You're the ONLY source I've found for answering key questions about this product. Your approach feels like a good meeting where a technician analyzes the problem and reports back competently on the key pros and cons. No blah, blah, blah and missing key points because that would take a "Field of Focus." Also, there's not a whiff of a kickback arrangement with steamer manufacturers or click bait misleading titles. Thank you.
Perhaps Bissell updated their instructions. On 3/11/2024 i purchased the Bissell Power Steamer Extended Reach as you have. I was going over the disinfect instructions on page 8 of the pamphlet and on step 6 it says to apply steam directly above for 45 seconds. This is now more than double the time you said according to your instructions. Makes me wonder if Bissell seen your great videos and decided to do another testing to update their recommendations now for sanitizing! Bissell should compensate you!!! Blessings! 😊
Oh this is very interesting! Thank you for letting me know! I will have to test these new instructions! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for re-visiting it! Looking forward to seeing you go through the requests you're getting! I do use my SteamShot more to help with stubborn cleaning than for sanitizing. I find that it's possible to use gloves with it that help insulate/protect my hands from any heat and allows me to use a bigger brush, towel or sponge.
I am glad you enjoyed this! I agree with you, I don't use my Bissell for sanitizing, it would take too long holding it for 20 seconds and moving it spot to spot.. Good thinking with the gloves, that would help a lot. Thanks for watching! I am editing another Bissell video now that I compare the Bissell, Goo Gone, Lemon Essential Oil, and Goof Off's ability to remove sticky substances and stubborn stains! Stay tuned!
Thanks for doing all these tests to show us! Watching it, I'm wondering whether you're recontaminating the areas when you wipe them dry, either from bacteria on the towel, or the wiping motion. (For instance, the towel you used on toilet handle touches the round part of the handle that you didn't sanitize before touching the part you sampled)
I purchased my Bissell Steam Cleaner mainly for cleaning window tracks. Just used it this morning on one set of large windows that I’ve been procrastinating doing. I steamed it first and let it sit before repeating the process and then cleaning. (Sorry, I did use a cleaner and then rinsed...) It was very effective!
Update: After your last video I stopped using Dr. Bronner's on my bathroom floor and grabbed some Seventh Generation bathroom disinfectant. I haven't petri dishes it yet but it smells really clean and looks nice.
Ahhh Seventh Generation! Will have to look at that one too!!! It is amazing how different cleaners work or don’t work in various spots around the home. Thanks for your continued support!
Cool! You actually test for bacteria! Thanks for the demo. I have another brand of steam tool and it doesn't work hardly at all, so I was glad to see a brand that did. Bissell makes good products and so I guess this is one of them. Maybe I will have to get it, Here's hoping it cleans my grout as well as yours.
Great video, thank you for posting this! I'm curious, have you evaluated the sanitizing effect after a delay? My concern is that plating the samples from the recently sanitized area on the nutrient-rich agar may artificially rescue a portion of the bacteria that would otherwise have not survived. It would be interesting to see the results after a 2-4 hour delay, and it would even fit with your plating scheme; B: before, A: after, C: control, D: delay. Again, great video!
Thanks for the update! I think it would be really interesting to see how well the steam sanitizes compared to other cleaners (Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, etc). That would be really informative.
YES! I have other videos on my channel of individual cleaners and am thinking of making a compilation video too that would show results from all cleaners including the steam cleaner as a comparison video. I love your suggestions too! Clorox wipes is coming up on my list of viewer requests! Thank you for watching!!
I am enjoying this content. Thank you. I have something similar to this, but it is not Bissle. I have not used it in a long time, but I think it may be time to use it. I got one of the bissle floor steamers, and I used it in my bathroom, and to my surprise, just using it to clean the floor, it seemed to start to clean the actual grout.
these tests are really interesting! good video 😊 I'm just curious on why results are so different from bathroom to kitchen, could it be that the type of bacteria that stays in humid places are more heat resistant? 🤔
Excellent point!! I think you are spot on. Each cleaner has on the label what types of bacteria they kill, some grow more in the kitchen, some the bathroom, etc. So I agree with you that some cleaners work better in various areas depending on the type of bacteria present. Thank you so very much for watching!!
