BISSELL - PowerForce Helix Turbo Pet Upright Vacuum 3332

I got this guy from walmart [BISSELL PowerForce Helix Turbo Pet Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Advanced Technology, Model 3332 - Walmart.com](https://www.walmart.com/ip/BISSELL-PowerForce-Helix-Turbo-Pet-Upright-Vacuum-3332/1969315274)... I think I paid about a hundred for it maybe 5 years ago, but it's gone down in price. Works great at picking up dog hair. The only downside is that the brush always runs, even when using an attachment... so it just sits in one spot with the brush going to town while you're cleaning the stairs or whatever. Other than that it's been great for me. I haven't used a Kirby since the 90s so I can't compare it, but if you're not Kirby rich then this is a great / cheap solution.

I’d recommend the Sanitaire SL4110A or Bissell Big Green PowerForce. For the price they’re great machines that really can last forever, parts are widely available and very easy to service. You can go on Amazon and get a 20 pack of Clean Fairy HEPA backs for under $20. I would definitely stay away from any direct air machines like Sanitaire and Oreck, this way you won’t have to worry about fans getting destroyed and you won’t have the option for attachment use. I hate to say it but I personally think direct air machines are not for commercial use especially in 2024 going in to 2025.

We typically use Bissell pet branded vacuums! Nothing super "official" type, very consumer grade, but our maintenance dept tends to get most of those kinds of supplies for us from our local Lowe's anyhow! I love those big ole types of vacuums though, my grandfather has one and fixed a belt on it, turned it into a self driving BEAST 🤣

I just replaced my bissell pet vacuum (2-1/2 years old and busted) with a Miele C1 after researching here and in r/buyitforlife there’s some good information in both but you’ll have to do some digging based on what works best for the types of floors you have.

We always choose Bissell vacuums geared toward Pets! They seem to hold up better than our Shark brands and honestly, better than our pricey Dyson

Everybody recommends sharks. In my experience they only last a year or two and then they die. I have had the best luck with the Bissell pet vacuum. The thing is a beast it picks up literally anything. It has little bristles along the sides that get right up next to the edge of the floor so you don't need to go around with the hose in the edges. And best of all they're like $120

God, Bissells are hot garbage. Our last one (The "For Pets" model) ate a belt about every 6 months. The beater was at the correct height and I was meticulous about cleaning it. Just a bad, bad vacuum cleaner.