Cheap VS Expensive : Carpet Upholstery Extractors

[@PanTheOrganizer]

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[@guychou3082]

Et pour moi qui vit en Guadeloupe ?...

[@luxuryshine8507]

Hi Pan! Great videos to watch once again! Enjoying your channel :) Maybe a question/suggestion.. Today I did a spotrepair on a foodtruck. Doing it on the spot with my mobile-setup, which wasn't easy outside, but got alot of attention ofcourse. I do sometimes use a tent aswell if possible. But it might just be a nice idea, although many 'beginners or enthousiasts' can be anxious about doing things like that, we're all in it for the learningcurve in cardetailing. And I actually noticed, you didn't really have a video about spotrepairkits, sprayfillers and putty's or fe. spraycans vs sprayguns vs touchup-pens or even the oldschool-ways of using needles/syringes or even toothpicks and denibbing-tools . It might be an interesting thing for you to do videos about that aspect in detailing and touching up scratches :) What methods, kits available, from beginners to expert-knowledge etc...many things for the community to enjoy :)

[@waynefromnewfoundland8740]

I have a Bissell unit. I use it on my car. I run hot tap water through the unit and I use P&S products. Terminator and Carper Bomber. Great products. If you are an enthusiast, this combo won’t disappoint you. I know as an enthusiast, I keep my vehicle on a regular maintenance schedule, so built up dirt will never be a problem. But for pro’s, no doubt, the Mytee unit is the way to go. Great video Pan. Maybe if I win the lottery I can upgrade. 😂😂Till the next one.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Yeah Carpet Bomber is so good!!

[@dragonwithak]

Great video I was wanting to extract carpets but didn't have a lot to spend on a carpet extractor and for roughly 40 dollars in parts and a shopvac I already had I turned my shopvac into a carpet extractor and it works as well as I could want for what I'm doing

[@joshpeterson7241]

Nice to see the Bissell get some love! Obviously the Mighty is the superior machine, but the Bissell offers a great value and has good performance for what it is. As always, great video!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Josh!

[@luxuryshine8507]

Bissell actually is good enough for most, and if used properly it won't brake at all, like many claim...just be aware of the home-use intention and be carefull with putting pressure on the head. I actually love mine, especially since I'm working out of a small hatchback. The bissell fits my needs perfectly tbh ;-)

[@chuckfink8239]

Great job, Pan! I remember the old school days where I’d take foaming carpet cleaner, scrub it with a brush, then shop vac it up. Technology is crazy.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Chuck!

[@jeepguylv80]

a couple things i would mention on these cleaners, i have used the little bissell spot cleaners since the late 90's i think it was called the little green machine or something, the thing i like most about them vs the mytee is the small handle, definitely more maneuverable in an automotive setting as far as getting around seat mounts and up towards the dash floor board area and up the sides of the door edge ect., i like to fill mine with hot water and no solution, then i use a pump sprayer with lite solution scrub with brush then extract, following with water only extraction to remove all solution out of carpets so there is chance of residue because that is the #1 cause of attracting new stains. but i am sort of ocd when it comes to left over residue on any surfaces lol it drives me nuts when i can feel or smell left over cleaner, plus that way it doesn't interfere with your chosen air freshener. just my opinion. love your videos pan !!!

[@christopherhaak9824]

One other little tip. The Bissell uses polycarbonate tanks. Since the tank is small, you can fill it with hot tap water and then put the whole tank in the microwave and heat it up to ~80 C or so. Works best if you are just using plain tap water with no cleaning solution. Using your technique, which is a great one, after the clear water cleaning, the drying is very fast due to the heat and the cleaning and extraction is better with the heat. You don't want to go to a full boil (100C) on the extraction water, but you can get it quite a bit hotter than tap water.

[@victorr4844]

I just got an S300H. It came in this week. It definitely feels heavy duty. I can’t wait to try it out this weekend.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Congrats! Sweet machine.

[@theglassguys]

I’m so glad that you did a comparison of the two. Well done!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@marshprofessionaldetailing9794]

This is an excellent overview on what these two machines are capable of. Thank you for your insights Pan! I've used a Bissell for a few years now, but I've been thinking on making the switch some something with a little more juice. I think the Mytee is the way to go, but as you said, Detail Geek and others including myself are doing insane transformations using a budget conscious Bissell unit and it works! A lot of this business is technique and having the right tools to save time (make more money) so I think the Mytee will do just that for me.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I agree. Well said.

