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Bissell 7340 Flip-It Select Hard Floor Cleaner with Heat | 
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| Brand: Bissell
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $99.99
You Save: $30.00 (23%)
Rating:  40 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 8 x 11 x 44
Warranty: 1
MPN: 7340
UPC: 011120005073
EAN: 0011120005073
ASIN: B000F9Y2T6
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| Features:
| • | Lightweight and maneuverable hard-surface cleaner combines wet and dry functions | | • | Dry vacuum picks up crumbs and dust; heated wet-mop cleans sticky spills | | • | Built-in heater maximizes cleaning power; interchangeable brush and pad are safe on all sealed surfaces, including marble, tile, hardwoods, and laminate | | • | Includes trial-size wood-floor and hard-surface cleaners plus a spare cleaning pad | | • | Measures 11 by 8 by 44 inches; weighs 10 pounds; limited 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Combining power with versatility, this bare-floor cleaner features three modes of cleaning-dry vacuum, heated wet vacuum and drying. The Flip-!t Select offers heat for superior cleaning. Get your bare floors sparkling clean with this versatile and lightweight Bissell dual-function cleaner. With one quick flip you can switch back and forth between heated wet and dry cleaning for a complete floor cleansing with one 10 pound machine. The dry mode picks up crumbs, pet hair and dirt. Switch to the heated wet mode and a fingertip control dispenses cleaning solution while the soft-scrub brush and an interchangeable pad does the job on various floor surfaces. The built-in heater with on/off switch allows you to select heated cleaning for sticky, hard-to-clean areas. Other handy features include a cord clip, quick-release cord wrap, carry handle, filter, cleaning solutions and separate clean and dirty tanks. Brush and pads are machine washable. Includes trial size hard floor cleaner, trial size wood floors cleaner and an extra pad.
Amazon.com Review
The Bissell Flip-It Select promises two hard-surface cleaners in one: a dry vacuum for picking up crumbs and a heated wet-mop for sticky spills. Replacing broom, dustpan, vacuum cleaner, mop, and bucket in one fell stroke, this slender, lightweight cleaner effectively simplifies and saves space, especially in crowded spaces like kitchens. Start by using it as a regular stick vacuum to clear away small debris. To change functions, simply turn the unit around, switching on the built-in heater for added cleaning power. The Flip-It has separate clean and dirty water tanks, so unlike the traditional mop-bucket combo, you're always working with freshly heated, unsoiled water, and it leaves floor dry once they've been cleaned. It also comes with two different wet cleaning surfaces, a soft brush for tile or other surfaces with grout and crevices, and the Gentle Clean pad for babying delicate surfaces like hardwood or laminates. The Flip-It's dual-function cleaning proves especially convenient on smaller areas and for touchups, but mastering the wet-mop function can be tricky, and many users find it hard to push in wet mode until the floor has been saturated with liquid. Technique (and practice) help the process considerably: press the trigger down on the forward stroke to spray cleaning fluid, then release it as you pull back so the squeegee dries the floor. The Flip-It Select is easy to maintain; both filter and brushes clean up easily under running water and the Gentle Clean pad can go straight into the washing machine. It even stores ready to use with water and cleaning fluid in the tank. Weighing in at just ten pounds, the unit is powered by a nine-amp motor when using heat, three amps without, and includes trial sizes of hard-surface and wood-floor cleaners as well as an extra Gentle Clean pad. The power cord features a quick-release wrap as well as a clip for storage. Compact, maneuverable, and ergonomically designed, the Flip-It Select is 44 inches tall, with a base measuring 11 inches long and 8 inches wide, and comes backed by a limited one-year warranty. --Mary Park
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Flip-it versus Hoover Spin Scrub November 17, 2008
Comdet
I was torn between the Hoover and Bissell models - each seemed to have good and bad points. So I got both, with the idea that I'd return the one that was less capable to do the job. What I found was that both have different pluses, and ended up keeping them both.
The Spinscrub has the advantage in cleaning power. The spinning brushes do a better job on getting tile floors clean, especially rough surface tile. It's also more sturdily built - feels more solid (although that sometimes does not translate into longevity). It's the one I use for large tile expanses, such as in the kitchen and basement. But, the 15 inch width is a drawback in tighter spaces, such as bathrooms.
The Flip-it excels in maneuverability - perfect for getting around obstacles (such as the toilet). Although it lacks spinning brushes, it has the advantage of a cloth pad which does a great job on smooth surfaces. The heat also helps out, especially with sticky messes. It doesn't turn the water to steam, but clearly kicks up the temp (I believe the spec's say 25 degrees).
