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Bissell vs Hoover
Bissell comes out ahead overall.
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Best Bissell
Bissell Revolution HydroSteamA powerful stain-lifting carpet cleaner that's heavy, loud, and sometimes slow to drySuits you if
- You have pets or little kids and deal with accidents and spills
- Your home has lots of carpet, stairs, or upholstery to deep clean
- You have old, set-in stains you've given up on
Best Hoover
Hoover SmartWashCleans carpets well when it works, but durability is a gambleSuits you if
- You have pets and deal with regular carpet stains and odors
- You want an automatic clean-and-dry machine that's simple to run
- You'd like built-in tools for stairs, furniture and spot cleaning
Which brand wins?
Bissell is the stronger brand for carpet cleaners right now. The best single model of the two is the Bissell Revolution HydroSteam, which suits you if you have pets or little kids and deal with accidents and spills.
We researched 21 expert reviews, analyzed 582 owner ratings and comments across 15 sources for every Bissell and Hoover model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 70 vs 44 · reliability 59 vs 0
| Bissell | Hoover | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 70 | 44 |
| Experts | 82 | 72 |
| Owners | 63 | 37 |
| Reliability | 59 | 0 |
| Models scored | 3 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Bissell Revolution HydroSteam | Hoover SmartWash |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Bissell or Hoover?
Bissell, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 70 for Bissell vs 44 for Hoover.Which brand is more reliable, Bissell or Hoover?
Bissell. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 59 vs 0.What is the best Bissell carpet cleaner?
The Bissell Revolution HydroSteam. It suits you if you have pets or little kids and deal with accidents and spills.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Bissell models (72).What is the best Hoover carpet cleaner?
The Hoover SmartWash. It suits you if you have pets and deal with regular carpet stains and odors.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Hoover models (44).