Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Review & Giveaway {closed}

I know, I know.  I promised everyone that I would post the BIG review yesterday.  Nothing to say except I had a family emergency this weekend and it duh-rain-ed me...  So, today I did everything I normally would have over the weekend.  Don't get too angry though, this was well worth the wait!

If you read the title, you already know what the giveaway is.  Yet, you don't KNOW how great this vacuum is!!  Let's back up a little first.

I was contacted a couple of weeks ago about reviewing the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser vacuum.  I jumped at the possibility.  Although, I wasn't sure exactly what the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser vacuum was.  Sure, I could have looked it up.  I didn't though.  Why?  Well, first impressions are big deals.  I didn't want to read about how others loved or hated this vacuum.  I wanted to form my own opinion.  So, to my surprise, this is what showed up at my door!



We have two sweet, old kitties.  Their names are Payson (he's 11) and Anna Banana (she's 10).  According to the vet, they are domestic medium haired cats.  To me, their fur is loooonnnngggg!  I mean, when the kitty has to be groomed, I think it's long.  They were our first "kids"!  Just to add a little gag factor here, Hubs got Payson as a gift for me when we first started dating because my childhood kitty had passed away (yeah, I know...It's okay to gag a little). Payson is the black and white one, Anna Banana is well, banana colored.



Back to the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser.  It arrived in the box like this.



I put it together in no time at all!  The directions were very simple to follow.  Once it was together, I immediately did a quick house pick up and revved up the vacuum.  It was great!  But, I hadn't put it to the true test yet.  I vacuumed the upstairs first, then headed to the dungeon of toys and laundry basement.  For some reason our kitties prefer hanging out down there.  Maybe it's all the toys in the playroom?  Neh, I honestly think they just hide from the kids!





The only words I truly have for the basement vacuuming is ewww.  I clean down there all the time!  I'm pretty type-A about the cleanliness of the basement, so I vacuum down there several times a week.  I COULD NOT believe all the fur, fuzz, hair, dust and ick that came out of the carpet!  Then I took the Turbo Brush attachment and started in on the futon and recliner that are down there.  The Pet Contour attachment was next.  Anna Banana loves to lay along the back of the recliner, so it was especially hairy.  Well, it was hairy.  Not any more!



What I can and will tell you is that the retail on this vacuum very affordable.  It has some super fabulous features!  I love the Pet Contour brush, and the extra pet hair lifter that is attached to the front of the vacuum.  It can be flipped up or down, depending on whether you need to use it!  Love that option!!  I have used it several (about 10 or so) times and it still amazes me with the icky stuff it is picking up!  My basement has never been cleaner and I now feel a LOT better about it!  I would recommend this vacuum!

BISSELL^® Pet Hair Eraser^® Vacuum:

A Vacuum Designed Specifically for Pet Owners

The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum provides pet owners with superior suction and specially designed brushes and cleaning tools for removing pet hair, pet dander and dirt from carpets, upholstery and more.  The vacuum’s pet-specific tools and technology make it convenient for everyday use.

Features

• Pet Hair Lifter - It works like a lint brush on floors when vacuuming normally. This feature grabs pet hair when you pull back on the vacuum and releases hair and suctions it up when you push forward.


• Pet Contour Tool^® - This innovative tool bends and flexes to pull out dirt and hair from hard to reach areas like stairs and upholstery.


• Pet TurboBrush^® - This tool works like a magnet to attract hair. It is great for beds, stairs and a pet’s favorite spot on the couch.


• HEPA Media Filter – It captures over 99.9 percent of pet dander, dust mites, pollen and ragweed to help create a healthier home environment.

Technology

The Easy Empty^™ dirt container’s clear construction shows when it’s time to empty the container, and it releases easily to pour pet hair, dirt and debris into the trash.  The vacuum’s dual edge cleaning with Surround Suction^® allows consumers to clean hard-to-reach places like around furniture and baseboards where pet hair may gather. Plus, a clean filter indicator monitors air flow and lets consumers know when it is time to clean the filter. The Pet Hair Eraser vacuum also includes an extra-wide 15-inch cleaning path, 35-foot power cord and extra-long hose to give consumers added reach for cleaning larger areas faster.

Availability

The Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum is available now at the suggested retail price of $149.99 at Target, Kohls, Best Buy, Lowes, Sears, Shopko, Meijer, Amazon and Linens N Things.

