How To Clean The Bissell Little Green (Maintenance Guide)

Remember, always store the unit in a protected, dry area, at room temperature (40-110 °F). To reduce the risk of a leaking condition, do not store the Bissell Little Green carpet cleaning machine where freezing may occur. Damage to internal components can happen.

1. Cleaning the Bissell Little Green brush head

The window on the brush head attachment is not removable for cleaning. To clean the Bissell Little Green brush head, run it under hot tap water, soak in hot tap water, or use a pipe cleaner to remove the dirt.

2. Cleaning the Bissell Little Green spray nozzle

Over time, the Bissell Little Green spray nozzle may be clogged. Remove the tool on the end and turn the unit on and press the trigger. If it doesn’t spray, clean the spray nozzle using an unfolded paper clip.

If the Bissell Little Green spray nozzle sprays, attach the tool and press the trigger again. If there is no spray, you can clean the tool’s spray tip by removing and cleaning with a small brush.

3. Cleaning the Bissell Little Green float stack

The float stack can be removed from the dirty water tank for cleaning. After cleaning, be sure to clean the float stack. To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect from the electrical outlet before cleaning the float stack. Here’s how to clean the Bissell Little Green’s float stack:

1. Turn the float stack counterclockwise to remove it.
2. Remove the float stack from the dirty water tank.
3. Rinse with water until all of the debris is removed and let it air dry.
4. Return the float stack to the dirty tank. Ensure the float is installed correctly before returning the float stack to the dirty tank.
5. Turn the float stack clockwise to lock.
6. Ensure the arrow on the float stack lines up with the lock icon.

Conclusion

And there you go, a quick, simple, yet thorough guide on how to clean a Bissell Little Green. By taking the time to learn how to care for your machine, it will in turn, take care of you and your home’s cleanliness.

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