[@donovan22]

I love my Bissel Spot Clean Pro! I use it for almost 5 years now. After 5 years the hose ripped, i replaced it myself for 30 euro's. I reccomend not winding up the hose too tight like I did :) Great video as always!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@keithlutz7000]

My Bissell is FOUR YEARS OLD! Like many viewers, I’m thinking of the Mighty Mite after my Bissell bites the dust. STRANGE TIP: My auto detailing vendor said if you don’t use Bissell’s carpet shampoo, add about a tablespoon of Downey Fabric softener down the hose, otherwise, the Bissell machine will overdose on suds. Thanks again for ANOTHER great video!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Keith!

[@neilwalker5041]

Pan you did an awesome job explaining some of the differences between these two machines. Growing up in carpet mills in Northwest Georgia I have seen a lot of carpet. Basically if you are doing two or more interiors a week get the Mytee. This machine is built for hard work and offers more lift which will save time not having to make extra passes. The downside is more maintenance is required on the Mytee. The Bissell will clean very well but it just takes more time. The upside is the smaller head fits in tight spaces better and the maintenance is much easier. When your the one backing the warranty on carpet hot water extraction is the top tier level of cleaning. Thank you for another well thought out video Pan.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Neil, much appreciated feedback from a person with real world carpet experience!

[@dandezz]

I bought a Bissel for my home detailing operation and I'm impressed..small but mighty. I just wish the hose was a little longer for better maneuverability of the unit. Un autre banger panner..

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing

[@manvsdetails]

The hose is the only reason it’s necessary to upgrade to a larger unit

[@sebastienhaimric]

j'ai le Bissell et je m'en suis servi hier pour la première fois! Les vidéos dont la tienne me rassurent car j'avais vraiment l'impression qu'il ne faisait pas assez le job niveau puissance. C'est incroyable la crasse que l'on peut retiré sans qu'elle soit visible à l'oeil nu! Pour ma part j'ai utilisé mon APC Bilt Hamber Surfex HD en vaporisateur et de la lessive liquide dans l'injecteur pour la 2ème passe

[@michaelpietnik9001]

I've been using the Bissell pro for many years and it works great! Thanks for the video.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

You bet!

[@coreyadams4704]

Bought the Bissel a couple of days before seeing this video and I’m so glad I did. I always stayed away from cleaning carpet for customers because I didn’t want to spend the money on the high dollar units. Had a customer call for just a carpet clean so I was forced to purchase one. Went to the local target and bought the same unit you used in this video. Fantastic job, customer was over the moon happy!! Thanks for backing up my purchase!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Cool! Yeah for light duty cleaning, especially if you don't clean carpets as part of a detailing business on a daily basis, a small spotter like the Bissell can still do a very good job, especially considering it won't break the bank. ;)

[@joevanseeters2873]

Both of these units have very useful purposes in detailing. I have both style's, but honestly I tend to lean towards using the Bissell far more often due to it's portable size and decent performance, especially on well maintained vehicles that you are just looking to do a once or twice per year maintenance cleaning. One really cool unit I have been lately was the model put out by Larry over @ AMMO NYC. His unit is a specifically designed unit that took the best of a steamer and the best of an extractor and combined them. STEAM helps fabric cleaning tremendously. I would say it close to doubles your performance than without steam. Of course you just need to be mindful using steam on certain interior parts (especially painted buttons) but as long as the material you are cleaning is fabric, steam isn't going to degrade the fabric if using the steamer as directed. The ultimate would probably be a Tornador also integrated into the mix combining an extractor, steamer, AND the Tornador head. Tornador does make a vacuum hose attachment (I think in their black series). The Tornador head (Pan has other videos on that series of tool) can be integrated into your extractor/steamer making the ultimate detailing interior cleaning tool.

[@paul6749]

Interesting video. Brushing the lines into the mats at the end is a nice touch. Like others have commented, I shouted at the screen when you didn’t empty the Mytee into a separate container….Lol. Emptying the Mytee looked slightly awkward - I.e. having to tip the machine.

[@extremecarpetcleaning-wvwi86]

Every cleaning unit works great with lots of elbow grease. I've used a little green clean machine for the traffic patterns in a living room years ago. Took 3 hours and killed my body but it did okay. Definitely prefer a truckmount machine. I can do a living room in 15 minutes.

[@chaoschen9661]

Great video Pan!! It would be cool to see the mighty 8070 go over the bissell to see how much dirt the bissell was unable to clean (if any)

[@chrissemsch8781]

Based on experience,the Mighty will completely outperform the little bissel

[@georgemyers6518]

Great video and explanation of both worlds of extractors. I was a detailer in a dealership for 40 years doing the trade-ins. Those cars like the detail geek gets were common.you would be surprised at what you get accustomed to,lol !

