Customer reviews from BISSELL Homecare
BISSELL - PowerClean DualBrush Stick Vacuum - Midnight
Average customer rating
4.6
(477 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 477 reviews
5 Stars
324
4 Stars
129
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
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1 Star
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97%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for BISSELL - PowerClean DualBrush Stick Vacuum - Midnight
Customer Rating
5
AutoAdapt is a total game changer
on November 29, 2025
Posted by: CC501
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This vacuum has been great! It handled everyday messes so well, everything from small crumbs to bigger debris was picked up with no problem. The bright light feature really stood out for me; it makes such a difference when you’re cleaning corners or under furniture.
The AutoAdapt technology is a total game changer. I loved how it automatically adjusted the suction exactly when I needed it, especially on rugs or higher-traffic areas. I also really like the self-standing design—such a small thing, but it makes cleaning so much easier when you can pause without worrying about it falling over.
It even works amazing on furniture, which I didn’t expect but now absolutely love!
Overall, I think it’s a great value and definitely holds its own compared to other stick vacs I’ve tried. The added features and ease of use make it one of my favorites so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting BISSELL Homecare
Customer Rating
5
PowerClean DualBrush
on November 29, 2025
Posted by: MamaK
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love finding products that make my busy life easier, so when I tried the PowerClean Dual Brush, I instantly fell in love. As a busy wife and mom of 2 teen boys and a Golden Retriever, I need a vacuum that works consistently and reliably to clean up some big messes. This stick vacuum did not disappoint. From the coffee grounds my husband inevitably spills each day to the immense amount of fur my dog sheds, I need to vacuum daily to keep my house in order. This vacuum works well on the small crumbs left by my kids as well as the larger debris carried in on my dog's paws. One of the biggest perks of this vacuum is the ability to kick on to high power mode automatically just when I need it. I love that I can leave the vacuum to stand sturdily on its own unlike other stick vacuums that fall over easily when let go of. The canister is easy to detach/replace and holds a good amount of debris. The battery life is longer than other stick vacs I have owned previously, although I am only able to cover the main living areas and a couple bedrooms before it needs to be recharged. My favorite feature of all has to be the lights on the head of the vacuum. I have dark wood floors so am not always able to see the debris, but this unique feature illuminates the floor, enabling me to get every speck. I have also never had to deal with my dog's long fur getting caught in the brushes, as is so common with other vacuums I have owned in the past. I have tried other high end brands of stick vacuums and would choose this model any day!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting BISSELL Homecare
Customer Rating
3
Honest review of the Bissell PowerClean DualBrush
on November 29, 2025
Posted by: Tbrown
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely loved the convenience of this vacuum. It was the first time I’ve had a battery powered vacuum and it has changed my mind that having one is actually worthwhile. I found myself reaching for it for quick cleanups more than I thought. For household context, I have a golden Pyrenees and a toddler.
Pros- the headlights on the front are SO bright which is amazing, way better than other vacuums with lights I’ve used. I also really like that the battery can pop out if you can’t to store it with the plug nearby. The self standing design is really convenient and saves a lot of frustration with having to find a surface to rest it against. The pet attachment is no joke. It’s a great size compared to some smaller ones I’ve used from other brands and was great for vacuuming the couch.
Main con- I was disappointed in the suction power across the board. I felt I needed to put it on turbo in order to ensure it was picking up everything it should. The auto adapt came on with crumbs and larger debris but didn’t get triggered with dog hair. I know how much my traditional vacuum picks up from certain areas, and after vacuuming the same areas the collection cup was barely full. I feel if this vacuum is going to be priced similarly to other brands stick vacuums the suction needs to be improved. After about two weeks I moved to only using this for quick clean ups and not for actually vacuuming my house because I didn’t feel it fully cleaned the way I hoped.