I found the best way to use it is to start with the cloth pad attached. That helps even out the water distribution and also helps capture crumbs, pet hair, etc. After one pass with the cloth attached, remove it and put in the scrubby pad. That helps get the floor 99% dry (smooth surfaces) or 90% dry (rough surfaces).
The cloth pad really shines (no pun intended) when it comes to hardwood or laminate floors. Does a far better job than the Hoover in cleaning and water suction. I don't use the Hoover at all anymore on smooth floors regardless of the size of the room. It may take a bit longer with the Flip-it due to its smaller size, but the end result is much better.
Both are about equal when it comes to disassembly and cleaning - a few parts to take out and clean, but nothing major. Cleaning the unit after using it is very important to keep the crud out of the seals to prevent leaks and clogs. Both have a washable filter, and both require that you dry the filter before using it again (tip - get an extra filter so you're never without a dry, clean filter).
I tend to favor the smell of the Bissell cleaning solution, but the Hoover stuff is pretty good - both have a nice "fresh" smell. Both brands clean equally well, and are priced about the same. Lowes carries the Bissell brand; Walmart carries Hoover (at least in my area).
Bissell tends to be a nicer company when it comes to support. They offer replacement parts and supplies on their website at reasonable prices, and answer emails if you have questions. Hoover is not as responsive, and their direct-purchase prices are rather high.
One nit with the Bissell is that the cord is rather stiff - wish it was more flexible. Also, the water cups (both clean and dirty) are smaller on the Bissell, so you need to fill-up and dump out more often than with the Hoover.
Regardless of which one you get, get one! You'll be amazed at the amount of dirt that wet mopping leaves behind. Once you start using one, you'll never pick up a mop again.
 disappointing September 29, 2008
Brian Bannister
This cleaner is not very maneuverable and is very noisy. It leaves streaks from the rubber squeegee on the floor. The vacuum option is not an option as the range for the suction is limited to the dirt directly aligned with the entry hole - otherwise the dirt is pushed along or missed. My standard vacuum and an electronic steam mop (with micro fiber pads) was a much better solution. I apply a floor cleaner from a misting/squirt bottle where needed.
 5 Stars, No question. September 11, 2008
G. Roos
If this item is used within its operating parameters it can't be beat. Keep it clean, dump out the dirty water when it needs to be instead of being lazy and this thing will do wonders.
Nice idea, very poor performance September 9, 2008
K. Hall (Madison, WI)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
After reading numerous reviews for both this model and the model without heat I finally decided to take the plunge and try this floor vac/mop (with heat) on my laminate floors. I have a puppy and two cats so needless to say I am constantly vacuuming and moping my floors. I already have the Swifer Wet Jet and that does a pretty good job but I thought that this product might be even better since it had a built-in floor vacuum and would eliminate the need to haul out the hardfloor vacuum cleaner everytime I had to sweep up pet hair (which is several times a day since I'm a bit OCDish about my floors) and then mop with the Swifer.
Well, as I said, I read the reviews and based on the mixed opinions I had my doubts that this would be worth the time, money, and effort and unfortunately, those doubts were more than confirmed. The unit is hard to use, clunky, and does poorly at the jobs it is supposed to do. I would agree with the other reviewers who said the exhaust air blowing from the fan hinders any actual vacuuming because it just blows it out of the way before the front of the vacuum has a chance to suck it up. Then on the flip-side, the mopping function doesn't leave the floors dry and it doesn't leave it streak-free either. In fact, I had several areas where dirty water pooled at the head of the vacuum and had to be mopped up by hand because the machine wouldn't suck the water into the dirty tank despite going over the area several times. So basically, I used the thing once, hated it, cleaned it up, and put it back in the box to ship it back to Amazon.com. Thankfully, Amazon.com is a great place to buy and try new things and have always been quick with shipping and returns. If I would have had to pay for shipping either way I would definitely have felt a lot more ripped off and less inclined to try new things, but since that wasn't the case, I found this experience to be pleasant but disappointing. Like I said, it's a great idea in theory but this product simply doesn't perform like Bissel would have you believe.
Something I Would Not Be Without May 7, 2008
Larry R. Jamison (Caro, MI USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently purchased a new home with all hardwood floors. After using this product, I wouldn't be without one. It was raining the day I moved in so you can only imagine how much mud was brought into my home on the wood floors. I was able to use this machine and it brought my floors back to new condition. I would recommend this product to anyone.
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