How many fit
Only 2 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Wet pet hair ends up on the carpet”, “I want a hose-rinse routine that is easier”, and “Whole carpeted rooms are my cleaning job”.
2 models fit, out of 22 checkedPicked for one job
Start with a dry vacuum anyway
Top pick
Shark CarpetXpert HairPro with StainStriker
For wet hair, the Shark CarpetXpert HairPro EX301 is the direct choice. Its debris handling is designed to avoid hair wrap, and its self-clean cycle cuts down on residue inside the machine. Vacuum up dry hair first, and save the extractor for embedded soil and any strands that remain.
Why it suits this job
- Dry vacuum first
- How hair is collected
- The catch
- It's a big machine to lug upstairs at about 22 pounds.
- Go with BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro if
- Cleaning up pet accidents on furniture, stairs and in vehicles
More reasons we picked it
- Brush care
- Access to recovery tank
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A wet-cleaning system built to gather hair without it wrapping around the brush.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the carpet cleaners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Wet pet hair ends up on the carpet”, “I want a hose-rinse routine that is easier”, and “Whole carpeted rooms are my cleaning job”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Shark CarpetXpert HairPro with StainStriker |
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| BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro |
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| Hoover SmartWash Pet Complete |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Shark, EX301
CarpetXpert HairPro with StainStriker
Wet-hair pickup, onboard self-cleaning and a fourth tool are what set the HairPro version apart.
Top pick ifHouseholds where pet hair is still around when you clean wet
Key facts
- HairPro is built to pick up embedded pet hair without it wrapping around the brushroll.
- An onboard self-cleaning cycle for the machine's internal path is what the EX301 adds.
The catch
It's a big machine to lug upstairs at about 22 pounds.
BISSELL, 3909
Little Green Pet Pro
Pet hair, crevice and self-cleaning stain tools come with this portable, which has higher capacity.
Best forCleaning up pet accidents on furniture, stairs and in vehicles
Key facts
- BISSELL's listing gives a 64-ounce clean tank and a 48-ounce recovery tank.
- A five-foot hose and 15-foot cord come with the 3909.
The catch
Solution has to be mixed by hand.
Hoover, FH53000
SmartWash Pet Complete
On the forward pass this automatic upright washes, on the pullback it dries, and it meters the solution too.
Best forWhole rooms, when you want a simple automatic routine
Key facts
- On the forward stroke SmartWash applies solution, and on the pullback it switches to extraction.
- Cleaning solution and water are mixed automatically by the FH53000.
The catch
Empty, it weighs about 20.5 pounds, so it's tougher to carry than PowerDash.
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Top pick for this job
Shark CarpetXpert HairPro with StainStriker
Dry vacuum first
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BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro
Cleaning up pet accidents on furniture, stairs and in vehicles
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