacuum with FurFinder Headlights forGreat Vacuum for Cats
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been enjoying this vacuum. We have carpeted stairs and an upper floor that have been taken over by two cats. The Bissell PowerClean FurFinder had made it easy to keep up with all the fur they shed. The swiveling head makes it easy to maneuver on said stairs and around and under furniture. The suction is adequate for both the aforementioned stairs and a hallway rug that they like to do yoga on. Speaking of the hallway, I found that the cord is long enough to cover most of the upper story without having to move the plug to another outlet. I’ve had battery operated vacuums before that don’t hold a charge for both the stairs and full upper story, so this is nice. My one gripe is storage for the additional attachments. These attachments are great and useful for getting into crevices or quickly clearing fur off a comforter, but the sack for storing them seems a tad snug - you gotta fiddle with the attachments to ensure they fit neatly in the sack. I’m also not sure how well it’ll hold up over time.
Strong power but held back by weight
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was very surprised with the corded Bissell PowerClean FurFinder. At first, I was confused by the concept of a corded stick vacuum. But as I continued to use it, I realized the pros and cons and began understanding it's function. First of all, I will say that the build quality for such a vacuum is pretty solid. It's made using plastic and aluminum, but doesn't feel cheap or flimsy especially like other high end stick vacuums. The click and release buttons are very easy to click open and they do not get jammed at all. I also like how each connecting point of the vacuum is also in the design of a tip so that you can quickly clean up small messes without having to always add an attachment. So while you do have to plug it in, it does have some conveniences. Another great feature is the lights on the Furfinder. They are probably some of the brightest lights I have seen on any vacuum and I have even turned off my house lights just because of how much dirt and hair you see with the vacuum lights. That's probably because it's getting constant full power due to it's cord. Two things that are really convenient are the self standing feature, and the main vacuum head that serves as both the floor and carpet head. It's amazing to see that a stick vacuum can stand wherever you need it to, especially when you need to move large items around or anything else. Also, I should point out that I have a cat that has short, light colored hair and he does shed a lot(you may not think so, but he does). I was very surprised to find out how much hair you see from its bright lights and how well it cleans up every bit of hair. It really does live up to its FurFinder title. And I will say that even though I am not a fan of cords, it's not the worst thing in the world. It's great not having to worry about how much battery I have left and I can use high power as much as I want(which works great). I was also surprised at how long the cord is and that I can vacuum just about 80% of the first floor of my house(1900 sq ft) by just using one outlet. And although, I really like using just one vacuum head for everything, there is a drawback in the sense that you don't get the best cleaning overall for general debris(especially crumbs of any sort), but still cleans pretty well. I feel that on some floors and rugs, I've had to pass over certain areas more than once to clean up everything. I was beginning to think that for a corded vacuum, it doesn't have that much power. But when using the vacuum on floors, I can see that it is pulling in dirt and hair from the sides and all around the head even without moving, so it does have strong power. But then I realized that if it had two main heads(one for rugs, one for floors/tiles) then it would be much more functional. Something that I really found to be a downer was how heavy the vacuum actually felt. Most of the weight it on top and you'd think that for a corded stick vacuum, why is all the weight on top and why so much. Within just a few minutes, I began to feel hand cramps and a workout for my wrist. At first I tried to overlook it, but if you try to vacuum your whole house, it really does feel unbearable to continue regardless if you switch between hands. I also found that while the Bissel does get down low enough to get under bed frames, couches, and tables, it does not however have the best maneuverability. It's great to go back and forth, but can't handle the tight corners or twist and turns underneath large furnitures. Overall, this is a pretty good stick vacuum. Although I was very impressed with how this Bissell vacuum is made, I wish it performed a little bit better, was a little more lighter, and a little more maneuverable. I would still recommend this vacuum because this is a Hughe improvement from the Bissell I recall from years ago. Still, the reason I gave it 3 stars is because you really do feel the weight on your wrists the longer you use the vacuum. And having a cat and a two year old toddler, I'm vacuuming quite often. I especially don't want to feel tension on my wrists when I'm finding myself making more passes over medium/larger debris. On top of that having to toss and maneuver around the cord when it gets I the way, which is eventually inevitable. A specifically made head for floors/tiles and a specifically made head for rugs/carpets would most likely solve that issue, especially considering that the vacuum does make pretty good power.
