Bissell BarKbath Dual Use, the latest generation, debuted at the crowdfunding platform indiegogo.com.
Staged in 2017, Barkbeth has been catering for dog clean, echoing Bissell’ consistent pet caring concept, though the first generation neither sold well nor set off waves in the field.
The second generation with Dual-Use in the name suggests application in both pets and carpet, similar to Spot Lift carpet cleaner.
It has drawn 114 backers on the third day after its launch, a figure hinting possibly dim sales in the coming days.
Functionally it has two tanks for separate treatment of dirty and clean water, a technique Bissell excels in. It sprays shampoo solution with nozzles as controllers, while a gentle suction pulls dirt and water away into a separate dirty water tank for easy disposal, leaving your dog clean and damp, but not soaked.
It also cleans carpet with different nozzles, so multi-purpose and practical.
Its nozzles help get water and shampoo down to the skin on dogs.
Nozzles and grooming clips are customizable.
And it is quieter, merely of slight noise when started as shown in the promotion video. I assume a motor of small power contributes to this, which can be verified after the delivery arrives.
In conclusion, the latest generation improves as follows:
1 Quieter
2 Multi-purpose
3 Bristles and clean tools integrated
4 Simply refit to a carpet cleaner
The perfected model solves certain pain points in this field.
1 Loud noise especially when started, which terrifies pets and makes cleanup harder.
2 The risks to be scratched or bitten at home or high costs in cleanup outside.
3 Carpet cleaner remains a rigid demand in the US and Bissell has been well received. It will be no more necessary for Barkbath Dual-Use buyers who add nozzles for carpet clean.
Despite the traits, questions also remain.
1 Is it fit for cats more noise sensitive and less docile than dogs?
2 Is the shampoo no-rinse and no damage to animal skin?
3 Is the power big enough to suck dirt from carpet, given the low noise?
4 Is there extra functions available, such as pet message?
Given the large volumes of both pet and vacuum markets, it is worth to work out a product to meet both needs.
