Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Just received delivery of my new Bissell Steam Shot Hard Surface Cleaner on the exact date that Amazon scheduled. Note that, for several years, I've been using a Euro-Pro model that is attached to a floor canister and includes the floor attachment. I love it but lately, find that when using the handheld attachment, I'm tripping around the cord, hose, or canister so decided to look for a handheld model. I purchased a Haan a few months ago but sent it back because it just didn't measure up to my old Euro-Pro. After more research, I purchased the Bissell and I'm SO pleased with it. It was well packaged and the instructions are clear and simple. I didn't think you could go wrong with a Bissell. This little guy is ready in 3 minutes, and needs just about 5 minutes to cool down if you need to refill it. And I was amazed at how long it lasted without running out of steam. I wanted to do a test run. During the course of 30 minutes, I cleaned my kitchen countertops, sink, glass-top stove, glass tabletop, bathroom sink and vanity, and various small items, like the holders for our Sonicare toothbrushes. It gets into cracks and crevices and blows the dirt away (just wipe wherever it falls). I was just trying it out and didn't plan on any elaborate cleaning job. When I emptied the canister, I couldn't believe how much water remained! I was concerned because it didn't have a control to leave the unit on but the power button is so well designed that it is no problem at all. I got into the rhythm of steaming with my left hand and wiping with my right hand, wherever feasible. As an old hand at steam cleaning, may I offer a few tips. 1. Follow the instructions that are shipped with any steam unit. 2. Allow the unit to get hot. (The Bissell takes only 3 minutes.) 3. Steam small sections at a time and wipe immediately with a clean cloth or paper towel. You can clean almost anything -- from bathrooms and kitchens to lamp shades and silk plants as well as BBQ grills and autos. Like any cleaning solution, you do have to wipe but the result feels so clean. No residue! I'd highly recommend this unit.