I never knew I could love a vacuum so much
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this vacuum. I have a cat, two children, and a lot of wool rugs. I am constantly vacuuming up after them all and my previous, cordless vacuum was always running out of power before I finished cleaning up. I love that this vacuum is corded and I don’t need to worry about losing a charge, and that it is very powerful. Every time I vacuum, the tank is full of fur, wool, and so many crumbs. I also love that it stands on its own, which is so much better than needing to safely prop up my previous vacuum against something while trying to clean. I didn’t realize how annoying having to do that was, until I didn’t need to with this vacuum. The headlights are very powerful and help so much with showing me areas that I may have previously missed. I also love how it doesn’t come with too many attachments to worry about storing/losing. There are just enough, for exactly the purposes I need them - I especially love the crevice finder. I’ve used this on all types of floors and it works great on every type. I never knew I could be so excited about a vacuum, but this one is near perfect. My favorite aspect is the fact that it is corded and still slim, not taking up too much space.
Lightweight AND Powerful
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this Bissell PowerClean FurFinder Corded vacuum. It has two cleaning modes High and Low. I have different floors in my house and I usually use high settings on my saltillo floor because of its unevenness however it was not necessary. Low setting works perfectly on my saltillo floor constantly full of dog hair. I would do one pass and everything was picked up on the low setting. You may be wondering “How do you know it picked up all the hair and debris?” Great question! THERE IS A LIGHT!!! It’s fantastic. I love it, it makes me happy and gives me instant gratification when I can visibly see the dirt and hair is ALL GONE! The high setting is very strong and great for thicker carpet and areas with more messes like possibly cat hair after a brushing or cleaning the house up after a party. One of my favorite things that I noticed instantly is how my vacuum stands up right and doesn’t fall. It makes it super easy to start and stop vacuuming especially with a toddler that constantly needs attention. I can leave it up right walk away, come back and still upright perfectly! There are so many things I like about this vacuum. It comes with 3 additional attachments and a little bag to store it in. One of the attachments is meant for upholstery and it works beautifully and gently on my cloth couch. The vacuum also has a long cord which allows me to move from room to room without having to constantly unplug and it’s honestly very pretty. Another great benefit is although this is corded it isn’t bulky like typical corded vacuums. I love my vacuum and highly recommend it. It’s incredibly versatile and light weight yet very powerful.
Great little vacuum needs a little more power
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have enjoyed this little vacuum! I do love how it actually stands up on its own, I’ve never had a stick vacuum before that has been able to do that. The light is also extremely helpful especially at spotting the light pet hair. I vacuum every day sometimes multiple times, I love the cord length, I can nearly vacuum my whole main level with just one movement of my cord. The suction power I feel like it should be crazy strong because on my runner rug, i need several passes, and sometimes it still leaves pet hair behind in my rug, it gets stuck on high and will only glide one direction on one specific rug but not my other so that’s odd but I feel like on my hardwood and tile floors that it’s quite effective. The low power mode I think is maybe more for the handheld option as I found it too low to vacuum my small debris pile in a few motions. Overall, this vacuum is super light, stands in the closet wry well, the cord wraps easily, and the light is a game changer.
We’re glad you’re enjoying the lightweight design, self‑standing feature, long cord, and LED light on the PowerClean® FurFinder™ Corded Stick Vacuum. For rugs that feel harder to glide on, switching to low power or using slower passes can help improve maneuverability while still picking up pet hair. We appreciate your insights and are always happy to help at support.bissell.com.
Happy Dog Mom
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have pets and keeping up with the fur they leave everywhere is never ending. This vacuum has been such a lifesaver. It picked up so much debris that my old vacuum had been leaving behind and I could not believe what I had been missing this whole time. The headlights are really helpful for spotting fur along the baseboards and in darker areas. It is a little heavy and I did feel it in my wrist after vacuuming for a while, but the suction is so good that it is totally worth it. If you have pets and want something that actually works, I would definitely recommend this one.
