Though our dog is no longer with us, I do remember how stressful it was training him when he was a puppy. It seemed to take such a long time before he was finally trained to do his business outside. I remember always having a full supply of paper towel and cleaner to get rid of his many messes he made on our floor. I would have loved to have had a Bissell SpotBot® Pet Deep Cleaner when we were training Tex (our dog)!
Now we just have the two cats who only do their business in the litter box thankfully. However, I do have two children and consider myself pretty clumsy. I’m forever dropping things, knocking stuff over and tripping over myself. Fun stuff I know. I’m no stranger to mess either!
With the second floor of our home all carpeted, I try to keep it looking nice, but it has its fair share of stains. Most of them came before we moved in so I’m not even sure what kind of stains they are. When we can afford it, we plan to replace all the flooring, but right now we have other tasks on our plate. I would love to be able to get rid of the mystery stains!
I wasn’t sure what to expect when the Bissell SpotBot® Pet Deep Cleaner arrived. I’d only ever vacuumed the carpet and had never done much else with it. I was curious to see if and how it would work on those set in stains as well as any new spills/accidents that happen.
The Bissell SpotBot® Pet Deep Cleaner is a portable cleaner that uses deep reach technology to work on all types of tough spots and stains including dirt, grime, pet stains, coffee, fruit juices, pop, red wine and more. It works deep into the carpet to take care of the entire stain and not just the surface. It uses a powerful vacuum suction that cleans from the bottom up (and you should see the dirt it pulled out of mine- ick!). The deep cleaner uses the Automatic Smart System™ that releases the right amount of solution for that particular stain. Just set it over top of the stain, select the type of stain and walk away and let the cleaner work its magic.
It also has Microban® antimicrobial protection built right into the system. This fights the growth of odor causing bacteria, mold and mildew so your SpotBot is easy to clean and keeps it fresh between uses.
It comes with the cleaner itself as well as two cleaning fluids: Bissell 2X Pet Stain & Odor Portable Machine Formula for Carpet Spot & Stain Cleaning (8oz) and Oxy Gen2® Formula (16oz). Setting up was a breeze. I removed the Cleaning Solution Tank and filled it up with water to the fill line. Then I added in the Pet Stain cleaning solution. The fill lines make it very easy to know how much to put in. Make sure the cap is on tight on the tank before you replace it back in the cleaner.
I decided to do a small stain in one of the bedrooms just to see how it would work. Plug it in and place the Deep Reach Technology section directly over the stain. Power up and select which setting you want. There’s two you can choose from: Surface Stain and Set-In Stain. I picked Surface Stain since this stain wasn’t that bad.
The SpotBot will work over top of the stain for three minutes on this setting. When it’s done, the Finish light will come on and you will a series of beeps. Then you can press Stop to turn it off and check to see how it worked.
For this stain, it took it completely away!
I wanted to try it out on a deeper stain and one that had been set in since we moved here. This one is in the bedroom we are currently using while we are renovating the master bedroom.
I used the OxyGen2® Formula on this stain. The tank will show you how much to put in. It took the whole bottle that was included with the machine. It removes tough stains like red wine, pop and fruit juice and boosts the performance of the machine. You also need a small amount of the formula too.
I ran the Set-In Stain Cycle over this stain since it’s for the more difficult types of stains and ones that have had time to set-in. The SpotBot will run for 6 minutes.
At the end of the cycle, it was almost gone with only a small amount of stain still remaining.
At this point, I decided to go manual. I used the hose attachment to give a little elbow grease and it took it out completely in the matter of one minute. The hose can also be used to clean stairs, upholstery and other hard to reach areas.
Here’s what it looked like after all was said and done:
Pretty darn good if I do say so myself!
What I really like about the SpotBot is that it’s handsfree! You can set it to do its job and walk away. Though at first I sat there and watched it run the cycle because I was interested to see how it really worked. It goes through various cycles of spraying the solution, brushing and then suctioning up the dirt. In the end you are left with a Collection Tank full of dirty water to empty and a clean carpet. Now that I have this handy cleaning tool in my arsenal, I may consider John’s request to get a dog. We will just have to see I guess!
You will have a circular area of dampness when the SpotBot is done. It takes a few hours to dry, but that’s to be expected. A steam cleaner would do the same thing.
I would also recommend buying a few bottles of cleaner so you always have some on hand especially the Oxy Gen2®.
You can purchase a SpotBot® Pet Deep Cleaner directly from Bissell ($149.99), Amazon ($134.99) or Walmart ($149.99).
I’m extremely pleased with how well this product works. It’s simple to use, requires minimal effort and does a great job at tackling tough stains. It’s a keeper!
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Disclosure: I received a stipend and product for review purposes. The opinions are my 100% my own, based on my personal experience with the product.
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My mother needs this!
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We could definitely use this for when the kids were little & our cats! That did a great job!