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Hehehe yeah it will always surprise me at the filth level some people are willing to let their vehicle reach!!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

This is a great video Pan 👌

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Glad you think so! Congrats on the official launch of your products line by the way! :)

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@PanTheOrganizer thanks Pan. Next week it kicks off. Really excited

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Hard work pays off! Perhaps one day I’ll have my own line too… 🫣😉

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@PanTheOrganizer definitely 100% Give the haters another reason to hate lol. Everyone told me not to do it but I did what felt right.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Exactly. You do you. Do what you feel is right when the timing is right for you.

[@ScrappersDetailing]

Great comparison. I currently use the Bissell, but I eventually want to upgrade to the Mytee. Filling the Bissell 4-5 times per detail gets tedious.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@donschlegel1972]

Thank you, Floor mats I would always lightly pressure wash by hanging them up until the water runs fairly clean. I might spray some solution in lightly and brush them but generally there’s just too much dirt in there there too. Spend time with the Extractor until the very end 40 years experience.

[@paulquickmire2379]

Hi Pan, I bought the Bissell Spot Pro to use for my vehicle but also for inside the house (rugs, sofa arms, stairs etc). As you said the price for us weekend warriors is not to be looked down upon, it's a great little machine, does everything I want it to do for the limited times I use it. I haven't regretted buying it, I saw it as an investment to my small detailing collection. I have to say it was nice to see you included the UK in the description for the links to get things you used, it's sometimes hard to get or find the equivalent products you have in Canada or the USA. I was fantastic to hear you on your guest appearance on the Specky & Paul detailing podcast, I thought it was great you took the time to speak to two great UK detailers and fellow KZbin'rs.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing Paul. And yeah it was a pleasure hanging out with Specky & Paul on their podcast. Two great guys and we had so much fun recording it! Hopefully we do another one in the future. :)

[@paulquickmire4140]

@@PanTheOrganizer Hell yeh, as the guys said...Christmas Special...

[@PanTheOrganizer]

😂

[@nathansautodetail]

My mom had a Bissell carpet cleaner and the floor part stopped working but the hand held tool still works fine so she gave it to me. So it basically works like the Spot Clean Pro, but it has a heater. The only downside is it's larger than most stand up household vacuum cleaners so it's a bit more bulky than either of these units, but for free with a water heater, I can't complain. Although if I do start doing detailing full time the Mytee Lyte would be a good investment for the sake of speed as my Bissell definitely takes a bit of time to get stuff out of carpets.

[@yarinsheiman7789]

I have the exact Bissell SpotClean Pro and it's absolutely great! very recommended...

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing Yarin!

[@matthewfarrell317]

Not sure if you guys over there have it, but Bissell in Australia has heatwave units, it wont heat the water, but keeps the hot water hot when cleaning. Makes life so much easier.

[@venturaguerreroiii7850]

Pan, thanks for another informative video. Wish this video came out 3 weeks ago. I see now that I purchased the wrong Bissell model. Hopefully I can exchange it for the correct model. Keep up the great work!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hkj73]

Hey Pan, I'm glad I watched your video. I've been planning on investing in an extractor, but I didn't know exactly the difference between the different machines in the market. By the way, I was sold at exactly 2:03 in the video 😊

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Glad I could help

[@Wayman_Simmang]

I use a defoaming agent in the dump tank for foam. Been doing it for 40 years.. works!

[@evansteeves5888]

I have the Bissel spot clean professional, bought it on special at 25% off last year from their Canadian site and all I can say is it’s an amazing product for a home detailer/weekend warrior! You can even use it in the house on area rugs and couches! I find the cleaning product that Bissell makes leaves carpets feeing more plush as well. Good video Pan!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Evan! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we surpassed 790,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

[@evansteeves5888]

@@PanTheOrganizer actually subscribed to your channel years ago before buying my 2018 golf R brand new and I’m also from Montreal! Your channel along with a few others helped me to establish my first detail/ceramic coating prep products and equipment on my new car. Ever since then I’ve enjoyed detailing both my golf (which still looks brand new after 5 years ownership) and wife’s Q5…in fact the dealer you bought your Porsche from is right beside the dealer we bought our Audi from and was funny to see that familiar area in your reveal video!

[@rivakhoffman4825]

Yay Pan! Almost 800K subs. I have been waiting for this video for years. ( I've been with you since the beginning) Thanks for clarifying my suspicions. I'm ready for the big investment. Not really happy with my Bissell.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Rivak! It's nice to see my long time viewers still around supporting me in this crazy adventure! I posted my first video in April 2016 and never in my life did I think we'd be where we are today, just six years later!! 100 million views! That shows just how much people enjoy detailing and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.

