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Bissell DeepClean Premier 47A2 vs DeepClean Premier Pet 17N4 Differences and Similarities

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Bissell 17N4 vs 47A2
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Bissell DeepClean Premier 47A2 and DeepClean Premier Pet 17N4 are very similar carpet cleaners, most of their features are the same, such as the dual rotating Powerbrushes design, 1.25 gallon 2-in-1 tank, Heatwave technology, and edge brushes. However, there are also some slight differences. According to Bissell, the Pet version 17N4 has some features that are designed specifically for pets, whereas the 47A2 does not have.
Below we will discuss the differences between these 2 Bissell carpet cleaning machine.

** Brush Row Amount

The is the main difference between DeepClean Premier and DeepClean Premier Pet. Both of them use dual powerbrush design, however, the 17N4 has 12 rows of brushes whereas the 47A2 has 10 rows.

** Included Accessories
The 47A2 comes with a 3-inch Tough Stain Tool and 8 oz. trial size of 2X Professional Carpet Cleaning Formula (for 1 to 2 uses)
Whereas the 17N4 include a 3-inch Tough Stain Tool, a Deep Reach Pet Tool and 8 oz. trial size of 2X Pet Stain & Odor Formula.

The Tough Stain Tool is for cleaning stairs, furniture and other hard to reach surfaces.
The Deep Reach Pet Tool is for faster removal of deep down pet stains on stairs, upholstery and other hard to reach places, it is compatible with all BISSELL carpet cleaning machines, and it is priced at $39.99 on bissell.com
The 2X Pet Stain & Odor Formula helps remove tough pet stains and pet odor.

** Pet Hair Collection Basket
The 17N4 has a pet hair collecting basket for catching pet hair as the dirty water passes whereas the DeepClean Premier 47A2 doesn’t have a pet hair basket.

** Price
The 17N4 is $30 more expensive than the 47A2.
On bissell.com, the 17N4 is priced at $229.99 while the 47A2 is priced at $199.99.

** Weight
The 17N4 weighs 24.4 lbs while the 47A2 weighs 24 lbs.

** Color Scheme
The 17N4 is in Silver B123 with Grasshopper accents while the 47A2 is in Sugar Cookie with Blackberry accents.

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If you know other difference between Bissell DeepClean Premier and DeepClean Premier Pet carpet cleaners, please share below, thank you.

iRobot Roomba 980 vs 880 what’s the difference?

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iRobot just lanched the Roomba 980 on September 2015. This new Roomba model adds some new features, such as visual navination and resume cleaning, and also retains some old ones like 3 stage cleaing system.
Let’s compare Roomba 980 and 880 below to find the differences and similarities between them.

Roomba 880 vs 980
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Difference:

Cleaning Pattern
Before Roomba 980, all iRobot Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner models, including 880, use a random cleaning style, but now, the 980 utilized a systematic cleaning pattern.

Mapping and Navigation
The 980 adds a camera and new sensors that enable it to create a map of the cleaning enrionment and keep tracking its location. Whereas the 880 and other older Roomba models do not have these things.

Auto Recharge and Resume
The 980 is able to recharge itself automatically when it is short of battery power and resume cleaning where it has not cleaned. While the 880 does not have the resume cleaning feature.

Entire Level Cleaning
With the new mapping, visual navigation, auto recharge & resume features,the 980 can clean an entire level automatically. Whereas the 880 only supports multi-room cleaning (up to 3 rooms) with a 25 minute limit per room, when it runs out of battery, it does not resume cleaning.

Home App
The Roomba 980 has wi-fi connectivity. iRobot offers a Home App that allows you to control the 980 via your smart phone, it supports both Android and iOS.

Control Button
iRobot reduce the amount of control buttons on the 980, it now has only 3 buttons – Clean, Home, Spot. Some functions that were controlled via buttons on the Roomba 880, such as schedule cleaning, are now controlled by the Home App.

Battery
The 980 use Lithium ion battery to replace the Nickel Metal Hydride battery on the 880. The lithium ion has longer running time. According to iRobot, it runs up to 2 hours per charge. This depends on the flooring types.

Carpet Boost
The 980 features a Carpet Boost function that enables it to increase the cleaning power when it detects carpeted surfaces whereas the older models do not have this feature.

Performance
According to user reviews, there is almost no improvement, some even say that the 880 cleans better.

Price
The 980 is priced at $899.99 that is $200 more expensive than the Roomba 880.

Color
Color choice is just a personal preference, so, not an important one for a cleaning robot.
The Roomba 980 is in black with brown and grey while the 880 is in black with silver.

Weight
The 980 is a bit heavier, it weighs 8.7 lbs whereas the 880 weighs 8.4 lbs.

Similarities:
The 980 keeps many features on the 880 model like the round shape, Aero Force 3 stage cleaning system, 2 main brushless rotating extractors, 1 side brush, spot cleaning, dirt detection, dirt bin.

To learn more about the new Roomba 980, you can download the manual from iRobot official website.
Here is the link – http://www.irobotweb.com/~/media/Files/Support/Home/Roomba/900/manual.pdf?sc_lang=en

If you know other similarities and difference between Roomba 880 and 980, please share below. You can also discuss anything about Roomba 980 and 880 by leaving a comment.

Karcher WV50 vs WV50 Plus vs WV55 what’s the difference?

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All of these 3 Karcher window vacuum versions come with the WV 50 cordless window vacuum cleaner PowerSqueegee, they are just different in the included accessories.


