Customer Reviews for Bissell - ReadyClean Cordless 10.8V Stick Vacuum
Customer Rating
3
Decent vacuum for quick clean ups
on July 4, 2026
Posted by: Natalie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall, I think this vacuum is a decent option for quick, everyday cleanups, especially if you're looking for something lightweight and easy to store. Its compact design makes it convenient to keep in a closet or small space, and the lightweight construction makes it easy to carry around the house and maneuver from room to room. One of my favorite features is the removable handheld dustbuster. It detaches easily, making it convenient for cleaning up small spills, furniture, stairs, or other hard-to-reach areas. It also comes with useful accessories that make it more versatile for different cleaning tasks. The biggest downside is the suction power. While it can handle some everyday messes, it often requires multiple passes to fully pick up dirt and debris. I found that it struggled more on thicker carpets, where the suction wasn't quite strong enough to clean effectively. The battery life is acceptable for smaller cleaning jobs, but I found that it generally needed to be recharged after each use. Overall, I liked the lightweight, compact design and the convenience of the removable handheld vacuum the most. Those features make it easy to grab for quick cleanups. However, if strong suction and deep carpet cleaning are priorities, this vacuum may not be the best choice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from BISSELL HomecareBy Janelle McFarlane, BISSELL Consumer Care, July 6, 2026
Thank you for your detailed review, Natalie—it’s great to hear the lightweight design and handheld feature are making quick cleanups easier. If suction seems limited, making sure the filter and brush roll are clean and the dirt tank is emptied regularly can help improve performance, especially on carpets. For additional tips or if you need support, please visit support.bissell.com or call 1‑800‑237‑7691.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love this vacuum. It’s super light weight, compact and easy to charge. I love how the main section pops out to become a very powerful hand held for getting those messes off of the furniture or just spot cleaning. It is so lightweight that my young boys can easily push it around too. They even fight over who gets to use it. The handle that folds down for stratagem in smaller spaces is great and even fold the other way to help get under the furniture further. The suction on this was much better than I originally expected it would be looking at the small profile of the vacuum. It does great with just everyday messes and handles pet hair really well too. Because it is so lightweight it’s just super easy to grab for those quick touch up moments. I have mostly used this on my hardwood floors and furniture but it did great getting up pet hair on my rug so I imagine it would be good on carpet too. I just love how easy it is to grab it for quick everyday moments and that it charges pretty fast too. But my favourite thing is how it converts to the hand held.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you live in an apartment or a smaller home, this vacuum is a great fit. Battery life is excellent, easily lasting through a full cleaning session without dying on you mid cleaning. My favorite feature by far is the detachable handheld vacuum. Its perfect for couches, crevices, and all those small spots your typical vacuum cant get to. I think I found it so useful because I rarely take the time to use the attachments that come with a vacuum and since this just detaches from the main body its always there and ready to go.
The main downsides in my opinion are the smaller than average head on the main unit and the fact that the suction power isn't quite on par with bigger, heavier vacuums. If you have a home with more than say 2,000 sq ft then this probably isn't going to be your primary vacuum. For bigger homes though, this could be a solid secondary option to leave upstairs or in a space you don't want to carry your main vacuum to. Another small annoyance is the charging setup. Instead of a wall dock, you just get a loose plug that you have to grab and push in when you need to charge it. Not a huge issue, but fishing out the plug and putting it in takes some additional effort compared to dropping it into a dock.
That said, for what it is, this thing is really versatile given how lightweight and compact it is. We've got two young kids and a long haired setter at home, and it handled the day to day messes really well. I was honestly impressed with how well it picked up pet hair, and the handheld attachment made cleaning up hair off beds, linens, and couches so much easier. I ended up making this the primary vacuum for upstairs since I often neglected cleaning the bathrooms, bedrooms, rugs, hallway, etc. with my old vacuum because I didnt want to carry it up.