You know for a fact that no one actually using a steam cleaner to sanitise.. say, a hospital, is steaming every inch for 20 seconds. Yet this is the gold standard now in the NHS. My investigations into steam cleaning efficacy have been quite disturbing actually.
IThank you very much for sharing your results, it teaches us a lot! My question is: I have kids (a toddler and a baby) and I would like to know what would you recommend for cleaning and desinfecting the bathtub efectively and easily, pkease ☺️🙏❤️✨ And also, that would be kid’s safe ❤️
Hello! Thank you so much for watching! I haven’t tested much on the removal of bacteria during tub cleaning, but I have conducted some soap scum tests. With little kids I think the most important thing to do when cleaning a tub no matter what product you use is the rinse extra thoroughly after cleaning. I am currently editing a video cleaning my tub with vinegar and dishsoap, which might be of interest to you, that will be finished and released on Wednesday this week. My personal favorite tub soap sum cleaner is CLR Brilliant Bath but it is NOT considered a non-toxic cleaner. Other non-toxic cleaners I have tested (not always tested on the tub but worth a look) are: Testing Dr Bronner's Castille Soap: How Well Does it Disinfect My House???? th-cam.com/video/ydUq1yLt6ZI/w-d-xo.html Trying out THE PINK STUFF Around My Home- Does it work? th-cam.com/video/ExmdcptiqfE/w-d-xo.html Does Dishsoap Remove Bacteria Around My Home? Tested w/Petri dishes! -VIEWER REQUEST th-cam.com/video/Z3gZlmapLkk/w-d-xo.html Can Natural Plant Based Enviro One Cleaner Remove Bacteria in my Home? VIEWER REQUEST! th-cam.com/video/DprDnKN02O0/w-d-xo.html Does Force of Nature (Hypoclorous Acid) Remove Bacteria from My Home? - VIEWER REQUEST! th-cam.com/video/xckLulPmoEE/w-d-xo.html My Favorite but not considered non toxic Soap Scum & Hard Water vs CLR Brilliant Bath! How well does it clean!?? - VIEWER REQUEST th-cam.com/video/DYT3MS2dgNQ/w-d-xo.html
Oh, you are so kind and generouse with all these informations you just shared with me, I truely appreciate all your attention and your time! 😍🙏❤️✨ I will watch what you shared and I am also waiting for your next video!! Thank you so much for your generosity and for everything you share! Have a beautiful day! ☺️🙏❤️✨
Thank you for doing all of these tests! Do you have videos/ would you do videos using diluted bleach to see how things santizie? Also what about the three step method with soapy water, water, then diluted bleach? I do this for work and at home and I'm curious if it works well to sanitize! Thank you!
The only one I have with bleach right now is the toilet bowl video. I will add that to the list! I have about 20 viewer requests and will get to it!! Thanks for watching!
This is the only handheld steamer I have tested. I used to use a Shark Hand held steamer for years and when it broke I purchased this Bissell. I do think the Shark felt more powerful, but both felt really hot to me. If I get a chance to test out another steamer I will absolutely make a video of it for her. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Open cabinet, grab Lysol spray soak the toilet and handle after wipe down with Lysol dual action wipes, go grab a beer. Pour boiling water down sink from electric kettle, quickly scrub sink with Lysol dual action wipes, grab a beer. On aluminum sliding windows and patio slider, steam works great in channels, grab a, you know. Also on refrigerator water dispenser. I think I'm use cleaning as an excuse 😅
Thanks! I have tested two Lysol products so far: " Re-Testing Lysol Hydrogen Peroxide Toilet Bowl Cleaner- Viewer Request!" "Testing How to Disinfect Fabric Surfaces: Bissell Spot Clean Pro & Lysol Spray. Did it work?" Thanks for watching!
I just went and bought the exact steamer… I can literally hold my hand to the steam and it’s barely hot. Also after about 14 seconds it looses all pressure power then I have to stop and wait for the red light to turn off. I do it again same outcome. Returning it for refund.
I am sorry. Mine is so hot I got a very bad burn on my hand once. Is it possible you are not tightening the cap enough? Have you tried trouble shooting with Bissel?
