Bissell 1544A PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steamer

Bissell 1544A PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steamer is versatile steam mop with detachable steam pod, enabling the user to steam clean not only the floors, but also elevated surfaces, like countertops, vertical tiles grout, windows and other surfaces that tolerate such cleaning.

Bissell 1544A comes with many cleaning tools and attachments, making this steam mop one of the most popular steam mops on the market, highly recommended not only to pet owners.

Published: November 19, 2018.

 Bissell 1544A PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steamer Features and Specifications

Main difference between Bissell 1544A PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steamer and other similar steam mops is the 2-in-1 design.

Bissell 1544A can be used as the classic steam mop for cleaning and sanitizing floors that tolerate cleaning with hot steam, like tiles, marble and similar. Also, sealed wooden floors can be cleaned with steam mops, if floor finish is without cracks and if such floor is intended for such cleaning - check this before cleaning, since hot steam can do serious damage to sensitive wooden and similar floors.

Lift-off steam pod can be detached from the rest of the unit and used for steaming various elevated surfaces.

Since hot steam kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria, cleaning the home with such units can make home significantly safer and more pleasant to live.

Bissell 1544A features 1500 W water heater with 30 seconds warm-up time. Unit is powered via 25 feet (~7.6 m) long power cord, giving the user long reach using just one wall power socket.

Bissell 1544A doesn't feature automatic power cord rewind - power cord is manually wrapped around cord wrap hooks.

Note: automatic power cord rewind system is not common steam mops feature - it would make unit heavier, bulkier and more mechanically complex and the power cord itself would probably require thermal insulation.

Unit weighs 10 pounds (~4.53 kg) with empty tank, which has capacity of 13.5 ounces. Maximum steaming time using one full water tank is around 23 minutes.

The water tank is located on the side of the detachable pod - to fill the water tank, flip open the water tank cover and fill using the included water cup. The use of distilled or demineralized water is recommended with Bissell 1544A in order to protect the unit and prolong its useful life.

Unit controls are simple and easy to use:

- On/Off button turns the unit on and off.

- High Steam setting is used on durable floors and for stubborn messes and stains.

- Low Steam is used for sensitive floors and often for everyday cleaning.

For cleaning floors, unit comes with Removable Easy Scrubber and microfiber mop pads.

Removable Easy Scrubber is used for cleaning extra tough messes and stains and for cleaning surfaces that are sometimes harder to reach with microfiber mop pads, like grout and crevices.

Microfiber mop pads are reusable and machine washable cleaning pads. They come in two versions, microfiber mop pad with scrubbing strips for tough, stickier messes and soft microfiber steam mop pad for everyday cleaning.

OEM microfiber pads feature 'Microban', an antimicrobial product protection added in order to help prevent the growth of odor causing germs and bacteria.

Also, they are designed with a quick-grip release tab for easier and cleaner mop pad removal - just be aware that microfiber mop pads are often hot, so be careful when taking off the dirty one and putting on a new, clean steam mop pad.

Microfiber mop pads also feature pockets for scented discs, which leave a fresh, clean scent on the steamed floors. Scent is not strong, but some users prefer to add just a half of a scented discs, to decrease the scent.

Note: instead of using scented discs, one can use scented demineralized water in order to clean the floors and leave a pleasant scent in the air. Also, although Bissell 1544A is simple to use steam mop, before the very first use, be sure to read the manual thoroughly.

Bissell 1544A cleaning path width is 13 inches (~33 cm), helping the user to sanitize and clean large area relatively quickly. Main steaming head features full swivel mechanism, allowing the unit to easily glide over various surfaces and maneuver around the floor obstacles and objects.

When the Bissell 1544A is used in Lift-Off Steamer Pod configuration, it is used for cleaning various surfaces, commonly found at home, that can be cleaned and sanitized using hot steam.

In order to be effectively used, Bissell 1544A features a number of cleaning attachments and tools, rarely found on steam mops.

