Compare Bissell 1770 & 2080

Function

• Bissell recommends vacuuming the area you will be cleaning before using either of the QuickSteamer models. The Bissell 1770 features a cross-action brush with six rows of bristles that work to lift debris from carpet fibers. The Bissell 2080 has a rotating power brush system which provides deep cleaning power when removing stains. Neither of these Bissell QuickSteamer models contains a heater, so you need to manually add hot water to the cleaning solution tank.

Specifications

• The Bissell 1770 QuickSteamer Multi Surface Deep Cleaning System weighs 12 pounds and uses 3 amps of power. The Bissell 1770 has a 20 foot power cord and a cleaning solution tank that holds a half gallon of liquid. This Bissell model has a cleaning path width of 9 inches. The Bissell 1770 features a green exterior. The Bissell 2080 QuickSteamer PowerBrush Deep Cleaning System weighs 19 pounds and uses 3.3 amps of power, according to the Bissell website. This model also has a 20 foot power cord, ½ gallon cleaning solution storage capacity and a 9-inch wide cleaning path. The Bissell 2080 features a red exterior.

Features

• The Bissell 1770 and 2080 come with an attachment that allows you to clean bare floors. Neither of these Bissell QuickSteamer models features a carrying handle or bumper protection. When you purchase either of these Bissell QuickSteamer models, you receive two cleaning solutions, for hard floor areas and carpet fiber cleansing.

Price

• You can purchase the Bissell 1770 QuickSteamer Multi Surface Deep Cleaning System for $80 as of May 2011. The Bissell 2080 QuickSteamer PowerBrush Deep Cleaning System costs $89 as of May 2011. The cost of Bissell's odor removing, deep cleaning, fiber cleansing and allergen cleaning solutions ranges from $20 to $26, according to the Bissell website.