Hello, I have not reviewed the H20 Mop X5, I will google it tonight. As for steamers I have the two videos about the Bissell Power Steamer and I have one about the Shark Steam Mop vs O Cedar mop. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@FieldOfFocus Hi So what did you think of the H20Mop X5. I mean from what you could see. Given that you have not reviewed it. If I paid you could you maybe review it and do a video on it?
Hi there! I did have a chance to look at the site and watch a few videos. It seems like a decent steam mop. It has lots of attachments to be used on a variety of surfaces, and what I think is clever is that it is both a steam mop and handheld steamer. I can’t say if their claim “ *Controlled lab tests have shown that when applied for 15 seconds, H2O steam products can kill 99% of certain germs, bacteria and viruses. Efficacy varies according to treatment time and surface treated.” is worthy of real world tests, I would be happy to test it sometime. If you want to have one sent to me my mailbox address is in the description of the video, just scroll down to find it. If you do decide to send me one to test out, send me an email (in the description also), so I know to look out for it. Thanks for bringing my attention to this steam mop, I had never heard of this brand before!
Hello! I tested the Shark Steam mop in my video , "O-Cedar Spin Mop vs Shark Steam Mop: Remove Bacteria w/ Just Water? Bacteria Testing Complete". Thank so much for watching!
@@FieldOfFocus thanks. I should have removed this comment because I ended up finding it. I’m so disappointed with the results. I really liked steam mopping.
I dunno how true this is, but I have heard that bathrooms are generally harder to disinfect than anywhere else. Have you tried it for longer than the recommended 20 secs? Maybe a full minute and see any difference? Want to ask if this steam cleaner can be used as a mop??? I'm here to see if this is worth buying.
Hello! I have found from my bacterial testing that the drain in my kitchen sink is the toughest place for me to disinfect. If you have a look at cleaner bottles, some will list the type of bacteria that they have been tested to eliminate. So a kitchen cleaner may have different bacteria than a bathroom cleaner.. or a multipurpose cleaner. For example Pine-Sol says "Kills 99.9% of germs*" so that * then says "Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus aureus, and Influenza A." That is it .. just 3! So if your bathroom, for instance, has some germ other than these 3, Pine-Sol won't disinfect it. It is totally possible that the bathroom is the toughest place to disinfect, but I am confident that there are some great bathroom cleaners out there! As for holding the steamer for more than 20 seconds, I have not tested that out yet with petri dishes, mostly because I think it isn't practical to shoot the steam at such a small spot for a minute then move it a little, spray for another minute.. it would take hours to disinfect my kitchen sink! It is something that I do want to try, so it is on my list! As for using this as a mop... I don't think it would be easy to use as a mop, as the attachments that came with mine are small, and I would have to be on hands and knees since the hose isn't super long. I do I have a Shark Steam Mop that I haven't tested yet.. (it is on my long list of products to test!). I do love using the handheld steamer for removal of sticky residue, gooey spills, and it works really well removing bathtub scum (just takes a long time). I love my floor steam mop for quick cleanings in between bigger scrubbings. I do still have to test floor cleaners! oh that is an entire new area for me to explore!! I appreciate your thoughts!!! Thank you so much for commenting!!
@@FieldOfFocus so a few months ago, I happened to catch the cleaning people using our bottle cleaner sponge (for adult water bottles no baby involved its a round sponge on a stick) to clean the sink drain because it was left out. I cannot even begin to imagine how sick we could have gotten had we used it to clean our water bottles after that. I of course replaced it. I have since read that even if you boil a sponge, you'll never rid it of bacteria, wondering if that's true.
OMG! I am so glad you caught that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have tested sponges off camera and mine haven't had a lot of bacteria on them.. but it is on my list of things to investigate further!
I bought one of these recently hoping I could quickly sanitize all my countertops, but man, to hold it in place for 20 seconds for every square inch? Bleh...
@@FieldOfFocus Your video convinced me to keep it just because of those other uses. But regardless of whether I returned it or not, I still consider this a win because I found your channel. I love watching you test different things!
