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BISSELL Refresh 2199 Manual Sweeper

  • 7 brush cleaning system sweeps on forward and return motions
  • Two dirt bins capture messes and empty separately
  • Manual sweeper, no cord and no battery
  • 42 inches tall, 11 inches wide
  • 1.5 inch handle diameter in plastic
  • Rubber bristles, unflagged for rugs and hard floors
  • Limited 1 year warranty

Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A cordless manual sweeper for quick crumbs and pet hair on rugs and hard floors. It will not replace a vacuum for deep cleaning or large debris.

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ASIN: B074JVZP3VModel: 2199Category: Floor Sweepers

Overview

A busy household gets a sweeper that lives by the door for the spills that show up between vacuuming days. The Refresh Manual Sweeper pushes forward and back on rubber bristles that lift dirt, crumbs and hair off rugs, carpet and sealed hard floors. Two dirt bins hold what it collects, and the whole unit stands on its own at forty two inches tall.

Reaching for a full upright for a scatter of cereal is more work than the job deserves, and that is where this sweeper earns its place. Push it forward and pull it back and the brush system does the lifting, with the debris landing in twin bins you empty over a trash can. The trade is depth: it handles surface mess, not the grit worked into carpet pile, and the bins fill faster than a vacuum canister.

Who it's for

Kitchens, mudrooms and homes with pets collect light debris all day, and a manual sweeper clears it without dragging out the vacuum. Households with heavy shedding, deep pile carpet or frequent big spills should look at a powered vacuum instead.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • No cord or battery to manage
  • Works on rugs and sealed hard floors
  • Two bins separate the collected mess
  • Compact frame stores against a wall
Cons
  • Bins fill quickly on big jobs
  • Not for deep carpet cleaning
  • Item weight not listed
  • No height adjustment listed

Performance notes

The rubber bristles do the work on the push and the return stroke, so pace matters more than pressure. Debris rides into the twin bins, and how often you empty them depends on how fine the mess is. On low pile and bare floors the bristles glide; on thicker carpet the stroke gets heavier and picks up less.

Specifications

BrandBissell
Model2199
Dimensions & fit
Item Dimensions W x H11 × 42 inches
Handle diameter1.5 inches
Construction & materials
Bristle MaterialRubber
Handle MaterialPlastic
Material TypeRubber
ColorPirouette (blue)
Included components
Unit Count1
Included ComponentsSweeper
Warranty & support
Manufacturer Warranty Description1 year
Other details
Bristle TypeUnflagged Bristle
Additional FeaturesCompact, lightweight
Recommended Uses For ProductFloor cleaning, carpet cleaning

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to set up the Bissell Refresh manual sweeper?

The sweeper arrives assembled as a single unit, so setup is limited to attaching nothing extra and standing it upright. The listing includes the sweeper only, with no wall bracket or storage hook in the box.

Does the Bissell Refresh 2199 need a battery or a cord?

No. It is a manual sweeper that runs on the push and return motion of the rubber bristles, so there is no battery to charge and no cord to plug in.

How do the two dirt bins on the Refresh manual sweeper work?

Debris from the forward and return strokes lands in two bins. Each empties on its own over a trash can, and they fill faster on fine dust than on crumbs.

Can the Bissell Refresh sweeper clean thick carpet?

The listed surfaces are area rugs, bare floors, carpet, sealed hard floors and low pile carpet. Thick or deep pile carpet is not among them, and the sweeper is meant for surface debris rather than deep cleaning.

What is the Bissell Refresh manual sweeper not able to do?

It is not a vacuum and has no suction, so it lifts surface mess rather than grit worked into carpet pile. It also does not pick up liquid spills or large debris.