Keeping your Bissell pet carpet cleaner clean is essential for maintaining its performance and extending its lifespan. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to clean your Bissell pet carpet cleaner:

How to Clean Bissell Pet Carpet Cleaner

Empty the Dirty Water Tank

1. Unplug the carpet cleaner and detach the dirty water tank from the machine.

2. Carry the dirty water tank to a sink or bathtub.

3. Remove the lid of the dirty water tank and pour out the contents into the sink or bathtub.

4. Rinse the dirty water tank thoroughly with clean water.

5. Replace the lid on the dirty water tank and reattach the tank to the carpet cleaner.

Clean the Collection Tank Filter

1. Remove the collection tank filter from the carpet cleaner.

2. Rinse the filter with clean water.

3. If the filter is heavily soiled, you can clean it with a mild detergent and a soft brush.

4. Rinse the filter thoroughly with clean water and allow it to air dry completely.

5. Reinstall the filter in the carpet cleaner.

Clean the Solution Tank

1. Remove the solution tank from the carpet cleaner.

2. Empty any remaining solution from the tank.

3. Rinse the solution tank thoroughly with clean water.

4. If the tank is heavily soiled, you can clean it with a mild detergent and a soft brush.

5. Rinse the tank thoroughly with clean water and allow it to air dry completely.

6. Reinstall the solution tank in the carpet cleaner.

Clean the Spray Nozzles

1. Inspect the spray nozzles on the carpet cleaner for any clogs or debris.

2. If you find any clogs, use a small brush or a toothpick to remove them.

3. Rinse the spray nozzles with clean water.

Clean the Brushroll

1. Remove the brushroll from the carpet cleaner.

2. Use a pair of scissors to cut away any hair or debris wrapped around the brushroll.

3. Rinse the brushroll with clean water.

4. If the brushroll is heavily soiled, you can clean it with a mild detergent and a soft brush.

5. Rinse the brushroll thoroughly with clean water and allow it to air dry completely.

6. Reinstall the brushroll in the carpet cleaner.

Troubleshooting

If your Bissell pet carpet cleaner is not working properly, here are some troubleshooting tips:

1. Make sure that the carpet cleaner is plugged in and turned on.

2. Check the dirty water tank to make sure that it is not full.

3. Check the solution tank to make sure that it is filled with the correct amount of solution.

4. Clean the spray nozzles and the brushroll.

5. If the carpet cleaner is still not working properly, contact Bissell customer service for assistance.