Return policy comparison · 2026
BISSELL vs IKEA
Policy data verified July 21, 2026 (BISSELL) and April 17, 2026 (IKEA)
BISSELL
B+
3.7 / 5.0 · Good
Winner
IKEA
A
4.5 / 5.0 · Excellent
The verdict
IKEA has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.5/5.0) against BISSELL's B+ (3.7/5.0). It wins 2 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the return window: 365-day window (industry-leading) versus 60-day window (decent).
Score breakdown
Five axes, 5.0 points total — the same deterministic grader behind every Thrifle policy page.
BISSELLIKEA
Return window · worth 2.0
Restocking fee · worth 1.0
Return shipping · worth 1.0
Holiday window · worth 0.5
Transparency · worth 0.5
Key terms side-by-side
| BISSELL | IKEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 60 days (from delivery, direct bissell.com purchases of eligible models) | ✓ 365 days (unopened); 180 days (opened) |
| Free returns | ✓ Yes | Yes (in-store free) |
| Restocking fee | — | None |
| Return shipping | Free (at-home pickup arranged) | Buyer pays mail shipping |
| Holiday extension | — | ✓ Not specifically extended |
| Non-returnable | — | Custom countertops, cut fabric, as-is items, plants, food, mattresses (separate 90-day exchange) |
| Watch-out items | — | Mattress 90-day comfort exchange |
BISSELL tip
Cleaning formula/solution bottles don't need to be shipped back for safety reasons but are still refunded, so don't bother repackaging them; also products bought outside the 60-day window fall back to the standard product warranty in the manual rather than a return.
IKEA tip
You CAN return assembled IKEA furniture in-store — no need to disassemble. Mattress gets 90-day exchange policy.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the better return policy, BISSELL or IKEA?
IKEA has the more generous return policy in 2026, grading A (4.5/5.0) against BISSELL's B+ (3.7/5.0). It wins 2 of 5 scoring axes; the biggest gap is the return window: 365-day window (industry-leading) versus 60-day window (decent).
What is BISSELL's return window?
BISSELL's return window is 60 days (from delivery, direct bissell.com purchases of eligible models).
What is IKEA's return window?
IKEA's return window is 365 days (unopened); 180 days (opened).
Does BISSELL or IKEA offer free returns?
BISSELL: Yes. IKEA: Yes (in-store free).