In this article, we will talk about two very popular spot cleaners – Bissell 2458 vs 3624.

We know, that choosing the right cleaning equipment has become hard lately. The manufacturers constantly release new products, which claim to have the best cleaning technology on the market. Comparing them can be a chore, especially if you didn’t this type of product before.

In order to make your life easier, we created this article. Based on our experience, tests, and opinions online, we will compare two very popular spot cleaners – Bissell Spot Clean Pet Pro (2458) vs Bissell Spot Clean Professional (3624). Those two devices are a common choice among many household owners, in this price range.

We will focus on the most important aspects, such as tank capacity, portability, cord length, and overall cleaning performance. At the beginning of the article, you will find a quick answer to your question (Main differences) while later on, there is a thorough review of both cleaning devices.

At the end, we will write a quick summary and pick the winner of this comparison. Without further ado, let’s get into the proper part of the article!

Bissell 2458 vs Bissell 3624

NAME:	Bissell 2458	Bissell 3624
SIZE:	10x14x14 in.	10x14x14 in.
WEIGHT:	13 lb.	13 lb.
TANK CAPACITY:	96 oz.	96 oz.
UNIQUE FEATURES:	More suction power, little better deep cleaning system, stain trapper tool	–
CORD LENGTH:	20 ft.	20 ft.
CHECK THE PRICE ON AMAZON:	Amazon.com	Amazon.com

Main differences

At the beginning, we would like to address, that both products are a reasonable choice in this price range. We are sure, that most of the consumers will enjoy cleaning with either one of them, although, there are some things to know before you make the final decision.

The first difference between those two products is the suction. The suction is probably the most important factor, that influences the overall cleaning performance. The more suction a particular cleaner has, the more efficient it is at removing all types of stains.

In this case, the Bissell Spot Clean Pet Pro (2458) has a little higher suction. While it isn’t a major difference, it’s something to keep in mind if you are going for maximum cleaning efficiency. It’s safe to say, though, that during day-to-day cleaning, this difference won’t be noticeable.

The next dissimilarity is the deep cleaning system. While you may think, that since both products have this system included, it’s equally efficient at removing those deeply embedded stains. However, that’s actually far from the truth.

The Bissell Spot Clean Pet Pro (2458) is actually, once again, a little better at utilizing this feature, which can be also connected to a little higher suction. Nonetheless, this aspect will also be only visible when getting rid of the most stubborn stains.

The last difference between the two products is the attached tool. The Bissell Spot Clean Pet Pro (2458) comes with a special stain trapper tool, which was adjusted particularly for removing the pet hair. Therefore, it has a small jar, that collects the pet hair with bigger debris.

However, we’ve found, that this tool doesn’t do its job too well. The pet hair is surely removed but the majority of it comes through the hose, and into the dirty water tank anyway. The Bissell Spot Clean Professional (3624), on the other hand, has a fully functional 6 in. tough stain tool.

Those are pretty much all the differences, that you should know about before you make the final decision. Based on those aspects, you can pick the cleaner, which is a more suitable option for your household.

Although, if you would like to learn more about each of the products, or see the winner of this comparison, please continue reading.

Cleaning efficiency

The cleaning efficiency is one of the most, if not the most, important aspects when it comes to choosing your new cleaning device. By this, we mean how well a particular unit removes the deeply embedded dirt and debris, compared to other products from this price range.

There are few aspects, that come together when it comes to cleaning efficiency. One of them is suction power. While this doesn’t directly mean better cleaning efficiency, it translates to better airflow and easier dirt removal in the end.

The Bissell 2458 has a little advantage in this case, due to a little higher suction. The manufacturer didn’t state this clearly, although based on the reviews online and our own experience, we’ve come to the conclusion, that this Bissell product provides more power when vacuuming.

What’s more, this model also comes with a little better deep cleaning system, that picks up the deeply embedded debris more efficiently than its competitor. This won’t be, however, a noticeable difference for most of the time, so it’s up to you to decide whether it’s something necessary.

An aspect, that also indirectly affects the overall cleaning performance is the used tool. This is something, that can drastically change the way you are looking at this everyday chore. Using specialized tools will significantly improve the comfort and reduce the time of cleaning.

The Bissell 2458, however, doesn’t provide anything much better, than its competitor. Tools in both spot cleaners have are a great solution but the special stain trapper tool isn’t particularly better at removing pet hair. We will talk about the tools in the latter part of the article, as well as we will mention the included extras.

If we were to pick a winner, based only on the cleaning performance, it would be the Bissell 2458, mainly due to the improved suction. Therefore, if you are going after the best cleaning performance, it’s 100% something to consider.

Tank capacity

The tank capacity is an aspect, that is particularly important in standard carpet cleaners, which aren’t mentioned in today’s article. Since we are talking about the spot cleaners, we won’t be treating bigger tank capacity as something particularly correct. 

Bigger tank capacity usually adds some unnecessary weight and decreases overall portability. That’s why, in our opinion, the manufacturers should balance out those aspects, when designing new spot cleaners. Of course, if you are buying this device with the intention of cleaning the whole house, you should look at this aspect differently.

Both units, however, have the same tank capacity, which is exactly 96 oz. This is a pretty standard amount for a carpet cleaner, so it’s hard to say something more about this solution. For most of the people, it should be enough to clean a dirty spot or a dirty area on their carpet.

