Carpet & Floor Cleaning

Carpet & Floor Cleaning answers from Household Corner: troubleshooting fixes, step-by-step how-tos, comparisons and quick facts, each with the short answer first.

Carpet & Floor Cleaning

How to Fix Bissell Carpet Cleaner Suction, Step by Step

How to fix Bissell carpet cleaner suction: test the motor duct, empty the dirty tank, clean the filter or lint screen, then check the float, gasket and nozzle.

Carpet & Floor Cleaning

Steam Mop vs Swiffer Wet Jet: Which Is Better for Floors?

Steam mop vs Swiffer Wet Jet: the WetJet sprays cleaner onto a disposable pad and suits finished wood; a steam mop uses water only and suits sealed tile best.

Carpet & Floor Cleaning

Spin Mop vs Steam Mop: Differences and Which to Choose

Spin mop vs steam mop: a spin mop is a wrung-out microfiber mop safe on sealed wood; a steam mop uses hot vapor and suits sealed tile, stone and vinyl best.

Carpet & Floor Cleaning

Why Is My Bissell Vacuum Not Suctioning? 7 Fixes to Try

Why is my Bissell vacuum not suctioning? Usually a full dirt tank, dirty or damp filters, or a clog in the hose. Here's Bissell's step-by-step suction check.