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Bissell carpet cleaners, ranked.
The Bissell Revolution HydroSteam is the Bissell to beat.
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Best all-rounder
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
Most dependable
Bissell Little Green 1400BA handy, affordable stain fighter for couches, carpets, and car seatsSuits you if
- You have pets, kids, or frequent small spills
- You want to refresh a couch, stairs, or car seats
- You have limited storage space and a tight budget
Easiest to live with
Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet ProStrong pet-stain cleaner for carpets, but durability is a real questionSuits you if
- You have pets or kids and deal with regular carpet accidents
- You want to stop renting or hiring out carpet cleaning
- You'd like one machine for carpets, stairs and upholstery
Cut to the chase
Bissell is one of the stronger brands we cover for carpet cleaners. Its best is the Bissell Revolution HydroSteam, which suits you if you have pets or little kids and deal with accidents and spills.
We researched 18 expert reviews, analyzed 275 owner ratings and comments across 14 sources for every Bissell model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Bissell in numbersAverage score 70 · experts 82 · owners 63 · reliability 59
Averages across the 3 Bissell models we've scored. Other brands: 62.
Questions people actually ask
Is Bissell a good carpet cleaner brand?
Yes. Bissell is one of the stronger brands for carpet cleaners.
Based on: Bissell averages 70 across 3 models; other brands average 62.Which Bissell carpet cleaner is the best?
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).Which Bissell carpet cleaner is the most reliable?
The Bissell Revolution HydroSteam. It's the least likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Reliability 74; problems mentioned by 10% of owners.What is the best alternative to Bissell?
The Shark StainStriker from Shark. It suits you if you have pets and deal with regular accidents on carpet or furniture.
Based on: Highest-scoring model from another brand (81).Every Bissell model
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EXPOWNREL72Bissell Revolution HydroSteam
A powerful stain-lifting carpet cleaner that's heavy, loud, and sometimes slow to dry
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Bissell Little Green 1400B
A handy, affordable stain fighter for couches, carpets, and car seats
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Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro
Strong pet-stain cleaner for carpets, but durability is a real question