What can be a little surprising to some of the consumers, this type of carpet cleaner can use sometimes up to 2 full tanks of water, in order to clean an extra dirty spot. Obviously, we are talking here about a pretty unusual situation, in which most of the competition wouldn’t even fully remove the stain.

The above-average efficiency of these spot cleaners has been proven on YouTube, where they were compared to other cleaners from this price range.

What’s also important when it comes to those spot cleaners, is that initially, you may have problems when emptying the dirty water tank. There is a not-so-intuitive feature, that allows you to take the lid off by pulling the handle on the tank, all the way down.

Without this feature, it’s also impossible to rinse the dirty water tank, which is an important step in regular maintenance. This solution is present in both spot cleaners. 

Due to the same tank capacity, we obviously can’t really decide which cleaning device is better, however, we have to say, that both of them have a pretty balanced capacity to weight ratio.

Design

The most important part of the design in a standard spot cleaner is the portability. The manufacture has to reduce the weight, in order to make the product easy to handle and transport. After all, it will be mainly used to clean a dirty spot or some car upholstery.

We have to say, that both spot cleaners did great when testing their portability. The handles are pretty ergonomic and the weight isn’t too problematic. Carrying either one of the products up or down the stair, or to your car should be manageable for most of the users.

If you are looking for some more specific information, the size of both products is 10x14x14 in. and the weight is exactly 13 lb., as states the manufacturer.

There are some differences but they are rather aesthetic, such as used color or the name written at the front. The design doesn’t include any major dissimilarities, which could somehow result in increased or decreased performance, compared to the competitor.

Therefore, once again, we can’t tell which design is a better option.

Cord length

The cord length is a factor, that can be crucial for people, that don’t plan on using any extension cords, or people who don’t have too many outlets around their house. Again, since we are testing spot cleaners, it isn’t a particularly important factor in our opinion.

Both Bissell 2458 and Bissell 3624 have the same cord length, measuring exactly 20 ft. This can be considered a pretty long power cord design, especially for a spot cleaner. Most of the standard carpet cleaners have a cord length of around 25 ft., which isn’t much longer than the one in the tested products.

We would rather consider this as a small advantage, since you may want to quickly clean a messy spot without using any extension cord. With this length of the power cord, you should easily manage to do this.

Price

The price is also one of the main aspects when choosing your new cleaning equipment. It’s also probably the first thing you look at when you consider buying a new unit. We always do our comparison based on the products in a similar price range.

Therefore, you can already expect, that both spot cleaners come at a pretty similar price. The Bissell 2458 can be found on Amazon for the price of $160.00, while the Bissell 3624 can be purchased at the price of $130.00.

One thing to keep in mind when buying either one of the cleaners is that the price often fluctuates. Thus, you may find those products listed at different prices or even sold only by resell. The availability is lately a big issue when it comes to those types of products.

While the Bissell 2458 provides a little better cleaning performance and more advanced attachment, you should consider if it’s something you need. Most of the time, those differences won’t be noticeable.

Package content

The package content is an aspect, that is often overlooked. People seem to not pay any attention to the attachments, bottles of formula, and other extras. While other things may not be so crucial, the tools that are included can be a game-changer when it comes to cleaning.

We would highly recommend checking the attachments, that are included when purchasing a new cleaner, as they significantly change the cleaning performance. Both Bissell 2458 and Bissell 3624 have the two types of tools included along with extra bottles of formula.

The Bissell Spot Clean Pet Pro (2458) comes with:

• 3 in. tough stain tool 
• Stain trapper tool
• 2 trial-sized bottles of “PET PRO OXY Urine Formula”

The Bissell Spot Clean Professional (3624) comes with:

• 3 in. tough stain tool
• 6 in. stair tool
• Trial sized bottle of “Pro Max clean + protect formula”

As we already mentioned earlier, the special stain trapper tool doesn’t work perfectly, and it actually provides similar performance compared to the 3 in. tough stain tool.

Necessary maintenance & warranty

In order to keep your new unit operating at the desired level and prevent any permanent damage, we would highly recommend all the necessary maintenance steps. In order to learn those, you need to read the included manual, however, we will show you some basic maintenance tips. 

Some of the people also don’t pay attention to the warranty provided by the manufacturer, in this case, both spot cleaners have the same 2 years warranty.

In order to keep your new device operating at the desired level, remember to:

• Regularly rinse both clean and dirty water tanks
• Regularly check the tools for any stuck dirt and/or debris
• At least once a week clean the cover of the tools and the cleaner itself
• Replace any used or damaged elements as fast as possible

Those are pretty basic maintenance steps, that are rather logical. Once again, we highly recommend reading the user’s guide to learn about all the proper, necessary maintenance activities.

Conclusion

In conclusion, both spot cleaners are a reasonable choice and should be satisfying for most of the consumers. However, there are some key differences to keep in mind before you make the final decision.

When choosing between those two Bissell products keep in mind the difference in suction (The Bissell 2458 has a little higher suction), deep cleaning system (Here, the Bissell 2458 is also a little better), and included tools (the Bissell 2458 has a special stain trapper tool).

Based on those aspects, you can decide which spot cleaner is a better choice for your household. In our opinion, the Bissell 2458 is a little better option, due to the increased suction, which translates to better cleaning performance overall. The price difference is also rather small, so this model is 100% worth consideration. Although, we also need to say, that the Bissel 3624 should do equally good most of the time.

We hope, that after reading this article you will be satisfied with your new spot cleaner.