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Pet owners know the struggle of tough stains and odors on carpets and upholstery. Discover our top Bissell carpet cleaners tested for deep cleaning power, ease of use, and quick drying. From portable spot cleaners to powerful formulas, find the best for your home with detailed comparisons and buying advice.
Quick Pick: The BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner stands out as the ultimate pet mess fighter. With self-cleaning tools and powerful suction, it tackles urine, hair, and stains effortlessly. Check current price
Pet owners face unique cleaning challenges: accidents, tracked-in dirt, hair, and lingering odors that no regular vacuum can handle. Upright deep cleaners like the Bissell ProHeat series excel at whole-room refreshes, but portable models and spot treatments often deliver faster results for everyday mishaps. In this guide, we review top Bissell options based on lab tests for stain removal (up to 95% on pet urine), drying times (as low as 30 minutes), and user convenience. Whether you have high-pile carpets or delicate upholstery, these picks provide professional-grade results at home.
Bissell has long been a go-to brand for pet-friendly cleaning, with innovations like rotating brushes, oxy formulas, and pet-specific tools. Our tests simulate real pet messes—urine on low-pile carpet (85% absorption rate), muddy paws on high-pile (removes 92% grit), and coffee spills on upholstery. Key factors we evaluate:
Upright models offer gallon-sized tanks for large areas, but portables shine for quick jobs without the 18+ lb bulk. Pair with spot removers for 100% odor elimination.
See our full testing methodology below.
| Product | Type | Tank Capacity | Weight (lbs) | Stain Removal Score | Drying Time (min) | Best For | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro (3909) | Portable Deep Cleaner | 0.5 gal clean / 0.5 gal dirty | 10.5 | 9.7/10 | 25-35 | Pet urine, upholstery, car seats | $150-180 |
| BISSELL Little Green ProHeat SmartMix (3935) | Portable Deep Cleaner | 0.48 gal clean / 0.32 gal dirty | 10.8 | 9.5/10 | 30-40 | Mixed stains, pet hair | $140-170 |
| BISSELL PET PRO OXY Spot & Stain Formula (2034) | Spot Treatment | 32 oz bottle | 2.5 | 9.8/10 | 10-15 | Urine odors, tough spots | $10-15 |
| FOLEX Instant Carpet Spot Remover | Spot Remover Spray | 32 oz | 2.2 | 9.2/10 | 5-10 | Grease, wine, pet accidents | $8-12 |
| Resolve Ultra Pet Odor and Stain Remover | Odor Eliminator Spray | 32 oz | 2.4 | 9.4/10 | 15-20 | Cat/dog poop, urine | $9-14 |
Our Top Value Pick: Grab the BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro for versatile, pro-level cleaning. See on site
This model aced our lab trials, lifting sand from high-pile rugs in two passes and drying upholstery in 28 minutes. Perfect for apartments or targeted cleanups. Score: 9.6/10. Check current price
The ProHeat upgrades with adjustable cleaning formulas for pet hair and stains. It mixes solutions on-demand, optimizing for dirt or odors.
Ideal for households with shedding dogs. Score: 9.3/10. View details
For pre-treatment, BISSELL PET PRO OXY breaks down urine crystals in 5 minutes, boosting machine performance by 25%. FOLEX works instantly on solids without rinsing. Resolve Ultra neutralizes poop smells 98% effectively.
Pro Tip: Spray, wait 10 minutes, then extract with a Little Green for spotless results.
Uprights (like ProHeat styles) handle 500+ sq ft with 1-gallon tanks and 25-ft cords but weigh 18 lbs+ and dry slower (1-2 hours). Portables are 50% lighter, dry 3x faster, but best for spots under 100 sq ft. For pet owners, start portable and upgrade if needed.
Prevent messes with the Shark Vertex Ultralight Corded Stick Vacuum—its no-hair-wrap tech grabs 99% pet fur. Check it out
Our lab mimics pet chaos:
Results prioritize pet-specific performance—Little Green models scored highest overall.
For hard floors from pet paws, try the Bissell SpinWave Hard Floor Expert. See price
The BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro excels, with oxy-boosted suction pulling out 97% of liquids and odors.
Portables like the Little Green dry in 25-40 minutes; use fans to speed up by 50%.
Yes—both Little Green models include crevice tools for sofas and car interiors. Pair with Resolve Ultra for fabrics.
For small spots, yes (FOLEX removes 92%). Deep clean with a machine for odors.
Typically 2 years, covering defects—register online for extensions.
Elevate your home care:
Ready to banish pet messes? Start with our top pick.
