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Imagine this: It’s the dreaded moment when you see the guilty little side-eye from your pet, or even more distressing, you’ve taken an unfortunate step in the resulting mess. It’s not limited to pets, though – from kids to clumsy adults (like myself), it’s only a matter of time before you’re going to need some kind of carpet cleaner on hand.
For serious stains, a little spray of carpet cleaner and a paper towel simply isn’t going to cut it. So whether it’s torn up garbage, pet waste, spilled food and drink – this multipurpose, portable carpet cleaner and auto detailer will be sure to blast through stains and kill odors.
Price: $98.10, was $139.99 at Amazon
Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner
(Amazon)
Rated number one in carpet and upholstery cleaning machines on Amazon, it has over 77,000 total ratings – with over 58,000 5-star ratings alone. The Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner is specially designed to tackle pet messes, but is equally useful for smaller spills and stains. Not only for homes and rugs, you can also use it on your upholstery, including car interiors.
The kit comes with two trial-sized formulas: PetSpot & Stain, and Pet Oxy Boost solution to help remove pet-specific odors. The spot and stain remover can also be used to target coffee, wine, and grease.
Since some of the hoses can’t be taken apart, however, it does come with a self-cleaning attachment that reviewers have said is helpful.
Pros:
- Quality of product
- Cleanability
- Ease of use
- Small storage needs
- It’s tough to clean
- Some reviewers note it can leak
What The Reviewers Say
“I had no idea cleaning upholstery could be so fun! This little machine sucked the grime right out,” said one reviewer, who also added they would give it 10-stars if they could.
As for the suction, multiple reviewers have noted the suction power is adequate, and even quite powerful for such a little machine. “One of the main things [that] attracted me to this [cleaner] is how it’s so lightweight, but how strong that suction is.”
For complaints, it’s actually cleaning the machine itself that seems to cause the most headaches. “I would like to see a Little Green Machine that was easier to clean. I feel it’s crucial to have a way to maintain the cleanliness of our cleaning tools.”
Final Takeaway
If you’re in desperate need of a spot cleaner for your home or car, this highly-rated Bissell cleaner could be just what you need. Between the multitude of 5-star reviews and before-and-after photos, you’ll be impressed at the kind of stains this wet-vacuum can pick up.
It’s also on sale at Amazon for only $98.10 – the lowest price it’s ever been according to one Amazon price tracker.
Prices accurate and items in stock at time of publish.
