Quick answer

Replacing the Bissell MultiClean Allergen 2998 pre-motor filter is a DIY job of about 10 minutes. Compatible pre-motor filters currently start at $9.99 (genuine Bissell OEM from $13.99). Replace it Every 3 months under normal use. Full step-by-step below.

The 2998 pre-motor filter is a washable foam/felt unit near the bag/pod area. Replace it when the foam crumbles or the felt tears; a rinse restores it otherwise. On an allergen model, a clean pre-filter matters for the sealed-filtration claim.

Compatible Pre-Motor Filter for the Bissell MultiClean Allergen 2998

Prices pulled from Amazon and verified September 2026. “OEM” is a genuine Bissell part; the rest are tested aftermarket options.

PartTypePriceRating
BISSELL Febreze Style 1214 Cleanview & PowerGlide Pet Replacement Filter - 12141 OEM $13.99 4.75★ (17,923) Buy on Amazon
Lemige 2 + 2 Pack 1008 Vacuum Filters for Bissell CleanView 1819, 1822, 1825, 1831, 1330, 1332,9595A Vacuums Replacement Filters Kit, Compare to Part # 2032663 & 1601502 Aftermarket $9.99
$5.00/ea
4.85★ (2,683) Buy on Amazon
2998 Filter Replacement Kit Compatible with Bissell 2998 Multiclean Lift-Off Pet Vacuum, Fit for Bissell 2998 2999 2849 3000 3057 28492 31259 3399 2852 31269 3125W Vacuum, Part 1625641 (3+6 Pack) Aftermarket $16.98
$2.83/ea
4.85★ (216) Buy on Amazon

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About the Bissell MultiClean Allergen 2998

The Bissell MultiClean Allergen Lift-Off Pet 2998 is a bagged upright with a lift-off pod. Its pre-motor filter guards the motor and, on an allergen-focused model, is key to keeping fine dust out of the exhaust.

Step-by-Step: Replacing the Bissell MultiClean Allergen 2998 Pre-Motor Filter

1
Power off and unplug
Switch off and unplug the 2998 before opening the filter area.
2
Access the pre-motor filter
Open the filter compartment near the bag/pod to reach the foam/felt pre-motor filter.
3
Remove the filter
Take out the pre-motor filter; check the post-motor/HEPA stage too.
4
Fit new (or washed, dry) filter
Seat the filter back; if reusing, confirm it's fully dry.
5
Reassemble and test
Close up, plug in and confirm suction.

⚠ Common mistakes on the MultiClean Allergen 2998

The 2998 mistake is refitting the filter damp, which strains the motor. The second is servicing only the pre-motor filter and forgetting the post-motor/HEPA stage that completes the allergen filtration.

✓ OEM vs aftermarket for the MultiClean Allergen 2998

Bissell 2998 filters are inexpensive aftermarket and equal in function — confirm the listing names the 2998 (MultiClean Allergen). Refresh the pre- and post-motor filters together for the full sealed-filtration benefit.

🔁 How often to replace

The Bissell MultiClean Allergen 2998 pre-motor filter should be replaced Every 3 months under normal use — sooner with pets or daily heavy use. Signs it's due: Reduced suction.

How we made this page: the steps are written for the Bissell MultiClean Allergen 2998 specifically; the compatible-part list is pulled from our parts database and price-checked against Amazon. Last verified September 2026.