[@rivakhoffman4825]

@@PanTheOrganizer Correction Pan: It shows how many people enjoy YOU, and how you make detailing something special. There are plenty detailing channels out there, but pale in charismatic presentation compared to yours. NEVER change!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

👍🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

I have the Bissell spot pro. Using it takes a lot of work and time on very dirty seats and carpet. I spent 3 hours just getting the cushions on 1 seat clean. Clean is when nothing but clear water being extracted. A pro unit would be much better for large filth jobs. It can be done on the smaller bissell, but to get the job done fast, get the right equipment for the job. The name spot pro is mostly for lighter jobs where the vehice is mostly taken care of. I have the MC1275 steam cleaning machine. Does a great job of paneling and frame of Engine cleaning. I use purple power on really dirty engines and carpeting that has grease and oil on the enterior 1 oz Thanks Pan great review.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing! And yes for sure, commercial grade higher end units will always get the job done quicker if someone can splurge to get one, they will be happy.

[@mujjuman]

i'm not a professional detailer, just a hobbyish and im looking for this exact thing as well as a vacuum for my car. thanks for uploading this video

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Glad I could help

[@amill1563]

Without having seen the entire video yet just wondering what the difference is between a steamer and an extractor. If you could only choose one for car detailing or perhaps even home carpet cleaning which one would you choose?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

A steam cleaner just shoots steam. Meant more for disinfecting and sanitizing surfaces. You could get away with steam cleaning a carpet and mopping up with microfiber towels, as many do, but you would never achieve the same level of deep cleaning in upholstery and carpets as you would with a proper extractor. The carpet extractor shoots hot water (or even better, a hot cleaning solution) deep in the fibers, wetting them and helping to dissolve the deep dirt and grime, and sucks it all back up thanks to the exctraction/vacuum power. You can't guarantee that you picked all of the cleaner up with just the steam cleaner, so if there is still some left deep in the fibers, it could start to brown the carpet or fabric, or reactivate the dirt the next time it gets wet. If you only have a limited budget, instead of buying one expensive version of one of the tools, get two more budget friendly units. So instead of spending 500$ on an extractor, you could buy a 200$ carpet extractor and 250$ steam cleaner, and you get both tools for different jobs. :)

[@amill1563]

@@PanTheOrganizer Awesome! Thank you.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

👍🏻

[@kentrellskitchen6002]

I follow both you and the Detail Geek. I got my vacuum cleaner(s) because of you and my Bissell because of him. Great vid.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

That is awesome! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we surpassed 790,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. How did you discover my channel by the way?

[@butchc9226]

Thanks Pan, I was thinking about getting the Bissell for my cars. Perfect timing review.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Glad I could help!

[@seanwilson5704]

I used the bissel for a long time and really liked it. It got the job done, maybe not as fast, but I never had an issue getting a stain out of car seats. Used it for like 3 years or so

[@nikkiau1]

I literally just used my Bissell to clean my puppy’s bed after he went potty in it (still working on training). Spotpro has been my friend since I got my pup

[@tbrama4143]

Thank you for this great product overview! I’ve just ordered the Bissell!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Glad it was helpful! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we surpassed 800,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. How did you discover my channel by the way?

[@tbrama4143]

@@PanTheOrganizer i’ve been following your channel for a while now. I think I was looking for some good car detailing video’s and found yours! Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦!

[@jlb3675]

I am only a weekend warrior, I got the Bissell and for me it does a fantastic job. I actually like the smaller head to get in the tighter spots. And once I got my carpets and mats clean I really don't need some high powered machine.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing

[@joegamas1194]

I would like to see the Bissell on a more dirty interior, not just the mats, ones again another awesome video Pan

[@podium804]

I have the bissell. Is there an aftermarket spray head or a conversion to adapt something like the Mytee

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Not to my knowledge as they seem to use proprietary hoses and fittings so people don't modify them.

[@WJHandyDad]

thanks for making this video. I have always used the carpet extractors that work for home but that also have the hose and attachments so that you can do vehicles. A couple months ago I purchased one of the Bissell SpotClean units and so far very happy with it. Carpets seem to dry pretty quickly with it.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing

[@BillaDaKilla]

Does this same concept work for seats and carpets? I’m assuming do carpets first, then floor mats so the carpets can dry? Any considerations when doing an extraction in cooler weather.

[@jake6483]

I cleaned out my F150 that was a contractor truck for the last 14 years, And our little Bissell had so much black in the tank after 1 pass that I did 11 more... until it was only the color of coffee with a splash of creamer. I have now bought new seats.

[@ronayotte3571]

Excellent video. I have the Bissell Spot Clean Pet Pro. I use a combination of P&S Carpet Bomber and ONR in a pump sprayer, then use my McCulloch steamer the extract with hot water in the solution tank. I got ten years of heavy use from my first Bissell extractor, which is why I bought the unit I have now.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Ron!

[@Battery-Powered]

Does that mean It is safe to use other products in the Bissell apart from their own branded ones ?