Overall, I think Bissell has designed a great stick vacuum with design features that keep the consumer in mind, but I do strongly feel the suction needs improved to withstand use for a full house vacuum. I know stick vacuums aren’t meant to replace upright full size vacuums, but not all consumers realize that and with the suction power currently I would have been disappointed in the purchase and how it performs it’s most basic function
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from BISSELL HomecareBy Janelle McFarlane, BISSELL Consumer Care, December 1, 2025
Thanks for sharing your honest feedback, Tessa. We’re glad you enjoyed the convenience and design features, but we understand how disappointing it is when suction doesn’t meet expectations. For the best performance, make sure the filter is clean and the brush roll is free of debris—this can make a big difference. If you’d like more tips or assistance, please reach out to us at support.bissell.com.
Written by a customer while visiting BISSELL Homecare
Customer Rating
4
Handy little thing
on November 28, 2025
Posted by: AlexaS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this vacuum for quick spot cleans. It does a good job of sucking up small and large debris– even kinetic sand from my rugs, as pictured! I love the convenience of a cordless vacuum for stairs, car details and quick cleans. The battery dies before I can ever finish our whole house though so it’s not my “MAIN” vacuum… more of just my little helper lol. The dirt sensor works well and the light is bright and handy to ensure complete clean. The self standing feature is sooo nice after years of having a stick vac that did not have this feature… another quality that makes it extra handy and convenient!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting BISSELL Homecare
Customer Rating
4
Good stick vacuum with helpful features
on November 28, 2025
Posted by: Jayme
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Bissell PowerClean DualBrush stick vacuum is self-standing and has AutoAdapt technology. I like that the main vacuum head has a light on it which makes it very easy to see any messes on the floor. The built in crevice tool is also a nice feature that you are able to easily switch to. You don’t even have to use your hands to remove the vacuum head - you can push the release button with your foot to get to the crevice tool. There is also a crevice tool when you take off the extension wand. The self-standing design is great, so you don’t have to lay it down on the floor when it is not in the charger. The AutoAdapt technology is just okay. You can sense the vacuum switch power levels depending on the mess; however, it seems that this only happens with larger debris/crumbs. For dog hair that was more embedded into the carpet, I would have to manually adjust the power to increase the suction. I had to read the instructions in order to figure out what the buttons and lights meant on the vacuum stick in order to adjust the suction, as it was not obvious. The fur finder attachment worked well removing the hair from my dog’s bed (see the before and after pictures), and it also had a light which was helpful. There were two things that I did not like about the canister on the Bissell vacuum. It is small compared to my other stick vacuum which meant that it had to be emptied more frequently. In addition, you have to remove the canister with your hands and then remove the lid to empty it. With my current stick vacuum, I do not have to remove the canister to empty it; I can just push a button that opens the bottom of the canister. It is just cleaner than having to touch everything. One thing that I did like better with the Bissell vacuum is that you do not have to hold the power button down in order for it to stay on. With my current stick vac, you have to hold the power button which can be tiring if you are doing a lot of vacuuming. I would say that the Bissell stick vac has a similar battery life to my current one. Overall, the Bissell is a good stick vacuum with a lot of helpful features.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from BISSELL HomecareBy Janelle McFarlane, BISSELL Consumer Care, December 1, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Jayme! We’re glad you enjoyed features like the bright headlights, self-standing design, and FurFinder attachment. Your comments on AutoAdapt and the canister design are helpful—our team uses insights like yours to guide future improvements. For tips on getting the most out of your vacuum, visit bissell.com/support.
Written by a customer while visiting BISSELL Homecare
Customer Rating
4
Great vacuum
on November 28, 2025
Posted by: Amfree
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall, I really like this vacuum. It handles everyday messes really well—small crumbs disappear fast, and it doesn’t struggle with bigger debris either. I was actually surprised at how easily it picked everything up, typically with only one pass needed.
The AutoAdapt technology was a nice touch. I loved that it boosted the power right when things got a little messier, sometimes in areas I wasn’t expecting, either.
I also really appreciated the self-standing design. Being able to stop for a second without finding a place to prop it up was super convenient, if you have toddlers or young kids you know how often you may have to stop what you’re doing. Regarding toddlers though, while self standing it can be wobbly and fall over if bumped so be sure to keep it in places where it can’t get run into from kiddos.
For the price, I think this vac holds up well compared to other stick vacs I’ve tried. The light on the front is honestly my favorite feature—it helps me see all the little bits I’d normally miss. And the attachments are great for stairs and the couch.