To see more BISSELL products for pet parents, visit http://www.bissell.com/pets

How can you win your very own Bissell Pet Hair Eraser vacuum?  Well, several ways.

1. Tell us what type of pet you own (or should I say, what type of pet owns you?)


2. Let us know if you subscribe.


3. "Like" Bissell on Facebook www.facebook.com/bissell


4. Follow Bissell on Twitter @wemeanclean


5. Leave a comment about how much you love being a pet parent!


6. Tweet "I entered the #MommyConfessionsBlog @wemeanclean giveaway to win a Bissell Pet Hair Eraser vacuum http://wp.me/pLE71-yk"

Make sure to come back and let us know after you've done it!  It's just that easy!  This giveaway will be open until Friday, June 4 at 10PM! At that time I will use Random.org to select the winner!  Good Luck and thanks for giving a pet an awesome home!

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My Dearest FTC:  I was given the opportunity to review the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser vacuum.  A full size model showed up on my doorstep and I have put it to good use!  The words (with exception to the excerpt in green) and opinions contained within this post are my very own.  I did NOT receive any type of monetary compensation for anything involving this post (I never do!)  If you need to check things any further, you may look at our Disclosure Policy.

***This giveaway is now closed.***

Protect-A-Bed Mattress Cover Review

About 6 months ago we started a journey in my family.  The journey of potty training Ren.  Yes, he's over age 3.  No, it hasn't been a piece of cake (think super stubborn do it himself meets ginormous meltdown when can't figure it out).  Up until now, we've been using small, hospital type mattress pads.  You know the ones, they put them under you when you have the kids.  Yeah, they are super absorbent, but small and not very practical for the potty training step. 

Well, I was tweeting about our new venture with several other Moms.  We were sharing our dilemmas, worries and catastrophes when I was approached by Protect-A-Bed about the opportunity to try one of their mattress protectors.  To say I jumped at the chance would be putting it very mildly.  I responded immediately and before long the Protect-A-Bed mattress protector arrived at my doorstep. 

When I took it out of the box I thought "How on earth is this going to work, it's so THIN!".  However, being the good reviewer I am, I looked over the packaging materials (because I'm like that) and thought "okay, let's give it a try".  I didn't wash it or anything.  I just went straight into Ren's bedroom, stripped his bed and put it on.  The first thing I noticed is the top of the actual protector.  It's sooo soft!  I mean, like you want to lay on it soft.  The pockets (you know, the part that actually goes around the mattress) are deep!  Ren has a thick mattress and it FIT!!  With room even!  That is a perk in itself!!

So, onto the actual protection part.  It's great.  Can't say enough about it.  Ren has had many accidents in our potty journey and nothing has gotten through this mattress protector.  It's machine washable, which makes it super easy to just toss in with the soiled sheets.  It dries quickly too!  I even hung it out on my clothes line this week and in no time it was dry and back on the bed!  I honestly can't say enough about it!  Really.  I never in a million years thought I'd gush over a mattress protector, but thanks to the Protect-A-Bed mattress protector, we won't need to replace Ren's mattress!!  Trust me, this is a good thing!

So, in case you're wondering, here is some information from the website:

Protect-A-Bed® Premium Mattress Protectors Are:

• Guaranteed to moderate temperature and enhance sleeping comfort


• Waterproof yet air vapor porous - acting the same way as human skin


• Effective in preventing bacteria and dust mites from breeding in your pillow and mattress (a major cause of asthma, eczema and rhinitis)


• Protects mattresses from stains (accidental spills, perspiration, bodily fluids)


• Machine washable on hot, tumble dry medium


• Especially helpful in cases of incontinence


• Ultra thin with four-way stretch does not detract from the comfort of the mattress


• Can be used on all visco elastic, inner spring and latex mattresses


• High Quality Fitted-sheet style


• Expandable skirt ensures mattress protector fits any depth of mattress (8" to 20")


• Wash durability rating: > 200 washes


• Soft and super absorbent


• Can be sterilized at 50° C/120° F


• Tested for harmful substances according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100

So, here's the bottom line.  I feel a little silly gushing about a mattress cover, but if it saves us from buying a new mattress then I will gush about it all day long!  It's a wonderful product!  Lightweight, easy to use, launders wonderfully and doesn't add a lot of "bulk" to an already thick mattress!  It's fabulous! 

Dear FTC:  I was provided with/ given a Protect-A-Bed mattress protector to review in my home.  HOWEVER, the opinions and words contained within this blog are mine.  I really DO love this mattress protector!!!!