Bissell Multi 1985 Cordless Handheld Vacuum Review

Being that this is a handheld vacuum cleaner, it’s small and compact. For this reason, you probably won’t have issues storing it away even if you usually struggle with storage space.

The unit measures 5.4x10x14.6 inches in total while it weighs some 3.9 pounds. It’s among the most lightweight units on the market, which means you won’t feel sore after using it. The unit remains lightweight even when its dirt cup is full.

This one comes with a two-year warranty deal from the manufacturer. It’s a limited warranty, so it only covers damage caused by faulty materials and manufacturing. It doesn’t cover damage due to misuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, poor maintenance, and other such situations.

The first thing you should remember is that this isn’t a full-sized vac, so you shouldn’t expect it to work as such. It can pick up different dirt and dust from various types of floors, but it’s not meant to clean the entire surface.

In other words, this handheld is meant for spot cleaning and quick cleanups.

It has enough suction power to pick up even the most embedded dirt from different types of carpets. However, keep in mind that you can’t do much with it because its battery life is quite limited. For this reason, you’ll probably only use it for spot cleaning.

Still, it can tackle dirt in thick carpets, area rugs, and various mats.

The things are pretty similar when it comes to cleaning hardwood. Its attachments and accessories do a great job of picking up various types of dirt from hardwood and other bare floors.

However, you might want to avoid using its motorized brush roll. It’s rather gentle, but it might damage the delicate floor, so you should be careful.

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Maneuverability is pretty simple since this is a handheld vacuum. Its weight also helps with maneuverability allowing single-hand operation. On top of that, its ergonomic design and convenient accessories make it easy to use in different areas.

It’s a rather small unit with narrow attachments, so you won’t have any issues cleaning all the nooks and crannies in your home and car interior.

The only maintenance it requires is with dust cup and filter. Its filter is washable though you won’t have to wash it as often. In most cases, you can just tap it clean. It’s washable and will last you a long time before you’ll finally have to replace it altogether.

The dust cup, however, requires frequent emptying. This is something you’ll probably have to do after each use so that the unit is ready for the next time you need it.

Its noise level is somewhat average and depends on what kind of tool you’re using. In other words, it’s pretty loud when you use the crevice tool because it’s narrower than other attachments.

Still, the noise level isn’t too high to handle, so you probably won’t be bothered by it. If you are bothered by noise, then check out our silent vacuums guide.

This one comes with a 22V Lithium-ion battery that lasts some 15 minutes on a single charge. It’s a removable battery you can replace after some time if you notice suction loss.

Another important thing to note is battery overcharge protection. This ensures safety for when you leave the battery charging for longer than needed.

Since it’s a battery-operated unit, it doesn’t require a power cable. It’s completely cordless which gives you a certain freedom of not having to change sockets. Also, it’s much easier to use for car interior cleaning since no cables are in your way.

However, it’s as limiting as it’s convenient since you only have approximately fifteen minutes to use it.

This one is bagless and comes with a dust cup that’s relatively easy to empty. Some consider its dust cup to be rather small, but that’s expected since it’s a small unit as well.

It can hold quite some dirt, so you probably won’t have to empty it during those fifteen minutes the battery lasts.

As we mentioned, Multi 1985 has a single filter. It’s not a HEPA, but it’s washable, and you can get several years of use from it.

It’s a thick foam filter that you can remove and tap the dirt from. You should give it a quick rinse from time to time when you notice suction loss.

All pets know how to make a mess, so it’s good to have a convenient unit to use for spot-cleaning. The Multi 1985 is ideal for picking up different dirt, hair, dander, and other such particles pets leave behind.

This Bissell is ideal to use for cleaning around the litter box as often as every day. If your cat always makes a mess and you need a vac to pick it up quickly, you might want to consider this one.

Keep in mind that it can only pick up smaller pieces. Larger ones probably won’t go through some of the attachments.

Pet hair is easy to clean with this Bissell vac. It works well on all floors and above-floor surfaces as long as the hairs are relatively short. Long hairs might get stuck in some of the attachments which could cause clogging and loss of suction.