Bissell 1831 Cleanview OnePass Upright Bagless Vacuum

Bissell 1831 Cleanview OnePass Upright Bagless Vacuum cleaner is affordable, corded, upright vacuum cleaner with extension hose and several cleaning attachments. Bissell 1831 is suitable as the main vacuum in homes and apartments, for cleaning various surfaces from the floor to the ceiling.

Published: February 8, 2018.

Bissell 1831 CleanView upright vacuum cleaner comes with so-called 'OnePass Technology', which combines powerful suction plus rotating brush of novel design for improved cleaning of various types of dirt on various surfaces. 'OnePass Technology' is advertised to clean on the initial pass - in real life large messes and stubborn dirt require several passes, but the cleaning effect is improved when compared with similar older Bissell vacuums.

Bissell 1831 is suitable for cleaning bare floors, carpets, hard floors, stairs, upholstery, car interiors etc.

Unit weighs 15.4 pounds (~7 kg) and it is not the lightest upright vacuum cleaner on the market. It is easily pushed-pulled over the various surfaces, but carrying it up and down the stairs could be problematic for elderly people.

Suction is created using 8 Amps motor, which is strong enough to clean efficiently in combination with rotating brush. Cleaning path width is 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) allowing the user to clean large area quickly.

To clean various floors, main cleaning head comes with manual selector with 5 positions, allowing the user to finely tune up the cleaner. However, selector is positioned low on the main cleaning head, which can cause issues for people with back issues.

Bissell 1831 comes with 25 feet (~7.6 m) long power cord - such power cord doesn't sound extra long, but unit also comes with 6 feet (1.83 m) long flexible cleaning hose and wand, for much longer hose.

Multilayered air filtration is based on 'Multi-Cyclonic System' which is combined with washable foam pre-motor filter and non-washable pleated post-motor air filter.

Air filtration is good, which is very important not only for people having issues with asthma and allergies, but for all people not wanting to breathe dust particles.

To improve air filtration and increase the sensation of cleanliness, an optional Bissell Febreze Style 1215 Upright Vacuum Post-Motor Pleated Filter is available - it eliminates odors, freshens the exhaust air and filters out small dirt and dust particles. Post-motor pleated filters are not washable and should be replaced every 3-6 months. In the mean time, it can cleaned by tapping them gently on the edge of a trash can.

Dirt is stored in a large and transparent dirt bin, which comes with bottom 'Easy Empty' system for quick and (almost) mess-free emptying. We say 'almost' since it is up to the end user to empty the dirt bin right above (or inside) of trash can, not a yard above the trash can.

Dirt bin capacity is 2 liters, which is respectable amount of dirt. When the dirt reaches 'Max Fill Line', it is time to stop vacuuming and empty the dirt bin. However, it is also recommended to empty the dirt bin after each use.

Note: unit doesn't have power cord automatic rewind system. Power cord is manually wrapped around cord wrap hooks at the back of the unit.

To clean hard to reach areas, elevated surfaces, various types of surfaces like furniture, stairs, upholstery etc, the Bissell 1831 comes with a TurboBrush tool, a dusting brush, a crevice tool, and an extension wand.

Crevice tool is designed for cleaning tight and narrow spaces and along the edges, in the corners and similar.

Dusting brush is used for dusting various elevated surfaces. Brush bristles agitate dust and other particles which are then vacuumed into the unit by strong air flow.

Cleaninig wand is used to extend the overhead reach and to help with cleaning hard-to-reach surfaces in general.

TurboBrush tool is designed having pet owners in mind. It is excellent tool for cleaning pet and human hair from upholstery, stair, car interiors, even small carpets. Note that brush occasionally has to be cleaned from hair in order to operate properly.

Note: Bissell 1831 is very simple vacuum to operate, but nonetheless before first use be sure to thoroughly read the manual.

Bissell 1831 CleanView comes with 2 year warranty, which is great in this price range.

Bissell CleanView Uprights Comparison

Bissell manufactures several very similar models labeled as 'CleanView'. Some of these models, with their main features and specifications are given in the following table:

Model	Bissell Cleanview Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner OnePass Technology, 1831	Bissell Cleanview Plus Upright Bagless Vacuum Carpet Cleaner, 1822	Bissell Cleanview Plus Rewind Upright Bagless Vacuum, 1825	Bissell Cleanview Rewind Deluxe Upright Bagless Vacuum, 1819
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Edge Bristles	No	No	No	Yes
Triple Action Brushroll	No	No	Yes	Yes
Scatter-Free Technology	No	No	Yes	Yes
Automatic Power Cord Rewind	No	No	Yes	Yes
Power Cord	25 feet	30 feet	25 feet	27 feet
Cleaning Hose	6 feet	6 feet	6 feet	8 feet
Dirt Cup	2 liters	2 liters	1 liter	1 liter
Weight	15.4 pounds	15.4 pounds	15.4 pounds	15.4 pounds
Cleaning Attachments	TurboBrush Tool, Dusting Brush, Crevice Tool, Extension Wand	TurboBrush Tool, Dusting Brush, Crevice Tool, Extension Wand	TurboBrush Tool, Dusting Brush, Crevice Tool, Extension Wand	TurboBrush Tool, Dusting Brush, Crevice Tool, Extension Wand
Warranty	2-Year Limited	3-Year Limited	3-Year Limited	3-Year Limited
Amazon Link	Bissell 1831 Cleanview Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner OnePass Technology	Bissell 1822 Cleanview Plus Upright Bagless Vacuum Carpet Cleaner	Bissell 1825 Cleanview Plus Rewind Upright Bagless Vacuum	Bissell 1819 Cleanview Rewind Deluxe Upright Bagless Vacuum

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All Bissell CleanView models come with the same cleaning attachments, allowing them to clean various types of surfaces. Bissell 1831 CleanView comes with 2-Year Limited warranty, while other models feature 3-Year Limited warranty.

Due to the automatic power cord rewind system 'CleanView Rewind' models (1819 and 1825) have smaller dirt cup (1 liter vs 2 liters) than 1822 and 1831 CleanView models.

Although prices vary, Bissell 1831 is often the cheapest one of all Bissell CleanView vacuums in the table.

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Long Story Short: Bissell 1831 is affordable all-in-one upright vacuum cleaner. Wide main cleaning nozzle can clean large area quickly and it is low enough to be able to clean under sofas and furniture. And what main cleaning nozzle cannot reach, flexible hose with wand and several cleaning attachments can.

Suction is good, air filtration is good, dirt bin is transparent and of large capacity etc. However, there are few things that can be improved, like LED headlights, height adjustment on the handle or even automatic height adjustment, rotating brush speed adjustment, suction control, clog or filter sensors etc. All these features are often present on more expensive models, but after all, they are more expensive ...

If you need budget friendly vacuum cleaner and don't mind missing certain features, then consider Bissell 1831, which is excellent vacuum for its price.

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