BISSELL FurFinder stick vacuum — Australian Review

If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know the deal: hair everywhere. On the couch, in the car, stuck to your jumper five minutes after vacuuming… it feels like a never-ending battle. BISSELL knows this too, and that’s why they’ve cooked up the PowerClean FurFinder — a cordless stick vacuum that’s designed with pet owners front of mind.

It just so happens ... it's not just for pets. Anyone with long hair can stuff up regular vacuums, and as someone WITH long hair, my daughter has long hair and so does my partner... long hair is a pain.

On paper, it’s ticking all the right boxes: a tangle-free brush roll so you’re not cutting hair off the roller with scissors (oh my GOD how I hate this), a removable battery with a decent runtime, HEPA-level filtration for the allergy-sensitive, and even a set of “FurFinder headlights” that light up stray fur like a search party. Add in an upholstery tool with a silicone de-furring strip, and suddenly even your dog’s favourite armchair might stand a chance.

Of course, specs on paper don’t always match up with real life, but this one’s worth a closer look — especially if you’re tired of lugging a big corded machine around just to keep pet fluff under control.

Key Specs

1. Motor Power: ~200 W
2. Runtime: Up to ~40 minutes (in low/eco mode)
3. Dustbin Capacity: 0.4 L
4. Weight: ~3.2–3.4 kg (around 7.2 lbs)
5. Filtration: Sealed HEPA allergen system
6. Brush Roll: Tangle-free design
7. Lighting: FurFinder dual-LED headlights
8. Battery: Removable lithium-ion pack
9. Extras: Upholstery tool with silicone de-furring strip, crevice tool, 3-in-1 configuration (stick, handheld, high-reach)

What’s Good

The big headline here is pet hair performance. The FurFinder’s brush roll really does what it says on the box — less tangling, less stopping mid-clean to de-gunk the roller. Pair that with the silicone strip on the upholstery tool, and you can actually pull fur out of fabric instead of just smearing it around.

Then there’s the lighting. It sounds like a gimmick until you try it. The dual-LED headlights make every stray tuft of fur or dust particle pop like it’s under a spotlight. You’ll find yourself cleaning spots you didn’t even know were dirty — which is equal parts satisfying and horrifying. Truly, it sees things that I can't .. and then sucks them up. Yes, I have a robot vacuum (or two.. given how many I seem to be reviewing), but they don't always get everything, and sometimes it's just easier to hit a particular mess with a stick vac instead of deploying the robot(s).

It’s also easy to live with. Being cordless, light, and self-standing means you can just grab it, do a quick pass over the lounge, and park it again. No cords, no balancing acts against the wall. And for people with allergies, the sealed HEPA filter setup is a big win — less sneezing while you clean.

Installation is easy too - just mount it on the wall someplace, and it stays out of the way until you need it. If you're renting or can't easily put holes in the wall where you'd like it to live.. well .. you're left with double-sided tape (which in my experience falls off), or double-sided tape and super-glue .. which also seems to fall off.

It's a minor thing.

Where It Struggles

Like most cordless sticks, battery life is the trade-off. Sure, you get up to 40 minutes, but that’s in eco mode. Kick it into high power to pull hair out of a rug, and you’ll chew through the charge much faster.

The dustbin isn’t huge either. At 0.4 L, you’ll be emptying it fairly often if you’ve got a heavy shedder. And while the brush roll is mostly tangle-free, long hair (human or otherwise) can still wrap around it, so some maintenance is still part of the deal. It doesn't happen too often, though - I've not had to remove any (yet).

Lastly, if you’ve got thick pile carpets or a really large house, you might find yourself wanting something with a bit more grunt or a bigger battery. This is more of a quick-draw daily cleaner than a full deep-clean beast.

Verdict So Far

For pet owners (or those with long-haired people in your place) who are sick of finding fur everywhere, the BISSELL FurFinder hits a sweet spot: strong enough to keep up with shedding, light enough to grab and go, and clever enough to make cleaning a bit less of a chore. It won’t replace a full upright if you’ve got wall-to-wall carpet, but as a daily driver for hard floors, stairs, couches, and quick clean-ups? It’s a solid win.

Wrapping up

The BISSELL PowerClean FurFinder is one of those products that feels purpose-built for the chaos of pet ownership. It’s not about being the most powerful vacuum on the planet — it’s about making daily life with furballs easier. And in that respect, it nails it.

If your main battle is keeping couches, stairs, and hard floors free of that constant layer of fluff, this is the kind of vacuum you’ll actually enjoy using. The headlights are a surprisingly addictive feature, the tools are genuinely useful, and it’s light enough that you won’t dread pulling it out every day.

That said, if you’ve got a mansion with deep carpets in every room or you’re looking for a once-a-week mega clean, this probably isn’t your only solution. Think of it more as your daily pet-hair weapon, not your full-scale cleaning army.

Who It’s For

1. Pet owners dealing with constant shedding
2. People who want a quick grab-and-go cordless option
3. Allergy-sensitive households that need good filtration
4. Anyone who loves the idea of seeing everything their vacuum is picking up (you sick, sick people)

Who Might Skip It

1. Homes with mostly thick, high-pile carpets
2. People who want marathon battery life in max power mode
3. Those who need a big dustbin and don’t want to empty often

If you're any of the above, then perhaps a robot vac is what you need - but this will do for your daily cleanups.

Bottom line? If you’ve got pets, the FurFinder earns its name — and it might just earn a permanent spot in your cleaning arsenal.