Home & Cleaning

Carpet Cleaners

Compared on machine type, tank size, cord length, heated drying, weight and the jobs each one suits.

Top picks compared: 4
Specs compared per product: 6

Side-by-side comparison

The four top picks in Carpet Cleaners, chosen from public third-party testing and editorial research, then compared on specs, strengths and drawbacks. Swap any product to compare something else.

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BissellProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro 1548

Top Premium

Bissell

Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Carpet Cleaner

Overview

Upright carpet cleaner with heated drying, two cleaning modes and tools for stairs and upholstery.

Buying Recommendation

Top Premium. The highest published performance and build quality.

Web Consensus Insights

Wirecutter testing found this model dried test carpets faster and more fully than most competitors. It earns its place as the top premium choice due to its powerful suction and specialized pet tools noted by Homes and Gardens.

Best For

Pet accidents and set-in stains across a whole house

Top Pros

Powerful suction
Fast drying time
Effective pet tools

Top Cons

Bulky design
Noisy operation

Key Specs

Type: Upright
Tank Capacity: 3.71 liters
Cord Length: 22 ft
Heat: Heatwave Technology
Weight: 7.94 kg
Best For: Homes with pets

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HooverSmartWash FH52000

Best Overall

Hoover

Hoover SmartWash Automatic Carpet Cleaner

Overview

Automatic upright carpet cleaner with heat-assisted drying and sensor-controlled cleaning.

Buying Recommendation

Best Overall. Our top pick after weighing every trade-off.

Web Consensus Insights

Consumer Reports included this model in their full-sized carpet cleaners test program evaluating its ability to remove red clay stains and extract solution. It takes the role of best overall for its balanced performance across convenience and cleaning metrics.

Best For

Whole-room cleaning where drying time matters

Top Pros

Automatic washing
Good stain removal
Easy to use

Top Cons

Leaves some moisture
Average cord length

Key Specs

Type: Upright
Tank Capacity: Info not available
Cord Length: Info not available
Heat: Info not available
Weight: Info not available
Best For: Automatic cleaning

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BissellLittle Green 1400B

Customer Favorite

Bissell

Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner

Overview

Portable spot cleaner with a hose and brush tool for carpets, upholstery and car seats.

Buying Recommendation

Customer Favorite. The one shoppers keep coming back to.

Web Consensus Insights

Broad public ownership and usage records show this portable machine is highly favored for quick spot cleaning. It earns the customer favorite role due to its massive popularity and long-running presence in homes.

Best For

Spills, pet accidents and car interiors

Top Pros

Highly portable
Easy to store
Great for small spots

Top Cons

Small tank capacity
Shorter hose

Key Specs

Type: Portable
Tank Capacity: Info not available
Cord Length: Info not available
Heat: Info not available
Weight: Info not available
Best For: Spot cleaning

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BissellSpotClean Professional 3624

Best Value

Bissell

Bissell SpotClean Professional Portable Carpet Cleaner

Overview

Portable professional spot cleaner with a large tank, hose and three attachments for stairs and upholstery.

Buying Recommendation

Best Value. The strongest published capability for its place in the lineup.

Web Consensus Insights

Editorial reviews frequently highlight its professional-grade suction in a compact form factor. It secures the best value role by offering the strongest published capability among portable units in this lineup.

Best For

Tackling stubborn stains with a bigger portable tank

Top Pros

Strong suction
Long power cord
Large portable tank

Top Cons

Heavy for a portable
Hose can tear

Key Specs

Type: Portable
Tank Capacity: Info not available
Cord Length: Info not available
Heat: Info not available
Weight: Info not available
Best For: Tough stains

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Bissell

BissellProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro 1548

Top Premium

Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Carpet Cleaner

The highest published performance and build quality.

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Overview

Upright carpet cleaner with heated drying, two cleaning modes and tools for stairs and upholstery.

Buying Recommendation

Top Premium

Best For

Pet accidents and set-in stains across a whole house

Web Consensus Insights

Top Pros

Powerful suction
Fast drying time
Effective pet tools

Top Cons

Bulky design
Noisy operation

Key Specs

Type: Upright
Tank Capacity: 3.71 liters
Cord Length: 22 ft
Heat: Heatwave Technology
Weight: 7.94 kg
Best For: Homes with pets

Hoover

HooverSmartWash FH52000

Best Overall

Hoover SmartWash Automatic Carpet Cleaner

Our top pick after weighing every trade-off.

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Overview

Automatic upright carpet cleaner with heat-assisted drying and sensor-controlled cleaning.

Buying Recommendation

Best Overall

Best For

Whole-room cleaning where drying time matters

Web Consensus Insights

Top Pros

Automatic washing
Good stain removal
Easy to use

Top Cons

Leaves some moisture
Average cord length

Key Specs

Type: Upright
Tank Capacity: Info not available
Cord Length: Info not available
Heat: Info not available
Weight: Info not available
Best For: Automatic cleaning

Bissell

BissellLittle Green 1400B

Customer Favorite

Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner

The one shoppers keep coming back to.

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Overview

Portable spot cleaner with a hose and brush tool for carpets, upholstery and car seats.

Buying Recommendation

Customer Favorite

Best For

Spills, pet accidents and car interiors

Web Consensus Insights

Top Pros

Highly portable
Easy to store
Great for small spots

Top Cons

Small tank capacity
Shorter hose

Key Specs

Type: Portable
Tank Capacity: Info not available
Cord Length: Info not available
Heat: Info not available
Weight: Info not available
Best For: Spot cleaning

Bissell

BissellSpotClean Professional 3624

Best Value

Bissell SpotClean Professional Portable Carpet Cleaner

The strongest published capability for its place in the lineup.

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Overview

Portable professional spot cleaner with a large tank, hose and three attachments for stairs and upholstery.

Buying Recommendation

Best Value

Best For

Tackling stubborn stains with a bigger portable tank

Web Consensus Insights

Top Pros

Strong suction
Long power cord
Large portable tank

Top Cons

Heavy for a portable
Hose can tear

Key Specs

Type: Portable
Tank Capacity: Info not available
Cord Length: Info not available
Heat: Info not available
Weight: Info not available
Best For: Tough stains

Also researched

The rest of the Carpet Cleaners lineup. Each one was researched alongside the four picks and did not take one of the roles.

Rug Doctor Deep Carpet Cleaner

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