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With a five-foot hose, a 64-ounce clean tank and narrow pet and crevice tools, the BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro 3909 is the most flexible upholstery setup. HydroSteam 3618 earns its place when the fabric maker permits steam and oily residue is the problem.
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Hand tools that give you control on sofas, chairs and fabric headboards.
By the numbers
What we found across the carpet cleaners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Only 5 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Sofas and fabric chairs are on my cleaning list”, “Spills and isolated stains are mostly what I clean”, and “I want a hose-rinse routine that is easier”.
5 models fit, out of 22 checkedHow we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Sofas and fabric chairs are on my cleaning list”, “Spills and isolated stains are mostly what I clean”, and “I want a hose-rinse routine that is easier”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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| BISSELL Little Green HydroSteam |
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| Shark StainStriker Portable |
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BISSELL, 3909
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
Solution has to be mixed by hand.
BISSELL, 3618
For compatible surfaces, this portable extractor offers steam, wash and steam-only modes.
Best forUpholstery jobs of all kinds and oily spots where steam helps
It weighs about 13 pounds, which is clearly more than the Little Green Mini.
Shark, PX201
Two formulas get activated at the hand tool of this compact portable, aimed at spots and odors.
Best forPet spots and vehicle jobs that call for formula activation
Keeping the dual-formula routine going means stocking two compatible products.
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Upholstery jobs of all kinds and oily spots where steam helps
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