[@Boodieman72]

I use a professional steamer that can also be used for extraction with either hot water or steam, just connect any size wet / dry vac. I use professional carpet cleaning products, mix, spray, agitate then extract with water. I use Saiger's Sauce 1 pre-spray.

[@billynoabs9014]

As a weekend warrior my only issue with the Bissell is the tanks . Run out of water very quickly and the dirty water tank fills to quickly. They clean nicely . I've just purchased a Karcher and love it ...but same issue as the Bissell...need to fill the water tank twice to do a full clean on a car . Another issue I have come across is the cleaning detergents. Some of them like the Bissell may foam to much causing your vacuum to either switch off or foam out the sides

[@PolishedMobileDetailing503]

Great video ! Both have their place in professional detailing. I use the little guy primarily for a quick shampoo on some floor mats, otherwise I reach for the homemade- rigid cold water setup 😃 sometimes doing things on a strict budget is the only way

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@euricogomes9904]

I've been working with spot clean pro and so far it's been doing well,when i have a volume of work that is justified i will opt for karcher puzzi...

[@404notfound.....]

Outstanding pan! I just saved this video for the unit il buy. Excellent tips that I didn't know. Thanks man! 👊 🇨🇦

[@PanTheOrganizer]

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[@glennarmando39]

I owned a Bissell and it does a great job extracting but does require multiple pass as Stated. Used to clean my sofa 🛋 the other day

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Dirty_Bear22]

Hey pan, Coming from a background of truck mount extractors, I was trained to remove as much dry soil and debris as possible. For larger areas, it was 4 back and forth passes with a vacuum that has a powerful motor driven brush roll (specifically Riccar tandem air, or Kirby uprights). And for smaller or hard to reach areas we used Tornador Velocity Vac, hooked up to a shop vac and a high output air compressor. This is considered to be crucial, since wet dirt essentially turns to abrasive mud, this can lead to poor extractor performance, damaged carpet fibers, and bleed through clay stains. So I gotta ask, why the disconnect in procedure between car detailers and home carpet cleaning professions? In your own video, and videos from many other car detailers, I see carpets/upholstery cleaned with a suction only tool. Suction removes surface debris, but cannot agitate and separate carpet fibers the way a brush roller can. So you ultimately have a lower dry soil removal rate. This increases certain risks such as: 1. Leftover sand is abrasive, when pre agitating a carpet detergent with a brush, you effectively wet sand the carpet fibers, the more leftover soil the more carpet tufts get frayed from abrasion. 2. High concentrations of dry soil will turn into a thick mud, which tends to sink deeper into the pile, making it more difficult to extract, and costing more in time and chemicals. 3. After wetting dry soil, if large amounts are present, deep soiling can actually transfer to the surface of the carpet/upholstery. I don’t mean to sound rude by the way, Just trying to learn a detailers perspective. Other big detailers got offended by the question, so I just wanted to make that clear. 😅

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I'm confused. Did you not see the agitation part with the drill brush attachment and the carpet cleaner BEFORE the extractor was used? I don't see the disconnect with both industries personally. I showed the way I do it: 1) Agitate loose dirt and debris with a carpet brush. This loosens the fibers and gets dirt ready for pick-up. 2) Vacuum the surface to pick up loose dirt and debris. 3) Pre-spray with a carpet cleaner. 4) Agitate with a drill brush attachment. 5) Mop up excess liquid with a microfiber towel, which also gently scrubs the surfaces and traps dirt particles in the microfibers. 6) Use the carpet extractor to inject an appropriate cleaning solution with warm water (or heated in the case of the Mytee) for a deep clean, dissolving grease and grime, and sucking all of that up with the succion power of the integrated vacuum. 7) Let it air dry. 8) Apply a fabric guard. That's the correct way of doing things at least in the detailing world. I don't see what you would do differently in an automotive setting really. I never get offended when people can bring up points in a civilized courteous manner the way you did by the way. So kudos for being respectful and asking questions that you need clarified.

[@Dirty_Bear22]

@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks for getting back to me! I did see the dry drill brush, I probably should have addressed it better. My reasoning is agitation followed by vacuuming, isn’t quite the same as agitation and simultaneous vacuuming. Brushing alone brings debris out, but gravity will cause some soil to fall back between the pile fibers as you brush, carpet fibers quickly move back to their original position recapturing particles as well. Thus when you vacuum afterwards the carpet fibers holding dirt don’t remain well remain separated. When it’s done simultaneously, the brush bar will part the individual fibers allowing airflow to actively better reach between the carpet fiber. Furthermore some motorized brush bars are designed to impart vibrations into the carpet pile which causes debris to surface as well. To be clear, I Don’t see any problem with the actual extraction segment.( Extraction procedures vary greatly depending on the person or company, some use pre spray only+plus hot water rinse, pre spray+ detergent+no final rinse, and some use pre spray+detergent+neutralizing rinse.) Just wanted to touch on the vacuuming portion. There used to be a video showing 30g of sand embedded via 80lb roller on floor mats, then comparing recovery efficiency of various vacuuming methods. I recall all other methods falling behind by 20-30% compared to a powerful brush bar vacuum. Can’t find it anymore though… At this point I’m tempted to recreate the experiment!