My only real complaint is that I couldn’t figure out how to turn off the beater bar. I have some wool carpets that need that option, so that was a bit of a drawback. But overall, it’s a strong cleaner with a lot of thoughtful features.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from BISSELL HomecareBy Janelle McFarlane, BISSELL Consumer Care, December 1, 2025
We’re glad the PowerClean DualBrush impressed you with its strong suction, AutoAdapt feature, and bright headlights. We appreciate your note on the beater bar—our support team can share tips for cleaning delicate surfaces at bissell.com/support.
Written by a customer while visiting BISSELL Homecare
Customer Rating
5
PowerClean DualBrush Review
on November 28, 2025
Posted by: PowerClean
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The PowerClean DualBrush is a wonderful addition to my household of 2 kids and two furry felines whom love to shed. It does a fantastic job of picking up both small debris such as pet hair, cat litter and sand, and large debris like cheerios. With two small kids ages 3 and 5, we have to vacuum after nearly every meal. The PowerClean DualBrush is not only effective at picking crumbs and debris after meals like cheerios and rice, it is super convenient in the fact that it is cordless and self-standing. Tackling after meal clean up is a breeze with the PowerClean DualBrush. It takes not even 2-3 minutes to get the vacuum, clean the kitchen floors, and hang it back up on the charging station. If needed, I can stand it upright without having to lean it against a cabinet or wall. This is a nice feature if I want to leave to vacuum out in the house. I often feel like i have to lay other stick vacuums down on the floor when not in use because they don't stand upright unassisted. The vacuum feels very sturdy when standing upright as well. It is also a breeze to clean up cat litter that gets tracked out of the litter box. Having the PowerClean Dualbrush allows me to effortlessly clean this mess up several times a day if needed.
In regards to performance, I find that the PowerClean dual brush does a fantastic job at cleaning our home of mostly hardwood floors, tile, and area rugs. After one pass, I can honestly say almost everything in its path is picked up on all of these floor surfaces. The primary things we deal with on our floors with two kids and two cats are sand, pet hair, litter, dust, and snack foods like chips and cereal. The PowerClean DualBrush picks all of this up with ease. I think a lot of its superior cleaning ability comes from the dual brushes that work together to tackle a dirty surface. It even has AutoAdapt technology which tells the vacuum to change power modes when it senses areas with heavy debris. I could feel the vacuum ramp up its power and it seemed to do a pretty good job sensing when it needed to do so. I still have control of ramping up its power if I needed to, but the vacuum always seems to be one step ahead of me. A powerful headlamp illuminates the floors and not only shows you the debris on your floor; it shows that the floor is clean after doing a pass or two.
One of the main things I look at in a cordless stick vacuum is battery life and suction power. Overall, I would give the PowerClean Dualbrush an A in both batterylife and suction power. I could easily vacuum 1800 sq/ft of flooring on one charge. I could probably do it twice over on one charge if needed. The battery still shows that it is 2/3 of the way charged after a thorough cleaning of 1800 sq/ft. The suction power seems plenty powerful as well. I usually only run the vacuum in the lower suction setting because this is all that is needed to clean the surfaces. It is nice to know, however, that I can manually ramp up the suction quite a bit if needed. Another great feature is that all of the vacuum attachments like different brush heads fit neatly connected to the charging station. There is nothing worse than having a bunch of loose vacuum attachments that can easily get lost. I never have worry about losing them now because the different brush heads have a secure spot on the power charger.
Overall, I would say that the PowerClean DualBrush is a good value and is packed with numerous features not present on other cordless stick vacuums of similar price. I think the battery runtime is superior to others I have used, and the AutoAdapt technology is truly beneficial and works quite well. Other stick vacuums I have used claim to have certain suction power or battery run time, but often fall short of their claims. I do not feel that this is the case with the PowerClean Dual brush. I truly believe the vacuum generates a substantial amount of suction power and adapts it smartly only when needed. This helps preserve battery life which has proven to be plentiful. Although I never let the battery run out completely, i would be comfortable saying it could last well over an hour.
In conclusion, I would highly recommend this Vacuum to anyone including friends and family.
