Best Carpet Cleaners Updated September 2025

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Best Carpet Cleaners
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated September 2025
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9.9

Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner Machine for Carpet and Upholstery, Deep Cleaning Carpet Shampooer Machine with Multi-Pu...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, upholstery
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Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner Machine for Carpet and Upholstery, Deep Cleaning Carpet Shampooer Machine with Multi-Pu...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, upholstery

9.8

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9.8

Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine, Lightweight Shampooer Machine, Pair with a Hoover Carpet Cleaner Solution ...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.5 gallons
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets

9.8

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Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine, Lightweight Shampooer Machine, Pair with a Hoover Carpet Cleaner Solution ...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.5 gallons
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets

9.6

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9.6

BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus, 3588F, Upright Deep Cleaner, 30-minute Dry Time, Dual Dirt Lifter Powerbrush, Hose ...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 25'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery
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BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus, 3588F, Upright Deep Cleaner, 30-minute Dry Time, Dual Dirt Lifter Powerbrush, Hose ...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 25'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery

9.3

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9.3

BISSELL TurboClean, Upright Carpet Cleaner, Pro Max Clean & Protect + Oxy Urine Eliminator Formula Included, 3952
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery
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BISSELL TurboClean, Upright Carpet Cleaner, Pro Max Clean & Protect + Oxy Urine Eliminator Formula Included, 3952
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery

9.2

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9.2

Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet Upholstery & Area Rug Cleaner, Bonus XL Tool & Full-Size Cleaning Solution, Stain & Odor Rem...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
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Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet Upholstery & Area Rug Cleaner, Bonus XL Tool & Full-Size Cleaning Solution, Stain & Odor Rem...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

9.0

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9.0

LEVOIT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Stick Vac with Tangle-Resistant Design, Up to 50 Minutes, Powerful Suction, Rechargeable, Light...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.1 gallons
Cord Length: Cordless + 50 minute run time
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets

9.0

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LEVOIT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Stick Vac with Tangle-Resistant Design, Up to 50 Minutes, Powerful Suction, Rechargeable, Light...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.1 gallons
Cord Length: Cordless + 50 minute run time
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets

8.9

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8.9

BISSELL® Big Green® Professional Carpet Cleaner with XL DirtLifter PowerBrush, 9-inch Long Reach Hose, 6-inch Tough Stain Tool,...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1.75 gallons
Cord Length: 25'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, upholstery
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BISSELL® Big Green® Professional Carpet Cleaner with XL DirtLifter PowerBrush, 9-inch Long Reach Hose, 6-inch Tough Stain Tool,...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1.75 gallons
Cord Length: 25'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, upholstery

8.8

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8.8

BISSELL Little Green Mini Portable Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner, Car/Auto Detailer, with HydroRinse Self-Cleaning Tool an...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.125 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

8.8

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BISSELL Little Green Mini Portable Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner, Car/Auto Detailer, with HydroRinse Self-Cleaning Tool an...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.125 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

8.6

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8.6

Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner and Car/Auto Detailer, 3353, Gray/Blue
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.38 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
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Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner and Car/Auto Detailer, 3353, Gray/Blue
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.38 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

8.5

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8.5

BISSELL Little Green HydroSteam Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, Car and Auto Detailer, 3618
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.5 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
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BISSELL Little Green HydroSteam Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, Car and Auto Detailer, 3618
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.5 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

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9.9

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9.9

Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner Machine for Carpet and Upholstery, Deep Cleaning Carpet Shampooer Machine with Multi-Pu...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, upholstery
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9.9

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Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner Machine for Carpet and Upholstery, Deep Cleaning Carpet Shampooer Machine with Multi-Pu...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, upholstery

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1. Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Washer
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2. Hoover PowerDash Pet Carpet Cleaner
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3. Bissell ProHeat Revolution Pet Pro Plus
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4. Bissell TurboClean Upright Carpet Cleaner
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7. Bissell Big Green Professional Carpet Cleaner
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8. Bissell Little Green Mini Portable Deep Cleaner
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9. Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner
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10. Bissell Little Green HydroSteam Carpet Cleaner
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Type
Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Spot cleaner Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner
Type
Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Spot cleaner Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity
1 gallon 0.5 gallons 1 gallon 0.3 gallons 0.3 gallons 0.1 gallons 1.75 gallons 0.125 gallons 0.38 gallons 0.5 gallons
Tank Capacity
1 gallon 0.5 gallons 1 gallon 0.3 gallons 0.3 gallons 0.1 gallons 1.75 gallons 0.125 gallons 0.38 gallons 0.5 gallons
Cord Length
20' 20' 25' 20' 12' Cordless + 50 minute run time 25' 12' 15' 15'
Cord Length
20' 20' 25' 20' 12' Cordless + 50 minute run time 25' 12' 15' 15'
Heat Drying
Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes
Heat Drying
Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes
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