[@Dirty_Bear22]

@@orthodox1717 A canister vac with a small air driven turbo brush, some canisters have small motorized brushes as well. Dyson cordless vacuums with motor brushes are another great choice. Finally for awkward spots we have the Tornador Velocity Vac. For removable carpeting use a full size quality vacuum.

[@sawdustadikt979]

I’m not a dealer but I do like keeping my vehicles looking as new as possible. I’m in the trades so my truck get dirty. I’ve gone through several bissel units. I use boiling water in them knowing that it will break the machine down faster but I’m ok with it. The amount of productivity the boiling water yields was undeniable. I had a customer get in over their head on a project and gave me their truck as part of the payment they owed me. I bought a bissel because the truck had never been cleaned in 12 years. I spent some 9 hrs with that bissel cleaning the truck. The water/cleaning solution I pulled out looked like espresso. They were smokers and they had a greasy dog. I took on the challenge and won. But all that time I spent steam cleaning I wondered how much time I would have saved using a commercial unit like this. I now only run rubber floors in my trucks and have seat covers like Duluth or carhart canvas type stuff.

[@DJR5280]

Just think, in all thr money you spent on those Bissell machines you could've invested in a much nicer extractor

[@dennissnoek93]

stop using it in the extractor why, i use boiling water for pre cleaning wait a few minits and then use the extractor, my bissel is over 5 years old and still going strong. just use hot water first and then the extractor same result less money spending

[@sawdustadikt979]

I could have, but that is over a 25 year period. Most of them worked when I put them away and didn’t work when I went to use them 5 years later. They don’t store well for whatever reason. To me, at that little price they are expendable. I would jump on getting a used commercial unit that was in good condition though. I don’t really need one like I did when I was younger and my kid was smaller. I got a lot of use out of one of them when my kid was little, that thing was in action all the time.

[@sawdustadikt979]

@@DJR5280 totally

[@juansalinas6446]

Great comparison Pan. As I have mentioned before I am starting my detail business an d have been researching carpet/upholstery extractors. This video came at a great time as I have been trying to make up my mind which way to go. I will be going with the Bissell as I don’t do that many carpet and upholstery cleaning and leaving additional funds for a steam cleaner, tools, etc. once again, thanks again for all the help you provide for us. God bless!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Juan! I appreciate the feedback and have a happy new year!

[@juansalinas6446]

Thank you sir and may the new year bring you and your loved ones health, provision, grow your business, new endeavors, love and peace!

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

I love my Bissell SpotClean Pro. My business is vinyl installation, but I do paint correction and exterior detailing/decontamination during the installation process when necessary. I do quick interior once-overs in cars as a courtesy, so the Bissell is perfect for my needs and does a fantastic job making floor mats look new.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@barucmartinez3139]

I really was waiting an extractor video from Pan¡ Thank you to share your passion with us ¡¡¡

[@PanTheOrganizer]

My pleasure!

[@thesamsquatch5224]

Thank you for this video Pan! I have a step below the bissell pro and basically as long as you keep them clean they'll run forever

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@thesamsquatch5224]

@@PanTheOrganizer if I may ask. I see you have carpet bomber what is the difference with this and the terminator?

[@MotivatedPiller]

I have the Bissell Little Green myself. Unfortunately it doesn’t have enough power (to me) and will be upgrading in the near future!

[@joshparker209]

Been using the Bissel since I started has done very well

[@skyace888]

Thanks Pan. I just picked up the Bissell for my wife’s fabric interior seats and our new carpets in the house. I have WeatherTech mats in our cars so we don’t really need to use it there. Would be great if you could do a video on how to use the Bissell with fabric seats. My main concern is not saturating the seats too much for possible mold.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we surpassed 820,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

[@tracy3812]

It’s so exhilarating to watch the dirty water/cleaner come out of the carpets! I’m def doing the stripes next time-a nice touch. Thx, Pan.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

It really is!

[@johnwalters878]

One tip with hot water extraction is to also “prime” with the hot water first back into the tank so that you get that 180-210 deg water from the beginning.

