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For full rooms, the Revolution HydroSteam 4123 is the better machine, with Steam Pretreat and SteamWash modes. The Little Green HydroSteam 3618 is the portable pick for approved upholstery, car surfaces and localized oily stains.
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Extraction plus steam modes on two BISSELL machines.
By the numbers
What we found across the carpet cleaners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Only 1 of the 22 models checked meet every need here: “A steam-assisted cleaning mode is what I want”, “Oily residue such as grease or makeup comes up often”, and “Whole carpeted rooms are my cleaning job”.
1 model fits, out of 22 checkedHow we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “A steam-assisted cleaning mode is what I want”, “Oily residue such as grease or makeup comes up often”, and “Whole carpeted rooms are my cleaning job”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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| BISSELL Little Green HydroSteam |
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BISSELL, 4123
Steam pretreating and a self-cleaning hand tool come with this full-size upright.
Top pick ifWhole rooms, with steam available for compatible stains
Across several rooms, its one-gallon clean tank means more refills than Big Green.
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.
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Upholstery jobs of all kinds and oily spots where steam helps
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