How many fit
Only 7 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “Spills and isolated stains are mostly what I clean”, “Sofas and fabric chairs are on my cleaning list”, and “My main problem is pet accidents”.
7 models fit, out of 22 checkedPicked for one job
Headline suction counts for less than tank size and hose reach
Top pick
BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro
Among the portables here, the BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro 3909 is the best all-around pick. Its 64-ounce clean tank, five-foot hose and three useful tools cover more than a single spot. The seven-pound Little Green Mini is easier to store and to carry.
Why it suits this job
- Tank volume
- Length of hose
- The catch
- Solution has to be mixed by hand.
- Go with BISSELL Little Green Mini if
- Small apartments and carrying it out to the car
More reasons we picked it
- Tool design
- How the machine is rinsed
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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 “Spills and isolated stains are mostly what I clean”, “Sofas and fabric chairs are on my cleaning list”, and “My main problem is pet accidents”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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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.
BISSELL, 4075
Little Green Mini
Quick spots, car footwells and very small storage spaces are what this seven-pound portable is designed for.
Best forSmall apartments and carrying it out to the car
Key facts
- BISSELL's listing puts the Little Green Mini at about seven pounds.
- A HydroRinse self-cleaning tool comes in the 4075 Amazon bundle.
The catch
On a sofa or a flight of stairs, the small tanks send you back to the sink often.
Hoover, FH14050
CleanSlate Plus
This portable spot cleaner pairs a seven-inch wide tool with a narrow crevice tool.
Best forSpots of different sizes on stairs, sofas and vehicle seats
Key facts
- On the FH14050, the clean tank is 40 ounces and the recovery tank is 23 ounces.
- The tool set has a seven-inch WidePath tool and a TightSpot crevice tool.
The catch
The 40-ounce clean tank can go fast when you work with the seven-inch tool.
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Top pick for this job
BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro
Tank volume
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BISSELL Little Green Mini
Small apartments and carrying it out to the car
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