[@Tbss77]

Kinda tough to get hot water whn you do mobile work

[@robertl955]

22:28

[@pahhaw4251]

I LOVE my Bissell - I had the large Bissell upright carpet cleaner and for what I used it for, spot cleaning, it was overkill. I got the little one and it is so easy to use, clean and put away!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelbabski6150]

As always great content and reviews! I’ve used the Bissell for the past three years and is great for being mobile. I have used the hot water in the tank like you said . Only issue I have had with it was the hose breaking. I was able to return it to the store and get a new one at no cost. Thanks Pan!!!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bobbyd224]

How much is the small mytee extractor…. I didn’t catch how much it was

[@joekegg]

He didn’t mention its price. Link is in description.

[@12taurus]

I've owned a MyTee for the last 5 years and it constantly has problems and it's too heavy to lift in and out of my vehicle along with the many boat cabins I put it in as they're up on land when I do them. I'm going to replace it with the MyTee S300-H as it's much smaller and lighter. Only downside will be the water capacity. I had a Rug Doctor spot cleaner for a while and it proved to be more reliable than my 8070. It was much easier to transport as well. The MyTee S300-H looks like it's the best of both.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing your experience. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

[@M1ke10191]

The Bissel Spotclean was a great investment. Mine is a different model I believe, but it was $110 or so and it works great. I purchased it more to clean up pet messes on my carpet but it worked good on my upholstery too.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing!

[@joekae1841]

I owned a professionell extraktor and a spot clean pro, so i can say the scp is valid for private home use, but the parts break easy and are not compareable to a ruggedized extraktor. Also suction is ok for private use, but no more

[@KonstaNykanen]

That little Bissell seems like a solid choice👍🏻. Amazing work Pan!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Konsta!

[@roybush1]

Great video , couple of questions , so I’m just starting out on carpets in homes ….. I have bought a bissell big green 1400w extraction cleaner but. I wondered what method and solution should I use. Should I mix up a prochem solution and agitate with a soft broom I bought , then clean water only in the bissell to get the dirt and soap out or mix it in the 2 gallon bissell tank and clean that way ( treating any stains first) ? Also what do you think is the best cleaner to put in the machine to leave little residue after. The carpet to be fair are incredibly dry after completion. Is it possible at this stage to a hippo like results before upg9along the way. Thanks again great video

[@randolphslaven5649]

great video and demonstration does anyone have an opinion on the rud doctor portable spot cleaner I'm torn between the Bissell pro and the rug doctor? thanks. (just for domestic use)

[@edwardboyer7102]

I detailed ah old custom van I used ah brand new Bissell and some clorax 2 the lady gave 900 cash dollars it took 11hrs to clean it then drove it from Dallas to Waco it was honestly clean

[@michaelhofby]

I have an extractor at home and its new .. But one thing that is a bit weird is that the spray is not always "spreading" out well.. Sometimes it just sprays one or so line of solution and it makes it so there comes streaks of areas where its very wet and others where its not .. Do you know why that could be?? I was thinking about if it could be the solution used thats maybe "too thick" or something but im really not sure..

[@billydavis1342]

Your videos are so flawless, thanks for the content and for your time.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@austingalipeau9170]

Awesome video as usual ! I would love to see the cleaning capabilities of the mytee 8070 on a really dirty carpet ! Great work as always :D

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Austin!

[@georgina_gsm]

This video is perfect timing as was just researching Bissell and thinking of options! I love your channel Pan it’s taught me so much as a newbie weekend warrior in the UK. Two questions if I may: 1. if you’ve already sprayed and agitated cleaner into the mat can’t you simply do a plain water extraction without another product in the unit itself? 2. Would you recommend firmer bristle drill brush for heavily soil carpets rather than the light ones you were using? Thanks Pan!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for the positive feedback! 1. Yes you can. If the mats are super dirt though, or you want them to smell good, having the extractor shampoo is great. 2. You wouldn’t want to damage the fibers so I would do multiple passes of a softer brush. If you want to use a stiffer brush attachment, make sure you test on an inconspicuous area first.

[@drreecechiropractor7121]

Just want to say thank you great video as always

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I appreciate that! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZbin as we surpassed 855,000 subscribers and 108 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.

[@drreecechiropractor7121]

@@PanTheOrganizer KZbin

[@ezerick15]

Would I be about to use laundry detergent as a carpet solution

[@spamtastic8968]

I just recently bought the 8070. Have both units now, but keep running back to the bissel as a backup. The Mytee has done 4 cars and have already started running into problems... Had to replace a check valve after the 3rd car, now after the 4th car nearly the entirety of my solution tank has leaked out on the floor. Leaving me to believe the pump is now bad! Why am I running into so many issues with this already!! I thought these were supposed to be the best in the business!!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Did you try reaching out to the brand? I never heard complaints from fellow detailers that use this machine in their business. Perhaps contact the place where you bought it from. These things come with stout warranties for situations like yours.