Overall, if you need something for a smaller living space like less than 1,000 sq ft apartment or condo and want the flexibility of a handheld option, this is a solid pick. I haven't seen another vacuum that separates like this and its super useful.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This little vacuum is so cute but don’t underestimate it. It is a cinch cleaning up messes and crumbs. I appreciate how lightweight it is. Perfect for someone with wrist issues (like me) for getting all around the house easily. It also can get into those tighter places and underneath areas that otherwise would get skipped. My preference for it is on hard surfaces since the canister is smaller for something like a wool rug, but happy to have this vacuum into the rotation!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have to say upon opening the box I was a little nervous. The vacuum was so light weight that I was unsure if it was capable of handling large messes around our home. We have 2 little girls, dogs, and cats whom make a mess throughout the day and not to mention the hair from our pets. I charged the vacuum up and started on our laminate flooring first. I was so impressed! The suction it had, especially with the pet hair, was phenomenal! I then tried vacuuming our carpet and rugs and it still performed so well! Not to mention the feature of being able to go under furniture was great for those little dust bunnies! The hand held attachment was also a great feature for getting those couches clean. The only downfall I have to say about this vacuum would be the charging time. I feel that it takes a bit long to get a full charge. Overall I am very impressed and would absolutely recommend!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall I am a little underwhelmed with the vacuum when it comes to power and battery life, but at the same time it delivers in the realm of handy, easy to grab, space-efficient cleaning support. While I would have to rank the vacuum's suction power on the weaker end (I would pass over a bigger food crumb a couple times before it sucked it up), the ease of access to the smaller handheld portion was not only super convenient but effortless to connect/disconnect. We have some house flies and have been sucking them up with the handheld portion 😂 As for the design of the standing vacuum, I give it 5 stars for a stable balance in the upright position, I appreciated that it wasn't going to topple without significant effort - clutch when you have a toddler in the house. I wish the charging cord plugged into the handheld portion, bc that is my favorite thing about this vacuum and honestly will be the primary function. I probably won't use the standing vacuum much at all since it's not very powerful and the width is pretty narrow, making it time consuming to clean the entire kitchen floor.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from BISSELL HomecareBy Janelle McFarlane, BISSELL Consumer Care, July 6, 2026
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback, Beth—it’s great to hear the handheld feature and stability are working well for your home. For improved pickup, keeping the filter clean, emptying the dirt tank regularly, and ensuring the brush roll is free of debris can help maximize suction during use. If you’d like more tips or support, please visit support.bissell.com or call 1‑800‑237‑7691.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I live in a multi floor house so I always dread bringing my previous vacuums up and down the stairs when needing to clean, but this vacuum makes it so much easier due to the lightweight design and I absolutely love that. I can easily carry it up and down stairs due to how lightweight it is. The suction power has been great on hardwood surfaces and low plush carpets, picking up all the fur from my golden retriever and messes that my kids leave behind. It can work on fluffier carpets but it does get stuck more easily. It's been super easy to use all around the house, especially for quick cleanups in the kitchen, around dining room table and near couches. Because it's also on the small side, it can easily fit in our coat closet for easy access. Overall, I am very happy about having this vacuum as I don't dread having to pull it out to use and it's great for all the quick cleanups I need.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this vacuum!! It's perfect to quickly clean every day messes and tidy up. It's powerful enough to clean deep in carpet, I've used it to clean sand out of the carpet after a beach day, or just do a quick refresh on the living room. It picks up dirt, dust and hair just as well as my corded vacuum. It's easy to carry wherever you need. The battery lasts a long time and is easy to recharge. I love that the handle folds down for storage and you can quick pull off the hand vac when you don't need the bristles. One of my favorite parts is how easy the brush roll comes off (no screws!) so you can clean the roll. For being a smaller, lightweight vacuum, it still has all the features. The vacuum head swivels for easy turns and the head is small enough to fit under my couch to get all the crumbs! It's convenient, powerful and easy to use!