My mom could really use this deep cleaner on her carpets. Her dog sometimes pees when she’s not suppose to.
What a great product, if it really works! With two very hairy cats that love to shed like crazy, this would be great to have!
This is a great little machine it does the job
we need this! i just vacuum today and gaaaaaaa i want to throw it!
Bissell makes very good products. Great that it works on pet stains.
I wish I would have had this when we had carpets and a cat!
I’m glad you did the review on this. I’ve seen them advertised and have thought about getting one to try, but wanted to see some reviews before I did it. I’m so glad it worked well for you!! I have a dog and would be using it for this purpose.. The dog is trained, but she’s a pomeranian and sometimes when she goes out to poop she gets it stuck all over her hair and if she sits down inside, I have a big poop stain on the floor!!! Would love to just set this down and let it work it’s magic!
I have this product and have absolutely loved it. It is a definite lifesaver for those awful stains on carpeting!
I have heard so many great things about this product! I would love to own one of the Bissel Spotbot to clean the pet spots on my rug. If you own pets, we all know that there can be mistakes,and the Bissel Spotbot really works to clean up the spots. Would love to own!
This would be great to clean up after my Kitties!!
Wow I need to get me one of these!!! I love that you can walk away and let it do its job. Perfect for me since I am a multi tasker.
I was always concerned that a rug cleaner would scrub the life out of my rugs, but this one looks better1
I so need one of these, as our little Ruger (dog) pee’s inside in a corner sometimes … UGH and it drives me batty!!!
This was on sale before Christmas and I wish I had gotten it. Thanks for the review, too. I’ll keep an eye out for the next sale.
def. will need this when we get a puppy! also, my kids always get stains on the carpets because they are so small so anything to help keep a clean carpet!
very cool review i need this for my house
Bissell has the best cleaning products out there for sure!!! I need my carpets cleaned because of my dog!! Than ks for the review.
I have an old version of this and I liked it for my fifth wheel camper , it was small which was great for cleaning the carpet in it!
We really need a deep cleaner, this one seems amazing! Thanks for the review!
I love that it is hands free! That makes it look so much easier!
i really need this. i have 3 little girls, min. schnauzers, the 2 younger just cant seem to understand they need to go outside to potty. i will let them out and they will stay out for an hour and come back in and do it behind by back. they know better, but ….
Bissel is a well known company thats been around along time. This is what I need to clean my rug in the living room. Thats where everybody makes the most mess ! Thanks for the review
my dad could really use this. he has alot of stains in his carpet. Bissel is a great company.
We just inherited 2 cats and I have a feeling I am going to need one of these. It looks like it did a good job on your stain
I have a bissell and agree with how easy it is to use. Just pour in mix, set on stain, push a few buttons and walk away. It will beep when done. I will warn about the noise. My dog is terrified of it so I do have to be careful about where she is.
very nice cleaner for sure. Love that it is designed for those pet spots. WE have a few that need tackling!
I need something like this, no pets but messy kids. Seems every time I turn theres a spot on my white carpet. Yep, white – Ahhhh!
I have been wanting one of these for a long time.
Oh I would love to have one of these! I borrow my mom’s upright but it just isn’t practical for smaller jobs. Love the portability of the Spotbot!
I have a machine similar to this and we use t all f the time.
I need this. this is a great informative review thanks, even though we just have a cat and he is trained to use the outdoor potty (thank goodness), we still have grandkids and the spills and other messes this would really come in handy.
I have been curious about these,thanks for the review.
Wow that looks amazing! If only I had the extra cash! Thanks so much for the review!
I have three dogs, a little niece and nephew, and lots of carpet. I so need one of these machines.
30″@This looks amazing, I could really use one of these for work! Almost the entire house is carpeted, and we end up replacing it every couple of years. It would be much cheaper to try this!
Our daughter could really use one of these!
I don’t think you could have done a better job in describing this product! I have one dog, but thankfully he uses the outdoors for his business. However, our carpet is in need of a deep cleaning. I have actually got on my hands and knees with those spray products on the market, but it’s so much work and I’d need to go over some places multiple times. It would be a pleasure to have a Bissell SpotBot Deep Cleaner in my home. Maybe some day!
Great review. You did the product justice. I have one and love it!
Wow that is quite a little cleaner! My wife has wanted one of these for a long time but wasn’t sure it was really “worth” it. I think so now!
great review! i need this. i have so many spot stains on my new carpet it looks so embarrassing. i will look out for this on my next shopping trip.
I already have a little green clean machine and love it, but am curious about the self-scrubbing unit this one has, because my back injury causes me pain after I scrub up a spot on the carpet. Do the bristles rough up the carpet in that area after so many minutes of it cleaning? I’d also like to know how wet is the carpet when that part is done. Do I need to come back with the wand and suck up the water.