Our verdict: The Bissell CleanView Compact Upright Vacuum 3508 ranks 2nd of the 10 upright vacuums we compare, with 8.8 out of 10. It takes our Value for Money badge.
Bissell CleanView Compact Upright Vacuum 3508
8.8/10Value for Money
The Bissell CleanView Compact 3508 is a corded bagless upright of about 7.5 pounds with a removable extension wand. It suits small homes, apartments and mixed floors where storage space and carrying weight matter.
About 8 pounds, light enough to carry from room to room
Keep in mind
Smaller dirt cup than the full-size uprights
Basic filtration, not a sealed HEPA system
Less suited to thick carpet in a big home
Why the Bissell CleanView Compact Upright scores 8.8
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 upright vacuums in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are2nd of 10
How many rated it3rd of 10
How new it is5th of 10
Level with the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Allergen Lift-Off Vacuum 39883
The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Allergen Lift-Off Vacuum 39883 and the Bissell CleanView Compact Upright Vacuum 3508 score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Allergen Lift-Off Vacuum 39883 goes first because it is the newer design. The Bissell CleanView Compact Upright Vacuum 3508 leaves owners a little happier. It takes our Value for Money badge.
About the Bissell CleanView Compact Upright
The 3508 is a bagless cyclonic upright. Dirt goes into a 1-liter Easy Empty tank, and Bissell lists a washable, reusable filter. Filtration is standard, not HEPA. The brush head has two rows of rotating brushes and a 10-inch cleaning path. Bissell's Scatter-Free Technology is aimed at debris scattering on hard floors.
It weighs 7.5 pounds and has a carry handle. The cord is 23 feet in Bissell's spec table, and the motor draws 6.2 amps. Height is adjusted by hand for different floor types. The brand's spec table lists no brush on/off switch, no swivel head and no automatic cord rewind.
The extension wand comes off the body and connects to a 4.5-foot hose for stairs, upholstery and above-floor jobs. Bissell lists the extension wand and a dusting brush as the tools. Its FAQ also mentions a crevice tool, and retailers list one with the vacuum. Bissell says it covers carpet, rugs, stairs, bare and sealed hard floors, sealed wood and upholstery.
What owners report about the Bissell CleanView Compact Upright
Owner feedback for this exact model is thin on the pages we could open, so treat this section as a light summary. A roundup of retailer reviews credits it for being easy to carry around, for suction that does the job on everyday floors, and for an easy-to-clean design. It gets recommended for apartments, dorms and other small spaces.
The complaints are the ones the specs suggest. The 1-liter tank fills quickly and needs frequent emptying. Some owners find the plastic cheap and flimsy, some find it loud, and it struggles on high-pile rugs.
Repair guides show what fails after a while. The brush can stop turning when hair clogs the roll, or when the belt wears out or snaps. Replacing the belt means removing the brush access plate, which is held by five Philips-head screws.
Who the Bissell CleanView Compact Upright suits
Buy it for a small home, apartment or dorm with a mix of low-pile carpet and hard floors, where you want something light that stores easily. The extension wand covers stairs and furniture without a second vacuum, and the 23-foot cord reaches across a typical room.
Look elsewhere for a large home, thick carpet or a lot of pet hair. The 1-liter tank means many stops to empty, and there is no sealed HEPA system for allergy sufferers. The Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Allergen Lift-Off Vacuum 39883 adds a sealed HEPA system and a tangle-free brush roll. For pet-heavy homes with a bigger dust cup, look at the Shark Rotator Pet Upright Vacuum ZU102.
Questions about the Bissell CleanView Compact Upright
How big is the dirt tank on the Bissell CleanView Compact 3508?
It holds 1 liter, in a bagless Easy Empty tank. That is small for a big house, so expect to empty it often.
How do you replace the belt on a Bissell 3508?
Unplug the vacuum and lay it down. Unscrew the five Philips-head screws on the brush access plate and lift out the brush. The belt sits beside the brush housing, so pull it off and loop the new one onto the motor shaft. Then refit the plate and screws.
Why is the brush on my Bissell 3508 not turning?
The usual causes are hair or debris clogging the brush roll, or a worn or snapped belt. Unplug it, clear the roll, spin it by hand and check the belt for wear. A stalled motor can also stop the brush: unplug the vacuum for a few minutes, then try again.
How long is the cord on the Bissell CleanView Compact 3508?
Bissell's spec table lists 23 feet. Its summary text on the same page says 18 feet, so go by the 23-foot figure. The cord does not rewind automatically.
What attachments come with the Bissell 3508?
A removable extension wand and a dusting brush come with it, and retailers list a crevice tool too. The wand connects to a 4.5-foot hose.
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Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover upright vacuums for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 18 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026.
