Bissell SpotClean Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner, 2458

I just bought the latest version of this after buying one from Bissell directly many years ago. I have had all the issues people have mentioned, but I have yet to find a portable spot cleaner that does a better job of cleaning carpets, upholstery, etc. The size of the dispenser tank, the dirty water reservoir, and the vacuum suction can not be beaten by any other cleaner, I have tried them all!One of the issues folks complain about is the clogging of the spray head. I have learned that the best way to use this cleaner is to only put PLAIN HOT WATER in the dispenser tank, do not put cleaning solution in it, unless you rinse it well after using solution, you are bound to get clogs. I simply apply cleaning solution from a spray bottle to the carpet, work it into the affected area with the brush on the Bissell unit while it is turned off, then turn it on to go back and forth over the area while applying the hot water, this technique is great, allows you to use multiple cleaners on different types of stains, then throughly clean and rinse the area.(ORIGINAL hose comment) The other big issue, and I have no idea why Bissell has not addressed this, is the fracture of the hose near the wand, it seems to happen to everyone, just a matter of time. I think it is mainly due to the stress put on it when wound up around the spool on the cleaner. Even this can be corrected fairly easily and inexpensively, buy a replacement hose kit, there are videos out there to show you step by step process and the replacement is usually available for a fraction of the cost of a whole new cleaner.**********(UPDATE on hose issue) I think Bissell has addressed the hose issue, in a positive way. The hose on the one I just received is no longer a clear hose with metal winding inside the hose, but a simple, soft, supple, opaque black plastic hose. Even though this may seem as if Bissell has cheapened the product, I think this hose is going to be more flexible, will last longer over time, not become brittle and break like old hose design, time will tell!**********My last recommendation, try to get this cleaner as inexpensively as possible, I bought my recent one from Amazon Resale, just make sure you get one that is in Like New or Very Good condition.Hope this helped if you were on the fence on buying this unit. Buy it, follow my guidance and you will be amazed at what it can do!