One of the first portable carpet cleaners to come to market, Bissell's Little Green Machine has been an outstanding cleaner for many years. Bissell recommends using its own ready-to-use formula, which we think is a good idea because it doesn't require diluting and can be stored in the machine so it's ready to use when you need it. And like on many portable carpet cleaners, the 8-ounce tanks are small and require more frequent refilling than models with larger ones. We clocked about 20 minutes of run time, though it does take four and a half hours to fully recharge the battery. It also comes with a nubby rubber pet tool to better tackle pet messes. Its built-in rotating brush gave it deep-cleaning power, but we like that the brush can be switched off when cleaning delicate fabrics like hand-woven rugs and velvet. It easily removed both fresh and dry red wine and blueberry pie filling stains from our test carpets and we found the machine was easy to clean and maintain. When we tested this Bissell mini carpet cleaning champ, it earned our best overall score for performance as we assessed stain and odor removal, sound, run time and more. In our last category test of portable carpet cleaners, we conducted 38 separate tests and assessed nearly 500 data points! Our top picks: “Quiet” appliances get a three-star rating, while those deemed “loud” get a one-star rating. Finally, we have each tested and scored by Quiet Mark, an outside organization that evaluates products and appliances for sound on a scale of one to three stars. We also assess their weight, how easy they are to maneuver and how comfortable they are to use and hold.
When the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Care and Cleaning Lab evaluates portable carpet cleaning machines, we test how well they lift fresh and set-in food, dirt and other stains and how easy they are to fill, empty, clean and store. Plus, they're nimble and easier to use than a full-sized carpet cleaner. While you could go to work with a carpet stain remover spray and a cloth, a corded or cordless portable carpet cleaner can suck up wet spills better than a cloth and powers through stains better than you can by hand. Having the right tools on hand to act promptly when pets have accidents or guests spill wine on carpeting and upholstery is essential. Fresh stains are always easier to remove than dried ones, so time is of the essence. The key to effectively removing stains, whether from clothing, carpet or upholstery, is to tackle them quickly. A new pick from Tineco was added to replace a discontinued model from another brand. This story was updated in March 2023 to ensure all recommendations vetted and tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Care and Cleaning Lab were both current and in stock.
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