I would not clean my toilet with a steam cleaner. All those germs are flying around in the steam. Yuk. Ill use mine for my kitchen and my window and sliding glass door. Bathroom sink. Thats it.
I know... Some "disinfectants" are best when you clean a surface first and use that mechanical or even chemical power to remove grime and germs... then finish it off with the disinfectant. I prefer and all in one!
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You're the ONLY source I've found for answering key questions about this product. Your approach feels like a good meeting where a technician analyzes the problem and reports back competently on the key pros and cons. No blah, blah, blah and missing key points because that would take a "Field of Focus." Also, there's not a whiff of a kickback arrangement with steamer manufacturers or click bait misleading titles. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad you enjoy my channel and my approach to videos. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! ❤️
Perhaps Bissell updated their instructions. On 3/11/2024 i purchased the Bissell Power Steamer Extended Reach as you have. I was going over the disinfect instructions on page 8 of the pamphlet and on step 6 it says to apply steam directly above for 45 seconds. This is now more than double the time you said according to your instructions. Makes me wonder if Bissell seen your great videos and decided to do another testing to update their recommendations now for sanitizing! Bissell should compensate you!!! Blessings! 😊
Oh this is very interesting! Thank you for letting me know! I will have to test these new instructions! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for re-visiting it! Looking forward to seeing you go through the requests you're getting! I do use my SteamShot more to help with stubborn cleaning than for sanitizing. I find that it's possible to use gloves with it that help insulate/protect my hands from any heat and allows me to use a bigger brush, towel or sponge.
I am glad you enjoyed this! I agree with you, I don't use my Bissell for sanitizing, it would take too long holding it for 20 seconds and moving it spot to spot.. Good thinking with the gloves, that would help a lot. Thanks for watching! I am editing another Bissell video now that I compare the Bissell, Goo Gone, Lemon Essential Oil, and Goof Off's ability to remove sticky substances and stubborn stains! Stay tuned!
Thanks for doing all these tests to show us! Watching it, I'm wondering whether you're recontaminating the areas when you wipe them dry, either from bacteria on the towel, or the wiping motion. (For instance, the towel you used on toilet handle touches the round part of the handle that you didn't sanitize before touching the part you sampled)
Thanks for watching. I will be more vigilant in wiping. Sometimes I let them air dry as well. Thank you for your thoughts.
OMG what a great video because you had nuance and details. Products can still be great for the right things even if they aren't perfect at everything.
Thank you for watching and commenting! I love testing all sorts of cleaning prodcuts!
I purchased my Bissell Steam Cleaner mainly for cleaning window tracks. Just used it this morning on one set of large windows that I’ve been procrastinating doing. I steamed it first and let it sit before repeating the process and then cleaning. (Sorry, I did use a cleaner and then rinsed...) It was very effective!
I am so glad it worked for you! There are lots of places I love using my Bissell!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Update: After your last video I stopped using Dr. Bronner's on my bathroom floor and grabbed some Seventh Generation bathroom disinfectant. I haven't petri dishes it yet but it smells really clean and looks nice.
Ahhh Seventh Generation! Will have to look at that one too!!! It is amazing how different cleaners work or don’t work in various spots around the home. Thanks for your continued support!
I love the Seventh Generation that has the thymol disinfectant in it!
Cool! You actually test for bacteria! Thanks for the demo. I have another brand of steam tool and it doesn't work hardly at all, so I was glad to see a brand that did. Bissell makes good products and so I guess this is one of them. Maybe I will have to get it, Here's hoping it cleans my grout as well as yours.
Yes this is a Bissell steamer. Good luck with your grout! Thanks for watching!
Great video, thank you for posting this! I'm curious, have you evaluated the sanitizing effect after a delay? My concern is that plating the samples from the recently sanitized area on the nutrient-rich agar may artificially rescue a portion of the bacteria that would otherwise have not survived. It would be interesting to see the results after a 2-4 hour delay, and it would even fit with your plating scheme; B: before, A: after, C: control, D: delay. Again, great video!
Interesting idea! I will consider that! Thank you for your thoughts!
I think you can use the big window attachment for tub
oooohh I don't know about the big window attachment, I must google and find out!!!! Thank you for the heads up!