[@richardseem7948]

I've learned 2 use steamer and drill brushes 2 avoid saturation and mold issues. Humidity here in NY extractor is last resort

[@robinmarples5198]

As usual, the best solution for the majority of people seats between the two.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Not quite this time. If you read the comments, you’ll see that the majority actually own and like their Bissell.

[@vogash]

Great review, Pan, please do review for cordless washer and water source is a bucket. How many water you need? How does it work with foam canon? Not all people have access to water and power. I saw some cordless pressure wash of ryobi, karcher k2 battery...

[@J1Z06]

A top tier PTO video, as expected! It's nice that the option of a "low cost vs high cost" is given. Everyone wins! I like that high and one! It looks cool! Certainly does a fine job. I've yet to use My drill brush kit... one day! Lol! I haven't cleaned cars in about three weeks. Just don't feel like it. I've always used a Bissel SC from the 90's. It works well and is fairly portable. Again, I have carpet bomber and the other two... still sealed, never used. I'm weird like that! 😆 Thanks for always being thorough, patient and professional, Pan. Please enjoy the weekend. Summer is winding down, sadly.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Jay!! It's a hot and humid day here in Montreal (88F) so I'll be staying nice and cool indoors haha!

[@J1Z06]

@@PanTheOrganizer It's 96*f here in Connecticut. I love Summer! Stay cool!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

😱🔥

[@aaronthomas829]

I've been wanting the Mytee 3080 for a while. I use the Bissell, to step it up I use my Tornador fun to loosen dirt then extract.

[@samuelvazquez7280]

@pan the organizer Good afternoon!👋😀🔥 Are you going to do this video of carpet cleaner in the near future? Thanks!💪

[@davidleitch3199]

For $1300 the Mytee should come with an extension wand so it can be used on household carpets. The Bissell works great, I wish they made it easier to replace the hose, you have tear it down quite a bit to replace the $50 hose it’s less troublesome to just buy a new one.

[@artvandeleah9952]

do you use an all natural upholstery cleaner? i do not want to use chemicals on my car seats, carpet or couches at home. thank you :)

[@pierreremillard1424]

Salut Pan, Ça va bien? Quelle est le meilleur produit nettoyant à utiliser avec la machine Mytee 8070 Lite. J’ai aux alentours de 500 chaises noires en tissus de bureaux à nettoyer? Oui, par la suite elle servira pour mes voitures, etc… Merci!

[@kimnewling5728]

The Bissell is quite intriguing. One thing that scares me is the new car carpet quality. I have 2 late model Honda's and the carpeting is very very poor quality. I'm thinking a more powerful unit might do some damage. I love the flooring in your shop. Very cool. Thx Pan.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

The machines won't damage the carpeting, but I do get your point. It seems like a lot of car manufacturers are cutting down on overall fit and finish and materials quality these days. Luckily, my Porsche has top quality everything though hehe. ;)

[@kimnewling5728]

@@PanTheOrganizer that is one sweet car!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

😁😁

[@tonykemper8896]

This was a great video pan, I’ve been looking at buying the mytee 8070 and so far all the reviews I’ve watched and read say it’s good but they is one common complaint with the quality of the hose. Can you share your experience with it? Has your hose broke or split at all? I noticed your drain hose was broke in a few spots. Thanks again for the great video.

[@paulolemos9085]

Out of the context of your channel but I would really like to see you teach us how to clean a couch with an extractor! Great videos!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Paulo!

[@BlazeBullet]

Thoughts on the Ripclean shop vac attachment? Josh did a vid on it. 230 bucks usd

[@johnwalters878]

I have a Thermax CP-5. It heats to 180 deg. Paid 1800 for it 25 years ago and I still have it.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Goes to show when you invest in quality equipment, it's a great return on investment over the years.

[@bjimsondetailing]

can this do the work of a vacuum machine or what's the difference between it and a wet and dry vacuum machine

[@PanTheOrganizer]

A wet and dry vac only sucks up stuff. It doesn’t inject hot water or cleaning solution like an extractor does. An extractor shoots the cleaning solution plus sucks it back up again for a deep clean.

[@ddautodetailing]

Great video! I have the Bissell and it works good for me. I've wanted the Mytee for awhile but the power it draws wouldn't work for me at this time. Thanks for sharing this video, very helpful 👍!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks man!!

[@henri6595]

I was thinking about one of these extractors to clean my cloth car seats!

[@arrozconmgtow5026]

Once Mitch over at Detail Geek got his dedicated shop he promptly broke up with his Bissell and got a Mytee....looks like an HP60. I hear it was an amicable break because...you know....Canadians are friendly.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

LOL Yeah he makes crazy disaster car washes so it makes total sense for him to get a professional extractor. I couldn't believe he was using the Bissell for all those years. Not really meant for commercial type use on a daily basis. You get what you pay for.