BISSELL launches FlexClean FurForce 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop
Bissell launched the FlexClean FurForce on March 2, 2026, its first new robot vacuum since the 2022 SpinWave R5.
Full assessment4 claims · 2 technical notes · 3 sources
The 2-in-1 pairs 360React LiDAR navigation with a self-emptying HEPA base rated for eight weeks of debris and a liftable mop pad. Independent verification of the manufacturer's suction and runtime claims has not yet been published.
Early coverage of the FurForce repeats manufacturer specifications with limited independent verification so far.
On autonomy
- 360React LiDAR debuts as Bissell's first mapping-based navigation system for whole-home coverage.
- BISSELL Connect app enables remote start, stop and scheduling without owner presence.
- Self-emptying base extends unattended runs to an eight-week debris capacity between service.
On readiness
- NeverTangle brush roll targets the hair-wrap failure mode common in pet households.
- Liftable mop pad automates hard-floor mopping alongside vacuuming in a single pass.
- Two-year warranty matches category norms; independent reliability data is not yet available.
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2X stronger suction at the motor than the Shark Matrix RV2610WA
Up to 30% more pet hair pickup
Self-empty base holds up to eight weeks of debris
360React LiDAR delivers whole-home mapping and object avoidance
3 sources · all linked
- 1PR Newswire (BISSELL Press Release)2 Mar 2026
- 2Vacuum Wars2 Mar 2026
- 3USA Today3 Mar 2026
Technical notes
2 sections
Launch Specifications
Bissell’s FlexClean FurForce (model 4270L) launched March 2, 2026 at $599.99 MSRP, sold through Bissell.com and major retailers. The 2-in-1 vacuum and mop uses 360React LiDAR navigation for mapping and object detection. Manufacturer specifications list runtime up to 180 minutes per charge, and the self-emptying dock is rated to hold up to eight weeks of compressed debris with HEPA filtration the manufacturer states captures 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns.
Positioning
The FurForce is Bissell’s first new robot vacuum since the SpinWave R5 in 2022. Bissell markets the NeverTangle brush roll and liftable mop pad toward pet-owning households on mixed flooring, and the unit connects to the BISSELL Connect App for remote scheduling. The manufacturer states suction is twice as strong at the motor as the Shark Matrix RV2610WA, with up to 30% more pet hair pickup; independent suction or runtime testing has not been published.