Thanks for the update! I think it would be really interesting to see how well the steam sanitizes compared to other cleaners (Clorox wipes, Lysol spray, etc). That would be really informative.
YES! I have other videos on my channel of individual cleaners and am thinking of making a compilation video too that would show results from all cleaners including the steam cleaner as a comparison video. I love your suggestions too! Clorox wipes is coming up on my list of viewer requests! Thank you for watching!!
@@FieldOfFocus this would be an awesome comparison. I just bought the Bissell.
Who is here for the samples and results?
I am so glad that you see some value in my work!! It makes me happy!!!!
Looks like practice makes perfect. Thank you for sharing your experience. I have learned how to use mine properly.
YES! I have no issues re-testing a product again!
I am enjoying this content. Thank you. I have something similar to this, but it is not Bissle. I have not used it in a long time, but I think it may be time to use it. I got one of the bissle floor steamers, and I used it in my bathroom, and to my surprise, just using it to clean the floor, it seemed to start to clean the actual grout.
Yes! Take it out and give your steamer a try! Thank you so much for watching!
these tests are really interesting! good video 😊 I'm just curious on why results are so different from bathroom to kitchen, could it be that the type of bacteria that stays in humid places are more heat resistant? 🤔
Excellent point!! I think you are spot on. Each cleaner has on the label what types of bacteria they kill, some grow more in the kitchen, some the bathroom, etc. So I agree with you that some cleaners work better in various areas depending on the type of bacteria present. Thank you so very much for watching!!
This is probably the only video where I've hit the like button. Thank you for the info.
Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed the video!
You know for a fact that no one actually using a steam cleaner to sanitise.. say, a hospital, is steaming every inch for 20 seconds. Yet this is the gold standard now in the NHS. My investigations into steam cleaning efficacy have been quite disturbing actually.
I agree. There is no way people are following Bissell's directions for sanitizing. Thanks for watching!
IThank you very much for sharing your results, it teaches us a lot!
My question is:
I have kids (a toddler and a baby) and I would like to know what would you recommend for cleaning and desinfecting the bathtub efectively and easily, pkease ☺️🙏❤️✨ And also, that would be kid’s safe ❤️
Hello! Thank you so much for watching! I haven’t tested much on the removal of bacteria during tub cleaning, but I have conducted some soap scum tests. With little kids I think the most important thing to do when cleaning a tub no matter what product you use is the rinse extra thoroughly after cleaning. I am currently editing a video cleaning my tub with vinegar and dishsoap, which might be of interest to you, that will be finished and released on Wednesday this week. My personal favorite tub soap sum cleaner is CLR Brilliant Bath but it is NOT considered a non-toxic cleaner. Other non-toxic cleaners I have tested (not always tested on the tub but worth a look) are:
Testing Dr Bronner's Castille Soap: How Well Does it Disinfect My House????
th-cam.com/video/ydUq1yLt6ZI/w-d-xo.html
Trying out THE PINK STUFF Around My Home- Does it work?
th-cam.com/video/ExmdcptiqfE/w-d-xo.html
Does Dishsoap Remove Bacteria Around My Home? Tested w/Petri dishes! -VIEWER REQUEST
th-cam.com/video/Z3gZlmapLkk/w-d-xo.html
Can Natural Plant Based Enviro One Cleaner Remove Bacteria in my Home? VIEWER REQUEST!
th-cam.com/video/DprDnKN02O0/w-d-xo.html
Does Force of Nature (Hypoclorous Acid) Remove Bacteria from My Home? - VIEWER REQUEST!
th-cam.com/video/xckLulPmoEE/w-d-xo.html
My Favorite but not considered non toxic Soap Scum & Hard Water vs CLR Brilliant Bath! How well does it clean!?? - VIEWER REQUEST
th-cam.com/video/DYT3MS2dgNQ/w-d-xo.html
Oh, you are so kind and generouse with all these informations you just shared with me, I truely appreciate all your attention and your time! 😍🙏❤️✨ I will watch what you shared and I am also waiting for your next video!! Thank you so much for your generosity and for everything you share! Have a beautiful day! ☺️🙏❤️✨
Thank you for doing all of these tests!
