Bissell Little Green

[camaro]

Not sure if it's that I don't really trust the rest of the internet OR that you guys have proven to me over and again that I can trust your advice so much....lol...but what's the Adam's consensus on using the Bissell Little Green portable steamer?

 

I have read that some folks here use it well with pre-treatment of Adam's CUC. Also, I haven't forgotten Dylan's epic thread on cleaning his home carpets.

 

I can grab a ProHeat model for at most $77 from Walmart ($87 roll-back with $10 manufacturer rebate). There is one I am eye-ing on eBay for even less, given folks don't run the price up at the end of the auction.

 

Any advice? Warnings?

 

 

[camaro]

other detailing forums seem to love this thing

[Cpwest]

I am pretty sure that people here like it also. Ive never used one but was thinking about getting one since everyone seems to like it for personal use.

[1FAST SS]

I just bought one a month ago and it is working out pretty well.

[Team Adam's]

Better than just hand cleaning... no where near the level of an actual extractor.

 

For the money and use by a hobbyist detailer its great... I'm finding the durability to be somewhat lacking. My 2nd one just bit the dust, heater quit working after about what I'd guess was its 20th interior, but for $100 I don't expect much.

 

Given that an actual extractor is going to set you back at least $600 the LGM is a great option.

[Mato]

I am pretty sure that people here like it also. Ive never used one but was thinking about getting one since everyone seems to like it for personal use.

 

Professional use NO!

 

Like Dylan said, for hobbyists use, YES!

 

It will not get dirty carpets/seats anywhere as clean as a commercial extractor would.

Also, it will take much longer to complete the job.

 

But, for the price it can serve a purpose.

[Fit08]

Has anyone rented a pro machine, this seems like an option.

[camaro]

Has anyone rented a pro machine, this seems like an option.

 

haven't but considered it. $40 + safety deposit from local grocery stores seems reasonable

 

but like these guys are saying, for the price the little green appears to be decent

[Team Adam's]

You're not going to clean an automotive interior with the rug doctor from your local grocery store... totally not the right tool for the job and not capable of getting into the car like you need it to. They rarely have attachements, and if they do they're not very good.

 

A pro level machine is going to more closely resemble this:

 

Mytee Products, Inc.

[Dru]

I have the Auto Pro heat and got great results from buying a "preowned" car in the winter. It pulled so much dirt out aside from using the Adams Carpet cleaner. For what it is I am pleased.

[kmartind4]

What about using only hot water vs adding CUC?

[camaro]

You're not going to clean an automotive interior with the rug doctor from your local grocery store... totally not the right tool for the job and not capable of getting into the car like you need it to. They rarely have attachements, and if they do they're not very good.

 

A pro level machine is going to more closely resemble this:

 

Mytee Products, Inc.

 

and

 

I have the Auto Pro heat and got great results from buying a "preowned" car in the winter. It pulled so much dirt out aside from using the Adams Carpet cleaner. For what it is I am pleased.

 

reminds me of

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNMAmhGrxR8]How To Steam Clean Car DIY - YouTube[/ame] ... where I got the idea

[Chewy]

I've had a Hoover non heat unit for about 14 years. I use hot water in it and it works great.

 

Chris

[Kingsford]

We've kind of beat this subject to death in this thread....

 

http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/interior-cleaning-detailing/14775.htm

[GXPaycheck]

Search for "proheat" or "Bissel". There are a couple threads in here on the subject. That being said, it works good for small stuff. But the big stuff requires an extractor.