# Carpet cleaners that remove stains

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/home/carpet-cleaner/removes-stains/
Category: Home > Carpet cleaner. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 155 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Nov 2022 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which carpet cleaner actually gets stains out?

**Short answer:** Bissell Little Green Mini Carpet Cleaner has the best record: 26 of 27 shoppers said it got stains out of carpet or upholstery. Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus, the full-size upright here, is right behind at 20 of 21. This is a short list of 4 machines, three of them from Bissell, and Hoover CleanSlate Spot Cleaner has the weakest record here at 15 of 21.

**What stands out:** Pet messes come up a lot: 32% of reviews for Bissell Little Green Max Pet Carpet Cleaner, 29% for Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus and 25% for Bissell Little Green Mini Carpet Cleaner mention cleaning up after pets. Breakdowns are the complaint to watch, at 22% of Hoover CleanSlate Spot Cleaner reviews.

## Ranking (shoppers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Stains came out | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bissell Little Green Mini Carpet Cleaner | 26 of 27 | 96% | yes |
| 2 | Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus | 20 of 21 | 95% | yes |
| 3 | Bissell Little Green Max Pet Carpet Cleaner | 26 of 31 | 84% | yes |
| 4 | Hoover CleanSlate Spot Cleaner | 15 of 21 | 71% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Bissell Little Green Mini Carpet Cleaner

60% of reviews say it got stains out and 28% call it easy to use. Bissell's own site agrees at 8 of 8, which we show but don't count. A few mention leaks, at 8%.

- Praised for: Easy to use (28%), Handles pet messes (25%), Strong suction (5%)
- Complaints: Leaks (8%), Weak suction (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus

A full-size machine with a strong record, and 21% call it good value. Bissell's own site shows 6 of 6, which we show but don't count. The complaint to know: 13% say it stopped working.

- Praised for: Handles pet messes (29%), Easy to use (24%), Good value (21%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (13%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 3. Bissell Little Green Max Pet Carpet Cleaner

More shoppers weighed in on this one than on the other machines (31), and 32% of reviews mention pet messes. 11% say stains stayed and 11% say it stopped working.

- Praised for: Handles pet messes (32%), Easy to use (19%), Strong suction (11%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (11%), Weak suction (5%), Leaks (5%)
- Reports counted: 37

### 4. Hoover CleanSlate Spot Cleaner

15 of 21 said it got stains out, but this spot cleaner draws more complaints than the others: 22% say it stopped working and 20% say stains stayed.

- Praised for: Easy to use (15%), Handles pet messes (13%), Portable (10%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (23%), Leaks (5%), Weak suction (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**Which carpet cleaner gets stains out?**

Bissell Little Green Mini Carpet Cleaner has the best record (26 of 27), with Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus close behind (20 of 21). This page compares just 4 machines, so it is a short list.

**Should I test a carpet cleaner on a hidden spot first?**

Yes. Test the machine and its cleaning formula on a hidden spot first, like inside a closet or under a cushion, and let it dry before you check for fading or color change. Use the formula the maker recommends and don't mix it with other cleaners.

**Do portable carpet cleaners work on pet messes?**

Shoppers often use them that way: 32% of reviews for Bissell Little Green Max Pet Carpet Cleaner and 25% for Bissell Little Green Mini Carpet Cleaner mention cleaning up after pets.

**Do these carpet cleaners break down?**

Some do. 22% of reviews for Hoover CleanSlate Spot Cleaner say it stopped working, compared with 13% for Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus and 11% for Bissell Little Green Max Pet Carpet Cleaner.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/