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The WV50 comes with a 11 inch Suction Nozzle, Lithium ion battery, and Battery charger.


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The WV50 Plus comes with the 11 inch Suction Nozzle, 1 x 20 ml Glass Cleaner Concentrate, Spray bottle with microfibre cloth, Lithium ion battery, and Battery charger
The spray bottle is designed to evenly spray cleaning solution on smooth surfaces.


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The WV55 comes with the 11 inch Suction Nozzle, a narrower 6 inch Suction Nozzle, Lithium ion battery, and Battery charger
The 6 inch vacuum nozzle is for vacuuming smaller surfaces.

The Karcher window vacuum cleaner PowerSqueegee can help you clean flat surfaces, such as windows, tables and mirrors, faster with no streak.
It is poweded by lithium ion battery, running time is about 20 minutes per charge, charging takes approximately 120 minutes.

Compare Dyson DC56 vs V6 what’s the difference?

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We will discuss the difference between Dyson DC56 and V6 within this post.
Dyson V6 vs DC56
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Motor Type: Dyson Digital Motor V2 vs V6
The Dyson Hard DC56 use Dyson Digital Motor V2 whereas the V6 use the Dyson Digital Motor V6.
Dyson Digital Motor V2 – 200W, is a single-phase brushless DC motor, spins up to 104,000 revolutions per minute
Dyson Digital Motor V6 – 350W, this power-dense motor uses digital pulse technology and a neodymium magnet to spin at up to 110,000 rpm. I

Cyclone Technology: Root Cyclone technology vs 2 Tier Radial Cyclones
The DC56 features Root Cyclone technology whereas the V6 use 2 Tier Radial Cyclones.
DC56’s Root Cyclone technology has 6 cyclones that generate high centrifugal forces, up to 70,000 times the force of gravity, that cause dust and particles to be flung out of the airflow and into the bin.
The V6’s 2 Tier Radial cyclones has 15 cyclones, arranged across two tiers, work in parallel to increase airflow and capture more fine dust.

Filtration
DC56 does not use HEPA filter.
V6 feature whole machine HEPA filtration which captures particles as small as 0.3 microns that makes the air that leaves the machine is cleaner than the air you breathe.

Suction Power
Both have dual power modes, the V6 generate more suction power in max power mode.
DC56 – 28 AW in normal mode and 65 AW in max power mode
V6 – 28 AW in normal mode and 100 AW in max power mode

Battery Life
DC56 – 15 minutes in normal mode, or 6 minutes in max power mode
V6 – 20 minutes in normal mode, or 6 minutes in max power mode

Bin Capacity
Both have a small dust chamber.
DC56 holds up to 0.09 gallons versus 0.11 gallons on the V6.

Cleaner Head Options
DC56 has only one cleaner head option – the Double-edge cleaner head, it combines suction and a wet wipe, this cleaner head is designed specifically for cleaning hard floor.
V6 family includes a few models, you can choose a Motorized cleaner head, or a Soft roller cleaner head, or a Direct-drive cleaner head.

Do you own these Dyson Hand/Stick vacuum cleaners? If yes, please share more info below, thanks.

Compare Dyson V6 Trigger VS Mattress what’s the difference?

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Dyson V6 Mattress or V6 Trigger which is better to fit your needs? Here’s the comparison.
Dyson V6 Mattress vs Trigger
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Dyson V6 Mattress is a new member of the Dyson V6 family. It is a similar model to the V6 Trigger (formerly DC58). Both of them are cordless handheld unit, they have similar appearance, specifications and features. However, they are not identical.
Here is some difference between Dyson V6 Trigger and V6 Mattress, the info should help you choose the right one that suits your needs.

Whole machine HEPA filtration
The V6 Mattress features Whole machine HEPA filtration whereas the V6 Trigger does not.
According to Dyson, the Whole machine HEPA filtration combines Dyson’s Patented 2 Tier Radial cyclones, a post motor filter and a sealed system to capture dust, dirt, allergens, bacteria, and expel cleaner air.

Noise Level
According to Dyson, the V6 Mattress is engineered for reduced noise levels, it is quieter than the V6 Trigger.

Included Tools
The V6 Mattress comes with a Motorized Mattress cleaner head that agitates and removes dust from upholstery, a Mini Soft Dusting Brush for gentle dusting, a Combination Tool and a Crevice Tool while the V6 Trigger come with a Combination Tool and a Crevice Tool.

Price
The V6 Mattress is priced at $249.99 whereas the V6 Trigger is priced at $199.99 at dyson.com

Color Scheme
The V6 Mattress is white with teal and iron grey while the V6 Trigger is iron grey with purple.

The similar things they have:

* 2 Tier Radial cyclones to increase airflow and capture more fine dust.
* Powered by Dyson digital motor V6
* Dual power mode: normal and boost
* 100 air watt max suction power
* Hygienic bin emptying
* Li-ion battery, up to 20 minutes running time, 3.5 hour charging time
* 0.12 gallons dust cup capacity
* Washable life time filter
* Backed by a 2 year limited warranty
* Same dimensions (HxLxW): 8.2″ x 15.6″ x 5.7″

Overall, the V6 Mattress has more advanced features, it is designed to remove allergens from mattress and upholstery with the Motorized Mattress tool, it also has the whole machine HEPA filtration for leaving cleaner air. But it is more expensive than the V6 Trigger. While the V6 trigger is cheaper, but has only basic features and less tools.
So, buy the V6 Mattress if you want the motorized tool and HEPA filtration, or purchase the V6 Trigger is you care about the price.