Do you have videos/ would you do videos using diluted bleach to see how things santizie? Also what about the three step method with soapy water, water, then diluted bleach?
I do this for work and at home and I'm curious if it works well to sanitize!
Thank you!
The only one I have with bleach right now is the toilet bowl video. I will add that to the list! I have about 20 viewer requests and will get to it!! Thanks for watching!
your content is great , what about the mites?
Thank you! I don't have the ability to test for mites in my home.. but that would be an interesting test!
Would you recommend a better steamer for cleaning? (like more powerful, hotter and better in sanitizing) Thanks!
This is the only handheld steamer I have tested. I used to use a Shark Hand held steamer for years and when it broke I purchased this Bissell. I do think the Shark felt more powerful, but both felt really hot to me. If I get a chance to test out another steamer I will absolutely make a video of it for her. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@FieldOfFocus Thank you!
I luv your videos!
Thank you. I enjoy making and love seeing the results!!!
Open cabinet, grab Lysol spray soak the toilet and handle after wipe down with Lysol dual action wipes, go grab a beer. Pour boiling water down sink from electric kettle, quickly scrub sink with Lysol dual action wipes, grab a beer. On aluminum sliding windows and patio slider, steam works great in channels, grab a, you know. Also on refrigerator water dispenser. I think I'm use cleaning as an excuse 😅
🤣😂🤣😂 Enjoy your cleaning days!
@@FieldOfFocus YT recommended your channel, I like the testing, have you tested Lysol products?
Thanks! I have tested two Lysol products so far:
" Re-Testing Lysol Hydrogen Peroxide Toilet Bowl Cleaner- Viewer Request!"
"Testing How to Disinfect Fabric Surfaces: Bissell Spot Clean Pro & Lysol Spray. Did it work?" Thanks for watching!
Hi! Can you do a video about Odoban? It's a desinfectant you can dilute.
Hey there! I will add it to the viewer requests! I have about 20 requests, but I will get to it!!! Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!
@@FieldOfFocus Thank you for your informative videos!
Thinking that boiling water might do just as good as the steamer!!?
Not sure.. haven't tested it!
I just went and bought the exact steamer… I can literally hold my hand to the steam and it’s barely hot. Also after about 14 seconds it looses all pressure power then I have to stop and wait for the red light to turn off. I do it again same outcome. Returning it for refund.
I am sorry. Mine is so hot I got a very bad burn on my hand once. Is it possible you are not tightening the cap enough? Have you tried trouble shooting with Bissel?
Have you ever reviewed the steamer that Anthony Sullivan Uses in his Infomercial? H20 Mop X5?
Hello, I have not reviewed the H20 Mop X5, I will google it tonight. As for steamers I have the two videos about the Bissell Power Steamer and I have one about the Shark Steam Mop vs O Cedar mop. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@FieldOfFocus Hi So what did you think of the H20Mop X5. I mean from what you could see. Given that you have not reviewed it. If I paid you could you maybe review it and do a video on it?
Hi there! I did have a chance to look at the site and watch a few videos. It seems like a decent steam mop. It has lots of attachments to be used on a variety of surfaces, and what I think is clever is that it is both a steam mop and handheld steamer. I can’t say if their claim “ *Controlled lab tests have shown that when applied for 15 seconds, H2O steam products can kill 99% of certain germs, bacteria and viruses. Efficacy varies according to treatment time and surface treated.” is worthy of real world tests, I would be happy to test it sometime. If you want to have one sent to me my mailbox address is in the description of the video, just scroll down to find it. If you do decide to send me one to test out, send me an email (in the description also), so I know to look out for it. Thanks for bringing my attention to this steam mop, I had never heard of this brand before!
@@FieldOfFocus I will reply soon
Have you tested a steam mop on a floor? If not, can you?
Hello! I tested the Shark Steam mop in my video , "O-Cedar Spin Mop vs Shark Steam Mop: Remove Bacteria w/ Just Water? Bacteria Testing Complete". Thank so much for watching!
@@FieldOfFocus thanks. I should have removed this comment because I ended up finding it. I’m so disappointed with the results. I really liked steam mopping.