SmallandMighty
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The vacuum handled everyday messes very very well on both hardwood, carpet, upholstery, and tile surfaces. It felt slightly more powerful than my cordless vacuum and did well at picking up large items like Mac n’ cheese and legos. I like how the dirt was separated from larger debris. I could easily disconnect the floor attachment and use the stick part to vacuum hard to reach comers. The self standing design is convenient and I can stow it in a closet instead of having to configure a docking/charging station. The lighted head allowed me to see hair, dust, and larger particles that I may have otherwise missed, especially under the table and larger pieces of furniture. I do wish the floor part had a lower profile so I could vavuum under sofas and larger furniture without having to move it. I liked how lightweight the vacuum is and it offers a good medium power between my larger bissel and coordless stick vacuum.
Great vacuum
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] To start the vacuum was very easy to assemble. Basically was assembled when I took it out of the box-just click it together. I didn’t even need to read the instructions, very intuitive design. It handled everyday messes pretty well, was able to vacuum area rugs, hard floors, carpet, and furniture. I have a toddler and pets so it’s a must to have a good vacuum and this one checked all my boxes. I loved the self standing design, it’s something new I’ve seen with stick vacuums and very convenient to not have to lean it against a wall. The built in headlights are a must to me, they illuminated my floors so I could see exactly which spots I was missing. What I loved most about this vacuum was that it is corded. To me you can’t beat a corded vacuum in power. It did a great job picking up debris with the floor attachment and the additional attachment, beating out the performance of some of my experience with other, more expensive vacuums.
Everyday Vacuum for Kid Messes and Pet Hair
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] With three kids and a dog, I found the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder helpful to keep up with pet hair and kid crumbs. It is heavier on top than expected. My arm was tired when doing a full pass through the house. That said, it maneuvers really smoothly and was especially helpful getting under the table and around all those highchair legs where crumbs seem to gather nonstop. I was surprised how much I like the lights! I didn’t think this feature would matter to me much, but they really do make a difference. It is really helpful seeing all the crumbs and pet hair I might otherwise miss. Particularly when the kids run the vacuum themselves. Suction has been decent for everyday needs. It handles hard floors and most rugs well, although I did have an issue with one of my looser rugs causing it to shut down. Not a deal breaker, but something to be aware of. The parts are all easy to swap out and the extra tools are nice for smaller messes. The cord is extra long and reached all around the house. The vacuum stands on its own despite being top heavy. Emptying and cleaning the canister is straightforward, though it took me a minute to figure out how to get everything put back together the first time. Overall, it’s not perfect, but it’s easy to use, and does a good job keeping up with everyday messes.
Never knew what I was missing without headlights
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Holy smokes! I never realized how much headlights would make a difference on a vacuum. I have hardwood in my living room and I didn’t think there was anything on them because they didn’t appear dirty. I turned on the vacuum and the headlights lit up dust, pet hair, and crumbs I wouldn’t have seen otherwise. The suction on this is second to none. Obviously cordless vacuums are more convenient, but I don’t think cordless will ever compare to corded when it comes to suction. This vacuum SUCKS, (in the best way lol)! I didn’t think the self standing design would be that great or a feature, but it is actually really nice. Whenever I use my cordless vacuum I have to lean it up against something, and it never fails to fall over and knock the filter out of whack or cause some other issue. This one conveniently stays put. The cord is long enough I don’t feel restricted and reaches just fine from the top of my stairs to the bottom. The attachments also have added features: the dust one rotates which makes it easier to clean my vents that are up high on the walls. The upholstery brush has a velvet strip that basically serves as cling wrap for pet hair, and they come in a nice corded bag that can hang right alongside the cord. The dust bin detaches easily when necessary and has a little handle to carry it, which you wouldn’t think you’d need, but is surprisingly convenient when carrying it from upstairs to downstairs like I did. I didn’t have any issues with hair getting stuck in the roller, (which is also saying a lot in my family of 6, plus 3 cats and 1 dog). Overall, I was blown away with this vacuum, and would highly recommend it. There isn’t a single downside I can think of.