How many fit
Only 1 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “My main problem is pet accidents”, “Spills and isolated stains are mostly what I clean”, and “Wet pet hair ends up on the carpet”.
1 model fits, out of 22 checkedPicked for one job
Size the machine to the area of the accident
Top pick
BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro
For isolated accidents on rugs, furniture and stairs, the BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro 3909 is the most useful choice. When pet stains and loose hair spread across whole rooms, go with the Shark CarpetXpert HairPro EX301.
Why it suits this job
- Spot area
- Pet hair volume
- The catch
- Solution has to be mixed by hand.
- Go with Shark CarpetXpert HairPro with StainStriker if
- Households where pet hair is still around when you clean wet
More reasons we picked it
- Reach of tools
- Enzyme pretreatment that's compatible
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Both upright and portable picks for accidents that keep happening.
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 “My main problem is pet accidents”, “Spills and isolated stains are mostly what I clean”, and “Wet pet hair ends up on the carpet”. 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 ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
BISSELL, 3909
Little Green Pet Pro
Pet hair, crevice and self-cleaning stain tools come with this portable, which has higher capacity.
Top pick ifCleaning 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.
Shark, EX301
CarpetXpert HairPro with StainStriker
Wet-hair pickup, onboard self-cleaning and a fourth tool are what set the HairPro version apart.
Best forHouseholds 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, 3588F
ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus
Built with pets in mind, this upright has a 12-row brush, a one-gallon tank and hose tools in the box.
Best forA conventional whole-room cleaner for homes with pets
Key facts
- BISSELL documents a dual DirtLifter brush system with 12 rows.
- A one-gallon clean tank, 25-foot cord and eight-foot hose come with the cleaner.
The catch
You have to measure the solution into the clean tank yourself.
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Top pick for this job
BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro
Spot area
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Shark CarpetXpert HairPro with StainStriker
Households where pet hair is still around when you clean wet
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