I dunno how true this is, but I have heard that bathrooms are generally harder to disinfect than anywhere else. Have you tried it for longer than the recommended 20 secs? Maybe a full minute and see any difference?
Want to ask if this steam cleaner can be used as a mop??? I'm here to see if this is worth buying.
Hello! I have found from my bacterial testing that the drain in my kitchen sink is the toughest place for me to disinfect. If you have a look at cleaner bottles, some will list the type of bacteria that they have been tested to eliminate. So a kitchen cleaner may have different bacteria than a bathroom cleaner.. or a multipurpose cleaner. For example Pine-Sol says "Kills 99.9% of germs*" so that * then says "Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus aureus, and Influenza A." That is it .. just 3! So if your bathroom, for instance, has some germ other than these 3, Pine-Sol won't disinfect it. It is totally possible that the bathroom is the toughest place to disinfect, but I am confident that there are some great bathroom cleaners out there!
As for holding the steamer for more than 20 seconds, I have not tested that out yet with petri dishes, mostly because I think it isn't practical to shoot the steam at such a small spot for a minute then move it a little, spray for another minute.. it would take hours to disinfect my kitchen sink! It is something that I do want to try, so it is on my list!
As for using this as a mop... I don't think it would be easy to use as a mop, as the attachments that came with mine are small, and I would have to be on hands and knees since the hose isn't super long. I do I have a Shark Steam Mop that I haven't tested yet.. (it is on my long list of products to test!).
I do love using the handheld steamer for removal of sticky residue, gooey spills, and it works really well removing bathtub scum (just takes a long time). I love my floor steam mop for quick cleanings in between bigger scrubbings. I do still have to test floor cleaners! oh that is an entire new area for me to explore!!
I appreciate your thoughts!!! Thank you so much for commenting!!
@@FieldOfFocus so a few months ago, I happened to catch the cleaning people using our bottle cleaner sponge (for adult water bottles no baby involved its a round sponge on a stick) to clean the sink drain because it was left out. I cannot even begin to imagine how sick we could have gotten had we used it to clean our water bottles after that. I of course replaced it. I have since read that even if you boil a sponge, you'll never rid it of bacteria, wondering if that's true.
OMG! I am so glad you caught that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have tested sponges off camera and mine haven't had a lot of bacteria on them.. but it is on my list of things to investigate further!
Ive bought 2 of these things and both of them wouldnt throw out steam, How am I this unlucky
That is the worst!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you were able to return them!
Is your steamer hot? Mine is just spraying water.... light is off
My steamer is very hot! I wonder if your heating element is broken or defective.. maybe give the manufacturer a call?
@@FieldOfFocus good idea! Thanks!
Apologising for your toilet seat being clean - that's a first 🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
HA! I know it sounds so odd to say!!!!!!!!
I bought one of these recently hoping I could quickly sanitize all my countertops, but man, to hold it in place for 20 seconds for every square inch? Bleh...
RIGHT! Who has the time to use it like that? So I don't use it to remove bacteria but rather remove sticky stuff and soap scum.
@@FieldOfFocus Your video convinced me to keep it just because of those other uses. But regardless of whether I returned it or not, I still consider this a win because I found your channel. I love watching you test different things!
I would not clean my toilet with a steam cleaner. All those germs are flying around in the steam. Yuk. Ill use mine for my kitchen and my window and sliding glass door. Bathroom sink. Thats it.
For my testing I did ... not normally something I do!!!!
I'm not getting as much steam as yours.
I am sorry you are having problems with yours. Maybe a call to Bissell customer service?
Sent I t back for replacement. Light kept on going on and off. Top didn't screw on right
@@lindafriedman4148 good.
Sending back it's defective will get a new one
What? I need to clean first? 🤦🏾♀️that defeats the purpose of using the steam.
I know... Some "disinfectants" are best when you clean a surface first and use that mechanical or even chemical power to remove grime and germs... then finish it off with the disinfectant. I prefer and all in one!
I don't agree with you on it! Like on the toilet basis, how the hell can you not call that 99.9℅ cleaner the b?
So if you can see when I zoomed in you can see that in the after section there were tons of tiny bacterial colonies.