In regards to performance, I find that the PowerClean dual brush does a fantastic job at cleaning our home of mostly hardwood floors, tile, and area rugs. After one pass, I can honestly say almost everything in its path is picked up on all of these floor surfaces. The primary things we deal with on our floors with two kids and two cats are sand, pet hair, litter, dust, and snack foods like chips and cereal. The PowerClean DualBrush picks all of this up with ease. I think a lot of its superior cleaning ability comes from the dual brushes that work together to tackle a dirty surface. It even has AutoAdapt technology which tells the vacuum to change power modes when it senses areas with heavy debris. I could feel the vacuum ramp up its power and it seemed to do a pretty good job sensing when it needed to do so. I still have control of ramping up its power if I needed to, but the vacuum always seems to be one step ahead of me. A powerful headlamp illuminates the floors and not only shows you the debris on your floor; it shows that the floor is clean after doing a pass or two.
One of the main things I look at in a cordless stick vacuum is battery life and suction power. Overall, I would give the PowerClean Dualbrush an A in both batterylife and suction power. I could easily vacuum 1800 sq/ft of flooring on one charge. I could probably do it twice over on one charge if needed. The battery still shows that it is 2/3 of the way charged after a thorough cleaning of 1800 sq/ft. The suction power seems plenty powerful as well. I usually only run the vacuum in the lower suction setting because this is all that is needed to clean the surfaces. It is nice to know, however, that I can manually ramp up the suction quite a bit if needed. Another great feature is that all of the vacuum attachments like different brush heads fit neatly connected to the charging station. There is nothing worse than having a bunch of loose vacuum attachments that can easily get lost. I never have worry about losing them now because the different brush heads have a secure spot on the power charger.
Overall, I would say that the PowerClean DualBrush is a good value and is packed with numerous features not present on other cordless stick vacuums of similar price. I think the battery runtime is superior to others I have used, and the AutoAdapt technology is truly beneficial and works quite well. Other stick vacuums I have used claim to have certain suction power or battery run time, but often fall short of their claims. I do not feel that this is the case with the PowerClean Dual brush. I truly believe the vacuum generates a substantial amount of suction power and adapts it smartly only when needed. This helps preserve battery life which has proven to be plentiful. Although I never let the battery run out completely, i would be comfortable saying it could last well over an hour.
In conclusion, I would highly recommend this Vacuum to anyone including friends and family.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting BISSELL Homecare
Customer Rating
5
The One Vac to Rule Them All
on November 28, 2025
Posted by: LindzTryz
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used a lot of stick vacs over the years and they have been improving. But for me with a toddler and two large dogs, usually there are going to be clogs and messes that the vac will struggle with. Enter the Bissel PowerClean DualBrush. We have not had a single clog. This in itself is an enormous improvement over other vacs. But this is just the beginning.
The first time using it, I was caught off guard by the power level changing on its own. When it finds a bigger mess, it just ramps up the power to be able to easily handle it. This has been a savior and has allowed this vac to tackle our shag carpet with ease! This also dramatically increases the battery life, another nice feature when trying to tackle the entire house during nap time.
There is a light on the front that I have a love/hate relationship. Love because it makes it so much easier to see the mess that you are trying to tackle. And hate because these floor look clean and then that light hits them and I can see all the hair and crumbs! This has been my wife's favorite feature by far.
We have also found this very easy to mauver around the dog / toddler toys and other furniture items in the house. You can feel a little bit of a self drive that helps with that. It is so easy to move around that even my toddler can do it!
To me, the one con is the charging. You can take out the battery and plug it in or plug it in while it is still in the vac. I have become very used to just popping the vac on a dock that charges so this was a minor inconvenience for all of the other added benefits. I think in the future I would love to just have a second battery that I could keep charged up.
Overall, the dual brushes handle everything that his house could throw at it. I can tell you that my wife and I have been having a lot of conversations about this vacuum, which has never happened before. We have been talking about it to everyone we know! Any vacuum that can not only deal with the dog hair / toddler mess but also excel with it should be shouted about from the roof tops. This will be replacing the two other vacuums that we kept around the house for different tasks. It is a great value and should be at the top of everyone list for their next vacuum!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting BISSELL Homecare