Bissell 36981 carpet cleaning machine Handheld

Name: Bissell 36981 carpet cleaning machine Handheld
Brand: Bissell

4 kg handheld unit with 1.37 m hose for carpets and car interiors.

Manufacturer reference 36981

77 /100 Its best score: the lightest, rated "very light" on its category’s scale.

No offer in stock on the GB market yet.

What the Bissell 36981 carpet cleaning machine Handheld is worth

The Bissell 36981 is a 4 kg handheld carpet cleaning machine designed for carpets, stairs, upholstery and car interiors. It features a 0.4 L dirty water tank, a 1.37 m flexible hose and a 4.6 m power cable.

Its reach score stands at 70/100, a fair rating that matches the market median. Compact dimensions (300 x 170 x 368 mm) and controlled weight make it suitable for targeted interventions on small areas or hard-to-reach spots.

This model suits users looking for a lightweight solution to tackle spot stains on fabrics and upholstery, rather than cleaning large surfaces in a single session.

Its scores, criterion by criterion

Scores out of 100, calculated from the datasheet and compared with the market. The full method is public.

Lightness Very light

4,000 g · category median: 5,300 g

Operating range Good

4.6 m · category median: 4.6 m

Documents

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User manual PDF 1.8 MB

Specifications

Performance 3

Machine type Handheld

Cleaning surfaces Car interrior, Carpet, Stairs, Upholstery

Dirty water tank capacity 0.4 L

Design 10

Portable Yes

Carrying handle(s) Yes

Removable water tank Yes

Automatic cord rewinder No

Cord length 4.6 m

Flexible hose Yes

Hose length 1.37 m

Retractable handle No

Wheels No

On/off switch Yes

Weight & dimensions 4

Width 300 mm

Depth 170 mm

Height 368 mm

Weight 4 kg

Packaging data 1

Package weight 7.98 kg

Packaging content 1

Cleaning fluid Yes

Other features 1

Country of origin China

Who this model suits

It’s for you if

Your first criterion is the lightness: it happens to be its best score.

You want a good score on the operating range, above its category average.

You prefer a model tracked across several merchants, to buy at the right time.

Skip it if

Its lowest score is on the operating range: skip it if that is decisive for you.

Frequently asked questions

Answers drawn from this model’s datasheet.

The dirty water tank has a 0.4 L capacity. This compact volume suits limited surfaces such as car seats or a few stair steps, but requires frequent emptying when cleaning larger areas.

With a 4.6 m cable, the operating radius scores 70/100, matching the market median. This length allows staircase cleaning by moving the plug once or twice depending on the layout.

Yes, this 4 kg portable device with a 1.37 m flexible hose treats the listed vertical surfaces: upholstery, car interiors and stairs. The handle and integrated on/off button facilitate handheld use on these areas.