Is the BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam worth it?

If you have a lot of carpet and pet messes, yes: the steam pretreat and large tank do work a basic cleaner cannot. If you only have a few rugs or live in a small apartment, its weight and bulk are hard to justify.

How is it different from the regular BISSELL Revolution?

The HydroSteam adds two steam modes, Steam Pretreat and SteamWash Max, for stuck-on stains. It also brings the 1-gallon tank and the Catch & Clean Tray.

How heavy is it and how long is the cord?

It weighs 31 lbs and stands 42 inches tall. The cord is 7 feet, so plan on moving between outlets in larger rooms.

Can I use it on stairs and furniture?

Yes. Attach the 7-foot hose and the 4-inch self-cleaning tough stain brush to clean stairs, couches and pet beds.

Which formula should I use?

Use BISSELL PRO MAX Clean + Protect for general carpet cleaning. For pet urine stains and odors, use BISSELL PET PRO OXY Urine Eliminator.

What surfaces is it recommended for?

BISSELL recommends it for carpet and rugs, and the hose and tough stain brush extend it to stairs, couches and pet beds. It is not a hard-floor scrubber.

Where is the BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam 4120 cheapest?

At Best Buy, for $279.99, 15% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam 4120?

5 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Lowe's, The Container Store.

BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam 4120

Q: What do buyers say about the BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam 4120?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 371 ratings.

Best price now

$279.99at Best BuyChecked Nov 8

15% under what the other stores charge

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 5371 ratings

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 371 ratings, the Revolution HydroSteam is well liked for its cleaning power and large tank. Owners most often praise how much dirt it pulls from carpets and how well the steam pretreat handles old stains. Weight and the short cord are the usual complaints.

What people mention

Cleaning powerPraisedOwners say it pulls visible dirt and dark water from carpets that looked clean.
Steam pretreatPraisedReviewers report the steam mode loosens old, stuck-on stains before the wash pass.
WeightCriticisedAt 31 lbs it is hard to carry and tiring to push on thick carpet.
Cord lengthCriticisedThe 7-foot cord means unplugging and switching outlets often.
Tank sizePraisedThe 1-gallon clean tank lets owners clean more floor between refills.
CleanupMixedThe removable nozzle and Catch & Clean Tray help, but the brush roll still needs hands-on cleaning.

About the BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam 4120

ONLY BISSELL® offers the cleaning power of HydroSteam® Technology to remove the toughest stuck-on and sticky messes. Revolution® HydroSteam® carpet cleaner provides two cleaning modes to meet your mess needs. Steam Pretreat Mode penetrates and loosens stuck-on, stubborn stains and SteamWash™ Max Mode deep cleans carpets with steam, water, and formula. The XL DirtLifter® PowerBrush and powerful suction, combined with BISSELL PRO MAX Clean + Protect formula loosen, lift and remove embedded dirt and stains in your carpets and area rugs. Or use with BISSELL PET PRO OXY Urine Eliminator formula to effectively remove pet urine stains and odors, which discourages your pets from marking the same spot twice. The large 1-gallon clean tank has 75% more capacity than the competitor*, which means fewer trips to the sink to refill. The 7-foot hose and 4” self-cleaning tough stain brush can be attached to clean couches, stairs, pet beds, and more. Revolution® HydroSteam® carpet cleaner also features an easy to clean 1-piece removable nozzle and brush roll cover with our Catch & Clean Tray, which is designed to make cleanout easier by catching embedded debris from carpets and preventing build-up in your machine. But this deep cleaner doesn’t just pick up after pets, it helps save them, too. BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation® and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL® product, you help save pets. We’re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.