These attachments and tools include:

Angle Tool is used to clean and sanitize with very focused steam jet items and objects that have surfaces that are often hard to reach and clean thoroughly, like pet and kids toys.
Bristle Scrub Brushes are designed to clean kitchen and bathroom sinks, countertops, stoves, microwaves, ovens, etc. Bristle Scrub Brushes include brass bristle brush, kitchen brush (green), and bathroom brushes (red, black).
Extension Hose helps the user to extend the cleaning reach and clean those hard-to-reach areas and surfaces.
Fabric Steamer is used to refresh, clean and sanitize pet beds, upholstery, and other fabrics where pets sleep or spend plenty of time. Also, it is used for cleaning upholstered and carpeted elevated surfaces that tolerate such cleaning.
Flat Scraping Tool is designed for removing stuck-on food, stains and other tough messes from various surfaces and items, including pet dishes, carriers, toys, etc.
Grout Tool is designed for clean the dirt and grime from grout and similar surfaces using just the power of hot steam - no chemicals required, or even allowed.
Window Squeegee Tool is designed for removing traces of drool, pawns, palms, fingers and other marks from windows, sliding doors, and other glass surfaces.

Bissell 1544A steam mop also features Flat Surface Tool, which is actually a carpet glider for a steam mop.

Note: when unit arrives, it includes Bissell 1544A steam mop, microfiber soft pad, microfiber scrubby pad, odor eliminating fragrance discs, water cup, cleaning tools and attachments with a tool bag, and a microfiber towel. Also, manual/instructions are included, so be sure to check it before the first use.

Bissell Steam Mops Comparison

Bissell manufactures several steam mop models, each one being rather efficient in cleaning bare floors using hot steam. But, they also differ in several details, the most important ones being listed in the following table:

Model	PowerFresh Slim Steam Mop, 2075A	PowerFresh Lift-Off Steam Mop, 1544A	PowerFresh Deluxe Steam Mop, 1806	PowerFresh Pet Steam Mop, 19404	PowerFresh Steam Mop, 1940A	PowerEdge Lift-Off Steam Mop, 20781
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Washable Microfiber Pads	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Handheld  Steamer	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Variable Steam	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Steam Control	Steam on demand	Continuous steam	Continuous steam	Continuous steam	Continuous steam	Steam on demand
Water Tank	12 oz	13.5 oz	16 oz	16 oz	16 oz	10 oz
Weight	6.4 pounds	10 pounds	6 pounds	6 pounds	6 pounds	4.6 pounds
Main Features	3-in-1 With Handheld Steam Cleaner	2-in-1 With Handheld Steam Cleaner, Easy Scrubber	SpotBoost Brush	Odor Eliminating Fragrance Discs, Easy Scrubber	Easy Scrubber	2-in-1 With Handheld Steam Cleaner
Surface Types	Sealed hardwood, ceramic, linoleum, granite, marble, above-floor cleaning	Sealed hardwood, ceramic, linoleum, granite, marble, above-floor cleaning	Sealed hardwood, ceramic, linoleum, granite, marble	Sealed hardwood, ceramic, linoleum, granite, marble	Sealed hardwood, ceramic, linoleum, granite, marble	Sealed hardwood, ceramic, linoleum, granite, marble, above-floor cleaning
Cleaning Tools and Attachments	Fabric Steamer, Bristle Tools, Angle Concentrator Tool, Grout Tool, On-Board Tool Kit, Wall Mount Bonus Tools: Flat Surface Tool, Red Bristle Scrub Brush, Clothing Steamer Tool	Window Squeegee, Flat Surface Tool, Fabric Steamer, Bristle Tools, Angle Concentrator Tool, Grout Tool, Flat Scraper Tool, Flexible Extension Hose	No	No	No	Grout and Brsitle Brush
Amazon Link	Bissell 2075A	Bissell 1544A	Bissell 1806	Bissell 19404	Bissell 1940	Bissell 20781

As one can see, the Bissell 1544A PowerFresh Lift-Off Pet Steamer is the heaviest of these steam mops, but it is perhaps the most versatile steam mop listed.

Also, it comes with 2 year warranty.

If you are looking for a good steam mop that will help you keep your home clean and pleasant to live, consider this unit. It is for good reasons one of the most popular steam mops on the market.

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